Is there a way to trigger the exhaust fan during video chat?

The exhaust fan usually works during say...youtube videos or other activities that heat the laptop up, but it never comes on during skype video chats. This makes the laptop extremely hot. Is there a particular reason it doesn't turn on to prevent overheating?

Install smcFanControl to manually adjust fan speeds.   
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