Hi,
I’m not sure if I should post this as a support question, anyway.
So far, I’ve been using Active presenter using several virtual camera programs like Facerig or Xplit. No issue so far.
However, it fails to recognize “Logitech Capture” as a source. I’ve got a Logitech Brio; the video quality is better in their software, for some reason.
Is it possible to add “Logitech Capture” as a source?
Thanks!
Hi Cesar,
ActivePresenter 8 uses the new API on Windows (since Windows 7) to support more new webcam models. However, the older webcams (physical and virtual ones) may not work because their drivers don’t support the new API.
Unfortunately, we have no plan to support the old API since it is deprecated by Microsoft.
Regards,
Hi,
Well, I understand. However, the Logitech Brio and the software are considered as old atm?
Hi Cesar,
If ActivePresenter doesn’t work with Logitech Brio, please share the log of ActivePresenter so we can check. To view the log, click ActivePresenter > Preferences > Miscellaneous > View Log.
Please also describe the symptoms when working with this device. Does it appear in the webcam device list when recording?
Regards,
Thank you Phuong,
I checked the Log. The Logitech Brio appears there. However, its “video quality” is totally downgraded.
In other programs, I use Logitech capture, as a virtual webcam, to enhance the quality of the camera.
The issues with the Brio are, huge Drop in FPS, Colors seem pale, ChromaKey cannot be properly used as the color seems to vary (even with good lighting)
The only virtual cameras that appear registered are Facerig, DroidCam, and, XSplit VCam.
When I use the Logitech Brio, the video quality is poor. Even with good lighting. I understand a WebCam’s limitations, but the Brio’s simply seems it cannot be used in the best settings.
Logitech Capture is up to date. So are all drivers/firmware. Still, I have no idea about the API (To be sincere, I don’t know what it is really well)
2021-01-23 20:14:04: ActivePresenter 8.3.1 - 64-bit build. (Release Build: 2021.01.08) started
OS: Windows 10 (build 19041), 64-bit edition
CPU Count: 8
Hostname: DESKTOP-PHQONBF. Memory: 24,381 MB. Available: 15,722 MB. Memory Load: 35%
Disk Space: 632,928 MB (Free: 437,814 MB)
Project Location: D:\Users\ASUS\Documents\ActivePresenter
2021-01-23 20:14:04: TempDir: C:\Users\ASUS\AppData\Roaming\ActivePresenter\temp
2021-01-23 20:14:04: Direct3D rendering mode: software
2021-01-23 20:14:04: Direct3D device type: 5
2021-01-23 20:14:23: PrepareRibbonBar: 2644ms
2021-01-23 20:14:37: ---------------------LISTING WEBCAMS------------------------
2021-01-23 20:14:37: 1. Animaze Virtual Camera - \?\root#image#0002#{e5323777-f976-4f5b-9b55-b94699c46e44}\global
2021-01-23 20:14:37: 2. XSplit VCam - \?\root#image#0001#{e5323777-f976-4f5b-9b55-b94699c46e44}\global
2021-01-23 20:14:37: 3. Logitech BRIO - \?\usb#vid_046d&pid_085e&mi_00#7&82c8a65&0&0000#{e5323777-f976-4f5b-9b55-b94699c46e44}\global
2021-01-23 20:14:37: 4. USB2.0 HD UVC WebCam - \?\usb#vid_13d3&pid_56a2&mi_00#7&c91c3a9&0&0000#{e5323777-f976-4f5b-9b55-b94699c46e44}\global
2021-01-23 20:14:37: 5. FaceRig Virtual Camera - \?\root#image#0000#{e5323777-f976-4f5b-9b55-b94699c46e44}\global
2021-01-23 20:14:37: 6. DroidCam Source 3 - \?\root#media#0000#{65e8773d-8f56-11d0-a3b9-00a0c9223196}\global
2021-01-23 20:14:37: --------------------------------------------------------------
2021-01-23 20:14:37: ---------------------LISTING WEBCAMS------------------------
2021-01-23 20:14:37: 1. Animaze Virtual Camera - \?\root#image#0002#{e5323777-f976-4f5b-9b55-b94699c46e44}\global
