Why does my iChat video only run at one frame per second?

When I connect to anyone on iChat my video runs at only about one frame per second. When others connect to me their video is much faster. This hasn't been a problem in the past - even with other Internet apps running when I'm using iChat. Could this be a problem with my ISP? Is there something I should do?

Hi Gary45,
In AIM 5.9 the PC can set the Video quality rate.
Start a chat.
The PC end clicks on the rear tab of the Video chat.
This brings their own preview to the front.
To the right there is anow a small iCon.
Click on this.
This brings up a slider.
Slide the slider to the Left.
If this is done to an iChat Buddy and they have the Connection Doctor open from the Video menu, they will see the Bit rate and Framerate go up. The consequence is that as the video Quality goes down the data that makes up the pic goes down allowing for better refresh rates and a smoother video.
Do you mean this only happens between you and him and not between him and his son ?
Or do you mean it happens between you and him and not his son and you ?
If it is happening between you and other people aslo check out this FAQ http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=278760
9:19 PM Tuesday; July 25, 2006

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