A method of video conferencing between a plurality of users at a first videoconferencing terminal and a second videoconferencing terminal comprises receiving one or more images of at least one first user at the first videoconferencing terminal. The method further comprises determining at least one change in the interaction status of the at least one first user at the first videoconferencing terminal based on the received one or more images. The method further comprises sending a control signal to modify a mute status of a microphone and / or a speaker at the first videoconferencing terminal based on the determined changed interaction status.