Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a video-conferencing system that is a realistic analog to an in-person meeting environment, and methods of communication using the video conferencing system. In one example embodiment, a video-conferencing system is disclosed including a semi-circular screen with a plurality of cameras embedded within the screen in a peripheral array. The camera array facilitating a unique field of vision for each participant of a user within the video-conferencing system associated with a respective position of each participant relative to the user in a meeting environment.