CyberLink YouCam 3 User’s Guide
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Contents Welcome................................................. 1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1 Latest Features ................................................................................................... 2 Enabling CyberLink YouCam ......................................................................... 4 Launching CyberLink YouCam .....................................................................
CyberLink YouCam Drawing on the Webcam Image .....................................................................18 Captured Content .................................................................................................20 E-mailing Photos and Videos ......................................................................20 Uploading Video to YouTube .....................................................................21 Uploading Photos to Facebook ................................................
Chapter 1: Welcome Welcome to the CyberLink family of software programs. CyberLink YouCam is a creative little program that provides you with some fun and interesting effects, as well as some useful add-ons for your webcam. This chapter introduces the features of CyberLink YouCam, and also outlines the minimum system requirements for using the program. Note: this document is for reference and informational use only. Its content and the corresponding program are subject to change without notice.
CyberLink YouCam • add effects to your webcam video, including adding emotion effects, avatars, frames, filters, and distortions. add accessory effects, such as hats and masks to your webcam image. place your webcam image in various fun scenes. face tracking for the avatar and zoom features. take a series of quick webcam photos using the Burst feature. instantly capture or schedule a webcam video. take a desktop capture of your mouse movements on your computer desktop.
Chapter 1: Welcome • Adds fun accessory items to your webcam image, such as hats, masks, and more. Scenes • Places your webcam image in different locations, such as poster boards, video walls, and movie theater screens. Desktop Capture • Takes a screen capture video of your movements on your desktop. You can create a custom desktop capture video or share your movements in webcam chat. Recording • Automatically e-mail captured timed surveillance video recordings once they have finished recording.
CyberLink YouCam Enabling CyberLink YouCam You must first enable CyberLink YouCam before you can use it with your instant messaging software. The following example demonstrates how to enable CyberLink YouCam within Windows Live Messenger. Note: depending on the type of instant messaging software you are using, the procedure to enable CyberLink YouCam will differ. Consult the help for the instant messaging software you are using and see the section on selecting webcam or something similar. 1.
Chapter 1: Welcome • IM* mode: when a webcam session is started, CyberLink YouCam will launch in the smaller IM* (instant messaging) mode. Shared document viewing is only available within IM* mode. • Split mode: you can now share your webcam with more than one webcam application. To do this, ensure your webcam application capture devices are using the CyberLink Webcam Splitter (see "Enabling CyberLink YouCam" on page 4 for more information).
CyberLink YouCam DirectorZone DirectorZone is a free web service that lets you search for, download, and then import additional effects into CyberLink YouCam. You can also let other user’s know which effects you used in captured videos uploaded to YouTube by sharing this information on DirectorZone. To sign in to DirectorZone, click the DirectorZone link on the top of the CyberLink YouCam window in stand alone mode. Go to http://directorzone.cyberlink.
Chapter 1: Welcome Minimum System Requirements VGA Card • Intel 945 (Independent graphics card recommended) Device • Webcam (built-in or external USB) Other Software • Instant messaging software with video communication functions, such as Windows Live Messenger, Skype, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger.
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Chapter 2: Using YouCam This chapter provides a complete overview of CyberLink YouCam and all of its features. It also outlines all of the available settings used to configure the program.
CyberLink YouCam Viewing Webcam Video When CyberLink YouCam is launched manually from the start menu, desktop shortcut or from the icon in the system tray, you can view webcam video in stand alone mode. Note: if you are using a touch enabled device, touch and slide the webcam image to flip it horizontally or vertically. Previewing at Full Screen While viewing your webcam video in stand alone mode, select to preview the video at full screen.
Chapter 2: Using YouCam • Exposure: use the slider to adjust the amount of light that is captured in the webcam video image. Adjusting this feature can dramatically adjust the overall brightness of your webcam video. Select the Advanced button to adjust the specific settings for your webcam device. Consult your webcam’s user manual for a detailed description on the configuration of these controls.
CyberLink YouCam or if you want to record a video with different characters. See "Using Avatars" on page 12 for more information. • Scenes: a selection of locations where your webcam image is displayed, such as poster boards, video walls, and movie theater screens. Frames: lets you add various stylish and festive borders to your webcam • video. • • Distortions: lets you apply various distortions to the webcam video.
