ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.6.65

If you want to talk with one of your friends using an instant messaging application, you will need a few bits and pieces. First, you will need a computer that has access to the internet, then you will need a program that allows you to get in contact with that friend, like Yahoo! Messenger, Skype or ICQ, and last but not least, you will need a webcam. The webcam is the essential piece of equipment in this equation. Without one, the person on the other end of the line cannot see you.

You could make things interesting by adding one other ingredient to the list presented above, mainly an application called ManyCam Virtual Webcam. This software application that weighs in at just little under 13MB can do several things.

First of all, you could use ManyCam Virtual Webcam to share videos with whoever you’re talking to. Moreover, you can add various effects to a webcam being broadcast, making the conversation more interesting than ever. This software can be run on almost any version of the Windows operating system, ranging from XP to Windows 7. The installation process is a piece of cake and only requires a few mouse clicks to complete.

Speaking about the interface of ManyCam Virtual Webcam, there are two tabs available, one for selecting the effects and the other for choosing the video sources. Regarding the second tab, there are numerous types of sources that are supported by the program. As such, real webcams, video files and even the desktop can be used for broadcasting. Besides the two tabs, there is also a preview window available, that shows in real time the video being played or the desktop.

The number of video effects is quite impressive and ranges from objects to face accessories and text that can be applied over the video. If the user doesn't find a desired effect, he can easily download more from the producer's website. More effects can be combined together, for creating an even more interesting effect.

Objects can be placed anywhere on the video but cannot be resized. The same goes for text. ManyCam Virtual Webcam allows opening more video files at once and even complete video folders and then playing them one after another, in a continuous loop.

When it doesn't need configuring, ManyCam Virtual Webcam can run as an icon in the system tray, for not cluttering with the user's open software and also for saving desktop space. Virtually any instant messaging application is supported by this software and any changes made in ManyCam Virtual Webcam will be immediately displayed in the messaging program.

Pros:
It features an impressive library which contains different types of effects, having the option to download more from the producer's website. Besides that, a lot of source types can be used, like real webcams, video files, the desktop and even still images. Moreover, more video files can be added at once and can be played one after another, in a continuous loop. Last but not least, more effects can be combined together.

Cons:
Some inexperienced users may have trouble choosing the right effects because of the large number of them. Spending a few moments with the program and getting familiar with the interface will fix this.

ManyCam Virtual Webcam is a complete utility that allows anyone to add some interesting effects to webcams.

ManyCam Virtual Webcam has been reviewed by Jerome Johnston on 06 Mar 2012. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated ManyCam Virtual Webcam 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential