How to Apply Beauty Effects in Third-Party Software
OBSBOT Center provides professional-grade Beauty Effects, including Blur, Retouch, and Filters, to enhance your video presentations, accessible within the OBSBOT Center software.
This tutorial demonstrates how to enable and configure these effects and then output them via Virtual Camera for use in third-party software. You can follow the step-by-step instructions to achieve professional-grade, polished visuals in seconds.
Beauty Functions Include:
- Blur: Applies background blur. Choose between Native or Advanced mode.
- Retouch: Enhances portraits. Use Preset styles or make detailed adjustments in categories like Basic, Face, Body, and Makeup.
- Filters: Apply style filters to alter the overall look of your video.
Identify Your Software Mode
Before starting, please check which Software Mode you are using. Refer to the figure below to determine your software mode.
To switch Software Mode, click the "
" icon to access the Software Settings window.
In Pro Mode, click "General Settings" and then select "Lite Mode" in the Software Mode section.
In Lite Mode, click "Switch to Pro Mode".
Based on your mode, navigate to the corresponding section to continue reading.
Pro Mode
Lite Mode
Part 1: Access and Adjust Beauty Settings
Step 1: In the main OBSBOT Center interface, click the "
" icon at the top to access the Beauty Settings interface.
Step 2: Alternatively, click the "
" icon. In the Video Preview interface, click the "" icon at the bottom to access the Beauty Settings interface.
Step 3: At the top of the Beauty Settings interface, select between "Picture Quality Priority" and "Smoothness Priority".
- When "Picture Quality Priority" is selected, OBSBOT Center enhances detail and clarity for more refined Beauty Effects.
- When "Smoothness Priority" is selected, OBSBOT Center prioritizes a fluid experience, reducing lag while maximizing beautification.
Step 4: Adjust the Beauty Effects as desired.
How to Switch or Lock Beauty Effects for Multiple Cameras
If you use multiple cameras and want to adjust your beauty effects — either to make them follow the camera you're currently using or lock them to one specific camera — follow these simple settings.
After connecting multiple cameras, the Beauty Settings window will automatically display the device selection drop-down menu. Choose whether Beauty Effects apply globally ("Program") or only to the specific device ("Device").
- When "Program" is selected, Beauty Effects automatically switch when you change the control camera device in OBSBOT Center.
- When "Device" is selected, effects apply only to the chosen device and remain unchanged even if you switch the control camera view in OBSBOT Center.
Part 2: Start Virtual Camera
Important: The Beauty Effects require using the Virtual Camera output and are limited to one camera device at a time.
If you're using a single device, click the "
" icon to begin outputting the video signal.
If you have more than one device, follow the methods below to start Virtual Camera.
Step 1: Click the "
" icon at the top of the OBSBOT Center main interface to access the Output Settings interface.
Step 2: Alternatively, in the Video Preview interface, click the "" icon at the bottom to access the Output Settings interface.
Step 3: Select the Output scope.
- Choosing "Program" means the Virtual Camera output automatically switches when you change the selected camera device in OBSBOT Center.
- Choosing "Device" means the Virtual Camera outputs the feed from your selected camera, and this output source is locked and cannot be changed once the Virtual Camera starts.
Caution: Ensure the Output Scope setting for the Virtual Camera matches the setting in the Beauty Settings. Mismatched settings may cause the effects to not work properly.
Step 4: Click the "Start Virtual Camera" icon to begin outputting the video signal.
Part 3: Enable Beauty Effects in Third-Party Software
Using Zoom Workplace as an example.
Step 1: Open Zoom Workplace and click "New meeting" to access the preview window.
Step 2: Select "OBSBOT Virtual Camera" as your camera source. You should now see the video feed from your OBSBOT camera with the Beauty Effects applied.
Using OBS Studio as an example
Step 1: Open OBS Studio and click the "+" sign in the "Sources" panel.
Step 2: Select "Video Capture Device".
Step 3: After creating a new source, select "OBSBOT Virtual Camera" from the "Device" drop-down menu.
The process is similar for other third-party software.
Part 1: Access and Adjust Beauty Settings
Step 1: In the main OBSBOT Center interface, toggle the "
" switch on to open the Beauty Settings interface.
Step 2: At the top of the Beauty Settings interface, select between "Picture Quality Priority" and "Smoothness Priority".
- When "Picture Quality Priority" is selected, OBSBOT Center enhances detail and clarity for more refined Beauty Effects.
- When "Smoothness Priority" is selected, OBSBOT Center prioritizes a fluid experience, reducing lag while maximizing beautification.
Step 3: Adjust the Beauty Effects as desired.
Part 2: Start Virtual Camera
Step 1: Select the camera.
Step 2: Click the "" icon to begin outputting the video signal.
Part 3: Enable Beauty Effects in Third-Party Software
Using Zoom Workplace as an example.
Step 1: Open Zoom Workplace and click "New meeting" to access the preview window.
Step 2: Select "OBSBOT Virtual Camera" as your camera source. You should now see the video feed from your OBSBOT camera with the Beauty Effects applied.
Using OBS Studio as an example.
Step 1: Open OBS Studio and click the "+" sign in the "Sources" panel.
Step 2: Select "Video Capture Device".
Step 3: After creating a new source, select "OBSBOT Virtual Camera" from the "Device" drop-down menu.
The process is similar for other third-party software.
By following these steps, you can effectively enhance your video presentations using Beauty Effects provided by OBSBOT Center. Thank you for choosing OBSBOT! Explore more features and resources on our official website.
