How To Make Your Webcam Quality Look PRO! - Webcam Settings Guide In 2021!

[@StreamScheme]

A quick note: The final shot ended up being cropped in 720p so hopefully it still looks good for you! Tell me in the comments! The timecodes are below and if this video helped let me know in the comments! If you want to join our growing community check out our other content: bit.ly/JoinTheStreamScheme 🕘Timestamps: 0:00 Video Start 0:25 Introduction 1:25 Skillshare Giveaway 2:30 How To Add A Webcam To Streamlabs OBS and OBS 2:50 How To Edit The Resolution and Frame Rate On Your Webcam 3:20 How To Edit Your Webcams Settings Inside Streamlabs OBS and OBS 4:25 Should I Use A Webcam For Streaming? 5:25 How To Light A Webcam For Streaming? 6:50 How To Adjust Your Webcams Exposure Inside Streamlabs OBS Or OBS 8:00 How To Set Your Webcam White Balance For Streaming 9:35 How To Frame A Webcam For Streaming 10:10 How To Crop Your Webcam In Streamlabs OBS or OBS 10:55 Where You Should Place Your Webcam For Streaming? 11:50 FREE Animated Overlays For Streaming! 12:30 How To Add A Blur Filter To Your Background For Streaming 13:10 How To Light Your Background For Streaming 14:40 How To Deal With Overexposed Background Lights 15:50 Why You Shouldn't Use Digital Blurring Backgrounds For Webcams 16:20 How To Add Colour Correction To Your Webcam Inside Streamlabs OBS or OBS 18:30 How To Add A LUT To Your Webcam In Streamlabs OBS or OBS 19:35 How To Remove Acne and Blemishes In Streamlabs OBS or OBS 20:05 How To Add A Green Screen To Your Stream In Streamlabs OBS and OBS 20:40 How To Light A Green Screen For Streaming 21:20 How To Make The Most Of Your Green Screen!

[@lyric_b]

Hey man these tips helped loads! I just have one question, my camera settings reset every time I close streamlabs... so I have to redo them when I start up stream again. Am I missing some function that saves them in SLOBS??? Help!!! Thanks for the help!

[@Sungthing]

Okay, I have to say. You saved me hundreds of dollars on buying a new camera. I was tweaking stuff left and right. I even considered a GoPro because of it's auto-correct and night mode. My Logitech will have to do for now :). Thanks again!

[@iwishiunderstood159]

clicked on this because I saw the c922 in the thumbnail. didn't disappoint at all!!! thank you so much

[@ZackLawrenceFilms]

Thank you for the reminder on those settings! I got myself to the point where I had piled on tweak after tweak that my shot was WAY overproduced and looking really dodgy. I started over from scratch and followed along with your steps, and I'm a LOT happier with my image now!

[@StreamScheme]

I am so glad! Heck yeah mate!

[@PandaMike]

Hi dude i have a trouble when i turn off my laptop the settings before adjust remove and set default again, u know how i can fix this? greetings from Chile

[@GrahamArnold64]

Right as I was looking into improving my lighting and webcam settings Eljay drops this video? Talk about great timing!

[@StreamScheme]

So glad! :D

[@juambo.gamess]

Thanks man, had gone around all the basic settings trying to find something decent but was not getting the results that I wanted, event though I have a mirrorless Canon M50 Mark I mounted there, applied some LUT, and toned down on the settings I had used before, the result is quite nice. Went back to the basics, and when I came back and applied the LUT the result is quite good. One thing that improved the results a LOT was setting my camera from the Automatic mode to the manual video recording mode, in there I could set the things precisely how I liked them and apply the good things IMO from a mirrorless IMO: lens zoom, facetracking, WB manual adjustment, ISO control, F distance among others. The rest, just upped contrast and sat a lil bit in OBS and done. Thanks again man!

[@corbintheintern6229]

I'm quite partial to 3500K lights. They give this vibrant, warm tone that makes me look less like the pale cave goblin that I am.

[@StreamScheme]

Everyone fits different balances :)

[@xLeBumbleBee]

I've never felt so connected to a comment in my life lol

[@Tamaranth404]

@@xLeBumbleBee Omg same though! 😂

[@dandmwg]

I'm so ginger and pale you can see my heart beating through my skin like a newborn fish. I need an elgato key light think 🤔

[@sickshotsnipers]

Cave goblin.. RuneScape reference I hope.. if so you must be a very scholarly individual :)

[@joshuabauer5925]

After WEEKS of having a ridiculous shiny spot on my fivehead for my streams, I've been able to fix it thanks to this guide. My whole setup looks WAY better as a result of everything else I've learned. Thanks!

