in a video system of the invention , control means is provided for a terminal input apparatus which is connected by a communication network of a camera on the partner side and which comprises an image display apparatus having a multiwindow display function for selecting and displaying the camera . an image pickup operation which is required to the camera on the partner side , for example , the image pickup direction , focal distance , panning , exposure amount , white balance , automatic focusing , and the like of the designated camera are inputted by using an image display and a window display of the image display apparatus . the operation of the camera on the partner side and the operations of a tripod , a movable arm , and the like to hold the camera are controlled through communicating means . a photographed image is displayed by the display apparatus .