Facecam? Help me, bros!

TerraTman · Sep 20th 2012, 3:24am

Okay, here is my question: What does it take to impliment facecam into a video?

That probably sounds like a dumb question, and I am quite knowledgable about technilogical things, but I have never done this, and I think it is something that would help my channel, and bring in more viewers.

Now, at this moment, I use Windows Movie Maker to edit my videos and process them, as I haven't to this point had a need for anything fancier. I have Sony Vegas Pro bought and ready to download, but I haven't done it yet, for the reason above. Would I need it in order to do it?

Or, is facecam visible to you while you are playing, thus being a part of the video itself?

And finally, I assume in order to have a facecam, I would need a program dedicated to that purpose, so what are my choices? (I have a built in webcam)

Thank you in advance, Bros.

'TisBen · Sep 20th 2012, 3:27am

I actually have a tutorial on this if you wanna check it out. :)

It's using Sony Vegas, though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbofhOFSguA&feature=g-upl

'TisBen · Sep 20th 2012, 4:07am

@RunescapeHullFanatic

You might wanna hurry up and edit this post before you get in trouble. >.>

(You can't talk about that. I know, I think it's bullshit, too.)

TerraTman · Sep 20th 2012, 4:08am

Your video only answered half of my question, but it also answered something that I was wondering. (Whether or not I should switch to Sony Vegas) So, thanks, bro.

RunescapeHullFanatic · Sep 20th 2012, 4:18pm

Oh... well, bit late I've already been given an infraction and I haven't even been here 24 hours yet XD

It wasn't even in the forum rules or anything though O.o I can understand if it was there in black and white but... it said nothing about it, *sigh* I would complain about that but I'd probably get banned or something

ChibiZoMbiE · Sep 20th 2012, 5:25pm

First, you'd need a webcam, but I assume you have one already since you are asking this.

After that, you need a program that can record the webcam. Most webcams or computers that come with one have a software included, so you could use that, otherwise you'd have to obtain a software that can record the webcam. The software choices I am unsure of, as I use the software that came with my computer, called Cyberlink YouCam.

Once you have that, you set the webcam to record, and then you record your gameplay at the same time. For this part you'd want to start your two recordings, then you'll want to spend a few seconds, hover over each option in the game and say it aloud as you do (it will help greatly later). Then proceed to play the game.

After you've got both your recordings, you are going to want to open them in the editing software of your choice. This is where the previous step helps. You need to sync your two videos together so that they are lined up. You do this by lining up your voice audio with the game video via the little hover thing you did.

Next, you will edit that part out of the video, have it start where you want to, and then edit the cam so it is in a corner of the game video.

That should basically cover it

If you need a more in depth explanation you can PM me.

liam12192 · Sep 20th 2012, 5:29pm

definately ditch windows movie maker and use a more advanced editing software such as song vegas or adobe premier. hope this helps :thumbsup:

TerraTman · Sep 20th 2012, 6:25pm

Thanks for the help, Chibi.

You answered my question. And I am going to be installing Sony Vegas today, and will use it here on out, hopefully, (I'm not much of a editor) I can make my videos a lot cooler.

'TisBen · Sep 20th 2012, 10:43pm

[quote='TerraTman','index.php?page=Thread&postID=68862#post68862']Thanks for the help, Chibi. :D You answered my question. And I am going to be installing Sony Vegas today, and will use it here on out, hopefully, (I'm not much of a editor) I can make my videos a lot cooler. :D[/quote]

Well I do offer free editing services if you are interested. :)

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