DroidCam OBS

Similar to DroidCamX, DroidCam OBS is a combination of an iOS and Android app and OBS plugin which combine to allow the user to turn their phone into a video source in OBS. The phone can connect over either wifi or USB. Unlike DroidCamX it is compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux and there is no limit (aside from possible network issues) to the number of DroidCam OBS videos that can be running.

COST:

  • Free version with limitations

  • Full version $9.99CAD


DroidCamX

DroidCamX is an iOS and Android app that allows the user to turn their phone into a webcam and stream video to a Windows computer using either wifi or USB. Unlike many similar utilities, DroidCamX can run in the background on Android devices.

COST:

  • Free version with ads

  • Pro version with additional functionality: $5.99CAD


EpocCam

EpocCam is an iOS app created by Elagto which allows the user to turn their phone into a webcam and stream video over WiFi, USB or NDI to their computer (either Windows or macOS). While there are a few different options for turning a cellphone into a webcam, EpocCam is unique in that it has Snapchat Lenses built into the iOS app. This allows the camera operator to equip and interact with AR filters conveniently and organically (especially if the computer that it’s sending video to is farther away). EpocCam and similar apps are a great way to increase video quality using hardware you might already have.

COST:

  • Free version available with limitations

  • Full version $7.99USD

Projects that used EpocCam:


NDI | HX Camera

NDI | HX Camera is an iOS and Android app which allows the user to turn their phone into a camera feed and stream video over wifi using NDI. When open it will show up as a NDI feed to any NDI-compatible devices on the same network and the app has controls for bandwidth usage. While it might not be the best option if you don’t have any networking knowledge, it’s one of the more reliable video over wifi options and has the advantage of being seen by any program that accepts NDI input. This negates the need for intermediate clients running on your show control computer.

COST: $27.99CAD

Projects that used NDI | HX Camera:


Zoom

One of Zoom’s main draws is that at this point pretty much everyone knows how to join and participate in a zoom call.  It has excellent compatibility across browsers & operating systems and is fairly constantly updating with new features and functionality.  Zoom is a particularly good option for user groups with variable internet reliability as it will considerably throttle quality before actually dropping a user.  While this might make for a more frustrating call lag-wise, it is better than not being able to communicate at all.  Some of Zoom’s newer features include automatic transcription/subtitles for English-speaking users, the ability to add pronouns to user profiles, and the option to save custom gallery orders.  

COST:

  • Free unlimited 1:1 meetings

  • 3+ participants capped at 40min

  • Paid plans range:

    • $20/month/license

    • $30/month/license for teams

    • up to $132/month/license for webinars & events


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