Most webcams come with software which is in most cases filled with gimmicks. They normally lack the ability to capture webcam streams and process video capture tasks. In that sense, adding icons to your face while in chat is not that useful.
These programs are able to capture webcam streams and save them as AVI or MPEG files. The more advanced programs can also convert the save videos to DivX or XviD format for easy sharing.
The most popular programs on this list are actually freeware while some of the others require registration after the trial period has ended.
Webcam capture software which acts as a surveillance system that records videos and create snapshots remotely.
WebCam Monitor is software which can capture webcam streams.
Webcam Capturing Program.
CamServer can capture webcam streams and capture online video.
Video recording application that captures video streams and audio, saved as AVI files.
Digital Video Recorder can capture webcam streams and capture video from input devices.
Camera Plus 2.0 Gold offers an integrated suite of 8 MPEG video applications.
Camera Plus can capture webcam streams and capture video from input devices.
Turns PC with WebCam into an advanced Video Security and Surveillance System.
CamGuard Security System can capture webcam streams and capture video from input devices.