gives AOL Instant Messaging (AIM) buddies the power to use their DV camcorder for video conferencing. AIM users can also video chat with their buddy using the microphone on the camcorder all through a single cable for both microphone and video. Use BuddyLive to immediately start AIM video conferencing with AOL's Instant Messenger (IM Video).

Note: If you already own WebCamDV you do not need to download BuddyLive. WebCamDV supports all the same features as BuddyLive.

                1.  Camcorder with a DV (1394, FireWire,iLink) port.
                2.  A FireWire/1394 cable to connect your camcorder to your computer     
 

                       Advantages of BuddyLive
                                    1.  No need to buy a webcam - use your existing DV camcorder.
                                    2.  No need to buy a microphone - use the one on your existing camcorder.
                                    3.  Use all the many features of your camcorder not available on a webcam:
              •  Zoom (optical & digital)         •  Digital Stabilization
              •   Night or low light vision       •  Auto Focus
              •   Remote recording & play, stop, rewind, fast forward.

Now to AIM video chat with your buddy 
quickly just follow these simple steps:
 

  1.  Download BuddyLive from WebCamDV from here and install the free trial.

                                          2. Connect your DV camcorder to your computer with a FireWire 1394 cable.

                              You are now ready to AIM video chat with your buddy!

                                          3. If you like what you see and are having fun with your buddy, simply

                                                 purchase BuddyLive from WebCamDV so you can use it anytime!

                              XP users ONLY: if you are experiencing video chat problems

                               download the XP/AIM video add-on application from AOL here.

Our from WebCamDV interface is sleek, attractive, and

extremely user friendly.  Don't forget this software will allow you to use

your camcorder in virtually ALL webcam applications on the market.

This means broadcasting and surveillance in addition to video chatting

with your favorite buddies around the globe.

Click here for BuddyLive from WebCamDV frequently asked questions

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