ManyCam

ManyCam
Developer(s) Visicom Media Inc.
Initial release March 22, 2006 (2006-03-22)[1][2][3]
Stable release
6.5 (Windows),[4]
August 23, 2018 (2018-08-23)
6.4 (macOS)[5]
May 29, 2018 (2018-05-29)
Written in C++
Operating system Windows, macOS
Available in English, Japanese, German, French, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian
Type Software
License Proprietary
Website www.manycam.com

ManyCam is a free live streaming software and video switcher that allows users to add multiple video sources (up to 12) to their live videos while live on a video call or live stream. Video sources can be cameras, desktop screencast, and multimedia. ManyCam presents also presents itself as a virtual webcam and thus allows desktop video applications, like Skype and Google Hangouts to make use of its live features (such as live adjustment of brightness, contrast, color and various special effects).

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Many online teachers use this software to add effects and digital props to their classes by making use of the [Chroma key|Chroma Key]] feature to change their background as well as the Picture-in-Picture feature to keep in contact with the students. Businesses also use ManyCam because they can share their computer screens and specific applications, which makes it easy to do online business presentations and conduct video conferences. What’s more, anyone that makes video calls or create live streams can benefit from its features.

On October 2, 2013, ManyCam LLC was acquired by Visicom Media Inc. Visicom Media Inc. was established in 1996. On August 17, 2017, Visicom Media Inc. launched ManyCam 6 with hardware acceleration and overall performance improvements, enhanced features and a customizable interface to help users increase their productivity.

With the free version, users get two video sources, HD resolutions, limited Picture-in-Picture feature, unlimited effects, transitions, streaming to multiple platforms and other limited features. Apart from the free version, since 2017, ManyCam implemented a subscription model and currently offers plans and subscriptions, with different price ranges and features. Users can choose between yearly subscriptions or lifetime, which gives them access to all new updates and versions during the period of their subscription.

ManyCam most popular features are the multiple video sources, multiple channel broadcast, picture-in-picture, screen sharing and the effects panel. With the multiple channel broadcast, users can go live on Facebook and YouTube at the same time, or any other platform they choose. They can also use ManyCam on multiple applications at once. When it comes to screen sharing, users can find many options within the software. They can share their entire screen, choose between monitors, select custom areas or the area under the cursor, and they can select specific apps or hidden windows.

The effects feature on ManyCam, allows users to apply objects, face accessories and masks, backgrounds, boards and overlays to their videos. They can be downloaded from the Effects Gallery, where users can find over 6000 effects created by ManyCam and by other users. Online ESL teachers use these effects to develop games and reward systems for their students. All users can create their own effects and personalize their live video.

There’s also the ManyCam App, which is a mobile application, available for iOS and Android, that allows users to live stream on the go with multiple video sources and other features. This app can also be connected to the desktop software and transform users’ devices into webcams for their live videos.

For Windows users, ManyCam released in 2018, their new game capture module which allows gamers to stream their games live. ManyCam harnesses the power of the users’ GPU with support for many popular video encoders, so it doesn’t use up their CPU. Users can also use an overlay to control their streaming and easily connect to Twitch.

See also

References

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  4. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-10-01. Retrieved 2015-08-27.
  5. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-06-17. Retrieved 2015-08-27.
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