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Usually if you use your iSight camera with one program, you can't use it with another. ManyCam Virtual Webcam helps change that as soon as you install it. This handy app removes many iSight camera restrictions and provides multiple ways to enhance the overall Webcam chat experience, with some helpful (and some silly) features you'll absolutely enjoy.
After installing the application, ManyCam takes control of your iSight camera: it will become the video source of the chat programs you use, such as Yahoo Messenger or Skype. Now, if you want to make your video chat more fun, you don't have to select the video in your chat program; instead, you just select ManyCam, and the party begins. We tested with multiple applications, and the first reaction of many was, "Wow, how did you do that?" The reason: ManyCam provides a list of effects you can add to your video chat, and since the camera has you in its focus, it will apply the filter on you or the background, depending on the effects you select.
Using ManyCam is very easy; it provides a simple and uncluttered interface where you can select all the effects you want to apply to your video. The most fun part is that the application uses facial recognition technology, so if you apply an effect such as Vampire face or Carnival mask it will cover your face and follow your movements, which is fun.
However, ManyCam has flaws, too, maybe the biggest of which is that you can't use it at the same time on Yahoo Messenger and Skype -- neither is it compatible with PhotoBooth or iMovie.
Overall, we liked how ManyCam adds its effects to your video, adding fun elements to the conversation, and we liked its user-friendly interface, which applies/removes the magic with a single click.
Publisher's Description
From ManyCam:
ManyCam allows you to use your Webcam with multiple programs at the same time. Broadcast your Webcam 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:
- ManyCam now supports 64 bit processors and Mac OS X Lion.
- Fixed a problem where some Mac OS X Lion users would see a black video as their video source.
- Decreased our installer size.
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3.3 starsout of 11 votes
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"Doesn't Work in OS X Lion"
Version: ManyCam for Mac 1.0.41
Pros
Works great in Snow Leopard
Windows Version works as describedCons
Doesn't Work in Lion
Summary
If you've upgraded to Lion, don't bother on this one until it's updated. v1.0.41 and below don't work.
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"I'm so appreciated this matter what I can see my friend"
Version: ManyCam for Mac 1.0.41
Pros
No comment anything
Cons
Sometime my Lap top out of order but I remained love it!
Summary
I'm contiuing play the camfrog on line basis.
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"Fun and functional"
Version: ManyCam for Mac 1.0.41
Pros
Amusing free utility that does some fun effects that should have been included in Photo Booth.
Cons
Runs a little clunky, and really slows down any other running apps. And could that ridiculous watermark be *any* bigger?
Summary
This could be fun for children who would like fun effects for Photo Booth, and I can see some people using it for chatting. I'm probably going to delete it.
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"Good introduction to a fun video conferencing concept."
Version: ManyCam for Mac 1.0.41
Pros
A good "basic" program if you can't find other options. (Better than CamTwist - couldn't get that one to work at all!)
Cons
Doesn't quit properly. Slows down the camera. Navigating ManyCam within a chat is fiddly. Would like to be better quality - perhaps even be able to sync speech with animations.
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"Works as advertised."
Version: ManyCam for Mac 1.0.41
Pros
Easy to install, free, works as advertised.
Cons
Considering it's free not too much to complain about.
Summary
The product works as advertised and is fun. And did I mention it was free?
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"WORKS GREAT"
Version: ManyCam for Mac 1.0.41
Pros
WORKS GREAT. ITS VERY EASY TO USE... I LIKE IT
Cons
I HAVE NO CONS TO SHARE
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"Exactly what it is designed to do"
Version: ManyCam for Mac 1.0.41
Pros
A fun thing and enjoyable too!
Cons
none, everything was easy to understand
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"Only compatible with Intel-Based Mac"
Version: ManyCam for Mac 1.0.41
Pros
No Pros, when there is not use for it.
Cons
I know my computer is outdated...but I still wished this software would work with PowerPC based mac too.
Summary
Did not work with my PowerBook G4
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"Simpply does not work !!!"
Version: ManyCam for Mac 1.0.41
Pros
easy to install
Cons
Never worked !!! Yes, I could se my pic in the screen.... and that's all !. No menu, no help icon, just my face inthe screen. I went to the web site to get help and that never worked neither.
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"Great special effects for webcam"
Version: ManyCam for Mac 1.0.30
Pros
Ease of use and performance
Cons
Does not let you save source of video
Summary
I like this application as it gives me lots of control over my webcam output. The small negative is it does not let you save your video input source which makes you have one extra step when loaded.
