How to Resize the Recording Area in oCam
The main screen of oCam includes various buttons designed for intuitive use of its features, and among them, the "Resize" button is one of the key functions for customizing the recording area. When you click this button, a clean and user-friendly pop-up menu appears. This menu provides a variety of options for flexibly adjusting the size and resolution of the recording area, making it easy for everyone from beginners to IT professionals to configure settings that best fit their working environment.
When the pop-up menu opens, the sizes shown represent the resolution of the recording area, and clicking a menu item immediately adjusts the recording area to the selected resolution. For example, if you choose a standard resolution such as 1920x1080 (Full HD) or 1280x720 (HD) under the YouTube category, the oCam recording frame will be set to that size and recording will proceed at the exact resolution. oCam supports resolutions up to 4K (3840x2160) by default, making high-resolution content creation possible. In particular, when using the MPEG-4 codec, it supports resolutions up to 8K (7680x4320). This is especially useful for professionals who need high-quality video production, such as recording high-resolution gameplay footage or performing professional video editing work.
The pop-up menu also includes a "Full Screen" menu item. Clicking this option automatically sets the recording area to cover the entire monitor screen. If you press the Record button in this state, the whole screen will be recorded, which is especially useful when capturing the entire desktop, presentations, or full-screen gameplay. Full Screen mode is the best choice when you want to record all on-screen content easily without setting a separate area.
Another powerful feature is the "Find Recording Target Window" menu item. When you click this option, the window under the mouse pointer is highlighted with a red rectangular box. If you move the mouse over the window you want and click it, that window area is automatically set as the recording area. This feature is very useful when you want to record or capture only a specific window, such as an application or browser window. For example, when creating software tutorials or recording the workflow of a specific program, you can capture only the necessary window cleanly without unnecessary background, greatly improving work efficiency.
Finally, the "Custom Size" menu item is an option that allows users to control the size of the recording area more precisely. Clicking this menu opens a separate input window, where users can directly enter the horizontal and vertical pixel values of the desired resolution to set the recording area. This feature is especially useful when a non-standard resolution or a custom size is needed for a specific project. For example, it can be used when you need to match the resolution requirements of a video for upload to a social media platform or record at a size optimized for a specific device.
With these various options, oCam's resize feature makes it possible to set the recording area flexibly and precisely according to the user's needs. The ability to set the desired resolution and area with just a few clicks clearly shows oCam's intuitive design and efficiency. In addition, you can further optimize your workflow by adjusting the save path, file naming rules, or detailed codec settings in the Settings menu. If you want high-quality video or need to capture a specific window, we recommend actively using oCam's resize feature to get the results you want with ease.
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Download Useful External Codecs
If you want to use various video codecs with oCam, you can install external codecs to adjust recording quality and file formats the way you want. Below is information about the external codecs supported by oCam and how to install them. Installing external codecs allows you to use oCam more flexibly.
After installing an external codec, you must restart oCam. Once restarted, the installed codec will automatically appear under the 'External Codec' option in the oCam settings menu, where you can select it for recording. External codecs can be downloaded from the following link:
https://ohsoft.net/update/codec.php
The following are descriptions of the main external codecs supported by oCam:
Xvid Video Codec
The Xvid codec is a video codec that implements the MPEG-4 Simple Profile and Advanced Simple Profile standards. This codec offers efficient compression and high compatibility, making it suitable for creating videos that can be played on a wide range of devices and software. With Xvid, you can keep file sizes reasonable while minimizing quality loss during recording.
x264vfw Codec
x264vfw is a VfW (Video for Windows) codec that includes the widely known x264 encoder and ffh264 decoder. Based on the H.264 format, this codec can save high-quality video in a smaller file size. x264vfw is especially suitable for users who want sharp image quality and efficient compression, and it also offers excellent compatibility with various video editing software.
VP8 Codec
The VP8 codec can encode video at quality comparable to or better than H.264 video encoders. VP8 is a core component of the WebM format and is well suited for web-based video streaming or high-quality video storage. With this codec, you can reduce file size while maintaining clear image quality for efficient recording.
Lagarith Codec
Lagarith is a lossless video codec designed for video editing and archiving. As a lossless codec, it preserves the original video quality exactly, but the file size can be relatively large. Therefore, it is suitable for users who want to edit high-quality video or store it for the long term.
By installing and using external codecs in oCam, users can choose the best codec for their recording purpose and environment. For example, if you want to reduce file size, you can choose x264vfw or VP8, and if you want to create editing footage without quality loss, you can choose Lagarith. Download the codec you need from the link above, restart oCam, and apply the codec you want.