If you have one of Apple's iSight cameras, you can use iChat to do live real-time video chats. (If you don't have an Apple iSight, you can buy one at Apple.com or your local Apple Store. I have to say, they're brilliantly designed and require no configuration at allyou just plug them into the FireWire port on your Mac and they workfirst time!) Okay, so basically the first part is doing just thatplugging the FireWire cable that comes with your iSight camera into the FireWire port on your Mac. Then, place the camera on the top of your monitor (a mounting bracket comes with the camera) and launch iChat. You'll see a little green camera button appear to the left of your photo (or icon) in the top-right corner of the iChat window, which lets you know your camera is hooked up and ready to go (also, now your buddies will see that your camera is hooked up and ready to go). |