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What Video Codecs and Container Formats Are Supported?

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oCam supports a range of video codecs and container formats so that users can choose from various recording options.

Below is information about the video codecs supported by oCam.


 


* How to Check Supported Video Codecs

You can check the video codecs supported by oCam simply by clicking the 'Codec' button in the oCam main window. From this menu, you can easily view and adjust the list of available codecs and their settings.


* Supported Video Codecs

oCam supports the following video codecs for different container formats. Each codec is encoded according to the selected container format:


- MPEG-1: Used with the AVI container format and widely compatible as an early digital video compression standard.

- MPEG-2: Used with the TS and VOB container formats and suitable for DVDs and broadcast streaming.

- MPEG-4: Used with a wide range of container formats, including MP4, MKV, M4V, MOV, FLV, and WMV. oCam uses MPEG-4 as its default codec, offering high compression and good quality.

- XVID: Used with the AVI container format. It is an open-source codec based on MPEG-4, and oCam internally uses the MPEG-4 codec with only the FourCC set to XVID.

- OpenDivx: Used with the AVI container format, also based on MPEG-4, with the FourCC set to OpenDivx.

- Microsoft MPEG-4 Part 2: Used with the AVI container format and set as oCam's default codec. It can be played in most video players, such as Windows Media Player, without installing additional codecs.

- Microsoft MPEG-4 Part 3: An additional option available for the AVI container format, offering compatibility and quality.


* Relationship Between Container Formats and Codecs

oCam supports various container formats, and according to the image you provided, the supported container formats are as follows:  

- MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14): Uses the MPEG-4 codec.  

- MKV (Matroska): Uses the MPEG-4 codec.  

- M4V (iPod MPEG-4): Uses the MPEG-4 codec.  

- MOV (QuickTime): Uses the MPEG-4 codec.  

- WMV (Windows Media Video): Uses the MPEG-4 codec.  

- FLV (Flash Video): Uses the MPEG-4 codec.  

- AVI (Audio Video Interleave): Uses MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, XVID, OpenDivx, Microsoft MPEG-4 Part 2, and Part 3.  

- TS (MPEG-2 Transport Stream): Uses the MPEG-2 codec.  

- VOB (MPEG-2 PS): Uses the MPEG-2 codec.  

- GIF (Graphics Interchange Format): Can be saved as an animated GIF when recording video.  

- Audio Recording: Saved in AAC (MP4) format.


By default, oCam records in the AVI container using the Microsoft MPEG-4 Part 2 codec, and this setting is suitable for beginners because it can be played immediately in Windows Media Player and other players without installing additional codecs. MPEG-4, XVID, and OpenDivx are all internally based on the MPEG-4 codec, with only different FourCC codes used to extend compatibility.


* Audio Codec

The audio data saved during recording is encoded in MP3 format, and in some cases, such as with the MP4 container, AAC format is also supported.


* Additional Information

If you install external codecs, you can use more codec options, which will be covered in detail in a separate post. You can adjust oCam's codec settings to match your desired quality and file size, so check the options through the 'Codec' button and test them as needed.

