Zooming in/out webcam on screen recording?

GarethWilliams

Newbie Joined: May 23, 2020 16:38 Messages: 10 Offline

Solved by

Jan 17, 2021 15:14

Hi everyone,
I know how to get the webcam working and having it in the corner of the screen when recording.

I don't think it's possible but is there a way when recording where you could press a button so the webcam is full screen and then press a button to minamise back into the corner during normal screen recording?

So basically if I wanted to make a tutorial how to do something I could show but if I want to talk to the viewer, then I can go full screen on the webcam record?

Also, with the webcam, is there a way of zooming it in a bit as it has a really wide angle lens and I'd like to focus it more on me and not have a good view around the room ?!!

Thanks

optodata

Senior Contributor Location: California, USA Joined: Sep 16, 2011 16:04 Messages: 8630 Offline

Jan 18, 2021 20:26

I think that's all dependent on what your webcam viewer software is capable of.

If you're using CL ScreenRecorder, you'd want to set it to capture the entire screen so any window maximizing/resizing you do will be captured. You can't save the full screen and webcam as separate streams though, so you won't be able to zoom in or move the windows around while editing. You'll have to do it all live.

As for zooming in, that's dependent on your webcam's hardware for a physcial zoom - although the software may allow you to crop or resize the viewing window to cut off some of the unwanted background. The only other option would be to have the webcam physically closer to you so there's less background in the frame.

The more thought you give your setup and preparation the less work you'll have when editing.

Cyberlink.com uses analytical cookies and other tracking technologies to offer you the best possible user experience. By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to our cookie policy. For more information on cookies or changing your cookies settings, read CyberLink’s Cookie Policy.