Trying Different Camera Setups

Animated Overlays
Using a USB Camera

Comparison

Here are the results before you begin reading.

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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

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Windows users can install the latest version of the plugin from OBS-Forums

0. Animated Overlays

I have always liked PewDiePie's animated border he uses in his videos

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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, you can use your laptop as a remote viewfinder and capture or record media.

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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

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Rotation

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 that was collecting dust. I was surprised to find that Logitech is still selling it after years and proudly advertising it! (5MP)

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