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Getting started
  1. oCam Quick Overview of Key Features
  2. How to Record Your Screen with oCam
  3. What is the oCam portable version, and is it okay to install it?
  4. How to Capture Images with oCam
  5. How to Record Gameplay
  6. Differences in the Paid Version of oCam and How to Register the Serial Number
  7. How to Install oCam in a Different Location
Settings
  1. How to Resize the Recording Area in oCam
  2. oCam Advanced Settings - Recording - General Tab
  3. oCam Advanced Settings - Recording - Game Tab
  4. oCam Advanced Settings - Recording - Resize
  5. oCam Advanced Settings - Sound
  6. oCam Advanced Settings - Capture
  7. oCam Advanced Settings - Animated GIF
  8. oCam Advanced Settings - Hotkeys
  9. oCam Advanced Settings - Mouse Cursor Effects - Click Effects
  10. oCam Advanced Settings - Mouse Cursor Effects - Highlight Effects
  11. oCam Advanced Settings - Mouse Cursor Effects - Cursor Size
  12. oCam Advanced Settings - Save
  13. How to Reset oCam Settings (When the oCam Main Window Is Not Visible)
  14. How to Change the File Name of Saved Recordings, Audio Recordings, or Captures
  15. How to Ensure Recorded Videos Can Be Recovered Even If the App Is Force-Closed During Recording
  16. How to Add a Custom Watermark to Recorded Videos
  17. Tips for Precisely Adjusting the Recording Area Window
  18. How to Move the Recording Area While Recording
  19. Where Are Recorded Video Files Saved, and How Can I Change the Save Path?
  20. How can I prevent the oCam main window from being included in the recording?
Quality & codecs
  1. Using external codecs - using x264.
  2. How do I record in ultra-high quality (lossless)?
  3. How to Set Recording Quality (From High Quality to Low Quality)
  4. Setting the Codec - Choosing a Video Codec
  5. Setting the Codec - Selecting an External Video Codec (VFW)
  6. Setting the Codec - Adjusting Audio Codec Quality
  7. How to Reduce the Size of Recorded Video Files When Recording Games (NVIDIA Codec)
  8. How to Set the Frame Rate Mode - VFR (Variable Frame Rate) or CFR (Constant Frame Rate)
  9. FAQ About Variable Frame Rate (VFR) and Constant Frame Rate (CFR)
  10. Download Useful External Codecs
  11. How to Improve Recording Video and Audio Quality in oCam
  12. How to Use the x264vfw External Codec
  13. How to Record Losslessly Using x264vfw
  14. How to Use an External Codec - Xvid
  15. What Are Codecs and Digital Container Formats?
  16. What Video Codecs and Container Formats Are Supported?
Audio
  1. How to Record Audio Only with oCam
  2. How to Record Microphone and System Audio
  3. What to Do If the "WASRecord: pAudioClient->Initialize failed. (hr=0x80070005)" Error Occurs
  4. How to Record Microphone Audio While Recording Video (Windows XP)
  5. How to Record Microphone and Computer Audio Together While Recording (Windows Vista, 7, 8)
  6. How to Record Audio When Using a USB Audio Interface
  7. How to Record Exactly What You Hear While Recording
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  9. What to Do If There Is No Sound During Recording (Windows XP)
  10. What to Do If Sound Is Muffled or Too Quiet During Recording (Windows XP)
  11. The "Failed to initialize sound library." Error Appears When Recording Starts
  12. The "The endpoint device is already in use." Error Appears When Recording Starts
  13. How to Fix Audio Coming from Only One Speaker During Microphone Recording
  14. What to Do If the Sound Becomes Louder or Distorted When Playing Recorded Videos in PotPlayer
  15. How to Fix Audio Sync Issues When Editing in Adobe Premiere
  16. Can I record only the computer's system audio and save it as an MP3?
Troubleshooting
  1. How to Fix Severe Lag When Recording Games in Nox App Player
  2. How to Fix the Black Screen Issue After Recording in Windows XP
  3. What to Do If an Error Occurs When Running the oCam Installer
  4. What to Do If the "Failed to url_fopen" Error Message Appears and Recording Does Not Start
  5. What to Do If the "Failed to av_image_alloc" Error Appears When Starting Recording
  6. oCam Closes Automatically a Few Seconds After Launching
  7. How to Fix the Issue of 7 Days to Die Not Being Detected for Game Recording (Anti-Cheat Related)
  8. What to Do If Minecraft Crashes as Soon as You Start Recording with oCam (NVIDIA Graphics Card)
  9. How to Fix Severe Lag When Editing Videos in Adobe Premiere
  10. What to Do If the "Failed to get path of 64-bit Common Files directory" Error Occurs When Installing oCam
  11. How to Fix the "Error while writing video frame (error=-28)" Error
  12. The System Becomes Sluggish During Recording
  13. If Avast is installed, please disable the DeepScreen feature.
  14. What to Do If Chrome Blocks the Download with "Blocked by Chrome because it's dangerous."
  15. What to Do If the "Cause: failed to avio_open(error=-13)" Error Occurs During Recording

Programs

  1. oCam
  2. SecretFolder
  3. CapturePlus
  4. VirtualDVD

Another helpful tip

oCam Advanced Settings - Mouse Cursor Effects - Click Effects



Click Tools - Options on the oCam main menu to open the settings under the Effects category. 


Click Effects lets you apply separate effects when clicking the left mouse button and the right mouse button.


The available options for click effects are as follows. Below is an overview of each option.


The Style option supports five different styles.


1. Ring


 

 

2. Star


 


3. Star (Random Colors)


 


4. Rotating Star



 

5. Rotating Star (Random Colors)


 


Color is the color used for the click effect, and the selected color is ignored when Random Colors is used.

By default, it is red. For example, if the style is Ring and you change the color to black, it will appear as shown below.

( Note: The highlight animation starts slightly to the left of the text cursor, and this is normal. This is because the click position of the text cursor is slightly to the left. ) 



 


Animation Duration refers to how long the mouse cursor effect remains visible.


If the animation duration is set to about 0.5 seconds


 


If the animation duration is set to about 2.5 seconds



 


Size and Line Thickness refer to the size of the shape and the thickness of its outline, depending on the selected style.


If you increase the size to 150 and set the line thickness to about 20


 


Finally, the area shown below is the preview window where you can preview the options you have selected.


If you move the mouse over the preview area shown above and left-click or right-click, you can preview the click effect.

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