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How to use VLC as a Webcam

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     If you don't have a webcam software just use vlc as a webcam software you can take snapshots and even record video from your webcam with vlc First Install your webcam and the drivers Download and install Latest VLC from  http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ (skip if you've already installed it) Fire up VLC Goto Media > Open Capture Device and then select your webcam from the dropdown menu Finetune your cam settings from the Advanced Options (Optional) Now click play         Taking snaps and recording video is easy with vlc just enable this toolbar from View > Advanced Controls from vlc Save playlist to file for shortcut ;)   Vlc's Default location for saving snaps "My Pictures" for windows Xp and "Pictures" for Windows 7 and for videos "My videos" in xp and "Videos" in windows 7 Vlc can even open up your "tv capture card" from vlc just use...