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# Using PRISM as a Camera Source in Other Programs

Windows, Mac

You can use the PRISM app’s screen as a camera source in another program, allowing the virtual camera to start automatically.

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To do this, launch the PRISM app and enable the **Virtual Camera** by clicking its icon in the sidebar.

<figure><img src="https://1019928184-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FlISC5rfB4Hnmbsjf8phq%2Fuploads%2FPn2WhJoUptwthBUR9rYw%2FGroup%205.png?alt=media&amp;token=8773696b-c18d-428f-9487-80b9abb3aee9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Turn on the <strong>Virtual camera</strong> icon in the sidebar.</p></figcaption></figure>

To use the PRISM virtual camera in another program, you should set PRISM Live Studio as the video source in that program’s settings beforehand. For example, in Zoom, if you are configuring it before starting a meeting, go to **Settings**, select **Video**, and choose **PRISM Live Studio** under the **Camera** section.

<figure><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1*jwE-4APBZ0ZLfF1iEwjiHA.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select PRISM Live Studio as the camera source in Zoom settings.</p></figcaption></figure>

If you are already in a meeting, click the **arrow** button next to the video icon and select **PRISM Live Studio**.

<figure><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1*gOFhLP1YNyiMCLO7jXiDzw.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>In the case of Zoom, you can change the camera even during a meeting.</p></figcaption></figure>

[Desktop](/desktop/overview.md), [Guides](/desktop/guides.md), [Features](/desktop/guides/features.md), [Others](/desktop/guides/features/others.md)


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