Kamoso is a webcam application developed by KDE. It provides a simple graphical interface for taking photographs and recording video using a camera connected to your Linux computer.
The application is designed around quick capture rather than extensive configuration. Its live preview helps users position themselves in front of the camera, while the capture controls provide access to photographs and video recording.
Kamoso is particularly well suited to users of KDE Plasma who want a webcam utility that fits naturally into their desktop. It uses Qt and KDE technologies and keeps the process of taking photographs deliberately uncomplicated.
Captured media can be reviewed after recording, making Kamoso useful for casual webcam photography, video messages and checking that a camera is functioning correctly.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Captures still photographs using compatible webcams.
- Records video directly from the connected camera.
- Live camera preview for positioning and framing images.
- Countdown before photographs are captured, giving users time to prepare.
- Burst mode allows multiple photographs to be taken in quick succession.
- Displays captured photographs in a gallery for convenient viewing.
- Supports graphical effects for altering the appearance of captured images.
- Simple controls allow users to switch between photographic and video capture.
- Integrates with KDE Plasma and other compatible Linux desktop environments.
- Supports translations for users working in different languages.
Website: github.com/KDE/kamoso
Support:
Developer: Álex Fiestas, Aleix Pol and KDE contributors
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
Kamoso is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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