wacaw
Command-line tool for macOS to capture both still pictures and video from an attached camera. More information: http://webcam-tools.sourceforge.net.
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Take a picture from webcam:
wacaw {{filename}} -
Record a video:
wacaw --video {{filename}} --duration {{10}} -
Take a picture with custom resolution:
wacaw --width {{width}} --height {{100}} {{filename}} -
Copy image just taken to clipboard:
wacaw --to-clipboard -
List the devices available:
wacaw --list-devices
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