FaceTime default camera orientation

Is there a way to change the default camera orientation for facetime to landscape on my MacPro?
Something I could write in terminal maybe?
Cheers

Lars Hansen wrote: Is there a way to change the default camera orientation for facetime to landscape on my MacPro?...
Not that I know, Lars. FT is not scriptable, and its preferences file does not allow storing default orientation.
Lars Hansen wrote: ... Something I could write in terminal maybe?...
Even if I could find or write some Automator, AppleScript, or Terminal method to change orientation, I cannot imagine any that would be easier to execute than the "⌘R" that changes FaceTime's orientation to Landscape once a FaceTime connection is made.
You may want to join me and send your specific suggestion for this directly to Apple. Use Apple - Mac OS X - Feedback. You are unlikely to get a response, but you can be certain that the responsible Apple people will see your input for consideration in the FaceTime product development process.

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Hi Guys,
i have an macbook pro 13" (late 2012), running Yosemite with latest Updates. Its attached to an 24" LED Cinema Display and the lid is closed - i just use the external monitor.
My Problem is: Everytime, FaceTime opens because i receive a video call, it choose the inbuilt isight (which because of closed lid) is deactived. then i have to manually choose the LED Cinema Display iSight in the Facetime -> Video Menu and can accept the Call. To be honest, it drives me crazy Because in the meanwhile, it keeps ringing and so on... I cant accept just the call and anything.
So, the question: How can i tell Yosemite or Facetime, which camera to use as Default? Or to rearrange priorities, so it first try the external Display iSight and then the inbuilt macbook pro Cam?
I really searched everywhere, from help section to other boards, googled hours - i cant find any answer.
Does anyone have an idea? i would really appreciate any help!
Best wishes
Ari

Hi,
I have looked at my com.apple.facetime.plist that holds this sort of info.
(In ~/Library/Preferences)
I only have the one internal FaceTime Camera but it does not show as Default.
The Setting listed is actually blank
The Selected Microphone has 58 and the String. The default Mic at the bottom also has a String set for the Source.
However the Default Camera has nothing.
If you have Xcode it looks like this (with your details at the blurry bits)
If you look at your .plist (I used Quick Look but TextEdit will also open it) you may see both cameras Listed (one as default and one as Selected).
You could try editing the .plist if it shows some info you can transfer to the Default String field.
At this point what you can't tell is if this .plist is informed by others as to the camera and Mic (there are of course used in Messages and Photo Booth to name two)
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TS1702 The default Camera application is not responding, it comes with black screen. Functions on the screen are unresponsive, very slow.

Dear community,
The default camera application became un-usable in my iPhone5. Cannot operate camera at all. It comes with a blank/black screen, camera controls are unresponsive, front-back camera toggle switch takes couple of minutes to response but with a blank/black screen both front and back.
I searched solutions and applied but none seems to work. I reset my phone, started as blank, with no user account, still camera is acting same (or rather not acting). Other apps that use camera give error when try to access the camera such as whatsap and skype. Facetime comes with a very blurred view. Couple of screen shots are attached.
I think need to erase and reload the camera program but I could not find how to do it. Is it possible? or is there any other suggestions?

Hello hakanid,
The following article provides some useful troubleshooting steps that can help get your iPhone's camera working.
Camera isn't functioning or has undesired image quality
If the screen shows a closed lens or black image, force quit the Camera app.
If you do not see the Camera app on the Home screen, try searching for it in Spotlight. If the camera does not show up in the search, check to make sure that Restrictions are not turned on by tappingSettings > General > Restrictions.
Ensure the camera lens is clean and free from any obstructions. Use a microfiber polishing cloth to clean the lens.
Cases can interfere with the camera and the flash. Try gently cleaning the lens with a clean dry cloth or removing the case if you see image or color-quality issues with photos.
Try turning iPhone off and then back on.
Tap to focus the camera on the subject. The image may pulse or briefly go in and out of focus as it adjusts.
Try to remain steady while focusing:
Still images: Remain steady while taking the picture. If you move too far in any direction, the camera automatically refocuses to the center.
Note: If you take a picture with iPhone turned sideways, it is automatically saved in landscape orientation.
Video: Adjust focus before you begin recording. You can also tap to readjust focus while recording. Exiting the Camera application while recording will stop recording and will save the video to the Camera Roll.
Note: Video-recording features are not available on original iPhone or iPhone 3G.
If your iPhone has a front and rear camera, try switching between them to verify if the issue persists on both.
My issue is still not resolved. What do I do next?
Contact Apple Support.
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
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My FaceTime and camera icon got deleted from my iPad mini....is there away to get them back?

