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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, macOS
---
# 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.
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<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">
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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
```
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
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