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How to set webcam video size in Skype (Ubuntu 9.04)

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passing-thru   05-18-2009 at 05:05:33 AM

Hi All,

I've just setup my PC with Ubuntu Netbook Remix (9.04) [Mobo: Intel D945GCLF].
Just want to know, is there anyway to set the video size of the webcam running under Skype?

Currently Skype is using the maximum resolution of (1600x1200) which produces jerky video image.
I would like to limit the video size to 640x480 if possible.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers.

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2dvisio   07-04-2009 at 08:48:18 AM
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:BUMP:


Mee too same problem. In my case Skype seems using the 320x240 resolution (lines/ghosts artifacts) and actually with cheese I can reproduce this error using that resolution. With all the others (from 640x480 up to all the others) is working properly.

So people, if you have any clue in how to change the size of the video (if is not soldered inside Skype closed source code) let us know! :)

THANK YOU!




PS: (my camera is a Ricoh for Sony Vaio VGN-CR11Z... Google do your best)

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khelben1979   09-12-2009 at 07:06:07 PM
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I think there is only one way regarding Skype: they (or someone else?) need to implement the feature within Skype or else it's impossible.

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2dvisio   09-12-2009 at 07:11:05 PM
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On Linux:

go to:

/$HOME/.Skype/(YourUserName)/config.xml

search for the Video tag and modify there your parameters, as:


<Video>
<CaptureHeight>480</CaptureHeight>
<CaptureWidth>640</CaptureWidth>
</Video>


Hope it works for you all!

Bye

2dVisio

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khelben1979   11-28-2009 at 08:32:29 PM
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I have inserted your code into the file as of tonight. Remains to see if it works.

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