[@StreamScheme]

Heck yeah mate! I am so glad!

[@theunbounddragon1647]

Eljay helping the community again with a amasing guide

[@StreamScheme]

No way you have watched it yet! hahaha #earlygang

[@theunbounddragon1647]

@@StreamScheme do i need to?, i watch enough video's from you that i know that everything that comes out is quality content

[@Silas549]

Wow, I literally bought a C922 a week back and it came a few days ago, perfect timing for this video to drop!

[@shakiranyambura9228]

Same here

[@jomontanee]

“ Please, clean up. Please! Clean!” Most beautiful life tip ever!! 🤣 ( I even stood up to clean up my working space because of you.) 💗💕

[@StreamScheme]

Hahaha It is really rough seeing peoples background sometimes and wondering why it is so dirty or messy! I just had to mention it!

[@rowankrause4736]

I just did my first stream last Thur and it can only go up from there. The first thing I wanted to address after that was lighting and this was exactly what I was looking for for help. Thank you so much and definitely going to check out your mic quality video next!

[@StreamScheme]

Good luck on the journey! Hope the videos help! :)

[@B_RayTv]

Update??

[@Bergodious]

Thanks for the webcam setup tips! Helped clean up my picture quite a bit!

[@ParallelCG]

Hey, love your videos, very helpful. I'm having an issue where my camera exposure slider is locked. It won't let me turn of the auto adjust check box. Is this a common issue and do you know how to fix if so?

[@DaRealZil]

This couldn't have came out at a better time for me! Just upgraded my C920 to a C922 Pro and was having issues getting it to look better. Seeing the tips in this vid has already helped a ton. You sir are a Godsend to the streaming community! :)

[@StreamScheme]

Glad I could help! Honestly, so good to hear! I was so nervous with this video! :)

[@DaRealZil]

@@StreamScheme Don't be nervous, friend! Your videos are always top notch! They've helped me a ton since I started taking my stream more seriously. Keep up the great work, my man!! :)

[@gaz4039]

Hey mate, this and the mic set up vids are amazing and helped a lot! cheers homie

[@green08green08green]

This was very in depth and made my webcam quality look much better!

[@soulouloutv9756]

This is hands down the most comprehensive webcam guide I've seen. Thanks for another great tutorial!

[@StreamScheme]

Wow, thanks! I am not overly happy with the finished product honestly, but I am intensely a perfectionist so I am honestly so glad you liked the video! #earlygang

[@soulouloutv9756]

@@StreamScheme wasn't it you that said done is better than perfect? ;) That being said, what aren't you happy about with this vid?

[@StreamScheme]

@@soulouloutv9756 Just think the webcam looks bad hahahaha but I remade it 4 times and this was the best result I found. I think if I remade it a fifth time, I'd go 1080p rather than 720p for the final webcam image, and no crop. Sharper image so it would look higher quality for this video, even if that isn't best for a stream.

[@PH_gif]

Yesterday I was unable to figure out a facecam solution until my friend sent me to your website. Thanks for the help, also subbing for more advice!

[@scrubxttv917]

I've barely had time to implement all your advice, but I'm trying. Thank you for doing what you do, and I'll try to get you some more viewers by sharing what I can.

[@ahmedashraf-1458]

Do you think that OBS can do better than Logitech's own software? I have been using Logitech software and i have some sync problems.

[@StreamScheme]

Sync problems are most likely encoding lagg. You can try OBS and the tools it provides to see if it eases the lagg.

[@dandelyon1830]

Best video I've seen on this subject, my camera looks great, thanks so much!

[@GG_MattyB]

Just starting my Twitch life and have learned a lot off your videos. Thanks!

[@RoastedPlays]

So I have one issue with my c922 pro it will have these wave lines whenever I move is there a way to fix it and I can’t get a key light so I got a huge lamp that’s in the corner and that is what I use for lighting

[@thefanofspam]

These tips are always so helpful, thank you so much!!!

[@Centaursixtysix]

I was just thinking that I needed this video last night. Good timing

[@StreamScheme]

Heck yeah!

[@fynnmcgeorge9728]

Hey Stream Scheme i was just wondering if there are any games i could stream currently i stream minecraft and jackbix

[@itsdeccy]

I have a question ( i havent watch the whole video yet ) do my background have to be leds and bright lights?

[@StreamScheme]

I cover this :)

[@itsdeccy]

@@StreamScheme okee thonks 👌

[@TheDynaMight]

great video again mate

[@StreamScheme]

Thanks! Hope it helps in some way! :)

[@RobShocks]

So much Gold in here. Thank you.

