How to use WebCam
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Document number: HCWC.01
Copyright (c) 2003 1stWorks Corporation. All rights reserved. |
This document describes how to use WebCam full-motion video.
Webcam
During a session, you can instantly send video or captured video images.
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To start sending video images, click the Webcam button. It immedately starts sending full motion video and opens the hotComm View panel. |
You can use the Control and Format options to change the characteristics of the video.
You can select different transmission options, including:
| Option | Description |
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| Still | Send a single image, one frame from the video. |
| Collaborative | Send a Still image, but open it in a hotWeb window. You and peers can use Transparent Collaborator to make comments on it. |
| Timed | Send a series of still images at a specified interval. To set the interval, use hotComm Preferences (the Wrench button). |
| Full Motion | Send a steady stream of images, resulting in a full motion effect (at a much smaller bandwidth usage than actual streaming video). |
To stop sending video, close the hotComm View Panel window.
Supported Video Devices
Supported video devices: Your video camera or device must support the Windows Imaging Acquisition (WIA).
SmileCam USB
Through an arrangement with Savany, Inc., 1stWorks sells Smilecam USB, a high quality web camera that can pan, tilt and rotate.
You can send video to your callers, and they can move your camera around your space. The IM-Live Java client has been specially adapted to allow Java peers to manipulate the camera remotely.
More information: See Smilecam.
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