Capture or Record Video from Acer Integrated Webcam

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Someone asks me how to record video using an Acer integrated webcam ? (see his comment here). Yes, there is no "record video" option on Acer Crystal Eye Application, but don't worry, I'll show you that we can record video from Acer integrated webcam and it's so easy to do :)

All you need is Windows Movie Maker application. In Windows XP, this program already exists by default. Follow the steps below to record video from your laptop integrated webcam:


Acer Crystal Eye Application
1. Click "Start" > "All Programs" > "Windows Movie Maker"

2. On the Windows Movie Maker Movie Tasks click Capture from video device


Click to capture from device
3. In Available devices, click the analog device you want to use to capture video, and then, in the Video input source list, click the input line you want to use, then click Next.

I use "Realtek HD Audio Input" as Audio Device and "Mic Volume" as Audio Input source (Aspire 4710)


In Available devices, click the analog device you want to use to capture video, and then, in the Video input source list, click the input line you want to use, then click Next.

4. In the Enter a file name for your captured video box, enter a file name for your captured video file. Then, in the Choose a place to save your captured video box, select the location where you want your video to be saved or click Browse to select a location. Click Next


5. On the Video Setting page, select the video setting you want to use for capturing video and audio.



Available settings :
  • Video for Pocket PC (218 Kbps)
  • Video for Pocket PC (143 Kbps)
  • Video for Pocket PC (Full screen 218 Kbps)
  • High quality video (large)
  • High quality video (small)
  • Video for local playback (2,1 Mbps)
  • Video for local playback (1,5 Mbps)
  • Video for LAN (1,0 Mbps)
  • Video for LAN (768 Kbps)
  • Video for broadband (512 Kbps)
  • Video for broadband (340 Kbps)
  • Video for broadband (150 Kbps)
  • Video for ISDN (48 Kbps)
  • Video for dial-up access (38 Kbps)

Typically, a higher bit rate will result in higher-quality video with smoother motion. However, as the bit rate increases, so does the size of the captured video file.


6. To prevent the video into smaller clips after the wizard completes and the video is captured, do not select the Create clips when wizard finishes check box,

To prevent audio from playing over your speakers while capturing video, select the Mute speakers check box.

To automatically stop capturing after a time period has elapsed, select the Capture time limit check box, and then type or select the length of time you want to capture. Time is displayed in the form of hours:minutes(h:mm).

To begin capturing, click Start Capture.


7. To stop capturing, click Stop Capture.

If you have selected the Capture time limit check box, wait for the specified amount of time for video to be captured.

Done! :)
you can open your video in drive D:\

note: you may use another webcam not just from Acer

UPDATE 1 :
Anonymous said…
i have acer aspire 5920 with vista.
this is how i record video WITH NO EXTRA SOFTWARE AND VERY EASILY!!
locate the program that came from acer that is called 'acer arcade deluxe' click on 'dv wizard'. there you go!!!
you can find your video in windows gallery. mine seem to save automatically to 'user name - videos'.Thanks


UPDATE 2 :
Anonymous said…
UPDATE Found a program that appears to work. Free and no spyware. Its called Debut Video Recording Software and can be found at cnet here http://download.cnet.com/Debut-Video-Recording-Software/3000-13633_4-10684791.html

Thanks.. Please read this Record Video Using Acer Crystal Eye Webcam on Vista
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50 comments:

  1. Thanks a lot...
    Mr.Cahya for information about acer webcam.

    I Enjoyed It.. :)

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  2. too bad windows movie maker in vista doesnt seem to have the capture function in my version...

    any other thoughts on how to get it to work in vista?

    thanks

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  3. Vista doesnt give the option please email at kda2011@yahoo.com if you know how to do this.

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  4. Microsoft: Upgrade and charge you up the rear, but give you a downgraded version. Like the others who have posted, Vista Movie Maker does not give you the Capture Device option. It does give you a Import from Digital Video Device option...but when selecting it, the integrated webcame light on my acer comes on for a split second, then Movie Maker gives the error "Import Video could not find a compatible digital video device" And just a link to Windows HELP...which for some reason is extremely difficult to navigate. Windows ME has a better help system for F Sakes. rediculous, with all the new technology, compatibility is a greater issue than it was back with Windows 98.

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  6. I tried this before I googled this article and it didn't work for me either. Is it because I am using Vista? Does anyone have any answers for why it doesn't work? Or even how to record using the integrated camera?

    I can use it at places like cameroid.com, or in MSN messenger but not in recording softwares..strange

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  7. Thanks man,

    This information is really helpful

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  8. Hi there Mr. Wanna ask you a questions. I just bought 4530 yesterday. At first, my integrated webcam is working fine. But today when I try to start the webcam, it is blank. No picture showing. Is it the hardware problem or the driver? No error message only blank. FYI I'm using XP pro. TQ

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  9. Hi Imrock.. click Start > Run... > type devmgmt.msc

    On device manager locate "Crystal Eye" OR "USB Video Device" , right click on it, select Disable, after device disabled, right click on it, select Enable. Try your Webcam :)

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  10. thanks dude.......
    thanks a lot.....
    it is really awesome to get such simple method for capturing video..
    but yaar the sound is not coming ..can u help??

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  11. i tried this one on my 4530 but it doesn't work

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  12. gahhh, there is no option for that on my windows movie maker! I have vista and Crystal Eye webcam.... helpppp

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  13. I have a new acer aspire one netbook (small) Iam a MAC person so am in over my head. Can I find a detailed user manual fo the windows ex? Also I can turn the built in webcam on and look at myself, but can I use it live and connect with someone? thanks LL

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  14. Re:
    I have a new acer aspire one netbook (small) Iam a MAC person so am in over my head. Can I find a detailed user manual fo the windows ex? Also I can turn the built in webcam on and look at myself, but can I use it live and connect with someone? thanks LL

    Windows manual?
    click Start > Help and Support

    Also I can turn the built in webcam on and look at myself, but can I use it live and connect with someone?