Chapter 2: Using YouCam 2. Select the tab. 3. Select the desired avatar to turn it on. Helpful tips: • there should be adequate distance between your face and the webcam (30 - 45 cm). • once the avatar is turned on, hold your head still for about 5 seconds so the software can properly calibrate and recognize your facial features. • a well-lit environment is required for the avatar effect to work properly. • for best results when using avatars, ensure the video size is between 320x240 and 640x480.
CyberLink YouCam 3. CyberLink YouCam will take the photo and place it in the captured content area, saving it to the capture folder specified in Capture settings. Note: you can right-click the captured snapshot and select Locate File on Disk to view its saved location on your computer. Using the Burst Feature To take a series of photos in quick succession using the Burst feature, do this: 1. Ensure that No. of snapshots in Snapshot settings is set to more than 1.
Chapter 2: Using YouCam 2. CyberLink YouCam will begin to capture the current webcam video. You can add effects to your webcam video as required. See "Webcam Effects" on page 11 for more information. 3. To stop capturing the video, select the Stop button. 4. When CyberLink YouCam stops capturing the video, your video is placed in the captured content area and saved to the capture folder specified in Capture settings.
CyberLink YouCam 4. Once you are finished, select Stop and then Restore to return to the CyberLink YouCam main window. If you were capturing a video in Stand Alone mode, the video is placed in the captured content area. Video Surveillance CyberLink YouCam allows you to select from a number of video surveillance options or timed recordings, which let you set a time when the recording will automatically stop recording.
Chapter 2: Using YouCam Continuous Recording The continuous recording option lets you set a recording that will continue, uninterrupted, until the specified end time. To enable a continuous recording, do this: 1. Select the button to display the Video Surveillance Settings. 2. Select the Continuous recording option and then specify the time you want the recording to end in the fields provided. 3. Select Start. CyberLink YouCam begins to record the current webcam video.
CyberLink YouCam 5. The outputted time-lapse photography video is placed in the captured content area and saved to the capture folder specified in Capture settings. Note: you can right-click on the captured video and select Locate File on Disk to view its saved location on your computer. Auto E-mailing Surveillance Videos Once a surveillance video finishes recording, CyberLink YouCam can automatically e-mail the captured video to a specified e-mail address.
Chapter 2: Using YouCam Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. Check the CyberLink web site for detailed versioning information. To perform a freehand drawing on your live webcam video, do this: 1. Select the button to display the Freehand Drawing window. 2. Within the Freehand Drawing window, you can perform the following functions: • to perform a drawing, select the tab, select your desired color and brush size, and then use the mouse to create your drawing.
CyberLink YouCam Captured Content All of your captured screen shots and recorded videos are saved in the captured content area located beneath the webcam video window. Note: if you are using a touch enabled device, you can scroll through the media by dragging your finger across the captured content area. To view your captured media in a preview window, just double-click on the media file you want to view. Use the playback controls (for video) and also the captured media in a preview window.
Chapter 2: Using YouCam Note: CyberLink YouCam uses your computer’s default mail client to e-mail photos and videos, if available. The e-mail feature does not work with web mail applications, such as Hotmail or Gmail. To change the e-mail account that CyberLink YouCam uses, please go to your e-mail application (such as Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, etc.) and reset/ change your e-mail account settings. 1. Select the photos and videos in the captured content area that you want to email. 2.
CyberLink YouCam • if do not have a YouTube* account, select the Sign up to YouTube* button to 5. • • • create a new account and then authorize CyberLink YouCam to use your account to upload content. The video details window displays. Enter the details about your video as follows: Title: enter the title of your webcam video. Description: enter in a short description of your webcam video. Tags: enter in several tags, separated by a comma, that describe your video.
Chapter 2: Using YouCam 4. Once the authorization and connection process is complete, enter the details about your photos as follows: • Select album: select an existing album from your Facebook* page to upload the photos to. Select Create New Album to add the photos to a new album. • Album name: enter a name for the newly created photo album. Note: if you are creating a new album, you must enter an album name before you can upload your photos.
