How to Record a Video From Yahoo Messenger
Record a Video From Yahoo Messenger
Yahoo Messenger allows users to talk to one
another over the Internet in three formats: text, via instant messages; voice
over a phone line or the Web; and via video through a webcam (this last feature
is only available with versions 8 and 9 of Yahoo Messenger). While the webcam
allows those chatting to see a video of one another, its functionality does not
enable users to record a video of their chat sessions. However, by following
the steps outlined below, you can use a program to video-log your Yahoo
Messenger chats.
1.
Download a
screen-video capture program. You can find several of these programs for free
at download.com, where both users and professional tech writers review each for
their functionality and ease of use. If you're interested in a very user
friendly program, try Easy Video Capture.
2.
Install the
screen-video capture program on your computer. Read the end-user agreement and
click "next" to follow all steps in the Install Wizard until it
prompts you to click "finish." If necessary, restart your computer.
3.
Open the
screen-video capture program you downloaded. Once it is running, minimize it by
clicking on the "minimize" icon.
4.
Launch Yahoo Instant
Messenger and sign in to begin a session. If you plan on video-chatting, also
launch your webcam program at this time.
5.
Initiate a chat
session using text, voice, or video. Find someone with whom you would like to
chat and begin messaging, talking or video chatting.
6.
Start recording the
chat session. Enlarge the screen-video capture program that you had minimized.
Then click on the "record" function. Resume chatting.
7.
Stop recording when
your chat session has ended. Save the video file to your hard drive by clicking
CTRL-S (holding the CTRL key while also holding the "S" key on your
keyboard). Name the file, then click "save" to store it.
Tips & Warnings
While Easy Video Capture provides high
user-friendliness, it only records in AVI format, which you may have to convert
to another file format if you plan to edit the video. Check download.com to see
what other freeware programs best suit your needs.
Except under certain conditions, federal
law and the laws of some states make it illegal to record a phone call without
the permission of the other party. See Resources 1 and 2 to check federal and your
local state laws to see if this rule applies in your state.
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