How to Apply Video Filters to Your Webcam in OBS

Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) is a powerful tool for streamers and content creators to enhance their video streams. One of its valuable features is the ability to apply video filters to your webcam feed. Video filters can help improve the quality and appearance of your camera feed. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the process of applying video filters to your webcam in OBS.

Step 1: Launch OBS

• Start by launching OBS on your computer.

Step 2: Add Your Webcam Source

• In the OBS main window, locate the “Sources” panel at the bottom and click the “+” button.
• Choose “Video Capture Device” from the list of available sources.

Step 3: Configure Your Webcam

• In the “Create/Select Source” window, enter a name for your webcam source (e.g., “Webcam”).
• Click the “OK” button.

Step 4: Adjust Webcam Settings

• In the next window, under the “Device” dropdown menu, select your webcam from the list.
• Adjust other settings as needed, such as resolution and framerate, then click the “OK” button to add your webcam source.

Step 5: Access Webcam Filters

• Once your webcam source is added to OBS, right-click on it in the “Sources” panel and select “Filters” from the context menu.

Step 6: Add a Filter

• In the “Filters” window, click the “+” button to add a filter.

Step 7: Choose a Video Filter

• A list of available filters will appear. Choose the filter that suits your needs. OBS provides several filter options, including:
  • Color Correction: Adjust brightness, contrast, gamma, and more to enhance your webcam’s image quality.
  • Crop/Pad: Crop or pad your webcam feed to remove unwanted areas or create a specific aspect ratio.
  • Chroma Key: If you have a green screen, use this filter to create a chroma key effect, removing the background.
  • LUT (Lookup Table): Apply a color grading effect to your webcam feed to give it a unique look.
  • Sharpen: Enhance the sharpness of your webcam feed for a clearer image.
  • Gain: Adjust the gain to control the brightness of your webcam.

Step 8: Configure Filter Settings

• After selecting a filter, click the “OK” button.
• In the filter’s settings window, you can adjust various parameters to fine-tune the effect. Experiment with these settings to achieve your desired look.

Step 9: Apply Additional Filters (Optional)

• You can add multiple filters to your webcam source by repeating steps 6 to 8. This allows you to layer and combine different effects for a customized look.

Step 10: Reorder Filters (Optional)

• To change the order of your filters, click and drag them within the “Filters” window. The order of filters can impact the final appearance, so experiment to achieve your desired result.

Step 11: Preview Your Webcam Feed

• To see the changes made by your filters, click the “Preview Stream” button in OBS. This will show you a preview of your webcam feed with the applied filters.

Step 12: Adjust and Fine-Tune

• While in the preview mode, you can continue to adjust and fine-tune your filter settings until you’re satisfied with the appearance of your webcam feed.

Step 13: Start Streaming or Recording

• Once you’re happy with your webcam feed’s appearance, click the “Start Streaming” or “Start Recording” button in OBS to apply the filters to your live stream or recording.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully applied video filters to your webcam feed in OBS. Experiment with different filters and settings to achieve the look that best suits your streaming or recording style. OBS provides a wide range of options to enhance your video quality and create a professional and engaging viewing experience for your audience.