2021-01-23 20:14:37: 2. XSplit VCam - \?\root#image#0001#{e5323777-f976-4f5b-9b55-b94699c46e44}\global
2021-01-23 20:14:37: 3. Logitech BRIO - \?\usb#vid_046d&pid_085e&mi_00#7&82c8a65&0&0000#{e5323777-f976-4f5b-9b55-b94699c46e44}\global
2021-01-23 20:14:37: 4. USB2.0 HD UVC WebCam - \?\usb#vid_13d3&pid_56a2&mi_00#7&c91c3a9&0&0000#{e5323777-f976-4f5b-9b55-b94699c46e44}\global
2021-01-23 20:14:37: 5. FaceRig Virtual Camera - \?\root#image#0000#{e5323777-f976-4f5b-9b55-b94699c46e44}\global
2021-01-23 20:14:37: 6. DroidCam Source 3 - \?\root#media#0000#{65e8773d-8f56-11d0-a3b9-00a0c9223196}\global
2021-01-23 20:14:37: --------------------------------------------------------------
2021-01-23 20:14:37: Opening webcam: \?\usb#vid_046d&pid_085e&mi_00#7&82c8a65&0&0000#{e5323777-f976-4f5b-9b55-b94699c46e44}\global
2021-01-23 20:14:37: RLWebcamImpl: Finding formats for pixel format 1
2021-01-23 20:14:37: RLWebcamImpl: Finding formats for resolution 1024x576
2021-01-23 20:14:37: RLWebcamImpl: Finding formats for frame rate 30/1
2021-01-23 20:14:37: RLWebcamImpl: Frame rate 30/1 is not supported
2021-01-23 20:14:37: RLWebcamImpl: Frame rate 15/1 is used
2021-01-23 20:14:39: IMF2DBuffer2 interface is used for previewing
2021-01-23 20:15:09: Opening webcam: \?\usb#vid_046d&pid_085e&mi_00#7&82c8a65&0&0000#{e5323777-f976-4f5b-9b55-b94699c46e44}\global
2021-01-23 20:15:09: RLWebcamImpl: Finding formats for pixel format 25
2021-01-23 20:15:09: RLWebcamImpl: Finding formats for resolution 960x540
2021-01-23 20:15:09: RLWebcamImpl: Finding formats for frame rate 30/1
2021-01-23 20:15:09: Video will be recorded to: D:\Users\ASUS\Documents\ActivePresenter.ActivePresenterCachedProjects\Untitled9_tempdir\webcam_20210123_20-15-09.mkv
2021-01-23 20:15:09: RLMedia: Using AVStream.codec to pass codec parameters to muxers is deprecated, use AVStream.codecpar instead.
2021-01-23 20:15:10: flt sample format is not supported, s16 will be used
2021-01-23 20:15:10: RLMedia: Using AVStream.codec to pass codec parameters to muxers is deprecated, use AVStream.codecpar instead.
2021-01-23 20:15:10: Audio will be recorded to: D:\Users\ASUS\Documents\ActivePresenter.ActivePresenterCachedProjects\Untitled9_tempdir\audio_20210123_20-15-09.wav
2021-01-23 20:15:10: Preparing to record audio from: Micrófono (2- (LCS) USB Audio Device). Channel: 2. Sample rate: 48000. Sample Format: 8
2021-01-23 20:15:10: Failed to open audio stream to record. Error: Invalid number of channels.
2021-01-23 20:15:10: Preparing to record audio from: Micrófono (2- (LCS) USB Audio Device). Channel: 1. Sample rate: 48000. Sample Format: 8
2021-01-23 20:15:13: IMF2DBuffer2 interface is used for encoding
2021-01-23 20:15:13: IMF2DBuffer2 interface is used for previewing
2021-01-23 20:15:41: Stop webcam recording. Frames recorded: 831. Dropped: 0. Duration: 27664. Average FPS: 30.00
2021-01-23 20:15:41: Recorded video data size: 22434 KB
2021-01-23 20:15:43: RLMedia: Using AVStream.codec to pass codec parameters to muxers is deprecated, use AVStream.codecpar instead.
2021-01-23 20:15:43: Audio Decoding Stats: Process 54.000000, Wait 0.000000
2021-01-23 20:15:43: Audio Encoding Stats: Process 27.000000, Wait 44.000000
Hi Cegarma,
Thanks for sharing the log.
So, the Logitech Brio still works but without the features offered by Logitech Capture.
The old API is Windows DirectShow and the new one is Windows Media Foundation. These are technical definitions and not easy to explain for users. ActivePresenter doesn’t support the former while Logitech Capture seems doesn’t support the later.
Unfortunately, there is no quick way to fix this problem.
Regards,