Connecting Cameras

USB Cameras

USB cameras are often referred to as “webcams.” However, with various hardware adapters or software solutions, you can connect a wide variety of digital cameras to your computer. But in short, if it works with Zoom, it’ll probably work with Visibox. Additionally, most laptops have a built-in camera. Just set up the laptop next to your drummer, add a Camera Clip to your project, and bonzo! Instant drum cam!

Virtual Cameras

Visibox also support “virtual cameras” which are extensions that allow your computer to see software as a camera. This software may actually capture a hardware camera input and add effects, or it may capture the output of a software application such as OBS or ManyCam. If you have a hardware network camera that sends a video stream over the network, it may create a virtual camera that you can use in Visibox. This is a great way to add additional cameras to your setup without saturating your USB bus.

Setting Up Cameras

All connected cameras will show up under Visibox > Preferences > Default Camera. This is where you can choose which camera will be used when a new Camera Clip is added to your project.

Right-clicking on a Camera Clip in the Controller Window will allow you to choose a specific camera for each clip. So if you’ve got three cameras connected, you can switch between them.