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    Webcam Video Maker Software

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Gamermatt, Feb 8, 2007.

  1. Gamermatt

    Gamermatt Notebook Deity

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    I was wondering, does anyone know where i could download a program where i can record and save videos that i make with my built in webcam on my dv6000t? I would really like to find some software that i can record vids with my webcam, that would be awesome.

    Thanks.

    -MATT
     
  2. Airman

    Airman Band of Gypsys NBR Reviewer

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    I use Nero 7 Ultra, besides being able to record video you can do anything with DVDs and CDs I wouldn't be able to use my laptop without it. It's only like $50.00 off Ebay....
     
  3. Gamermatt

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    is there any free programs that you know of that i can download to record vids with my webcam? FREE??? ;)
     
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    I've never used Airman's recommendation, but if your system has Vista, you can use HP's included Quickplay software to do exactly what you're wanting. I believe only the new Quickplay 3.0 (for Vista) has this feature, so if you're on XP, you're likely out of luck. In which case, try out Airman's suggestion.
     
  6. Gamermatt

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    i dont have vista....

    i tried downloading that dorgem thing, and it looks like its what im looking for... but i dont get exactly how to use it.... how do you save your video that you captured?
     
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    I tried that dorgem thing too. It's interesting, but really just to take snapshots. It isn't designed for video capture.
     
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    spaceman2004 Notebook Consultant

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    If you have XP/MCE you should have Windows movie maker installed already. For XP the latest verison is 2.1. As far as I know it comes with vista as well.

    You can use that. It's a good simple program to use.
     
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    The Vista version of movie maker doesn't allow access to the webcam... and least that I can find. The only camera option is for digital cameras... and it doesn't recognize the internal webcam as one.

    I try Nero, though, and it worked pretty well. Never knew that was an included feature in Nero.
     
  10. Airman

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    To make .avi files you configure your format, then select a location to save the file/s, next go to options under the avi tab check use avi archive. Then select your frame rate, and configure your webcam.
     
  11. killstyx

    killstyx Newbie

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    hey i just got one of these vista hp notebooks with the webcam, but when i use quick play and i record, it records and double speed or saves it like that, its not the playback thats doing it any idea how to fix it
     
  12. JadedRaverLA

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    killstyx -- Hmmm... that's odd. I can't tell for sure if my system is doing that, because there's still no working sound drivers for my notebook so I can't see if the sound is sped up. Just going by video length and apparent playback speed, it looks right. Have you downloaded the QuickPlay update that is available? I know that corrects a lot of issues... not sure about this one.
     
  13. Gamermatt

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    anyways i found out how to make videos with my webcam, thanks anyways... :p
     
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    can you provide update link, ive searched but cant find it
     
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    kronium Notebook Enthusiast

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    My DV6000 with vista does the same thing. Did you find a solution? Thanks
     
  16. kronium

    kronium Notebook Enthusiast

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    What program are you using? Dogrem fails to connect with the webcam under Vista. thanks.
     
  17. Gamermatt

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    i use Windows movie maker full that came with my laptop, muvee also works.

    its awesome! :D
     
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    Let me guess, XP huh? Out of luck with Vista then...
     
  19. Gamermatt

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    yah i use XP, i will upgrade at my own convenience when i want to; when they fix all the bugs... i love xp for now... ;)