YouTube ‘ video direct record’
p2pnet.net News:- Google’s YouTube has a new service sure to delight the entertainment cartels.
It’ll now let users record video directly to YouTube from webcams plugged into their computers, says Ars Technica.
But there’s a big BUT.
“The Quick Capture tool uses an Adobe Flash Player API to connect to the user’s webcam,” says the story, going on:
“The user must first grant the Flash Player permission to use the camera and microphone – and must do so every time – before using the service. Once the user grants permission, he or she must then select the type of connection being used for the video and microphone: DV, FireWire, or USB.”
Some people see recording and encoding as the most effort and be the most time-consuming steps, says the post’s author, Jacqui Cheng, adding:
“Quick Capture eliminates these steps altogether, allowing users to freely express themselves to the web without concerning themselves with video formats or codecs.”
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Also See:
Ars Technica – YouTube allows users to record directly to site, December 8, 2006
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