Windows 7: How do I record using my webcam?

Frimley111R · 05 Jun 2011

Sorry for the numpty question. I have an HP laptop with built in webcam and although I've use WMP to record myself there's no recording of sound. My computer plays the sound and it works well with skype.

I am sure there's an obvious answer......

Britton30 · 05 Jun 2011

Do you have your mic setup to record? control panel>Sounds>Recording.

Frimley111R · 05 Jun 2011

Yep, it seems ok. A little bar goes up and down when I make a noise and there's a green tick against the icon.

Britton30 · 05 Jun 2011

Right-click the Speaker Icon in the taksbar, open Recording devices. If your mic is listed there, does it have a recording level adjustment? If this doesn't help I'll see if someone else can help.

Frimley111R · 05 Jun 2011

Yep, in the sound menu, on the recording tab it says 'Microphone Realtek High Definaition Audio' which has the green tick and the sound level indicator which is moving.

Britton30 · 05 Jun 2011

Is there an adjustment for record level (gain)?

Frimley111R · 05 Jun 2011

Yep, its at 100%

Britton30 · 05 Jun 2011

Ok sorry I'm stumped, I've asked for help for you.

Frimley111R · 05 Jun 2011

Thanks Everything should be fine. All the sounds looks fine. Really odd.....

Britton30 · 05 Jun 2011

One other thing I thought of, although basic, is the volume turned up in your player?

Windows 7: How do I record using my webcam?

How do I record using my webcam? problems?