Cameras & capture
Video Capture Device
Capture a camera or compatible video device.
Before you start
Open the intended collection and layout. For capture or network inputs, have the device or sender available.
Where to find it
Sources > Add > Video Capture Device.
Use it
- Open the scene that will contain the source.
- Choose Add in Sources.
- Select Video Capture Device in Create Source.
- Enter a name and choose New.
- Choose Device.
- Choose the device default or a supported resolution/FPS type.
- Set format, buffering, and color options as needed.
- Choose the audio mode or custom audio device.
- Choose Save and Close (or OK where shown).
- Check the source in Preview before taking it to Program.
Controls and additional tasks
Refresh devices reloads the list. Activation starts/stops capture independently of visibility. Deactivate when not showing releases an unused camera. Configure Video and Configure Crossbar appear when the device supports them. Resolution, FPS, and Video Format must be supported by the camera. Flip Vertically and Autorotation adjust orientation. Hardware Decode applies only to supported formats.
Control reference
| Control | Use |
|---|---|
| Device | Choose the camera device used by this source. |
| Refresh devices | Refresh devices. |
| Activation | Toggle manual activation. |
| Configure Video | Open camera device configuration when available. |
| Configure Crossbar | Open crossbar routing when the camera supports it. |
| Deactivate when not showing | Release camera capture when this source is hidden. Manual activation state is controlled separately above. |
| Resolution/FPS Type | Choose device default, layout-matched FPS, or manual resolution and FPS. |
| Resolution | Choose the preferred camera resolution. |
| FPS | Choose the preferred camera frame rate. |
| Video Format | Choose the preferred camera pixel format. |
| Buffering | Choose the camera buffering policy. |
| Colour Space | Choose the camera color space. |
| Colour Range | Choose partial or full camera color range. |
| Flip Vertically | Flip the camera image vertically. |
| Autorotation | Honor camera-provided rotation metadata when available. |
| Hardware Decode | Allow hardware decoding when the selected camera format is supported. |
| Audio Output Mode | Choose how camera audio is captured or monitored. |
| Use custom audio device | Select a separate audio input device for this camera source. |
| Audio Device | Choose the audio input used when custom audio is enabled. |
| Save and Close | Save Video Capture Source settings. Shortcut: Ctrl+S. |
| Cancel | Close without saving changes. |
If something is wrong
If the camera is absent, refresh and check camera permission. If it is black, close other applications using it and choose a supported format.
Stop or remove
Hide the source to stop showing its picture. Use its available playback/connection stop control when you need to stop the input itself. Remove the source item from the scene when it is no longer needed. Shared sources can still be used in other scenes.
Keys in this feature
| Key | Action | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl+S | Save and close | Built-in shortcut |
Related pages
Audio Input · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents