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!!