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+date: 2020-10-11 16:12
+description: Comparison of different cameras setups for using as a webcam and tutorials for the same.
+tags: Tutorial, Review, Webcam
+---
+
+#  Trying Different Camera Setups 
+
+
+0. Animated Overlays
+1. Using a modern camera as your webcam
+2. Using your phone's camera as your webcam
+3. Using a USB Camera
+
+## Comparison
+
+Here are the results before you begin reading.
+
+
+<div class="b-dics">
+  <img src="/assets/posts/obs/normal.png" alt="Normal Webcam">
+  <img src="/assets/posts/obs/usb.png" alt="USB Webcam">
+  <img src="/assets/posts/obs/5S.png" alt="Camo iPhone 5S">
+  <img src="/assets/posts/obs/11.png" alt="Camo iPhone 11">
+  <img src="/assets/posts/obs/mirrorless.png" alt="Mirrorless Camera">
+</div>
+
+
+
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+I am running macOS and iOS but I will try to link the same steps for Windows as well. If you are running Arch, I assume you already know what you are doing and are using this post as an inspiration and not a how-to guide.
+
+I assume that you have Homebrew installed.
+
+### OBS and OBS-Virtual-Cam
+
+*Description*
+
+```
+brew cask install obs
+brew cask install obs-virtualcam
+```
+
+Windows users can install the latest version of the plugin from [OBS-Forums](https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/obs-virtualcam.949/)
+
+## 0. Animated Overlays
+
+I have always liked PewDiePie's animated border he uses in his videos
+
+![Still grab from PewDiePie's video showing border](/assets/posts/obs/01-pewdiepie.png)
+
+The border was apparently made by a YouTuber [Sleepy Tanooki](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R__RUitpjnA). He posted a [link to a Google Drive folder](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mL3HAvTQfG7mTqwCp-9xCJ2IFhZUoJ5W) containing the video file. (I will be using the video overlay for the example)
+
+It is pretty simple to use overlays in OBS:
+
+First, Create a new scene by clicking on the plus button on the bottom right corner.
+
+![Bottom Panel of OBS](/assets/posts/obs/01-panel.png)
+
+Now, in the Sources section click on the add button -> Video Capture Device -> Create New -> Choose your webcam from the Device section.
+
+You may, resize if you want
+
+After this, again click on the add button, but this time choose the `Media Source` option
+
+![Media Source Option](/assets/posts/obs/01-media-source.png)
+
+and, locate and choose the downloaded overlay.
+
+
+## 1. Using a Modern Camera (Without using a Capture Card)
+
+I have a Sony mirrorless camera. Using Sony's [Imaging Edge Desktop](https://imagingedge.sony.net/en/ie-desktop.html), you can use your laptop as a remote viewfinder and capture or record media.
+
+After installing Image Edge Desktop or your Camera's equivalent, open the `Remote` application. 
+
+![Remote showing available cameras](/assets/posts/obs/02-remote.png)
+
+Once you are able to see the output of the camera on the application, switch to OBS. Create a new scene, and this time choose `Window Capture` in the Sources menu. After you have chosen the appropriate window, you may transform/crop the output using the properties/filters options.
+
+
+## 2.1 Using your iPhone using Quicktime
+
+Connect your iPhone via a USB cable, then Open Quicktime ->  File -> New Movie Recording 
+
+In the Sources choose your device (No need to press record). You may open the camera app now.
+
+![Choose Source](/assets/posts/obs/021-source.png)
+
+Now, in OBS create a new scene, and in the sources choose the `Window Capture` option. You will need to rotate the source:
+
+![Rotation](/assets/posts/obs/021-rotate.png)
+
+
+## 2.2 Using your iPhone using an application like Camo
+
+Install the Camo app on your phone through the app store -> connect to Mac using USB cable, install the companion app and you are done.
+
+I tried both my current iPhone and an old iPhone 5S
+
+## 3. A USB Webcam
+
+The simplest solution, is to use a USB webcam. I used an old [Logitech C310](https://www.logitech.com/en-in/product/hd-webcam-c310) that was collecting dust. I was surprised to find that Logitech is still selling it after years and proudly advertising it! (5MP)
+
+It did not sit well on my laptop, so I placed it on my definitely-not-Joby Gorrila Pod i had bought on Amazon for ~₹500
+
+![USB Webcam](/assets/posts/obs/3-usb.png)
+<head>
+<link rel="stylesheet" href="/assets/posts/obs/dics.css">
+<script src="/assets/posts/obs/dics.js"></script>
+</head>
+<script>
+
+new Dics({
+    container: document.querySelector('.b-dics')
+});
+</script>