# Video Meetings

## Why Video?

When it comes to replicating face-to-face interaction and fostering a sense of connection over distance, video meetings are the clear winner. Video meetings transcend physical limitations, bringing people together in a way that feels natural and familiar.

While that is an experience worth pursuing, today's social media often falls short of true social interaction. That's why we created video meetings – to capture the best aspects of both online and offline communication: the ease and convenience of online interaction combined with the real-time engagement of in-person meetings.

## How to Start a Meeting

Modak works just as other video meeting platforms. You can create a room, invite friends, or get invited to join the room.

The major features supported are the following:

* Instantly open a video meeting room
* Invite others, or get invited to join the Modak meeting room with a single URL
* Turn on/off your camera or mic
* Virtual background
* Screen sharing

### Making a Meeting Room

<figure><img src="/files/HZ68svJbB6XFTZ8a8QOF" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Virtual Background

Got a messy room? Cover with the virtual background that comes in 6 different styles.

<figure><img src="/files/m8lVTLSGgAtcoEio4dym" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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