From 812128173e10f70337305d1991adc22bb9238882 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lyn Perrine Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:57:43 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Add video standard and advanced options for webcams --- source/2/2.5/2.5.2/vlc.rst | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/2/2.5/2.5.2/vlc.rst b/source/2/2.5/2.5.2/vlc.rst index e1fdfe3a..a68bfda6 100644 --- a/source/2/2.5/2.5.2/vlc.rst +++ b/source/2/2.5/2.5.2/vlc.rst @@ -99,7 +99,9 @@ To change what file format to convert to use the :guilabel:`Profile` drop down m Webcams ------- -To open your webcam in VLC press :kbd:`Control +C` or :menuselection:`Media --> Open Capture Device` to pop up a dialog to select your webcam. Then select your webcam in :guilabel:`Video device name` which can default to something like /dev/video0. To start showing your webcam click :guilabel:`Play`. To take a still picture of your webcam then :menuselection:`Video --> Take Snapshot`. To record a video from your webcam once you can see everything looks good select :menuselection:`Playback --> Record`. +To open your webcam in VLC press :kbd:`Control +C` or :menuselection:`Media --> Open Capture Device` to pop up a dialog to select your webcam. Then select your webcam in :guilabel:`Video device name` which can default to something like /dev/video0. To start showing your webcam click :guilabel:`Play`. To choose what video standard for your deice use the :guilabel:`Video standard` drop down. To have more options on video settings press the :guilabel:`Advanced options` button. + +To take a still picture of your webcam then :menuselection:`Video --> Take Snapshot`. To record a video from your webcam once you can see everything looks good select :menuselection:`Playback --> Record`. Customizing -----------