[@LetsPlayerAshe]

How do you do this with a smartphone? I’d love to my iPhone 11 instead of my webcam tbh

[@StreamScheme]

Check out EpochCam as a easy starting point, if you want to get more complicated you can google "How to turn an iPhone into a webcam"

[@LetsPlayerAshe]

@@StreamScheme thank you so much

[@FranticPandaCreations83]

What kind of camera do you use for your video your making? How do you hook it up to your pc? I have a Cannon camera I can use. I have no idea how to hook it to my pc

[@Kuroganashi]

You are amazing and your videos have saved my bacon MORE than I can count :D

[@simonvegas793]

Hey dude! You touched on using a phone instead of a webcam, but kinda glossed over it... Do you have a video on this? Which app would you recommend for doing this with an Android phone? Thanks!

[@haleytremont2629]

I bought the StreamCam (i was using my iPhone 8Plus before) and i was like « Such shitty image, why it’s not beautiful like people said on KZbin » ... I’ve never seen somebody talk about the Gain !!!! You changed my life ♥️ no more shitty grainy image now ♥️ Thank You so much ♥️

[@GrandmasterUV]

i use philips hue color and white light ambiance smart bulbs for my lighting and use red lighting mainly its awesome

[@Dentei3]

Thank you for making these tutorials. It really helps.

[@StreamScheme]

Glad you like them!

[@atcordice]

Yo bro great video and very informative

[@where_to_eat-uk]

Man you are the best n giving tips for twich! Love you so much!!

[@tantan4770]

LOVE THE VID ca you make a beginner streaming gear/setup video?

[@StreamScheme]

I made one but also you can check out my Kit.co kit.co/Eljayem/what-i-bought-first-streaming-kit

[@TheMaverickGamingChannel]

Hey what kind of webcam do you recommend? I have an Emeet 4k webcam and im not happy with it…

[@SpaceLegends]

Let's goooooo! I've been sitting waiting for the vid to drop lmao

[@StreamScheme]

I hope you take something away from it and it can help! :) #earlygang

[@Short2Fuse]

This is amazing 🥰

[@StreamScheme]

You haven't watched it yet! hahaha I just hope it helps! :) #earlygang

[@Short2Fuse]

@@StreamScheme I was thinking a guide to make my webcam look good, and I see this show up 😂😂

[@antrodeldungeonmaster]

What cam would you recommed for a book (think dungeons and dragons) review? My cellphone or the apps I am using with it are not good enough - crap focus, wrong zoom settings...

[@kingkanna842]

KEEP EM COMING!! :) lol love your videos

[@itsmichelebro777]

This is great! Thanks for the sharing your tips!

[@StreamScheme]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dankthemuffinman]

Everytime I reset/boot up my pc,everything on the webcam properites resets itself how would I get the settings to stay?

[@StreamScheme]

I haven't had this problem, but if it is just the camera configure window, I recommend in the mean time screenshotting the settings in the box for quick set up. I'll look into solutions, and if I find one put it in the discord.

[@LaMantidePodcast]

I have the same problem

[@baconbearzz]

Do you have a video how you set up your mirrorless?

[@phazon_kiwi]

Awesome stuff! Gave me an idea I haven't tried yet either 👍

[@StreamScheme]

And you gave me an idea for a whole section of this video ;)

[@phazon_kiwi]

@@StreamScheme had a feeling that bit referenced the time you helped me out. Glad it gave you something to use dude 👍

[@cilaskoue529]

good video BUT, nothing is happening when i press the configure Video? is it because i´m on IVcam

[@LoupsTV]

this helped so much

[@itrSIMPLE]

Thank you! You're awesome!

[@silenthillfreak156]

I'm streaming on a 10yr old Macbook. Would this still work on the built-in camera?

[@mymannemcee]

Amazing video! Gonna try some of these tips on my C920 and hope things look a bit more beautiful.

[@SpaceLegends]

I can 100% vouch for the microphone video

[@StreamScheme]

[@SpaceLegends]

@@StreamScheme genuinely my streams from 5 months ago vs the stream i did on Saturday the audio is like night and day. Keep up the amazing tutorials eljay! I appreciate everything you do for us!!

[@StreamScheme]

@@SpaceLegends Thanks Space, that is really kind of you mate!

