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wacaw
Wacaw is a command line tool used for capturing images and videos from a webcam on macOS. It stands for Webcam Capture and is designed specifically for Mac systems. This tool provides a simple and efficient way to interact with the built-in or externally connected webcams on a Mac computer.
Wacaw allows users to capture both still images and videos with various options. Users can specify the output file format, resolution, frame rate, and capture duration according to their preferences. Additionally, it supports capturing in both grayscale and color modes.
One of the notable features of Wacaw is the ability to preview the captured images or videos in real-time. It provides a live view of the webcam feed, allowing users to adjust the settings or framing before actually capturing the media.
Wacaw also includes support for multiple webcam devices, enabling users to choose a specific webcam if multiple are connected to their Mac. This makes it convenient for scenarios where different webcams are needed for different tasks or purposes.
Overall, Wacaw offers a lightweight and powerful command line tool for capturing media from webcams on macOS, providing users with flexibility, customization options, and real-time preview capabilities.
List of commands for wacaw:
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wacaw:tldr:0387c wacaw: Take a picture with custom resolution.$ wacaw --width ${width} --height ${100} ${filename}try on your machineexplain this command
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wacaw:tldr:a750c wacaw: Record a video.$ wacaw --video ${filename} --duration ${10}try on your machineexplain this command
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wacaw:tldr:b3927 wacaw: List the devices available.$ wacaw --list-devicestry on your machineexplain this command
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wacaw:tldr:b5e12 wacaw: Copy image just taken to clipboard.$ wacaw --to-clipboardtry on your machineexplain this command
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wacaw:tldr:cf598 wacaw: Take a picture from webcam.$ wacaw ${filename}try on your machineexplain this command