How do you use the webcam on an apple mac book?

Answer 1

The Mac's built in iSight camera automatically works with software requiring a camera. Default applications that can use the camera are Photobooth, iMovie, iChat. Numerous other applications can be added that make use of the camera such as Skype or Evocam. (See links below)

Answer 2

If you are referring to the in-built iSight camera, you will need to either be using the following applications recommended by Apple; PhotoBooth, iChat, iMovie, iWeb or Skype. Currently, there is no Microsoft Messenger that is compatible with the Mac operating system. To use the iSight camera, simply open one othese applications listed and enable use of the camera - usually in the preferences of the application.

Answer 3

The iSight webcam works automatically with iLife applications.
If you want to take pictures go to the Applications Folder --> Photo Booth
If you want to take video go to the Applications Folder --> iMovie

Answer 4

The built in camera on a Mac requires some form of software to control it. There are several applications (in the Applications folder) that come with the Mac that will do this. The most fun one is PhotoBooth. You can also use iChat to video chat with friends. In iMovie click on the camera icon in the lower left section and this will open a window showing your camera's output. Click on the capture button and record your video directly into iMovie.

Answer 5

To use the built in camera on a MacBook you need to run some software that makes use of the camera. In the Applications folder you will find PhotoBooth which does just that. You can also record directly into iMovie with the camera or use it for video chatting with iChat.

Answer 6

The built in iSight camera can be used by applications such as Photo Booth for taking pictures and videos, iChat can use the camera for video chatting with friends and family, or iMovie will record video from the camera directly into iMovie for editing. These can be found in the Mac's Applications folder. To use the iSight, or an external camera, as a webcam requires webcam software such as EvoCam. (See links below)

Answer 7

The Mac's built in webcam is controlled by software. Applications such as PhotoBooth or iMovie (found in the Mac's Applications folder) can be used to record video with the webcam. Software such as iChat (also in the Applications folder) can be used to set up video chat sessions with other users. Many other applications, such as Skype or EvoCam, can be used with the webcam as required.

Answer 8

The built in iSight camera is accessed by software as needed. Launching PhotoBooth, iMovie, iChat (found in the Applications folder) will activate the camera. Other options that can be downloaded include FaceTime, MSN Messenger, Skype (See links below) and numerous other applications.

Answer 9

Many Logitech webcams have drivers for use with Apple's Mac computers. Just visit the Logitech website and look for drivers and downloads and search for your webcam model number.