Use your DV camera as a webcam.
A webcam is a USB connected video camera that is ranges in quality from poor to good. Some webcams don't even have a microphone. if you have a DV camera, it makes sense to use this camera instead of buying a new webcam which probably won't be as high quality as your DV camera anyways.
Instructions
1. Take a look at DVDriver, a simple software solution that makes your computer think that your DV, firewire connected camera is actually a USB connected generic webcam. The software functions by creating a windows USB webcam driver that allows you to use your DV camera in any of your favorite chat applications, including Skype, MSN messenger, AOL messenger and Google Chat.
2. Try WebcamDV, a program that is similar to DVDriver, and also works with all the popular chat applications. WebcamDV offers a few additional features, which allow you to record, edit and webcast your video from your DV camera.
3. Check out ActiveWebcam if your are interested in using your DV camera for security operations. This software allows you to connect almost any concievable video source to your computer and use it as a webcam. ActiveWebcam also allows for recording and broadcasting of unlimited other cameras, so if you have a multi-camera set up this is the way to go.
Tags: your camera, chat applications, your computer
