Eyejot Allows Chiropractors to Send Video eMail Without Using Tokbox

Yesterday TokBox announced that their highly utilized video messaging functionality would be removed from their provided services beginning mid-July. As stated by TokBox, what this means is that you will no longer be able to record a video message and send it to multiple people.

At first this made no sense to me since TokBox was founded upon making video communications easier for people through the tools they commonly use — like email.

But upon further investigation, it appears their mission has shifted to become an industry leader in video conferencing and virtual meeting services instead of more antiquated technology like email.

In all honesty, this makes total sense considering how fast video technology is evolving. Take the new iPhone 4 as an example. Instead of just calling someone — oh, that was so 2009 — you can now Facetime them!

So, whether you’re interested in keeping in touch with loved ones or needing the power of video to convey your chiropractic message to patients through email, you’ll need a different way of clearing this hurdle besides TokBox.

Fortunately, video email services are a dime a dozen. However, the majority of them cost a substantial amount of money because of all the bells and whistles that are offered through their services.

So, if you’re looking for more robust services, then I recommend the following three companies:

1. Brightcove
2. CoVideo
3. OpenMyVideo

But let’s say you’re just looking for a simple solution that won’t break the bank.

Enter Eyejot.

What is Eyejot?

As their website states, Eyejot is the first, comprehensive, client-free online video messaging platform ideal for both personal and business communications. It offers everyone the ability to create and receive video messages in a self-contained, spam-free environment. With no client to install, you can start using Eyejot immediately with any browser, on any platform. It even features built-in support for iTunes™ (and iPods™), mobile devices and social networks like MySpace™.

Why Eyejot?

Again from their website, Eyejot offers people the ability to easily communicate more naturally with one another through video while still taking advantage of some of the great traits that email offers in terms of working across geographies and time zones, and eliminating spam from the equation.

Ever have someone interpret your email differently from the way you had intended? Without facial expressions and gestures that happens often. With Eyejot, your friends, family and business contacts won’t have any trouble whatsoever understanding what you mean. They’ll be able to see your energy, passion, concern, interest, excitement, humor – you name it. They’ll see and hear it.

Signing Up & Getting Started is a Snap!

Eyejot’s signup page is straightforward and easy to use. After filling in a few fields, you’ll be directed to the “Settings” page where you can configure the camera and microphone. You’ll then be directed into the main recording pane which looks similar to a standard email client’s inbox.

My only gripe with Eyejot is they’re extremely stingy with their maximum recording duration. For example, TokBox allowed ten minutes of free recording time whereas Eyejot only allows 60 seconds. So, unless you upgrade to their Pro or Pro Plus account, be ready to deliver your message in commercial style — fast and to the point.

If you decide to go Pro via their $29.95 per year subscription fee, Eyejot is a good replacement for TokBox when all you are looking for is an efficient and effective way to send video emails.

In closing, I realize that the majority of my readers are Windows users. But, if you want an even simpler method without using a third-party provider, I recommend using Photo Booth which is freely installed on all Macs running OS X.

Just fire it up, record your video without any time limitations, click on the “email” icon located to the left just below the video pane, and send to as many email recipients you designate. It’s that simple and intuitive.

Question: What other services do you use for video email? Is there one comparable to Photo Booth within the Windows environment?

If so, let’s us know in the {comments} section below.