    You need third party application such as Yahoo! Messenger...
    or simply... use NetMeeting
    locate C:\Program Files\NetMeeting > double click on conf.exe

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  16. Mas Cahya who really helpfull
    tolong saya donk
    laptop saya acer aspire 2920 dengan os vista
    kok ngga muncul web cam nya ya?
    padahal sudah instal ketiga drivernya dan sukses
    juga tidak muncul usb video device sebelum di install
    sperti yang mas cahya bilang.
    please give me advice........thanx before

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  17. Thank you easy step by step!

    Patty *S*

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  18. can anyone help me seems a long delay with the cam so my speech is ahead and the video is behind. Help>!

    Neil
    uranusrising@gmail.com

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  19. hi im having problem with my webcam i have an acer intergrat crystal eye webcam it wrks fine but when i try to use it with msn it says that ITS BEING USE BY A DIFFERENT PROGRAM ive look everywhere ,try to do anything that i knw but it still doesnt wrk any chance of getting sme help please i will be very grateful thx

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  20. try installing an older version of msn, worked for me :)

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  21. here is the answer....
    Click 'start' > Computer > C:drive > Windows > SUYIN NB Cam > Then Right Click LiveCam, Choose Send to Desktop (as shortcut) After launching, you will have to manually activate your mic,cam,record mic, and time limit prefrences each time you record a video. It's clunky software, but at least you don't have to download some risky 3rd party viral junk.
    Source(s):
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthre...

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  22. thanks...like it.

    i felt stupid for n0t knwing it....hahah

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  23. I use Windows Movie maker but the audio and video are not in sync. Any ideas why or how to fix it? I am even using the highest bit rate for smoothest playback.

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  24. in mt windows movie maker don't have video task

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  25. video works great, but I get no audio... any idea why that is?

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  26. i have acer aspire 5920 with vista.

    this is how i record video WITH NO EXTRA SOFTWARE AND VERY EASILY!!
    locate the program that came from acer that is called 'acer arcade deluxe' click on 'dv wizard'. there you go!!!
    you can find your video in windows gallery. mine seem to save automatically to 'user name - videos'.

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  27. Thanks :)
    please read UPDATE 1

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  28. I have a Acer laptop with Vista and a Crystal Eye webcam, but Acer Arcade Deluxe is updated and has no DV Wizard and Windows Movie Maker has no capture and I have no Suyin Nb!!
    HELP!!

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  29. I am with the guy above. No no suyin nb file folder, movie maker won't work and the Acer Arcade Deluxe does not have anything in it called DV Wizard, DV anything or Wizard anything. Running an acer 5630Z w/ Vista - bought Jan 09

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  30. UPDATE Found a program that appears to work. Free and no spyware. Its called Debut Video Recording Software and can be found at cnet here http://download.cnet.com/Debut-Video-Recording-Software/3000-13633_4-10684791.html

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  31. i have movie maker but it doesnt say use the webcam. what do i do. and nothing else on here has worked.

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  32. Re:
    i have movie maker but it doesnt say use the webcam. what do i do. and nothing else on here has worked.


    Please read "UPDATE 2" :)

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  33. web cam fez quera sim que evc

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  34. makasih pak cahya! berhasil! hahahha good luck!

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  35. Uhm, I actually using Acer Laptop Aspire 4736Z.. At first, the webcam, Acer Crystal Eye Webcam, works good.. It can capture images, and Record Video too! But this time, It can't record video.. Here's the scenario: When you click the icon at the bottom of the video window that indicates record video, looks like a handy cam, a red dot will appear at the "handy cam" logo bottom, the view will turn to gray (the real view, which is me facing on my laptop), turn to black.. Then, the view will return again, back to normal, WITHOUT indication of recording it.. I mean, nothing happened.. What am I going to do.. I need to record a video very badly.. So please, help me? Thank you very much! God Bless you all!!!

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  36. very nice tutorial man... thanx alot!!!

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  37. uhh i need help with my acer aspire 5515 and want to record a video how do i do dat

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  38. my acer aspire 5920 has a built in webcam but i cant seem to find the software to open it i have search the computer but cant find it help

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  39. I got my web camera to work in Presto VideoWorks by clicking on "Switch to device viewer mode" under the big screen. At first it said there was no video device and then my web cam just popped up. I really don't know anything about this so I am learning as I go. I cannot match the live voice soundtrack to the video.

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  40. Henrique From BrazilDecember 19, 2009 3:54 AM

    Thanks man...Helpful tips!

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  41. I have an Acer Extensa 5630Z and I have Windows Live Movie Maker and that does not have a video option. What else can I use if I dont want to download any software. I would like a simple(or not)site that will give me a video option. I hahve tried cameroid.com and that has a camera option but not a video one.

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  42. This has been very helpful :)
    Thank You

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  43. Thanks to you, I just recorded my first video journal entry on my Aspire One. Yeah!

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  44. Thanks for the info and post. Recording video using webcam is a faster and cheaper way of producing own video content.

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  45. the video was great, but.. i get no audio. what i am supposed to do? help please. thx

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  46. i have an acer 1371, and it wont work...

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  47. I have windows LIVE movie maker & it wont let me download the original because i dont have windows XP. I have windows 7.

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  48. I have a problem, i need help, my netbook aod-205, in windows movie maker, shows me video, but in yellow, i try evrething and nothing works, i dont know if it's a hardware problem, or virus problem.

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  49. i have an acer 4530 and web cam doesnot work please help me

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  50. What about acer D255 with linpus linux?

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