The provided reference video outlines how to mask your camera in OBS using groups and filters. Here's a breakdown of the process:
- Create a New Group: In the Sources dock of OBS, either click the plus icon and select "Group" or create a box. This allows you to apply filters to multiple sources simultaneously.
- Add Your Camera Source to the Group: Drag and drop your camera source (typically named something like "Video Capture Device") onto the group you just created. This ensures the filter will affect only your camera feed.
- Apply a Filter to the Group: Right-click on the group in the Sources dock and select "Filters." This opens the Filters window.
- Add an Image Mask/Blend Filter: In the Filters window, click the plus icon under the "Effect Filters" section. Choose "Image Mask/Blend."
- Select Your Mask Image: Browse for the image you want to use as a mask. This image should be a black and white image, where the white areas will be visible and the black areas will be transparent. Common formats include PNG and JPG.
- Adjust Settings (Optional): Depending on your mask and camera setup, you might need to adjust the "Type" (Alpha Mask or Color Mask) and other settings within the Image Mask/Blend filter to achieve the desired effect. "Alpha Mask (Alpha Channel)" is common for PNG images with transparency.
Essentially, you are using an image with transparent sections to cut out or mask the area of your camera feed. This can be used to create custom shapes or borders for your webcam.
