CNET Editors' review
Say you use both ICQ and Camfrog for video chat, and you'd like to keep both open at the same time. That doesn't sound like an unreasonable request, but your Webcam may feel differently about it. Don't argue with it; download ManyCam. This free app replicates your camera signal and feeds it to any and all of your video chat apps simultaneously. It starts automatically with your Webcam when you start your chat app, and it feeds streams to new apps as you open them. No more conflicts, at least with your Webcam (your cranky uncle is your problem). ManyCam works with most clients.
ManyCam is mostly automatic in setup; we knew the program was configured when we saw our Webcam feed in ManyCam's Live Studio Mode display. ManyCam's user interface is anchored by a Firefox-style start button that opens an extensive main menu (including Help file) plus a tabbed toolbar with entries for Video, Audio, and more. Under the Audio and Video tabs we found submenus for configuring Effects and Sources as well as extras such as playlists, text over video, draw over video, and camera and screen effects. ManyCam does more than replicate your video stream: it also includes lots of great audio and video effects that you can apply, such as ridiculously addictive cartoon eyes in the Face Accessories as well as Objects, Filters, and Background Effects like flames. A series of thumbnail previews help you choose effects. ManyCam's integrated Image Settings use sliders to adjust color balance.
We clicked Sources to configure ManyCam with our chat apps. The program correctly identified our camera's specs, but we could change it to other sources, such as Movies, Still Images, and even our Desktop. Changing sources is easy; for example, we quickly browsed to an image file and selected it as our source display -- a handy feature for voice chat since you can display a logo, playlist, and more when you can't use video (or prefer not to). Best of all, we could keep multiple chat apps up and running with our current feed. ManyCam handled it all and then some.
ManyCam - Broadcast simultaneous video chats - Download Video Previews: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 2.6.30 has fixed bugs and enhanced stability.
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3.3 starsout of 652 votes
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Current version:
3.3 starsout of 35 votes
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"shortly used until now but it seems very useful"
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.6.30
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"It Works But there are Things to Beware of"
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.6.30
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It works fine , it's a fun thing to use in a cam room .
Cons
It's another Search Engine Hi-Jacker & Un Wanted tool bar installer.
I wish these companies would wise up and respect peoples wishes.Summary
I got it and I'll keep it .
Only because I know how to fix the problems it causes , and it is fun to use.
I told it Crystal clear NO DAMN TOOL BAR and NO ASK Search Engine.
Well it was like talking to the feckin wall , it installed it anyway and that's the reason I gave it a 3 rating.
Shame on ASK for forcing itself on people , that really gets me mad and they should stop that shoddy practice.
OK Here's how you get rid of the CRAP they force on you .
To rid yourself of the Ask Toolbar go to the control panel ,
then go to ADD or REMOVE.... open that
You will see the Ask Toolbar logo red as a baboons Arse staring at you.....highlight it and then hit REMOVE
For the Browser Hi-Jack job go to Properties of your browser , the click settings on "change search defaults" ... there you will fink ask lurking , DELETE IT.
Isn't it a shame that you have to go through this even though you tell them plan as day you don't want their crap ?
Well that's the way the world is today , more and more companies want what they want and don't give a rats arse what you the owner of the computer wants.
Anyway that's how you fix it.
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"this is a good camra thing"
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.6.30
Pros
i lik it cause it has nice viedo and it has good quilty to it
Cons
it ctakes to much room on my computer
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"excellent piece of kit"
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.6.30
Pros
very responsive in all lighting conditions
Cons
none i can think of other than would have liked a proper tracking model
Summary
great value
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"i can use my webcam"
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.6.30
Pros
- free
- effective
- user friendlyCons
no problems encountered
Summary
recommended
cons: no video recording feature.
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Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.6.30
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"Downloader does not work!!"
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.6.30
Pros
Impossible to review if the d--- program will not open!
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Impossible to review if the d--- program will not open!
Summary
Impossible to review if the d--- program will not open!
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"I am emo and i like skateboard and like chilling haha"
Version: ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.6.30
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almost skate team and alien workshop skaters
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i love girls and partying and smoke pot all day <3
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and my name is david wright and hope you have a very toke day lol hahaha
umm i like this webam app and all but it takes a while for me to download it it makes me sad
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