My FaceTime and camera icon got deleted from my iPad mini....is there away to get them back?

Default Apps like Facetime and Camera cannot be deleted. check other home screens and folders.
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Change default camera on my Macbook

Hello,
I just bought a new webcam (Logitech c 910 HD Pro) for work and I want the new webcam to be my default camera for all application..ie Yahoo, MSN, Gmail, Skype, and whatever else I may need to use for work on on my macbook, instead of the webcam on the laptop. My question is how do I do that?
Thank you for your time and consideration--
cbummy

See this thread:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5306216?tstart=0
FIX:
1. You need Time Machine
2. Go to folder /Library/CoreMediaIO/Plug-Ins/DAL/
3. Copy AppleCamera.plugin to good place (usb memory stick is the best place).
4. Go to Time machine in date that skype work fine.
5. Change AppleCamera.plugin with file from Time Machine
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Hi, for the past week or so (no more than a week), my computer has not been able to connect to my built-in camera. I have a mid-2011 Macbook Air (running version 10.7.5) and a Facetime HD Camera (version 6.46). I don't usually restart my computer unless I am having issues with it being slow or freezing and so usually just close the top of my laptop when I am sleeping or at work. When I wake my computer up and attempt to use Skype, Photobooth, or Facetime, I cannot connect to the camera. Restarting my computer fixes this issue but that's as far as I've gotten since I am not very tech savvy and do not want to do anything to jeopardize the data and documents stored on my Air (I'm in school so losing anything would be very stressful for me). I have gone into the System Information in my Utilities folder and my camera is listed under the USB tab but my computer refuses to connect unless I restart it.
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my computer has not been able to connect to my built-in camera
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Hi, I've been using a new 2013 MacBook Air with 10.9.1 for the last 3 weeks (I used to have a 2010 Macbook Pro 15 with Mavericks) and the Facetime HD camera is having issues being detected by different applications.
In my case I mainly use Google Hangouts, Skype, and sometimes Facetime. The problem lies on that the camera sometimes works and sometimes it doesn't.
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Hi Jal1980
I had the same pb...
On my MacBook Pro Mid 2012 I Had a problem with my video on skype, facetime, photoboot....
I have tried all the solution offered in every forum and never got to a satisfying result. I downgraded to mountain lion from mavericK without result. I reseted the Pram or SMC (I forgot), and other things, I played with the plugin /Library/CoreMediaIO/Plug-Ins/DAL/, I tried several version of skype.... NONE of this solution worked....
Until that day a friend came to my place and installed AppleJack for Mac, a free software (http://download.cnet.com/AppleJack/3000-2094_4-40293.html) that totally solved this issue amongst others...
Here is the full page of the program http://applejack.sourceforge.net/man.html
And here quick instructions on how to use the program. Have fun!
Restart your computer. After you hear the startup chime, press and hold down the
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Change Default Page Orientation

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RMBP Late 2013 Facetime HD Camera Not Working

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Built-in Facetime HD camera not working

My MacBook Pro Retina's (mid 2012) build in camera just works sometimes. After doimg many SMC resets or killing VDCAssistan processes, I've realized that the problem boils down to the device name of the camera.
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Vendor ID:          0x0ac8 (Z-Star Microelectronics Corporation)
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I tried 'sudo killall VDCAssistant'. But it showed the message 'No matching processes were found'.
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Thanks, I've been checking there too... but I don't have any problem with VirtualBox.
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