AMCap

AMCap can be used to capture video or still footage from anything between webcams and advanced video capture cards. It comes with advanced previewing and recording capabilities and it can compress video in real time, while recording. The software's functionality is quite flexible and its controls are easy to understand.

You can try AMCap free of charge for a limited period of time, without any significant restrictions. It works on Windows XP and all later versions and it can be installed in just a few moments. The software doesn't require any special tools or services, but you obviously need to have a working video capture card or a webcam.

The user interface consists mainly of a preview area. Options for importing, previewing or recording footage and performing other operations can be fond in the top menus. If a webcam or a DV camera is connected to your computer, you can select your device through one of these menus and preview its footage. You can start recording at any time, while previewing the footage on a device. What's more, the software lets you record with or without audio.

Capturing still images can be done as easily as possible. All you have to is select an option or hit its corresponding key on your keyboard and the program will automatically take a snapshot and save it in a local folder. It is also possible to set AMCap to take snapshots automatically every few seconds.

AMCap gives you the possibility of capturing of capturing footage effortlessly, regardless if it's coming from a webcam or any DV camera.