The experimental webcam driver for GoPro Hero cameras streams the live video stream from GoPro Hero 2, 3, 3+, and 4 cameras to a Windows PC (the driver is not available for MacOS). This virtual webcam can then be used in applications which support DirectShow webcam input, such as Google Hangouts, Skype, VirtualDub, Sony Vegas, VLC Player, ..
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Installation instructions
Please take a look at this YouTube video (click here to open) which shows the following installation instructions in detail. Hspadatacard port devices driver.
- Install the Windows Desktop version of Camera Suite.
- Download the webcam driver (zip, ~5MB) and extract the included dll, for instance on your Windows desktop.
- Open a command prompt with administrator privileges.
- Enter 'cd Desktop' in the command prompt.
- Enter 'regsvr32 cscamsource.dll'. The GoPro webcam driver is now installed. You can easily uninstall the driver by entering 'regsvr32 -u cscamsource.dll' in the command prompt.
Usage instructions
- Start the Camera Suite application and start the live video streaming server within the Camera Suite app. Make sure that the UDP server port is '10000' and the 'Enable UDP streaming server' checkbox is checked.
- Start the 'other' application where the video should be shown (for instance Google Hangouts).
- Select the 'Camera Suite webcam' from the capturing devices within the 'other' application.
Known restrictions
The virtual webcam driver is experimental and not intended for production usage. The following problems are known:
- There can be significant video delay on Hero 4 cameras. This is especially true for the GoPro Hero 4 firmware version 2.0.
- Audio output is not supported.
- The GoPro should always be in video mode.
- The video quality is low because the GoPro provides only low resolution live video feeds.
What's New:
HERO7 Black Update 1.51
Performance Improvements
- Adds Live Streaming directly to Facebook Live and to other platforms using an RTMP URL. For setup, see gopro.com/live-stream-setup.
- Adds HyperSmooth video stabilization for 4K60 footage and standard stabilization for 1440p120.
- Expands smart metadata capabilities so the GoPro app can find and use your best shots to create QuikStories.
- Upgrades audio performance for improved clarity and true-to-life sound.
- General image quality enhancements including improved color in underwater shots and refinements in HDR processing.
- Optimizes video stabilization in low-light footage.
Usability Improvements
- Adds portrait orientation for front status screen.
- Splits TimeWarp Video and Time Lapse Video into separate modes for easier navigation.
- General bug fixes.
- KARMA
- Adds Karma compatibility.
HERO7 Silver Update 1.50
Performance Improvements
- Upgrades image quality in Photo mode.
Usability Improvements
- Enables recording in standard resolution when your camera is too hot to record in 4K.
- Improves the wireless connection between your GoPro and your mobile devices.
- General improvements and bug fixes.
HERO7 White Update 1.50
Performance Improvements
- Upgrades image quality in Photo mode.
Usability Improvements
- Improves the wireless connection between your GoPro and your mobile devices.
- General improvements and bug fixes.
GoPro Fusion Update 01.80
Performance Improvements
- Corrected ISO setting for TLP 2 seconds and above
- Improved TLV metadata
Usability Improvements
- Better stability while camera updates
- Updated LED behavior
GoPro HERO6 Black Update 02.01
Performance Improvements
- Enhanced low light performance
- Fixed frame corruption bug in 1080p120 videos
- Reduced purple/blue fringing in videos
- Video Stabilization improvements:
- Enhanced performance to look more natural
- Upgraded auto exposure to reduce blur in medium and lowlight shots
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) improvements:
- Reduced color distortion
- Automatically turns off HDR in lowlight conditions to prevent noise
- Automatically turns off HDR to prevent blur if there’s too much movement in the shot
Usability Improvements
- General bug fixes
GoPro HERO5 Black Update 02.60
Highlights
- Improves the reliability of QuikStories transfers
- Improves the first-time use experience
- February 6, 2016
- Windows (all)
- 5.1 MB