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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.</p> - -<p>I assume that you have Homebrew installed.</p> - -<h3 id="obs-and-obs-virtual-cam">OBS and OBS-Virtual-Cam</h3> - -<pre><code>brew cask install obs -brew cask install obs-virtualcam -</code></pre> - -<p>Windows users can install the latest version of the plugin from <a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/obs-virtualcam.949/">OBS-Forums</a></p> - -<h2 id="0-animated-overlays">0. Animated Overlays</h2> - -<p>I have always liked PewDiePie's animated border he uses in his videos</p> - -<p><img src="/assets/posts/obs/01-pewdiepie.png" alt="Still grab from PewDiePie's video showing border" /></p> - -<p>The border was apparently made by a YouTuber <a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R__RUitpjnA">Sleepy Tanooki</a>. He posted a <a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mL3HAvTQfG7mTqwCp-9xCJ2IFhZUoJ5W">link to a Google Drive folder</a> containing the video file. (I will be using the video overlay for the example)</p> - -<p>It is pretty simple to use overlays in OBS:</p> - -<p>First, Create a new scene by clicking on the plus button on the bottom right corner.</p> - -<p><img src="/assets/posts/obs/01-panel.png" alt="Bottom Panel of OBS" /></p> - -<p>Now, in the Sources section click on the add button -> Video Capture Device -> Create New -> Choose your webcam from the Device section.</p> - -<p>You may, resize if you want</p> - -<p>After this, again click on the add button, but this time choose the <code>Media Source</code> option</p> - -<p><img src="/assets/posts/obs/01-media-source.png" alt="Media Source Option" /></p> - -<p>and, locate and choose the downloaded overlay.</p> - -<h2 id="1-using-a-modern-camera-without-using-a-capture-card">1. Using a Modern Camera (Without using a Capture Card)</h2> - -<p>I have a Sony mirrorless camera. Using Sony's <a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="https://imagingedge.sony.net/en/ie-desktop.html">Imaging Edge Desktop</a>, you can use your laptop as a remote viewfinder and capture or record media.</p> - -<p>After installing Image Edge Desktop or your Camera's equivalent, open the <code>Remote</code> application. </p> - -<p><img src="/assets/posts/obs/02-remote.png" alt="Remote showing available cameras" /></p> - -<p>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 <code>Window Capture</code> in the Sources menu. After you have chosen the appropriate window, you may transform/crop the output using the properties/filters options.</p> - -<h2 id="21-using-your-iphone-using-quicktime">2.1 Using your iPhone using Quicktime</h2> - -<p>Connect your iPhone via a USB cable, then Open Quicktime -> File -> New Movie Recording </p> - -<p>In the Sources choose your device (No need to press record). You may open the camera app now.</p> - -<p><img src="/assets/posts/obs/021-source.png" alt="Choose Source" /></p> - -<p>Now, in OBS create a new scene, and in the sources choose the <code>Window Capture</code> option. You will need to rotate the source:</p> - -<p><img src="/assets/posts/obs/021-rotate.png" alt="Rotation" /></p> - -<h2 id="22-using-your-iphone-using-an-application-like-camo">2.2 Using your iPhone using an application like Camo</h2> - -<p>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.</p> - -<p>I tried both my current iPhone and an old iPhone 5S</p> - -<h2 id="3-a-usb-webcam">3. A USB Webcam</h2> - -<p>The simplest solution, is to use a USB webcam. I used an old <a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.logitech.com/en-in/product/hd-webcam-c310">Logitech C310</a> that was collecting dust. I was surprised to find that Logitech is still selling it after years and proudly advertising it! 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