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Zoom AI Companion2023-11-17 02:44 PM
I am trying to get zoom to see a desktop program window as camera. Right now I use other programs like "manycam" or OBS to run a virtual camera into zoom. But that takes to many resources from my computer. Would like to see if anyone else was successful getting zoom to do that?
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2023-11-28 06:49 AM
Why would you prefer a 360p low-res output over a high-res one? Trying to understand.
The short answer is 'No', Zoom does not currently allow you to capture a window/display and use it as a camera natively. Please be sure to submit a feature request if this is something you need. As you know, Mancam/OBS/vMix/etc are workarounds for the time being, but will consume additional resources on the host machine.
2023-11-28 07:02 AM
optimizing video does help. But I think the resources of my computer lags a little.
2023-11-28 08:44 AM
Thankyou very much. Just wanted to make sure that there wasn't something that I missed.
2023-11-17 09:02 PM
Can you describe the use-case so we have a better idea why you need the captured window to show as a camera rather than content?
2023-11-28 05:36 AM
use case: meeting environment. All output going to second monitor for audience to see. Also have zoom audience. Goal: want to have output from 2 monitor to show up in zoom output. (like a camera option) then would not have a need for virtual cameras.
2023-11-28 05:44 AM
If the camera selection on zoom allows to capture desktop windows the same as when you use screenshare. Then not need virtual camera program.
2023-11-28 05:46 AM
If the camera selection on zoom allows to capture desktop windows the same as when you use screenshare. Then not need virtual camera program.
2023-12-22 08:42 PM
When sharing screen, there are intermediate steps and the entire Zoom interface changes when you go into a screen share. Switching video input on the other hand is quick and easy with low impact.
2023-12-24 05:57 AM
Totally. We use a production switcher as the camera source in cases like this where there must be a seamless transition.
2023-11-17 10:48 PM
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<p>Yes, you can achieve this by using third-party virtual camera software like ManyCam or OBS, but it may consume significant resources. Alternatively, check Zoom settings to see if it directly supports sharing a desktop program window as a camera input. Many users find success with virtual camera software for this purpose.</p>
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2023-11-28 05:42 AM
Zoom kinda has a thing that would work. It not very smooth. I use alot of video. Screen sharing will allow you to use a window. But the computer lags. and the frames start to drop.
2023-11-28 06:06 AM
Have you tried the 'optimize for video' option when screen-sharing? This will prioritize framerate.
2023-11-28 06:15 AM - edited 2023-11-28 06:34 AM
yep, tried the 'optimize for video' option when screen-sharing. I think the screenshare is to high of output. full hd than the normal 360 output
2023-11-28 06:49 AM
Why would you prefer a 360p low-res output over a high-res one? Trying to understand.
The short answer is 'No', Zoom does not currently allow you to capture a window/display and use it as a camera natively. Please be sure to submit a feature request if this is something you need. As you know, Mancam/OBS/vMix/etc are workarounds for the time being, but will consume additional resources on the host machine.
2023-11-28 08:44 AM
Thankyou very much. Just wanted to make sure that there wasn't something that I missed.
2023-11-28 07:02 AM
optimizing video does help. But I think the resources of my computer lags a little.