Specifies the resolution and framerate combination. If switching to a scene that shows it again, there may be a small period of time where it is not showing while it reloads Consult your device's manual for more informationįrees up resources by deactivating the device when it is hidden/not on the current scene. Opens the device's Crossbar Configuration, if available. With a capture card, it might open the options to configure the input resolution and FPS For example, with a Logitech webcam it will open the Logitech camera configuration software for enabling custom options like facial tracking. To add your device, simply add the Source, open the properties and select your device from the Device drop down list. All major webcams and capture cards support DirectShow and will work with OBS. Since DirectShow is the standard output format for Windows, there's a good chance that this is what your device outputs.

On Windows, for a device to work with OBS the drivers needs to support DirectShow output.

The Video Capture Device Source allows you to add a variety of video devices, including but not limited to webcams and capture cards.

These source types are generally used to add webcams and capture cards.

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