From 53846829358b87425049dcef9c9848f5c55e6a8a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: tiyn Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2023 02:57:56 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] obs: virtual camera updated --- wiki/obs.md | 12 ++++++------ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/wiki/obs.md b/wiki/obs.md index 2446b29..2d56654 100644 --- a/wiki/obs.md +++ b/wiki/obs.md @@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ [Open Broadcaster Software](https://obsproject.com) - short OBS - is a free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. +Additionally see the +[the webcams entry](/wiki/linux/webcams.md#configure-the-webcam) if on Linux. ## Plugins @@ -19,12 +21,10 @@ camera. First of all [V4L2](./linux/v4l2.md) needs to be set up. This guide assumes it is set up according to the section in the [V4L2 entry](./linux/v4l2.md#v4l2loopback). -Make sure to start and/or enable it. -Additionally `obs-v4l2sink` needs to be installed. -Under `Tools/v4l2sink` select the device path set up in V4L2. -Select the same video format as set for your camera. -For Linux see [the webcams entry](/wiki/linux/webcams.md#configure-the-webcam) -to configure the video format. +Make sure to +[start the service](/wiki/linux/systemd.md#startstopenabledisable-a-service) by +running `systemctl start v4l2loopback.service` or enable it to start after each +boot with `systemctl enable v4l2loopback.service`. Afterwards the virtual camera can be started. ### Background Removal