Getting Started with PRISM Lens
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PRISM Lens is an app that allows you to enhance your webcam feed with various features such as virtual backgrounds, beauty effects, and mobile camera integration.
You can add PRISM Lens as a source in PRISM Desktop and also use it as a camera device in other live-streaming and video-conferencing programs like Zoom.
Download the PRISM Lens app and follow the basic instructions below to get started.
Take a look at the layout and basic features of the main screen first.
Connect the camera device you intend to use.
Connect the camera device you intend to use.
You can check the currently available devices from the list of camera devices at the top-right corner of the main screen and assign the desired device to each PRISM Lens tab.
You can also use your smartphone camera as a webcam by linking the PRISM Mobile app.
Click the [Camera Settings] button to the right of the camera device list to adjust detailed settings for the selected camera.
Resolution: A list of supported resolutions for the selected camera will be displayed. The resolution determines the clarity of the video, so select a level that suits your usage environment.
FPS (Frames Per Second): A list of supported FPS options will be displayed; higher FPS provides smoother and higher-quality video.
Video Format: Displays the formats supported by your camera, which may vary depending on the output resolution.
PRISM Lens 1, 2, and 3 are independent virtual cameras.
When PRISM Lens is installed, three virtual cameras are automatically registered and can be used simultaneously across multiple applications. Each lens can be individually configured with settings such as Output Resolution, Device Selection, and Filter Application.
Use the On/Off switch at the bottom to toggle the output status of each lens.
Click the Settings icon at the bottom left or right of the screen, and then go to the [Output Settings] menu to configure each Lens’s output settings individually.
Output Resolution Settings: Set the resolution to be applied to each Lens. The selected resolution will be reflected in both the preview and actual output.
Quality Settings: You can set the quality of the virtual background. Higher quality enhances the natural appearance of the video.
Decoding Setting: You can choose the decoding method as either software or hardware.
Enhance your webcam experience with virtual backgrounds, beauty effects, mobile camera integration, and more, creating vibrant and personalized visuals.
Even without a chroma key backdrop or a 3D depth camera, the subject can be automatically recognized and the background can be removed, enabling easy replacement with any image you like.
You can also use the free background images provided by PRISM, making it easy to create different atmospheres to match your live stream.
With the automatic facial recognition feature, you can naturally enhance your appearance on your webcam.
Start your broadcast with a cleaner, more polished look.
This feature allows you to add some fun and personality to your stream by applying various visual effects to the person in the webcam video.
You can apply mosaic effects to the faces in your webcam video.
You can choose to blur all the faces in the frame or just the surrounding individuals, as well as select from various styles like Pixelation, Blur, or Stickers to suit your preference.
Add fun facial distortion effects to the faces in your webcam feed.
Apply fun facial expression effects to the person on the webcam. Use a variety of character-style filters—such as kids, chubby faces, and villains—to create a more entertaining and personalized live stream.
You can connect the PRISM mobile app to PRISM Lens to use your mobile camera as a webcam.
By using the Color Correction feature, you can finely adjust the source colors to match the mood of the live screen.
Additionally, the Color Filter allows you to quickly and easily change the overall tone of the source.
Improved Portrait Lighting You can apply a brightening effect to the subject on camera, making it look as though they’re illuminated by a light.
Motion Blur You can apply motion blur to the movements of the subjects in the webcam.
With PRISM Lens, you can transmit your processed video source to various external programs, including:
PRISM Live Stuido (Destop)
Video conferencing software (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
Direct streaming platforms (YouTube, Twitch, etc.)
Simply select PRISM Lens 1, 2, or 3 as the video input source in the camera settings of the program you're using.
To enhance usability, PRISM Lens does not fully close when the main window is closed; it is minimized instead.
To fully exit the program, use one of the two methods below:
Click the profile icon at the bottom right of the main screen.
In the menu that appears, click the [Exit] button to close the program completely.
Windows:
Right-click the PRISM Lens icon in the system tray, then click the [Exit] button to close the program.
macOS:
Click the PRISM Lens icon in the menu bar, and then select [Exit] to close the program completely.
To ensure that PRISM Lens runs smoothly, the following system specifications are recommended:
Windows:
Minimum Requirement
Windows 10 (64-bit)
8GB RAM or more
GTX 1060 or higher
i3-9100 or i5-7600 or higher
Recommended Requirement
Windows 10, 11 (64-bit)
16GB RAM or more
RTX 2070 or higher
Intel Core i5-8500 or higher
macOS:
Only Apple Silicon chips are supported. The minimum supported version is macOS 12.3.
If you're experiencing issues while using the app, please refer to the Error Solution Guide below.
