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diff --git a/Content/posts/2020-10-11-macOS-Virtual-Cam-OBS.md b/Content/posts/2020-10-11-macOS-Virtual-Cam-OBS.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4782acb --- /dev/null +++ b/Content/posts/2020-10-11-macOS-Virtual-Cam-OBS.md @@ -0,0 +1,119 @@ +--- +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 + + + +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. + + + +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 + + + +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. + + + +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. + + + +Now, in OBS create a new scene, and in the sources choose the `Window Capture` option. You will need to rotate the source: + + + + +## 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 + + +<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> |