CyberLink today launched YouCam 4.1, the newest version of its webcam software. YouCam 4.1 is now optimized for 2nd Generation Intel Core Processors which deliver high encoding speed and quality, allowing for enhanced HD recording quality while lowering the CPU usage.

YouCam 4.1 continues to provide amazing augmented reality effects, TrueTheater Enhancement, interactive particle effects, the ability to create your own avatar, Face-Tracking and support for direct upload to Facebook and YouTube as well as HD recording in real time, support for HD effects and better and smoother images.

New features of CyberLink YouCam 4.1 include:

- Intel Quick Sync Video technology enables YouCam 4.1 to enhance the overall performance of recording, encoding, and saving your video chats and snap shots.
- Improved Video Recording Quality - With YouCam 4.1 you record HD video conversations in real time and in H.264 format.
- Lower CPU Usage - By leveraging the H.264 hardware encoder, YouCam 4.1 keeps the CPU usage as low as 10 to 15%, a significant improvement from previous generation Intel processors, while recording your video chats in real time.
- Smaller File Size - You can now save your recorded video conversation in .MP4 format for a smaller file size. Instead of storing the uncompressed MJPEG data, the video stream is encoded into a H.264 video on the fly.

YouCam 4.1 is available online:

YouCam 4.1 Deluxe: US $44.95
YouCam 4.1 Standard: US $34.95

Upgrades for previous YouCam versions are available starting at US $24.95.