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:


Hubs

Hubs is a 3D virtual meeting and collaboration space created by Mozilla. It runs directly in the browser and users are able to join either in VR or not. It is listed as being able to run on a wide swath of devices but will probably need to have its graphics settings lowered for users on older machines. Environments can be either loaded from the library of existing spaces or can be created completely custom using Spoke. Hubs can either exist on Mozilla’s servers or can be deployed using services such as AWS. Hubs has a high degree of customization in terms of interactive elements, world space, and available avatars

COST:

  • Free up to 25 concurrent users

  • For more than 25 concurrent users, custom deployment on Hubs Cloud is necessary


Isadora

Isadora is a node-based visual programming language available on Windows and MacOS. It is similar to other node-based programs such as Touchdesigner but is primarily geared towards live performance playback and has a built-in scene functionality.

Isadora is able to take in a variety of data and input types that can be used to drive live generative visuals. Visuals are created using networks of nodes which Isadora refers to as “actors”.

Has a few more limitations (such as the number of camera inputs and projector outputs) than Touchdesigner but is still extremely powerful.

COST:

  • $732 perpetua license

  • $13 / week rental

  • Monthly & yearly subscriptions also available


Loopback

Loopback is an audio routing and mixing utility available for MacOS created by Rogue Amoeba.  Loopback allows you to create a virtual input device, assign sources (such as a physical microphone, audio from chrome, etc), route it as many channels as needed, and then add monitors (headphones, speakers) if needed.  Loopback is a great way of getting audio from one program on your computer to another (such as inputting Qlab to zoom). Anywhere where you can configure a microphone input or speaker output can be set to go to a virtual loopback device.  It pairs particularly well with audio hijack.  

COST:

  • Free trial with limitations

  • 99USD Perpetual License

  • Discount with other Rogue Amoeba programs


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:


NDI Syphon

NDISyphon is a small utility created by VIDVOX that converts NDI feeds to Syphon feeds (and vice versa). Very useful when working with both NDI and Qlab (which doesn’t inherently support NDI)

COST: Free


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