Logi capture background blur10/18/2023 ![]() Ultimately, I want my setup to be as simple as possible while fulfilling my basic requirements. use a secondary streaming/recording computer.have a physical green-screen in my room.Instead, I want to use the same video feed across all tools and platforms. rely on the specific tools I am using, for example, Zoom’s virtual backgrounds.to have decent clear audio without building a complex sound setup.my output resolution, ideally, to be 1080p.For example, I want to stream and record my iPad as a digital blackboard or drawing canvas. to be able to use my Apple iPad as a wireless video source.to be able to use my smartphone as an additional wireless camera.In these situations, I want to use my webcam as a screen sharing alternative. This is especially important if I use tools that do not support sharing my screen. More precisely, I want to use overlays, switch between cameras, share my desktop, and show arbitrary content as my video feed. ![]() to be able to control my video feed at all times.to be able to add effects, primarily for fun, to my video feed.I also want to be able to fully remove my background so that I can add a transparent facecam to my content (chroma keying). While there is nothing to hide behind me, I like people to focus on me and not on my background. to be able to blur and/or remove my background.It does not need to be great, but I still strive for relatively good production quality. decent video and audio quality for both streaming and recording.Obviously, these requirements will vary vastly between people and depending on the things you want to achieve. Therefore, before going into any details, I want to outline my personal requirements. Of course, there is no ideal solution, and there is also no limit to what you could do. The approach outlined below still provides additional features but using Zoom natively is certainly easier. This virtual webcam can then be used in any tool, e.g., Zoom, that supports cameras.įebruary 2021 Update: Since the 5.5.0 update, Zoom supports blurred background out of the box. ![]() After installing the application, you will have a virtual webcam available that allows you to blur and/or remove your background. ❓ In case you are just interested in reliably blurring your background: Download either XSplit VCam or, if you have a recent NVIDIA graphics card, NVIDIA’s Broadcast App. ![]() ![]() Therefore, in this short article, I will discuss my current setup and hope that it will inspire at least some people! The most common question, hence the title: How do you blur your background? While my setup, especially when compared to full-time content creators 1, is fairly simple, I regularly get asked about my home office video and audio setup. Therefore, at least from a technical perspective, I was fortunate, and switching to being fully remote has not been as hard for me as it has been for others. As educators, at least to a certain extent, our homes (home offices) have become our classrooms, and we all have got a taste of what it means to work remotely.įortunately, over the last few years, I have already been extensively experimenting with various video and audio setups for facilitating classes remotely and for recording educational content. As we all know, 2020, for better or for worse, has been the year of video conferencing, virtual conferences, Zoom classes, and pre-recorded presentations. ![]()
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