With technological advancements, users can now make video calls to friends and family all around the globe using social networks or popular online chat platforms. These conversations become even more enjoyable with the assistance of Magic Camera - one of the most widely used webcam effects software today.
Since Magic Camera supports numerous video calling applications on computers nowadays, you can utilize a variety of effects provided by Magic Camera in those software, specifically in Skype, to make the video calling experience more enjoyable. The following article will share with you how to add Magic Camera's webcam effects to your video calls in Skype with simple steps.
How to Create Webcam Effects During Skype Video Calls Using Magic Camera
Note:
- This guide is only for laptops (with working webcams) or PCs with external webcams that are still operational.
- You already have a Skype account, Skype software, and are logged into your Skype account on the device.
To use Magic Camera's webcam effects in Skype, follow these steps:
Step 1: Download and install Magic Camera from this link.
Step 3: In the Magic Camera software, click on the Webcam button located in the left panel of the window to enable the webcam. Then, click on the Effects button to open the effects panel.
Step 4: Once you have selected the effects, animations, or masks to add to your Skype call from the collection provided by Magic Camera, click on Tools on the Magic Camera toolbar and select Manage Virtual Webcam Device (Advanced).
Step 4: In the Manage Virtual Webcam Device window, check the option Use kernel mode virtual webcam.
Step 5: Next, click on the Add Kernel Mode Virtual Webcam button in the same window and press OK.
Step 6: Now, open Skype, click on the three-dot icon and select Settings.
Step 7: Under the Audio & Video > Camera section, choose MagicCamera Capture.
As such, all webcam effects you select in Magic Camera to apply to your webcam video will also be displayed during Skype calls.
Keep in mind that you must have Magic Camera software open while making Skype video calls to use effects from this software. Additionally, during the call, you can customize effects from the effects panel in Magic Camera if you're unsure how to make Skype video calls on your Laptop or PC.
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