Fake-Stream

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

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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!!