Webcam software


  1. Posts : 682
    Window 7 build 7600, Xp pro(VM)
       #1

    Webcam software


    My webcam`s software is too old and I cant find its udgrade version on their website(driver is working fine in windows 7). So I need a new software.


    Do you guys know any software(preferably free) that captures still images as well as videos with good looking UI and some advanced tools??
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  2. Posts : 119
    Windows 7 Professional (final) x64
       #2

    I'm also looking for one. I need one that does a video window on my desktop with the content from MY webcam. So that I see what my webcam is filming! Is this possible?
    (Must be on the desktop, can be via Adobe Air or Windows Gadgets, but not via browser!)
    I tried a lot of software, none did it!
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  3. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #3

    KnowledgeWorker said:
    I'm also looking for one. I need one that does a video window on my desktop with the content from MY webcam. So that I see what my webcam is filming! Is this possible?
    (Must be on the desktop, can be via Adobe Air or Windows Gadgets, but not via browser!)
    I tried a lot of software, none did it!
    think you might tell us what webcam you are considering?
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  4. Posts : 119
    Windows 7 Professional (final) x64
       #4

    @zigzag3143: ?...I do have a"Hercules Dualpix HD", which I just bought two days ago, only to see that they advertise several new models on their website since today! *doh* But shouldn't be the webcam model somewhat irrelevant? What I need is a proper software! Because although their software is great, the problem is simply that I can't get it to stick to the foreground in Windows!

    Or is there an option to implement this for any application window?
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  5. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #5

    honestly Im not expert. Im willing to go google it for ya. You dont want a browser window but prefer a gadget or desktop winodow instead, right?

    Ken
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  6. Posts : 14
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
       #6

    Windows Live Gallery
    http://gallery.live.com/liveItemDeta...61ee&bt=1&pl=1
    Somethings I had come across under Windows Gadgets. I never tried them so I can't vouch for them.
    The second one looks like what you are looking for.
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  7. Posts : 119
    Windows 7 Professional (final) x64
       #7

    @zigzag3143: Yes.

    @techs: Thanks, yet it doesn't work (on x64). But I found "Windows/VistaCam Self Shot!", yet I don't get the stuff into the foreground yet. I'll look further.

    *edit* SOLVED: Ok, of course the Windows Gadgets can be brought on top, though I had a hard time finding it! You have to really click on the lower border to get the proper context menu!
    Last edited by KnowledgeWorker; 14 Sep 2009 at 02:26. Reason: SOLVED
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  8. Posts : 17
    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #8

    Can i suggest something i use. it is simple and user friendly. it doesnt have all those fancy features but it takes video from webcam and takes pictures. its called ecap. I provided it as an attachment. hope you dont mind.
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  9. Posts : 48
    Windows7 64bit Upgrade clean install.
       #9

    I'm using two different MS webcams.. VX-2000 and -5500, both running under W7 ver7100 using MS Live Desktop app (not browser) runs pretty quick, I had Logitech QuickCams before but they had major compatibility probelms under both Vista and W7, so I went the MS route.. Hope that helps
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