In recent years, Skype has become very popular. Needless to say, this is a very convenient and financially beneficial program that allows people to call all over the world. One of its indisputable advantages is that it allows you not only to hear, but also to see the interlocutor. In the event that you are just setting up your webcam and want to connect a video call in Skype, a few tips will be useful to you.
Necessary
To do this, you will need Internet access and the simplest webcam
Instructions
Step 1
Buy a webcam, connect it to your computer. The set with the webcam always comes with drivers, install them on your PC. If suddenly the drivers were not included in the kit, download them from the network. Just make sure these drivers are compatible with your webcam first.
Step 2
After you have installed the webcam, make sure that Skype can see it. To do this, go to the “Tools” menu, click on the “Settings” option, and then go to the “Video Settings” submenu. Be sure to check that there is a check mark in the line “Enable Skype video”.
Step 3
If Skype saw a webcam and it works, then your image in the upper right corner of your monitor will look at you from the monitor screen. If there is no such image, reinstall the drivers again. If all is well, then the same video image will be seen by your interlocutor.
Step 4
Adjust the video image to your liking. Click on the “Webcam Settings” option and set the brightness, contrast, and color gamut. All these adjustments will take place right on the monitor - so it won't be difficult to choose the one that suits you best.
Step 5
So, the settings are done, the image is there - click on the "Save" button. Your webcam is set up.
