Are you interested in incorporating zoom capability into OBS? You’ve found the perfect resource! OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is a well-known tool utilized by creators to live stream and capture videos. Despite its many features, zoom functionality is not integrated into the software. However, don’t worry, I will assist you in seamlessly integrating zoom into OBS!
Step 1: Download and Install OBS Virtual Camera Plugin
The first step in adding zoom to OBS is to download and install the OBS Virtual Camera plugin. This plugin allows OBS to act as a virtual camera, which can then be used in other applications such as video conferencing software or broadcasting platforms.
To download the OBS Virtual Camera plugin, visit the official OBS forum and navigate to the latest version of the plugin. Make sure to download the version that is compatible with your version of OBS.
Once the plugin is downloaded, open the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install it on your computer.
Step 2: Enable OBS Virtual Camera
After the plugin is installed, open OBS and navigate to the “Tools” menu. From there, select “VirtualCam” to open the virtual camera settings.
In the virtual camera settings, make sure that the “AutoStart” option is checked. This will ensure that OBS Virtual Camera starts automatically whenever you open OBS.
Next, click on the “Start” button to begin the virtual camera feed. You should now see the OBS Virtual Camera as an available camera source in other applications.
Step 3: Configure Zoom Settings
Now that OBS Virtual Camera is enabled, it’s time to configure the zoom settings in OBS.
Open OBS and add the video source that you want to zoom in on. This can be a webcam, a screen capture, or any other video source. Once you have added the video source, right-click on it and select “Filters” from the context menu.
In the filters window, click on the “+” button to add a new filter. From the list of available filters, select “Crop/Pad” and click “OK”.
In the crop/pad filter settings, you can adjust the position, size, and aspect ratio of the video source. To create a zoom effect, increase the “Crop Left”, “Crop Right”, “Crop Top”, and “Crop Bottom” values. Experiment with different values until you achieve the desired zoom level.
Step 4: Start Zoom Meeting
Now that OBS is configured for zoom, it’s time to start your zoom meeting or join an existing one.
Open the zoom application and navigate to the settings. In the video settings, make sure to select “OBS Virtual Camera” as the camera source.
Once your zoom meeting is started or joined, your video feed from OBS should be visible to other participants with the zoom-in effect applied.
Conclusion
Adding zoom functionality to OBS opens up a whole new world of creative possibilities for content creators. With the OBS Virtual Camera plugin, you can easily add a zoom effect to your video sources and make your livestreams or recordings more engaging.
So go ahead, give it a try and let your creativity soar!