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Fake-Stream

Allows infinite streaming of a video as webcam output for different applications like Zoom, Skype etc.

Winter of Code 2020: Project Ideas

Setting up

  • Dependencies:
    • v4l2loopback-utils/v4l2loopback-dkms
    • ffmpeg
  • Installation:
    • Ubuntu/Debian based distros
      • sudo apt-get install v4l2loopback-utils ffmpeg
    • Manjaro/Arch based distros
      • sudo pacman -S v4l2loopback-dkms ffmpeg linux-headers
      • For linux headers, choose the one which corresponds to your linux kernel version. For e.g choose linux58-headers for kernel 5.8.* . Run uname -a to determine your kernel version.
  • Running script:
    • fake_stream.sh <path to video>
    • Press q twice in quick succession to stop streaming.
  • Testing:
    • ffplay /dev/video<WebcamID you chose>
    • Webcam Tests can also be used.
  • Open Zoom or Skype and select a different video source.

Cheers!!

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