CNET Editors' review
ManyCam is the freeware tool for you if you use both CamFrog and ICQ, or any other video chat program, and you want to use them simultaneously. It creates a "virtual" Webcam that replicates your currently installed camera. It then lets multiple applications access the video stream without conflict.
ManyCam is compatible with Yahoo, MSN, CamFrog, PalTalk, ICQ, Skype, YouTube, and more. Once you've installed ManyCam, you need to set ManyCam as the primary input for program that you want to use. ManyCam will automatically start when activate your Webcam through that program. The application includes a bunch of gimmicky features that let you change aspects of the background and foreground. You can map a new pair of cartoon eyes over your face, and they track pretty well to your movements, or you can show that your life is hell by replacing the background with flames.
There is an unfortunate toolbar that will install unless you opt out during setup, but other than that ManyCam is worthy of a Webcam Oscar for cool and useful tech.
Publisher's Description
From ManyCam:
Manycam allows you to use your Web cam with multiple programs at the same time. Broadcast your Web cam video simultaneously on MSN Messenger, Yahoo, Skype, AIM, PalTalk, and CamFrog. Manycam also lets you to add cool live computer generated special effects and graphics to your video. Make it appear as if your face or hand is on fire with our "fire" effect. Pretend you are underwater, or make it look as if it's snowing inside your house. Add text, graphics, or your country's flag to your video window.
What's new in this version: Version 2.6.65 include Picture in picture can now be resized and iscellaneous bug fixes and performance enhancements.
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All versions:
3.3 starsout of 613 votes
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Current version:
3.7 starsout of 7 votes
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"A Must Have!"
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.6.65
Pros
Good Effects and backgrounds
Cons
If i click "I don't want ask toolbar" it downloads it anyway
Summary
Best product for people who have webcams
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"Did not quite live up to my expectations."
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.6.65
Pros
Dont really know if i found any pros.
Cons
And the same goes for this... dont really know what to say about it.
Summary
not the worst and definitely not the best i have tried.
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"worked really good!"
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.6.65
Pros
Now I can take pics with the webcam on my laptop running Win7 :)
Cons
None so far yet :)
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"Wonderful product"
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.6.65
Pros
Free. That works fine. No problem at all. Possibility to add many free effects from internet or create yourself!
Cons
None. Wish to have more lens effects!
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"Manycam crash my pc."
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.6.65
Pros
was good program before but developers stop to add new futures
Cons
from time to time crash my pc , the skin looks like created 20 years ago :-( , not working with yahoo MSg and Google+.
don't have 3d effects , streaming , audio.Summary
the program was good before 5 years not you can find more good and free programs !
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"I Love it makes using a cam fun"
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.6.65
Pros
can show videos and has effects just fun thing to have
Cons
it sometimes acts up when useing backgrounds
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"Fun to create pictures and very easy to install."
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.6.65
Pros
Has just about every think. And for those backgrounds not found in the library...they can be added either from your library on those found online.
Overall, this is a great product. And to give it that boost...its easy to learn.Cons
None yet. However, as I experience more I am sure demands will increase.
Summary
A must have for anyone with a webcam.
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