Hi everyone, Kevin here! Today, I want to show you how you can remove the background from your video, whether you're recording or streaming, so you can create something that looks like this:
Whoa, check out me flying this plane! This is pretty sweet! Whoa, barrel roll!
Whether you're walking through a PowerPoint presentation, demonstrating something on your desktop, or just having a little fun and want to appear in front of your game, it's really easy to do. I'll show you step by step how to pull this off without the need for fancy equipment or a green screen. All you'll need is a basic webcam or camera hooked up to your computer, and we'll use free software.
Here’s how you can achieve this:
First, we need to get some free software to help us with this. Open up your web browser and head over to obsproject.com. OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is free and open-source for video recording and live streaming.
OBS works on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Run through the installation process and join back in the video.
Next, head over to webex.com to sign up. Webex is free to sign up for and use. Create an account, sign in, and download the desktop app.
You can alternatively use Zoom or Microsoft Teams, but in this demonstration, I am using Webex Meetings because it does a very good job at removing backgrounds.
You can easily create a virtual green screen using Paint, which comes pre-installed with Windows.
Open your favorite video conferencing software (e.g., Webex Meetings). Start a new meeting, even if it's just you.
Open OBS and follow these steps:
Add content as another source in OBS:
Once everything is set:
Q1: Can I use this method on Mac or Linux? Yes, OBS works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Q2: Do I need any paid software? No, all the software tools mentioned (OBS and Webex Meetings) are free to use.
Q3: Can I use Zoom or Microsoft Teams instead of Webex? Yes, you can use Zoom or Microsoft Teams to remove the background instead of Webex.
Q4: Why create a virtual green screen instead of using a physical one? A virtual green screen is a cost-effective method that provides acceptable results without buying any physical equipment.
Q5: Will the quality be as good as using a real green screen? While a real green screen provides cleaner results, a virtual green screen works well enough for most needs without the added cost.
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