Yawcam is a Windows application for recording webcam output. It is possible to automatically upload resulting video clips to a remote FTP server. Users are able to schedule future capture sessions and protect personal data with a password.
Recording
After starting the software you can connect the webcam or DV camera to the computer via USB cable. It is possible to preview the video in the corresponding window.
Users are able to capture the feed to a file, stream it online and upload recordings to a remote FTP server. There are customizable quality settings such as the resolution and frame rate. Instruments for taking snapshots and saving them as image files are included as well.
The app lets you apply text and picture overlays onto the live feed. It is helpful for creating various artistic projects or monitoring multiple cameras at the same time.
Motion detection
Like in Blue Iris, there are tools for identifying activity on the live feed and sending alert notifications over email. This feature is intended for working with IP security cameras. Users can adjust the sensitivity and tolerance levels.
Features
- provides instruments for recording webcam output to a video file;
- free to download and use;
- it is possible to stream live feeds over the HTTP protocol;
- you can configure advanced motion detection parameters;
- there are flexible output quality settings like the resolution and bitrate;
- compatible with all modern versions of Windows.