[@Kanati96]

My office is pretty boring and usually messy so I opted with angling my webcam towards the wall and sticking a green screen to said wall with command strips. Then instead of just cropping out that section I overlaid a "spaceship window frame" image I found on Google, and then inside of that frame I put a running on Loop video of the illusive man's office from Mass Effect 2. Then added my stream chat to Overlay in the window as well. Looking like a digital display on said spaceship. I think it looks really cool and adds a bit of interactivity with my viewers when they see their comments popping up next to me 😊

[@rumple503]

I just bought this week the c922, it's like you new I needed this 😂😂

[@StreamScheme]

Always watching!

[@JJacoh]

i need help, badly. for me all of the settings are grayed out except brightness contrast and hue. my webcam looks awful, any help would be much appreciated.

[@amanda7913]

This saved my ass. Managed to go from "rubbish 720p" to slightly less rubbish 720p. Thanks!

[@TheGrimAlliance11]

Man. I wish this video had come out a few months sooner. I got a ring light and had a few Jedi force ghost streams before I got it under control.

[@StreamScheme]

It happens! Glad it is doing better now!

[@iynque]

I have been using the alt-click-and-drag method to crop my camera, and for some reason it got crazy pixelated. No idea there was a crop filter until this, and my camera is SO MUCH CLEARER using the filter to crop instead.

[@Strapp1]

hey I have a question even I'm lit and I dont have any gain I still get a lot of the "fuzz" you talked about any idea why that happens?

[@BaldGuy5399]

Really bossted up my Camera Quality ALOT! Thanks for the awesome tipps! :)

[@dantera90]

Appreciate this so much my dude!

[@ZekeLawl]

As far as I'm concerned, the best investment you can make is subbing to this channel. So much valuable information here, thank you.

[@StreamScheme]

Very kind of you to say, Zeke :) Just doing my best!

[@violetraven9440]

@@StreamScheme well you’re doing amazing I can tell you a lot of smaller streamers have much better quality and more of a chance to grow as a result

[@NoXQc]

Would iPhone 8 still be better than a typical/cheap Logitech webcam

[@atomictomm1696]

Thank you for the tips! Your videos are super helpful

[@Vision-_-4]

can you connect your phone or like your computer camera to your stream ?

[@ShottyYotty]

For some reason the gain option is greyed out for me under Properties. Any idea why?

[@StreamScheme]

Likely your webcam won’t allow your OBS to control it, either drivers are out of date or just not a compatible cam.

[@ShottyYotty]

@@StreamScheme Thank you for the quick reply! It's a 30 dollar cam from Walmart so I'm not surprised lol. Also just wanted to say your videos have helped me so much!

[@clintongrandberry1]

this helped thank you.

[@StreamScheme]

Glad to hear!

[@RIdersfan232]

Thank you so much my webcam looks 5 times better now and you have saved me lots of money lol

[@AtomicYin]

What an incredible tutorial! You knocked it out the park! Thank you!

[@StreamScheme]

I am so glad you think so, I was so worried about this one! #earlygang

[@AtomicYin]

@@StreamScheme Worried! No mate. It was a great video! I use the C920 and I learnt alot of useful advice here. Don't be too hard on yourself #earlygangalways

[@emihimechr]

nice, love your content!

[@StreamScheme]

Thank you, I really appreciate the kind words! I hope the video helps! #earlygang

[@Azalea22]

Nice! Although I don't use webcam yet, this was very informative and will help if I decide to go that path. I'll have to save this video since I plan to try out webcam at least once in the future. Thanks for the information.😁👍🌸

[@StreamScheme]

I appreciate that! :) Hope it helps! #earlygang

[@paranormalad]

Insanely helpful! What a pleasant surprise for me as this is the exact webcam that I use. I'm definitely taking these tips!

[@HazzaHoo]

When its over 20 minutes you know its going to be a great video! 😀

[@StreamScheme]

OR I talk too much, waffle too much, and try to cram too much in! #earlygang

[@shyknee]

Eljay, would it be possible to get a video about your thoughts on twitch studios and how it functions? I personally love it but it's hard to find any guides for it and would love your opinion on it.

[@The_Keh27]

forsome reason EVERYTIME I make changes in the configure box, it doesn't save. I have to make the changes each time I launch to stream. I really preferred their previous webcam controller.

[@StreamScheme]

Oh I have heard people have had issues with that, it isn't a problem I've ever had but it does sound rough!

[@francisj6009]

I'm still not finished watching it but I know this is gonna be gold! #EarlyGang #DiscordGang

[@StreamScheme]

Very kind of you to say, very nervous about this one! :) #earlygang

[@isightstrue]

helped a ton!!

