How to Ensure Recorded Videos Can Be Recovered Even If the App Is Force-Closed During Recording
When recording video with oCam, selecting the MKV container from the Codec menu allows the video file to be saved more safely even in unexpected situations. The MKV container offers excellent file stability, so even if the program closes during recording due to various issues, the file will not be corrupted and can still be played normally.
For example, even if oCam is force-closed during recording, or if a game suddenly crashes while recording gameplay, the video file saved in the MKV container can still be played normally. This is possible because the MKV format is designed to store data in a highly stable file structure.
On the other hand, if you use the MP4 container, the file may become corrupted and impossible to recover in the same kind of abnormal shutdown situation. For stable recording, using the MKV container is recommended.
However, there are a few things to keep in mind when playing MKV files. If you play an MKV file in Windows Media Player, the seek function, such as jumping to a specific point in the video, may not work smoothly. Playback itself works without a problem, but for better seeking convenience, it is recommended to use an external video player such as PotPlayer. PotPlayer plays MKV files reliably and also supports smooth seeking.
Also, MKV files are not supported by Naver's video upload feature. Since the Naver platform does not allow MKV uploads, you will need to use a platform such as YouTube if you want to share videos on the web. YouTube supports MKV uploads without issues and provides an environment optimized for sharing and playback.
Therefore, if you want stable recording with oCam, the most effective method is to select the MKV container from the Codec menu, use an external player such as PotPlayer for playback, and use YouTube for web sharing.
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Differences in the Paid Version of oCam and How to Register the Serial Number
This software is free for non-commercial personal use, so businesses and users using it for commercial purposes must purchase a license.
If you use it in a company, organization, public institution, educational institution, or PC cafe, please purchase a license before use.
There is no difference in functionality between the free and paid versions. All ads shown in the free version are removed in the paid version.
Of course, non-commercial individual users may also purchase it if they want to remove the ads.
After purchase, the serial number will be sent to you by email, and you can use the software after registering it as shown below.
[How to Apply the Serial Number]
As shown above, click the menu and select Register, then enter your email address and serial number and click OK. Authentication will proceed as shown below.
After a short wait, the registration will be completed successfully.
[Registered oCam Licensed Version]
This is the registered screen with the ads removed.
For reference, the ads that opened when exiting the free version are also removed in the paid version.