webcam
Computer video eye
A webcam is a small video camera connected to or built into a computer, used for video calls, streaming, or recording.
The word combines web and camera.
Webcams became standard equipment during the rise of remote work and video conferencing: Turn on your webcam for the meeting.
She covers her webcam with tape for privacy.
Real-time internet broadcast
- TwitchVideo game streaming site
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
- broadcasterOne who transmits programs
- vloggerSomeone posting video journals
content-creator · influencer · subscriber · audience · followers · OBS · facecam · donations
Remote multi-party meeting
- remoteDistant or controller
- ZoomVideo call platform
- SkypeOnline video calling platform
- telecommutingEmployment from afar
webinar · chat · collaboration · face-to-face · telemedicine
Device connection standard
- peripheralExternal computer add-on
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- microphoneAudio input device
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
driver · plug-and-play · mount · clip · integrated · external · portable · sensor
Ongoing observation of something
Observing wild avians recreationally
- migrationMovement to new territory
- hatchingEmergence from an egg
- nocturnalActive during darkness
- time-lapseFilming at intervals, playing fast
livestream
Real-time internet broadcast
- TwitchVideo game streaming site
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
- broadcasterOne who transmits programs
vlogger · content-creator · influencer · subscriber · audience · followers · OBS · facecam · donations · alerts
teleconference
Remote multi-party meeting
telecommuting · webinar · chat · collaboration · face-to-face · telemedicine
USB
Device connection standard
- peripheralExternal computer add-on
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- microphoneAudio input device
lens · driver · plug-and-play · mount · clip · integrated · external · portable · sensor · built-in
monitoring
Ongoing observation of something
birdwatching
Observing wild avians recreationally
1080p
Video resolution standard
high-definition · pixels · clarity · sharpness · megapixel · low-light · compression · bitrate · upscaling
- modern technologysmartphone, smartphones, internet, computers, Wi-Fi
- computer termsbit, byte, binary, cursor, click
- imagingdigital imaging, medical imaging, MRI, pixel, pixels
- camerasDSLR, single-lens reflex, camcorder, point and shoot, mirrorless
- connected devicessmartphone, tablet, smartwatch, smart TV, smart speaker
- devicesdevice, gadget, smartphone, tablet, laptop
webcamcamcorder
Portable video recording device
video recorder · DVR · dash cam · body camera · security camera
webcammonitor
Display or supervisor
display · screen · projector · television · computer display
- webcam coverDevice blocking built-in camera
- HD webcamSharp-resolution computer camera
- webcam hackingIllicit remote camera access