Mastering OBS Integration- A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Your Elgato FaceCam Pro for Vertical Camera Use
How to Have Vertical Camera Elgato Facecam Pro OBS
In today’s digital age, video content creation has become more popular than ever. Whether you’re a streamer, a content creator, or just someone looking to enhance your video calls, having the right equipment is crucial. One such piece of equipment is the Elgato Facecam Pro, a high-quality webcam designed for streaming and video conferencing. In this article, we will guide you on how to set up the Elgato Facecam Pro to work vertically with OBS (Open Broadcaster Software).
First and foremost, ensure that you have the Elgato Facecam Pro and OBS installed on your computer. Once you have everything ready, follow these steps to set up your camera for vertical video:
1. Connect the Elgato Facecam Pro to your computer using the provided USB cable.
2. Open OBS and navigate to the “Settings” menu by clicking on the gear icon in the bottom-right corner of the OBS window.
3. In the “Settings” menu, go to the “Output” tab and select “Elgato Game Capture HD” as your “Output Mode.”
4. Click on the “Advanced” button next to the “Output Mode” dropdown menu to access more settings.
5. In the “Advanced Output” settings, enable the “Use Custom Output Mode” option and select “YUV420P” as the “Format.”
6. Under the “Resolution” dropdown menu, choose the desired vertical resolution (e.g., 1080p, 720p) that matches your Elgato Facecam Pro’s capabilities.
7. Go back to the “Output” tab and click on “OK” to save the settings.
8. Now, let’s adjust the camera settings. Right-click on the “Elgato Facecam Pro” source in the OBS scene and select “Properties.”
9. In the “Properties” window, go to the “Advanced” tab and enable the “Mirror” option. This will flip the image vertically, ensuring it appears correctly in OBS.
10. Click “OK” to save the changes.
11. Finally, return to the main OBS window and ensure that the Elgato Facecam Pro source is selected in the source list. You can now start streaming or recording your video content with the camera set up for vertical video.
By following these steps, you’ll have your Elgato Facecam Pro set up to work vertically with OBS. This will allow you to create professional-looking content for your streaming or video conferencing needs. Happy streaming!
