{"id":4343,"date":"2021-09-12T18:40:45","date_gmt":"2021-09-12T18:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getonstream.com\/?p=4343"},"modified":"2021-09-12T18:40:47","modified_gmt":"2021-09-12T18:40:47","slug":"how-to-improve-webcam-quality-in-streamlabs-obs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getonstream.com\/how-to-improve-webcam-quality-in-streamlabs-obs\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Improve Webcam Quality In Streamlabs OBS For Twitch Streamers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to streaming, fewer things are more important than your audio and webcam quality. It’s true – many viewers will come into a channel and leave almost instantly if they find that audio quality is subpar. No one wants to watch a stream where they can barely understand what the streamer says, or where the streamer’s mic peaks every time they get excited. The same sometimes applies when it comes to webcams – viewers might leave if they find the webcam quality so bad that they can’t see the streamer’s reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although sometimes you might be able to get away with subpar webcam quality (as long as your audio quality is decent enough to keep viewers around), most experienced streamers will still tell you it’s a good idea to improve your webcam where you can. A good webcam increases production value and makes it easier for viewers to relate to you, especially through your reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, there are ways for you to improve your webcam’s quality without having to buy a new one entirely. For example, if you use Streamlabs OBS to stream, there are ways you can improve your camera within the software itself. In this guide, we talk about how you can fiddle with some of the basic cam settings and filters in SLOBS to improve your stream’s production value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adjust Your SLOBS Camera Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A couple of years ago, there was one<\/em> webcam that ruled them all: the Logitech C920 (followed by the Logitech C922 Pro). It’s a fantastic webcam, especially for its extremely affordable and accessible price point. The only problem is, the C920 and the C922 Pro don’t always deliver the best looking quality, owing to a few factors. Because of this, streamers learned to fiddle with their settings within their broadcasting software just so they can make their cam quality look better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, there are so many new webcams on the market that offer image quality on par or even better than the Logitech C920 and the Logitech C920 Pro. But, regardless of which webcam you use, the settings and filters you add within SLOBS can make a massive difference all around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we walk you through settings and filters, set up your camera through SLOBS first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Add your camera as a video capture device through Streamlabs OBS.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Once your camera is all set up, right-click on the video capture device and click on properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clicking on properties will take you to the window where you can configure some settings that will allow you to improve your cam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On this window, you can change some settings such as your resolution<\/strong> and your FPS<\/strong>. You’ll want to change the Resolution\/FPS type to “Custom”, where you can choose the settings you want specifically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n