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CamTwist 2.3

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CamTwist is a software package that lets you add special effects to your video chats. It's also possible to stream your desktop and still images. With CamTwist, you can also use multiple video chat programs at the same time.

Please note: CamTwist does NOT work with iChat.

Known to work with:

Stickam.com and other Flash-based chat clients
Yahoo
Skype
amsn

What's New

Version 2.3:

Fix for bug is slide show save/load
Fix for Mac OS X 10.7 Lionperformance in slide show source
Fix for alternate screen capture bug
RollText effect from Wolfgang Herget
Fix for Desktop multi-screen follow mouse bug.
Fix for Slide Show not recognizing jpegs.
Fix for new studio buttons covering other buttons.

Requirements

PPC / Intel
Mac OS X 10.5 or later.
Graphic card capable of Quartz Extreme

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CamTwist User Discussion (Write a Review)

ver. 2.x:

(9)

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+21

Mookzmom reviewed on 09 Oct 2011

Not sure how to get this to work on photo booth app. The webcam light comes on and this app shows a window of preferences is loaded, so the app must've loaded alright, but I don't see any of the effects anywhere, nor do I find a help menu or "read me" file which will explain what I might be doing wrong. I do appreciate that this app is free and apparently feature-rich. I'd just like to see it work. Hoping someone here knows the trick(s) and or steps.

[Version 2.3]

BadlyDrawnBoy reviewed on 23 Jul 2011

If anyone had trouble with it crashing after downloading OSX Lion, I justin downloaded it again and now it works.

Also I love this app, always works well for me :)

[Version 2.2]

+18

P=NP reviewed on 21 Jul 2011

This blows anything and everything off the webcam map and for FREE! ;-)

[Version 2.2]

-6

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Neploleppard commented on 21 Jul 2011

If it's not compatible with iChat, what's the point? Apple's built in filters are all in iChat! This would be nicer to have built as an add-on to what's already existing in iChat. Instead, this has to be used with Yahoo? Skype? I like Skype, but in many cases iChat is best for "fun" chat. I think if Skype wants such effects they will integrate them themselves. As for Yahoo... this messenger hasn't been updated on Mac in eons. It shouldn't even be considered compatible with modern OS's. I mean... Yahoo video: No sound. Seriously? What's the point of video chat without sound? So you can type, "Hey, Bob, I can see you. Make faces!"? Good lord.

[Version 2.2]

1 Reply

+18

P=NP replied on 21 Jul 2011

It seems YOU are missing the point. First off this it works with all major video chat apps, including google plus, facebook, chat roulette, etc. It's obvious you've never poked your tiny little head out of that iHole you live in. Not everyone uses iChat or ever will, and the developer of this application is NOT charging money for it, so why would you blast away on something you don't even know about; get life loser, and don't worry — I'll add another negative to your rating.

-8

Pj2010 commented on 03 May 2010

Do NOT download. Its messed up my SKYPE and messenger. Also concerned that when un installing it asks for your password. So dont bother as it will cause more hassle than its worth!

[Version 2.1]

Tekneek87 commented on 18 Dec 2009

This software is really cool, easy to use and has a lot of different camera effects to choose from. I downloaded this here in December and cant believe its free, its like an early Christmas present :)

[Version 2.1]

Avidmacuser reviewed on 24 Sep 2009

We asked and we received. Thank you Mr. Developer for updating CamTwist for Snow Leopard compatibility. Works flawlessly for me and is an amazing creation. Well done!!! And again 'Hats Off' to you sir.

[Version 2.1]

AvidMacUser commented on 10 Sep 2009

Now if we could only get the developer to stay current with updating camtwist for Snow Leopard compatibility, we could use it once again. Mr. Developer, could you please shed some light on when this might be forthcoming? We like your CamTwist but cant use it anymore :(

[Version 2.0]

AvidMacUser reviewed on 04 Jul 2009

Awesome. Excellent piece of software. Very well thought out. All the features I'd ever want. Amazingly its free. My hats off to the developer, you are a genuis!

[Version 2.0]

+110

rob.h reviewed on 11 Feb 2009

I am using this on a Mac Pro running Leopard 10.5.6 and using a Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro.

Works well with Skype (beta version 2.8.0.324) so long as I configure everything such as the effects I want to use, before launching Skype. It's a shame you can't change video effects during a call, for some reason it doesn't work - I have to end the call, change the effects, then start a new call. Also, trying to switch Skype from the CamTwist back to the default Logitech webcam while CamTwist is running causes Skype to 'quit unexpectedly'. My other problem is that everything comes out reversed, so text displays backwards.

On the whole very pleased with it despite the glitches, and it's a bargain given that it's free. It's worth a donation, but I see there have been no updates for nearly a year so am not sure if the developer is still around?

[Version 1.7]

+41

Mutant had trouble on 13 May 2011

I'm on Camtwist 2.1 & Skype 5.1.0.935, CT works on any flash app, but doesn't seem to work in skype.. All i get is a black/blank feed. Preview window in camtwist shows properly.

Anyone else having this problem?

[Version 2.1]

nick.g had trouble on 15 Sep 2009

Hi,

I am currently using CamTwist with Quicktime movie recorder and I'm having serious problems.

The camera I am using is a high quality Sony HD video camera and when opened with Quicktime movie recorder (CamTwist as the video source) the footage is compressed to a poor quality, interlaced, incorect aspect ratio state.

Is there a CamTwist function or setting which is responsible for this?

Please help.
Thanks!
N.

[Version 2.0]

yashrg had trouble on 19 Apr 2007

how do I uninstall it completely? I have supposedly removed it and all dependent components using clean app and the option it still there inside skype and yahoo. in adium, it doesn't even have the option to switch to regular camera when taking video snapshot for display pic!!!

[Version 1.3]

3 Replies

+334

MacUpdate Lon replied on 19 Apr 2007

Have you tried going to the developer's site and contacting him?

yashrg commented on 19 Apr 2007

no, I was hoping I could get some help by the visitors here. the people/person in charge of this software is very helpful though, I had a problem once before and he had emailed me the solution... got to dig through gmail archives and find his email again now.

Mac0852 replied on 23 Apr 2007

To remove, you need only junk whats in your app folder, plus the camtwist.component QT plugin which is in your HD>Library>QuickTime folder
That should be everything.