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CNET Editors' review
WebcamMax is a program that works with your webcam to add new effects and features whenever you video chat or record videos. Although the sound quality could use some work, we liked this flexible little program.
WebcamMax's colorful interface is a bit busy but it's well-organized and easy to use with just a little practice. In fact, a lot of the work is done during installation, when you can choose which programs you want it to be the default Webcam source for. It supports Yahoo! Messenger, Skype, ICQ and other numerous other programs. There are so many special effects on offer that you might not have time to try them all, but they are fun to play around with and it won't take you long to find some favorites. While you video chat, you can add accessories, draw on the screen, and add animation and special frames, just to name a few. We did find that it was easy to get carried away with the special effects, but that just added to the fun. You can also alter the visual appearance of the images picked up from your webcam and add frames, or use your previously recorded videos and images and dress them up as you please. Our microphone volume seemed to be very low in every recording we made, even when it was right next to us, but we'll admit we don't have the highest quality mic.
If you're looking for a tool to jazz up your videos or images, WebcamMax is a feature-rich option that's easy enough for anyone to use.
Editors' note: This is a review of the full version of Webcammax 7.6.6.6. The trial version has watermark on output.
Publisher's Description
From CoolwareMax:
It enables you to add thousands of cool effects to webcam video for your live video chats or streaming, and new effects are keeping added. You can show to your friends with you wearing a pair of cat's eyes, becoming a two-heads weirdie or even in a wanted poster. Dig more fun with it. It supports almost all popular webcam programs, such as Windows Live Messenger, Skype, Yahoo Messenger, Camfrog, YouTube, Ustream, and JustinTV. You can take snapshots or video clips with WebcamMax and directly share them on Facebook or YouTube. WebcamMax also works as a virtual webcam. It enables you to show videos, pictures, computer screen or even multiple webcam videos to others during your live chats or streaming. You can switch among different sources with an easy click. What's more, you can also use your webcam simultaneously on multiple webcam applications with the help of WebcamMax. Doodling is another great feature of WebcamMax. Paint at will on the video window, or stamp on it by choosing from the dozens of examples provided. WebcamMax supports various kinds of Webcam source sizes 320X240, 640X480, 640x360, 352x288 to meet your different needs.
What's new in this version: Version 7.7.5.6 is a bug fixing release.
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"The background effect doesn't work"
Version: WebcamMax 7.7.3.6
Pros
Most features work.
Cons
I read the reviews and looked at the producers web page before I made the purchase. It gives the impression that you could web chat with your image over the backgrounds. It doesn't work. Tech support told me "...the background effects are not perfect on the program." Also, written instructions are lacking.
Summary
If you are looking for a software program for background effects to use with video chat don't get this one.
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"Nothing amazing"
Version: WebcamMax 7.7.1.8
Pros
can do some good 'special effects'
Cons
1. largest image resolution it could go up to was 640x480.
2. only the very basic operations are free, the rest are paid for.
3. the logo takes up a lot of space at the top of the image, it can only be removed by paying for it, there is not even and option to make it smallerSummary
I have uninstalled it... enough said.
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"The background effect doesn't work"
Version: WebcamMax 7.6.8.2
Pros
Most features work.
Cons
I read the reviews and looked at the producers web page before I made the purchase. It gives the impression that you could web chat with your image over the backgrounds. It doesn't work. Tech support told me "...the background effects are not perfect on the program." Also, written instructions are lacking.
Summary
If you are looking for a software program for background effects to use with video chat don't get this one.
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"Good prog a bit CPU intensive, HATE the Ask.com bloat."
Version: WebcamMax 7.6.7.2
Pros
The program works well with Google+ Hangouts in particular to switch between multiple cameras or do PIP (Picture-in-Picture).
Cons
I HATE.. did I say HATE...? That the paid version still defaults to trying to install the ASK.COM toolbar and change your search settings with EVERY update. I'd accept this if it were free but detest it in a paid product.
Summary
I'd have given it a 4-4.5 star review if they didn't try to shove ASK.COM down our throats with each update of the PAID version.
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"It's the best program about webcam effects."
Version: WebcamMax 7.6.5.2
Pros
the best backgrounds, transforms, masks, animated characters, so it gets the best review.
Cons
I can't think of any
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"a good app in the market"
Version: WebcamMax 7.6.3.8
Pros
it makes my video time happy. many many many many many choices are here.
just open and enjoy it.Cons
I am happy with it.
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"sweet heart"
Version: WebcamMax 7.6.3.6
Pros
I love the effects!!!! That's so amazing!
Now I play it all the day.Cons
\(^o^)/
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"This could be updated and improved to match "ManyCam"."
Version: WebcamMax 7.6.2.2
Pros
Not a bad program. User friendly. I bought this program a few years back (lifetime).
Cons
I never have the program "on board". It hijacks my webcam in any program. Can't control that problem. The "ManyCam" webcam program has far more applications. The effects in "ManyCam" are more to choose from and generally better. I now really do do use this program. I wish that they would add more to the program. If I knew what I know now about these programs I would not have spent any money on this webcam program.
Summary
Shop around for something you will enjoy using with your webcam. I have "shelved" this program. I may use it at a later time. But for the present time it's a waste of money to me. My Best Regards to you other "web-brains".
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"love it all the time"
Version: WebcamMax 7.6.2.2
Pros
too many points to say!
everyone around me loves it very much!Cons
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Summary
if you have tried it, you will know the reason.
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"one of the best out there"
Version: WebcamMax 7.6.1.8
Pros
great special effects tochoose from
Cons
none to mention
