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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: December 24, 2006
- Total Downloads: 1,845,026
- Downloads last week: 41,267
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 396 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
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 Webcam with multiple programs at the same time. Broadcast your Webcam on MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, Skype, AIM, Paltalk, and Camfrog--all simultaneously. Manycam also allows you to add cool live CGI (computer generated special effects and graphics) to your Webcam. Make it appear as if your face or hand is on fire with our "fire" effect. Pretend you are underwater or make it look like it's snowing inside your house with the Manycam underwater and snow effects. Add text, graphics, or your country's flag to your video window.
Version 2.0.7089 allows you to add new LIVE computer generated graphics to your webcam video. Make it appear as if you are wearing a hat, sunglasses, or a new hairstyle that moves when you move your head.
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User reviews of ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.0.7089
- Average user rating: 3.1 stars out of 396 votes
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12 out of 13 people found this review helpful
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.0.7089
Pros: I like wearing a computer generated hat, it's cool!
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8 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.0.7089
"Finally! This is what I wanted! Read on..."
Pros: I'm deaf and a senior student majoring in computer science at Texas A & M. I use a video phone device that is placed on the top of the television as my primary means of communication with the deaf or hearing people. I've been looking and found some software that does special effects in real time, but Manycam is the best and the only one that has facial tracking artificial intelligence for free! I was able to tie Manycam with my video phone flawlessly and showed off to several deaf people. They sure got jealous! This program is very smooth and the interface is quite good and easy to understand.
I've noticed some of the other reviews on Manycam regarding trojans and credit card issues. As a programmer, I decided to download, install, and monitor every file of Manycam. I was able to decompile the dll file and found no such malicious file. For those who are concerned about the other reviews, rest assured that the Manycam does not contain any virus or spyware and download.com does not host any malicious files.
I'm particularly impressed with the facial tracking features and the background removal. I was planning to make my own webcam effect software using the green background remover, but Manycam came up with a much better solution: I took a snapshot of my room without me in it - then the program used the snapshot and compared it to the current video feed. As I then sat down in front of the computer, the video replaced the background (there I was with a wonderful waterfall behind me!) Sure does the trick nicely! I'm glad to have this program. This program enables me to use multiple video connection sources at the same time (Yahoo Webcam, Video Phone, CamFrog all at the same time).
You should try it! Many thanks, Manycam! :-P
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8 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.0.7089
Pros: I did try so many virtual cam softwares so far. And finally a new product came out which let me accept that it is best of the best. Manycam has so many features like its name does say. It is a virtual cam, it is a video player, it is a picture player, it is virtual effecter, etc etc. This small software has many features. It takes you to the forest, to the clouds, to the mountains and really to anywhere where you want to be. Also the face effects are crazy. I dunno what kind of an artificial intelligence the programmers did use but those eyebrows, cat mask, terminator eye, hairs and other effects are fitting so well to your face that you will get shocked. You have to try it first, and believe in me; you won't believe your eyes. Its superb. It also allows you to download other effects and backgrounds from ManyCams website. You can also create your effects and pictures, upload and share with other users. I don't think I will use any other virtual cam software anymore, cause ManyCam has all the features I saw on different applications and more, any other cam software cannot offer you so much. The features are "many". A BIG "thank you" to the people who worked and helped for giving us ManyCam.
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8 out of 10 people found this review helpful
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.0.7089
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8 out of 10 people found this review helpful
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.0.7089
"This is a 5-star site that we recommend"
Pros: There is a lot of cool webcam effects out there. Its can be very good to different users
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