Where Are Recorded Video Files Saved, and How Can I Change the Save Path?
oCam provides features that make it easy to manage recorded video files. Below is a detailed explanation of the related settings and how they work.
Click the 'Open' button on the oCam main screen, and the folder where the recorded video files are saved will automatically open in Windows Explorer. With this feature, you can quickly check your recently recorded files and start browsing them right away.
You can also set the save path for recorded video files as you like. To do this, follow the steps below:
- Click the 'Settings' button on the oCam main screen.
- When the Settings window opens, select the 'Save' tab from the menu on the left.
- In the 'Save' tab, find the 'Save Path' option and change it to the folder path you want, such as C:\Videos or D:\Recordings.
- Click the 'OK' button to save the settings.
Once this is set, recorded video files will be saved to the specified location, and you can easily open and check that location using the 'Open' button. Setting the save path to a frequently used folder, such as the Desktop, can make file management even more convenient.
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What Video Codecs and Container Formats Are Supported?
oCam supports a range of video codecs and container formats so that users can choose from various recording options.
Below is information about the video codecs supported by oCam.
* How to Check Supported Video Codecs
You can check the video codecs supported by oCam simply by clicking the 'Codec' button in the oCam main window. From this menu, you can easily view and adjust the list of available codecs and their settings.
* Supported Video Codecs
oCam supports the following video codecs for different container formats. Each codec is encoded according to the selected container format:
- MPEG-1: Used with the AVI container format and widely compatible as an early digital video compression standard.
- MPEG-2: Used with the TS and VOB container formats and suitable for DVDs and broadcast streaming.
- MPEG-4: Used with a wide range of container formats, including MP4, MKV, M4V, MOV, FLV, and WMV. oCam uses MPEG-4 as its default codec, offering high compression and good quality.
- XVID: Used with the AVI container format. It is an open-source codec based on MPEG-4, and oCam internally uses the MPEG-4 codec with only the FourCC set to XVID.
- OpenDivx: Used with the AVI container format, also based on MPEG-4, with the FourCC set to OpenDivx.
- Microsoft MPEG-4 Part 2: Used with the AVI container format and set as oCam's default codec. It can be played in most video players, such as Windows Media Player, without installing additional codecs.
- Microsoft MPEG-4 Part 3: An additional option available for the AVI container format, offering compatibility and quality.
* Relationship Between Container Formats and Codecs
oCam supports various container formats, and according to the image you provided, the supported container formats are as follows:
- MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14): Uses the MPEG-4 codec.
- MKV (Matroska): Uses the MPEG-4 codec.
- M4V (iPod MPEG-4): Uses the MPEG-4 codec.
- MOV (QuickTime): Uses the MPEG-4 codec.
- WMV (Windows Media Video): Uses the MPEG-4 codec.
- FLV (Flash Video): Uses the MPEG-4 codec.
- AVI (Audio Video Interleave): Uses MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, XVID, OpenDivx, Microsoft MPEG-4 Part 2, and Part 3.
- TS (MPEG-2 Transport Stream): Uses the MPEG-2 codec.
- VOB (MPEG-2 PS): Uses the MPEG-2 codec.
- GIF (Graphics Interchange Format): Can be saved as an animated GIF when recording video.
- Audio Recording: Saved in AAC (MP4) format.
By default, oCam records in the AVI container using the Microsoft MPEG-4 Part 2 codec, and this setting is suitable for beginners because it can be played immediately in Windows Media Player and other players without installing additional codecs. MPEG-4, XVID, and OpenDivx are all internally based on the MPEG-4 codec, with only different FourCC codes used to extend compatibility.
* Audio Codec
The audio data saved during recording is encoded in MP3 format, and in some cases, such as with the MP4 container, AAC format is also supported.
* Additional Information
If you install external codecs, you can use more codec options, which will be covered in detail in a separate post. You can adjust oCam's codec settings to match your desired quality and file size, so check the options through the 'Codec' button and test them as needed.