Virtual Camera

The Virtual Camera acts as a virtual hardware source that allows you to mirror your scenes in a third-party application, such as Zoom, Google Meets, or Discord.

How to Install the Virtual Camera

Go to Settings → Virtual Camera.
Click the Install button.
Restart Meld Studio for the changes to take effect.

After installing the Virtual Camera and restarting Meld Studio, it will appear in the Outputs Panel. Toggle the Virtual Camera on and off as needed.

How to Use the Virtual Camera

Navigate to the Outputs Panel on the right-hand side of Meld Studio.
Turn on the Virtual Camera by toggling the switch.

The Virtual Camera is now available for use in third-party applications or on websites.

To remove the Virtual Camera from the Outputs panel, uninstall it by navigating to Settings → Virtual Camera.

Virtual Camera Canvas Output

Choose which canvas (Main or Portrait) is sent through the Virtual Camera. To change the canvas output:

Navigate to the Virtual Camera tab in Settings.
Expand the Output Canvas dropdown.
Select either Main Canvas or Portrait Canvas.

Common Use Cases

Video Conferencing: Use Meld Studio's scenes and effects in Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or Discord
Streaming Software: Send Meld Studio output to other streaming applications
Recording Software: Capture Meld Studio scenes in external recording applications
Virtual Events: Professional presentations with overlays, lower thirds, and branded content

Troubleshooting

Virtual Camera not appearing in applications

Ensure Meld Studio was restarted after installation
Check that the Virtual Camera is enabled in the Outputs panel
Some applications may require a restart to detect new camera sources

Performance considerations

The Virtual Camera uses minimal system resources, but consider:

Virtual Camera output matches your canvas resolution
Higher resolutions may impact performance on older systems
Close unnecessary applications if experiencing lag