How To Add Rounded Corners & Shapes To Your Webcam ✅

Introduction

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to add rounded corners and various shapes to your webcam feed using OBS Studio or Streamlabs. This technique enhances your stream's visual appeal by applying image masks and blend filters, allowing you to create circular, triangular, oval, and other shapes for your webcam display.

Step 1: Preparing Your Webcam Feed

1. Open OBS Studio or Streamlabs: Launch your preferred streaming software.

Add Your Webcam

• Click on the '+' button in the 'Sources' panel.
• Select 'Video Capture Device'.
• Choose your webcam from the device list and click 'OK'.
2. Position Your Webcam: Drag and resize the webcam feed to your desired location on the canvas.

Step 2: Downloading Webcam Masks

1. Access Free Webcam Masks: Visit the link to download free webcam masks provided in the video description.
   • Here’s a direct link: 21 Free Webcam Masks.
2. Extract the Files: Unzip the downloaded file to access the mask images.

Step 3: Adding Image Mask & Blend Filter

1. Select Your Webcam Source: In the 'Sources' panel, right-click on your webcam source and choose 'Filters'.

Add Image Mask/Blend Filter

• Click the '+' icon under 'Effect Filters'.
• Select 'Image Mask/Blend' and name it (e.g., "Webcam Mask").
• Click 'OK'.

Configure the Mask

• In the properties window, set the 'Type' to 'Alpha Mask (Color Channel)'.
• Click on 'Browse' next to 'Path' and navigate to the folder where you saved the mask images.
• Select your desired mask image and click 'Open'.

Step 4: Adjusting Mask Properties

Fine-tune the Mask

• Adjust the 'Opacity' slider to control the transparency of your webcam feed.
• Experiment with 'Blend' options to achieve the desired effect.
1. Preview Changes: Check the preview to ensure the shape looks good and fits well within your stream layout.

Step 5: Save and Test Your Stream

1. Save Your Settings: Click 'Close' to save your filter settings.
2. Test Your Stream: Start a test stream or preview to see how the rounded corners appear in your broadcast.
3. Make Adjustments: If necessary, return to the filters to make further tweaks to the mask or the position of the webcam source.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily add rounded corners and various shapes to your webcam feed, enhancing your stream's aesthetic. Experiment with different masks and settings to find what works best for your style. Consider using additional overlays or graphics to further personalize your stream layout. Happy streaming!