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Old 02-14-2007, 04:19 PM
The built in cam for photoboth and iChat, how can I use it as a webcam or to record like video footage from?

So is that possible? and if so, how?

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Old 02-14-2007, 05:01 PM
iDVD will let you do this.
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Old 02-14-2007, 06:55 PM
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iDVD will let you do this.
I think you mean iMovie... iDVD has no recording features.

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Old 02-14-2007, 09:25 PM
Yup, thanks Benjamindaines, my mistake!
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Old 02-16-2007, 07:32 PM
Well how do you set it so my camera will do it, I cant figure it out. Thanks
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Old 02-16-2007, 08:01 PM
Make a new movie, and select iSight as the format. Then under the image section of the window, slide the button over to the camera.
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And in case you want to expand on the use of your iSight camera, here's a good entry in a blog, Make The Most Out of Your iSight.
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