AirCam

For some time now laptops got fitted with webcams by default just to make online interaction more effective. As technology evolved, cameras are even used to take pictures which end up as profile pictures, or even popular streaming videos. In this regard, AirCam wants to help you make the most out of your webcam.

First of all, you need to make sure that Adobe AIR is installed on your computer to ensure functionality, but also to be able to go through the setup process. You’re free to take it for a spin afterwards, with the last step of the installer also offering to run the program for you to save some time and effort.

A large screen shows up on launch with direct preview of the connected webcam. It’s recommended to check all webcam settings and make sure it’s in working condition before running the application, because there are no related options later on, which is rather disappointing.

There’s little else offered besides the preview section which updates in real time as you move in front of the camera. Since it’s a recorder tool, there’s a dedicated function to start the session. Feedback is delivered in real-time, and hitting the stop button builds up the resulting video.

All exported files are saved under the FLV format, with no possibility to change this, or adjust the quality. This means that you need to trust entirely in your webcam’s capabilities. On the downside, the application itself doesn’t really deliver high quality, which heavily affects overall practicality. All videos are saved to the desktop, and the last recorded item shows up in a small preview section.

On an ending note, AirCam isn’t really the tool you’re looking for to make the most out of your webcam, but it can come in handy for quick recording sessions, especially if the result you’re interested in needs to be under the FLV format.