The web cam is used to take pictures, videos and many other things so you can make movies, connect with people over the internet who could be even in Another Country, or go on Chat-room Roulette [lol ;)]. The web cam is also GREAT for people who are deaf or mute, as they can use sign language to communicate, because they can't hear the phone ring and they can't talk to peoples.
a webcam is used to monitor things or to have a vidio chat with somebody
Built in webcam can be used by camera applications. Camera applications create intent for Webcam in it.
You don't have to use a webcam.
No, I have never used strips on webcam during a video call.
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Certain camcorders can indeed be used as a webcam. For further instructions you can visit http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-use-a-camcorder-as-a-webcam/.
Webcams can be used for meetings and maybe interviews. I have never hurd of a interview through the internet with webcam but nothing is impossible.
No, it can't be :/
The canon A360 powershot cannot be used as a webcam. It was not intended or designed to be used that way.
A Webcam is a camera based to be used on a computer, or laptop, some webcams (cameras) could be built on to your computer, if not then you can go to the store and buy a webcam, the webcam can be used for MSN, or skype, youtube, facebook, any programm that you can put a picture on if you want.
a webcam will be useful to students by having a connection with students who left the school. to do a group work at school.
The effects are provided by the software being used by the webcam. With the right software any webcam will produce special effects