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=== Using [[VLC]] === | === Using [[VLC]] === | ||
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== Capture from a video camera == | |||
* {{key press|Media}}→{{key press|Open Capture Device…}} | |||
* Select your camera | |||
* Choose {{key press|Stream}} instead of {{key press|Play}} (Button) | |||
* …(use the wizard)… | |||
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Revision as of 09:34, 7 September 2023
Why?
To have fun, stream a movie to your buddies using a VC or just attend a meeting while streaming a previous recorded video showing me as attentive as possible. I'm such a nice subordinate…
HowTo
Installation
# zypper install v4l2loopback-utils v4l2loopback-autoload v4l2loopback-kmp-default
Creating a devices
The kernel module does that per default:
# v4l2-ctl --list-devices
OBS Virtual Camera (platform:v4l2loopback-000):
/dev/video0
Integrated Camera: Integrated C (usb-0000:06:00.4-3):
/dev/video1
/dev/video2
/dev/video3
/dev/video4
/dev/media0
/dev/media1
#
Streaming
ffmpeg -re -i VIDEO_TO_SHOW.m4v -vf format=yuv420p -f v4l2 /dev/video0
Testing the stream
Using VLC
Capture from a video camera
Media→ Open Capture Device…
- Select your camera
- Choose
Stream instead of Play (Button)
- …(use the wizard)…