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February 7, 2023
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Webcam using my own phone (using Droidcam or IP Webcam)

  • February 7, 2023
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My webcam is messed up (very blurry because i put on a tape on it before)

I want to suggest if I can use my phone as a webcam. Droidcam is what I use (using USB), I hope Character Animator detects it too although I know that it is not listed in the 'Camera' or 'Imaging devices' in Device Manager.

I am really hoping for this to be added.

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    alank99101739
    Legend
    February 7, 2023
    It might not be a common usage, but MoCap rigs often use a phone in a face rig to capture face expressions while the actor is acting out the movements. VTubers are doing this quite often now - but you need to capture head motion as well. I have been playing with HTC Vive controllers to record a puppet, but I have to stay near desk because I have to stay near camera. As I said, not mainstream, but you asked for use cases beyond just replacing a blurry webcam!

    http://www.filmbuffonline.com/FBOLNewsreel/wordpress/2015/01/27/oscars-greatest-mistakes-overlooking-performance-capture/
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    Inspiring
    February 7, 2023
    Yes, pleeeeazzzzzzzzzz!!!
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    SirrCommunity Manager
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    February 7, 2023
    It's something we've considered. Anyone else want this feature? How would you use it beyond replacing a blurry webcam?
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