[@xkittyme0w]

The helped me so much!!!!

[@LootzMy]

Nice little trick i found to create fake Depth of Field: Create your primary camera source on a separate scene, then in the scene you want to see your camera add two source mirrors of the camera, layered one on top of the other, the top one add a virtual green screen filter (streamFX plugin, allows you to green screen without actually having a green screen) and the bottom one add a blur filter. Bingo your background is slightly blurred and you are in focus.

[@samt_live5335]

what if you can't change some of them? i mean in the configure video pannel thing..

[@senseiacekun4803]

i got a 3080ti, is it better to take the GPU to encode? And is it strong enough to use Nvidia Broadcast to Blur the background?

[@frankashby6235]

First and foremost I have just installed the C922 on my MacBook Pro so this is a Camera/Streaming 101 for me. I see you are using OBS Studio for your C922. Is this available for Mac?? I suppose it is infinitely better than the simple Camera Settings available from Logitech

[@harveymoon6733]

When I go to my webcam properties, I only have two options: Device and Preset? is it because I dont have the paid version of Streamlabs??

[@harveymoon6733]

I'm also using a MacBook Air with m1

[@StreamScheme]

Mostly due to the drivers available for your camera and Mac, not an issue with needing to pay.

[@crash_course_gaming0]

i have a logi c270.. settings are a bit different while following along

[@Physek]

I currently use a DSLR and an Elgato Green Screen. How do you reconcile the screen’s small width relative to the camera? I feel like I have to keep mine extremely close just so that I don’t get cut off when moving slightly to the left or right. (Part of this is also my desk placement - I’m too close to the wall right now!)

[@StreamScheme]

Early on I cropped in to fit a 16:9 border, and then green screened out the background. It made it really natural for if I moved around and left the border, because its a border. It is quite narrow, but there are ways to solve it by lighting from certain angles, and crops, etc.

[@Physek]

@@StreamScheme How far away would you suggest sitting from the green screen?

[@StreamScheme]

@@Physek Depends on your lighting, if you are casting hard shadows, you are too close.

[@alexiusjuliusalilio8599]

I always having a problem with my webcam,( a4tech 920h) Ive tweak it so many times but I cant elimate the grains or noise on my background even tho I have a good lighting on both face and background what can I do?

[@StreamScheme]

Noise means the image is under-exposed and being digitally boosted, OR the image is being pushed and pulled too much by colour correction and other filters. Go back to basics, attempt to make it look solid without any filters or anything just from solid lighting, and go from there. :)

[@alexiusjuliusalilio8599]

@@StreamScheme thank you for the help I will sure try it and apply, I love your content bro

[@Lanasra]

My configure video button does not allow me to move the sliders apart from the zoom option 😒

[@damowitdabeard7373]

Hi, so for some reason it is not letting me change the exposure or any of the other settings in “camera control” any help?

[@devilhorns22]

Do you have a video about that thing you said you use now instead of webcams? Mirrorless or something.

[@StreamScheme]

Mirrorless cameras are incredibly expensive, you're better off using a smartphone if you can't use a webcam.

[@daveygamey4553]

so due to me desk and camera and microphone, the best placement for my microphone is on my right side as my background on left. which is good but my camera needs to be in the middle (where my gameplay is) my camera should be on the right to see the background on the good side. unfortunately my mic would be in the way? should i find a way to move the mic? i would have to move the desk tho. any thoughts?

[@aggressivemayo]

What is it you said you currently use?

[@Hyacsho]

It's reassuring to see that I do a lot of this already, thanks as always! :D Good to keep learning and optimizing :D

[@tegntre]

Using a c922 and it keeps resetting my settings in streamlabs obs, do you know a solution for this`?

[@DerMons]

thanks so much, this makes streaming for fun so much easier! well explained, compact and practical information!

[@StreamScheme]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ScorpionemTV]

I use Nvidia broadcast for both my mic and my webcam. I don't use webcam for my streams as for the mic I did use your guide for my mic just for the noise gate and limiter. Nvidia broadcast for my webcam I can use to blur the background or remove, even replace the background whereas the mic I do a noise removal because I have a loud AC unit next to my computer station. I also stream and game in my bedroom with windows infront of me. I do use RTX 3080 with 32gb ram and 3.70ghz CPU

[@StreamScheme]

Nvidia broadcast can go a long way especially with a a decent GPU like yours that’s for sure!

[@abhisheksolanki442]

Bro please reply... How streamers shift webcameras like up down left and right during gameplays...

[@StreamScheme]

Streamlabs motion transition, and OBS motion plug-in