CyberLink YouCam • Title: enter the title of your webcam video. • Description: enter in a short description for the video you are uploading. 5. Select Upload to begin uploading your video to Facebook*. Select the Finished button once your video is uploaded. Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. Check the CyberLink web site for detailed versioning information.
Chapter 2: Using YouCam 1. Within the CyberLink YouCam IM* window, select the tab. 2. Select the button or drag and drop the files you want to share in the space provided. 3. Select the button to begin displaying the shared documents within your webcam window. Note: you can set the amount of time each PowerPoint slide or image is displayed during sharing on the User preferences tab. See "User Preferences" on page 27 for more information. 4.
CyberLink YouCam • Capture device: select the webcam device you want to use with CyberLink YouCam from the drop-down list. • Capture folder: set the capture folder where your captured photos and videos are saved. To change the capture folder, select the button and select the new folder location. • Capture quality: select the quality of the captured video from the drop-down list. The higher the quality selected, the larger the file size created.
Chapter 2: Using YouCam Snapshot feature is enabled, if you enter more than 1 the Burst feature is enabled. • Snaphot format: select the file format of the captured snapshot photos from the drop-down menu. • Shutter speed: select the rate of exposure or the quickness the webcam will take the snapshots.
CyberLink YouCam Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. Check the CyberLink web site for detailed versioning information. Timestamp Settings Select the tab to configure the following settings: Timestamp Select the Timestamp on option to display or hide the timestamp on the webcam image. • Display format: select the desired timestamp display date format from the list. • Text position: select the position on the webcam video where you want the timestamp to display.
Chapter 3: Technical Support This chapter contains technical support information. It includes all the information to find the answers you need to assist you. You may also find answers quickly by contacting your local distributor/dealer. Before Contacting Technical Support Please take advantage of one of CyberLink’s free technical support options: • consult the user’s guide or the online help installed with your program. • refer to the Knowledge Base in the Support section of the CyberLink web site.
CyberLink YouCam Web Support Solutions to your problems are available 24 hours a day at no cost on the CyberLink web site: Note: you must first register as a member before using CyberLink web support. CyberLink provides a wide range of web support options, including FAQs and a user community forum, in the following languages: Language Web Support URL English http://www.cyberlink.com/prog/support/cs/index.do Traditional Chinese http://tw.cyberlink.com/prog/support/cs/index.do Japanese http://jp.
Index A Auto e-mail 18 face detection 11 Avatars 11 B Burst 14 settings 26 C Camera settings 10 Capture continuous 17 desktop 15 settings 25 timed 16 webcam video 14 Color user interface 27 Configure settings 25 Continuous recording 17 D Desktop capture 15 DirectorZone 6, 13, 21 Display scaling 27 Distortions 12 Document sharing 24 Downloading effects 13 Draw 19 Duration 27 E Effects avatars 11 distortions 12 downloading 13 emotion 11 filters 12 frames 12 gadgets 11 hats 11 importing 13 masks 11 scenes
CyberLink YouCam F L Face tracking avatars 11 effects 12 filters 12 gadgets 11 zoom 11 Facebook, uploading to 22, 23 Filters 12 Frames 12 Freehand drawing 19 Latest features 2 Launching YouCam 4 G M Main features 1 Modes IM 5 mirror 5 Split 5 stand alone 4 Mosaic 12 Motion detection recording 16 Gadgets 11 H N New features 2 High DPI 27 High-definition 3, 5, 26 I Icon system tray 27 IM mode 5 Importing effects 13 32 P Photos 13 e-mailing 20 printing 24 sharing 24 upload 22 viewing 20 Playback v
Index Printing 24 R Recording continuous 17 motion detection 16 timed 16 time-lapse 17 webcam video 14 System requirements 6 System tray icon 27 T Timed recording 16 Time-lapse recording 17 Timestamp settings 28 S U Scale high DPI 27 Scenes 12 Settings camera 10 capture 25 e-mail 18 snapshot 26 timestamp 28 Share desktop 15 documents 24 PowerPoint 24 settings 27 Snapshot e-mailing 20 multiple 14 settings 26 Split mode 5 Stand alone mode 4 Surveillance 16 Upload videos 23 Upload webcam video 21 Uploa
CyberLink YouCam upload 21, 23 Y YouTube, uploading to 21 Z Zoom auto 2 manual 11 34
