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Quick Start

This guide walks you through recording your first synchronized multi-camera session in five steps.

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Screenshot of the SkellyCam app window on first launch, showing the main interface with camera detection and recording controls.

1. Install SkellyCam​

Download and install SkellyCam from the Download page. Run the installer for your platform — no additional dependencies needed.

Already a developer?

You can also run from source code.

2. Launch the App​

Open SkellyCam after installation. The server starts automatically in the background and the UI opens in the app window.

3. Connect and Detect Cameras​

Plug in your USB cameras (or use a built-in webcam). In the UI, click Detect Cameras to scan for available devices. SkellyCam will list all detected cameras.

Select the cameras you want to use and click Apply to create a camera group. You'll see a live preview from each camera.

API

Camera detection is also available via POST /skellycam/camera/detect. See the API Reference for details.

4. Record​

Click Record to start recording. All cameras will capture synchronized video — every camera produces the exact same number of frames.

Optionally, select a microphone to capture audio alongside video.

Click Stop when you're done.

API

Start recording: POST /skellycam/camera/group/all/record/start Stop recording: GET /skellycam/camera/group/all/record/stop

5. View Your Recording​

Navigate to the Recordings page in the UI. Your recording appears in the list with metadata (camera count, duration, FPS, frame count).

Select a recording to open the Playback viewer. All videos play back frame-locked — every camera always displays the same frame number, with no drift.

API

List recordings: GET /skellycam/playback/recordings Load a recording: POST /skellycam/playback/load

Next Steps​

  • Beginner Tutorial — Learn more about camera selection, configuration options, and recording with audio
  • Advanced Tutorial — Explore the data model, recording folder structure, and server configuration