CameraWare Free Video Chat

Q. Is CameraWare really FREE?
A. Yes. It is 100% free to broadcast live on CameraWare with your webcam or camera/camcorder. It is 100% free to view CameraWare webcams in the viewers that all CameraWare Communities have in their webpages.

Q. What are the latest versions of the CameraWare Video Sender and Standalone Viewer programs?
A. 4.50 is the current version number for both programs.

Q. Is CameraWare secure? Can anyone find out who or where I am when I broadcast live on it?
A. CameraWare is 100% secure. Your images go through our central relay server before being served to your viewers/fans. Your fans are never directly connected to you. No one can find out who you are, unless you tell them.

Q. Why are you giving away this fantastic service for free? What's the catch?
A. There is no catch. We want viewers to watch the video broadcasts on CameraWare and to support us by clicking on our sponsors' banners above the videos. So, there is an exchange: You broadcast live and view the broadcasts on CameraWare while checking out our sponsors, and we provide this great service in return!

Additionally, we do offer upgraded CameraWare services through the CameraWare License. For those who want more functionality from the CameraWare Video Sender, or to watch the broadcasts faster, full-screen, more rewind, etc. through the CameraWare Standalone Viewer program, the CameraWare License is absolutely the way to go.

Q. What software do I need in order to use CameraWare?
A. To broadcast video you need the CameraWare Video Sender.

To view CameraWare cams, you can visit any of our CameraWare Communities and use the free viewers on their websites. These communities also have their own chatrooms!

To view CameraWare cams with more features, try the CameraWare Standalone Viewer program. It is automatically downloaded with the CameraWare Video Sender. The free version times out ever 5 minutes (annoying, yes!) but will run continuously with a CameraWare License.

Q. What operating systems does CameraWare support?
A. Any windows operating system. The free viewers require Java Support.
Macintosh users click here.

Q. How do I create my own CameraWare Community for free?
A. See our tutorial on How to Create your own FREE CameraWare Community.

Q. Where can I get the free CameraWare viewer HTML code?
A. On our Webmasters Page.

Q. Is CameraWare streaming video?
A. No.

How fast is the image refresh rate when watching CameraWare webcams?
A. Free viewer: approximately every 15 seconds.
CameraWare Standalone Viewer: 2-3 seconds for the top viewed broadcasts. 5 seconds for the rest.
Note that these speeds can be affected by the broadcasters's internet connection speed, and yours for viewing. We can only serve the images as fast as we receive them.

Q. How will I be able to tell how well my broadcast is doing?
A. This is our favorite Video Sender feature! The CameraWare Video Sender has a status area at the top of the window. Every 5 minutes the stats displayed there will update and tell you:

• The number of live viewers you have.
• The number of viewers you have had in the past hour.
• The name of the top live broadcast and its number of viewers.
• The name of the top hourly broadcast and its number of viewers.

If you have no viewers you will not receive any broadcast statistics in the Status Area.

Q. Can I advertise with on CameraWare?
A. Yes you can! See our CameraWare Video Sender Tutorial and our Slideshow Tutorial for more details.
LIVE video is the best way to advertise on CameraWare, and it's FREE. A CameraWare License is required to use the slideshow feature of the CameraWare Video Sender.

Q. What is the CameraWare Standalone Viewer?
A. The CameraWare Standalone Viewer is a 'standalone' program (an .exe file) that we created to enhance your CameraWare viewing experience. Check out all the features here.

Q. What port does CameraWare use?
A. CameraWare uses UDP port 31001.

Q. Will CameraWare ever "run out" of bandwidth?
A. No. The proprietary and patentend technology behind CameraWare allows for an unlimited number of simultaneous broadcasts, and an unlimited number of simultaneous viewers.

Q. Do you have any tips on how I can look my best on camera?
A. A good quality webcam and good, strategic lighting are everything! For more details please see our comprehensive tutorial, Look Your Best on Cam!

Q. Do I have to be connected to the Internet in order for others to see my live video?
A. Yes.

Q. If I use a dial-up internet connection, will my phone line be tied up while I am broadcasting?
A. Yes.

Q. I only have one phone line into my house. How would I use CameraWare without tying up my only phone line?
A. Check with your phone company to see if DSL is available in your area or consider switching to a cable modem. Either of these services will leave your one phone line available for calls. Another option is to install a basic second phone line without the extras, simply for Internet use.

Q. Can other people see me as soon as I enter a Web site or a chatroom that has a CameraWare viewing applet on that page?
A. No. In order for anyone to see live broadcasts of you, you must be logged in and running the CameraWare Video Sender AND have your webcam or camcorder turned on.

Q. When is technical support available?
A. Support is available through e-mail 24/7. Please include as much detail as possible when emailing us so we can better assist you. You will receive a response as soon as possible. If you do not get a response, please re-send your email. We answer every email we receive!