About iFriends EasyCamTM

iFriends newest LiveStream format is our own proprietary EasyCamTM!

Why call it "EasyCam"? Simple: It's so easy to use, you don't even need to run separate webcam software! All you need is a webcam, internet connection, and a flash-enabled internet browser like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape. That's right – Now you can operate your own live iFriends videochat room with nothing more than your browser. EasyCam is so simple, it even works from platforms like AOL and CompuServe, and even an Apple PC! With EasyCam, if you can surf a website, then you can be an iFriends videochat host. If you thought it took a phD in computer science to host on iFriends, think again: EasyCam is more like kindergarten arithmetic. Anyone can do it!

"Sure it's easy, but is it fast? And is it high-quality?" Answer: Absolutely. Because iFriends EasyCam is so new, it takes advantage of the very latest developments in compression, speed and performance. EasyCam even overcomes bandwidth-filtering and blocking by your ISP! Graduating to EasyCam from older cam-software formats is like trading in your bicycle for a Corvette  . . . and because EasyCam works directly from within your flash-enabled internet browser (no external software necessary), virtually all iFriends users support it.

New for 2004!

  • Multi-Angle WebCams: EasyCam is so simple, chathosts have figured out how to use it to offer an "advanced" technology never seen before online. In yet another iFriends 'First', chathosts who simply plug multiple USB webcams into their single PC can now let iFriends members see all their webcams at the same time. It's called "Multi-Angle", and it's one of iFriends' hottest and most demanded features ever. Multi-Angle video chatrooms – with the "Extras" icon – are so crowded and overflowing that customers have to wait in line to make an appointment!
  • "Traffic on Tap"/"CatCall" sound and Enhanced Connection List. (Sept 15, 2004) Huge new traffic and income opportunity represented by "Traffic on Tap" surfers (also called, 'CatCall' surfers): These are the millions of users of iFriends-affiliated websites like SizzlingCams.com and IncredibleCams.com. When you're busy with iFriends regulars, turn the tap off. And when you're free and available, looking for prospects, turn the tap back on. Easy! Click here for full details.

Here's a few specific help topics for working with iFriends EasyCamTM: (for more Q&A, see the EasyCam FAQ)


Tech Notes for Chathosts having trouble supporting EasyCam
  1. Requirement: Before proceeding, turn off any personal firewall software.
  2. Requirement: Before attempting to create an EasyCam iFriends videochat session, first turn off any external webcam or webcam-enabled multimedia software, such as iFriends' iFCam software or any LiveStream encoding software.
  3. Requirement: Make sure you are using a modern version of Internet Explorer (5.5 or higher) or Netscape (6.0 or higher).
  4. Requirement: EasyCam requires a flash-enabled browser. To ensure your browser is configured with the latest version of the free Flash plug-in, click here
  5. Webcam Hardware: EasyCam works especially well with USB webcams and USB capture cards (USB: Universal Serial Bus) It is less reliable with internal capture-card configurations, or with certain webcams that use your printer port.
  6. Port Test: To ensure your video is not being blocked by a firewall or your ISP, you should run this port test.

 
Do you have multiple Cams? Capture Cards?
How to select the right EasyCam Video Source:
Macromedia Flash Player Config Step #1: Right-click over your webcam image (or during session-signin, "EasyCam Preview Window" box), and you should see this menu: Macromedia Flash Player Config Step #2: Choose the Settings Option and you should see the Flash Player Configuration. Click the tab that has the webcam icon and you should see something like this:
Macromedia Flash Player Config Step #3: If you are using a capture card or have multiple cameras, click the dropdown box and select a different video source:



 Step #4: Your webcam window should automatically start using the new video source you selected, and display live your cam image. If not, review 'Tech Notes' (above) or try using another iFriends hosting format, such as ifCam, LiveStream MediaPlayer or LiveStream RealPlayer.

 
Send us your Feedback
EasyCam may be the latest and greatest, but nothing is perfect. Tell us how we can improve EasyCam! Please send an email to Feedback@iFriends.net with the subject 'EasyCam Feedback' In the body of the email, please include the make/model of your camera, how it is connected to your PC (USB, parallel, capture card, etc.), what browser and version number you are using (click 'help ... about'), and your operating system (Windows 98, 2000, XP, Mac, etc.)