Oculus Quest Mixed Reality TUTORIAL | LIV & Link

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  • @AlexGonzalezVR
    @AlexGonzalezVR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For filming Oculus Store apps (not Steam) watch my other tutorial: th-cam.com/video/C-NHKAOZkNY/w-d-xo.html
    Edit: When callibrating the controllers, center the TRIGGER of the touch for the first click, not the ring.

  • @lucianojose3130
    @lucianojose3130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    brother very thankful for the tutorial you were the only one spent the entire step by step, really congratulations. Sorry I'm English, I'm Brazilian. thank you very much.

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are welcome! Tag me in the videos you create and I can give you feedback

    • @misschiefvr6432
      @misschiefvr6432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your English is perfect. Don’t apologise for it :)

  • @toothlessotaku2287
    @toothlessotaku2287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what if i bought beat saber on oculus quest 2 and not on STEAM please do a tutorial

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      In that case follow my other tutorial: th-cam.com/video/C-NHKAOZkNY/w-d-xo.html

  • @luthorstudios1174
    @luthorstudios1174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow. Incredible. This video had mountains of more help than the 30+ videos we've hoarded through on mixed reality filming. Thank you thank you so much for this. We're a VR Game Development company and would love to work with you/help you out any way we can. Cheers boss!

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hi! thank you for your kind words, I appreciate them :)
      If you want to hire my mixed reality filming services, please check out my website: www.alexgonzalez.tech and get in touch via email or whatsapp! Thanks :)

    • @marcosblando5876
      @marcosblando5876 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      same tought after watch this !

  • @purrsia62
    @purrsia62 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was the best video and so detailed, which is what I've been needing! Thank you so much!!

  • @funmixer
    @funmixer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you make updated video of setting up mixed reality because everything has changed. Could not find any latest tutorial

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, thanks for your comment. I am sorry the tutorial is not updated, the VR world changes super fast. But you are right, I need to update, let's see if I find the time.

  • @tclemos
    @tclemos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for the amazing video and very clear/detailed information, that was exactly what I was looking for. You are the one that deserves a beer! Cheers!

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you for your kind comment Thiago, it motivates me to keep creating videos!

  • @detecvr171
    @detecvr171 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hola, quisiera saber si me puedes echar una mano. Resulta que me graba el gameplay en 180 grados, eso es por el obs o por la app de liv

  • @chrisstamoulis4056
    @chrisstamoulis4056 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi first off THANK YOU! I have followed another one of your videos with green screen and OBS. Game play in the quest is is 5 fps and same in OBs. Could that be my 5ghz Wi-Fi? If so maybe I’ll get an extender to boost the signal?
    If I go with this setup, with link cable, are you playing PCVR through SteamVR? Thanks!

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  ปีที่แล้ว

      It can be your WiFi , or your PC. What is your graphics card?

  • @TamaraVRFitness
    @TamaraVRFitness ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your video, do I need to download live connect on my metaquest headset and sync to the desktop live app. For the mobile I had to do that. I'm thinking it's the reason I can't see beat saber capture window. Please help

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      sorry I don't know, it's been years that I don't use LIV anymore. If you ask in the LIV discord channel, they might be able to help you

  • @StackOf64ilE
    @StackOf64ilE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super helpful tutorial, thank you so much! Extremely clear and to the point

  • @johnstonlildb8157
    @johnstonlildb8157 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I keep seeing people right kinects in the description to but I don’t see any videos on how to use kinects

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yep, sorry, I don't have a kinect. AS far as I know, you need to follow the same process mentioned in the video with a very slight change

  • @nellyof1033
    @nellyof1033 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excelent video Alex I already subscribed! Just I have one doubt please, how do you make the games appear in the capture section in LIV ? I already connect steam link vr to steam pc and I already have Beat Saber on my Oculus but it didtn appearS in the capture section of LIV :(

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't know how to solve that problem, sorry. You can ask in the LIV discord channel and they might be able to help you. Good luck!

  • @shironeko6235
    @shironeko6235 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're awesome! Thank you so much for the tutorial 🥰

  • @BuzZzpH7
    @BuzZzpH7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome video, great tips and I think I have everything I need. Thanks for sharing!

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you like it! Happy filming!

  • @Flotograf
    @Flotograf 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I calibrated my camera/ controllers inside liv and have good match with almost no latency, but when i start beatsaber my swords are completly offset. Any ideas why? Thanks

  • @nagham5099
    @nagham5099 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you it's a great video 👍
    But I have one problem when I click on launch compositor it appears error do you know why?
    Is this maybe because my laptop is not for VR?

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, that is causing the problem. You need at least a gtx 1070 desktop, sorry

    • @nagham5099
      @nagham5099 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexGonzalezVR OK do you know if I can download mods for Beat Saber with any kind of laptop??

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know sorry, you might want to ask in Liv discord channel

    • @sourgurl
      @sourgurl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You need to make sure everything is running off the main gpu and not integrated gpu

    • @crowsab5291
      @crowsab5291 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nagham5099 On quest? Yes. I download mods to my quest with a macbook

  • @8bitbarbershop
    @8bitbarbershop 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. I wonder if this would work with airlink?

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that's a good question, so far I heard from a person that it didn't work. But I didn't try myself

  • @gambo302
    @gambo302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quick question, do you do 1 or 2 pc set up?

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do 1 PC setup

    • @gambo302
      @gambo302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexGonzalezVR what’s the specs on your pc? I have an i9 12900kf and 3080 10gb gpu… would I be able to do all this?

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gambo302 yes you have a super computer and will achieve an amazing quality with it. My computer is an i7 with an Nvidia 2070s

  • @oscar8389
    @oscar8389 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will M1 work

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Only windows, mac is not supported sorry

  • @BuckarooBanzai-
    @BuckarooBanzai- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So if you have beat saber on oculus app will it work? Or only beat saber steam version?.

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      For games from the oculus store check out my other tutorial th-cam.com/video/C-NHKAOZkNY/w-d-xo.html

  • @marcosblando5876
    @marcosblando5876 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    gracias por tu video.....! espectacular !

  • @Lollieloop
    @Lollieloop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Question: What is the importance of a capture card? I have a high performance PC and a really great camera. Do I need a capture card?

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes yo do need a low-latency capture card no matter what computer you have

    • @misschiefvr6432
      @misschiefvr6432 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great question! He asked why though? Can you tell us why? I’ve captured a few times rather clearly without a capture card. I have one now.
      What’s the importance?

  • @sundigitalmarketing9848
    @sundigitalmarketing9848 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi bro, I wana answer for that after setting up the LIV & SteamVR, when the choose the game at LIV for launch,shell if need to buy the game at steam?? that's why i ask is I bought the paid game at oculus application & i cant not fine my game to launch at LIV...

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, in order to follow this tutorial you need to buy the game on Steam. As you have the game already from the Oculus Store, then you don't need to buy it again. Just watch my other tutorial for Oculus Store games: th-cam.com/video/C-NHKAOZkNY/w-d-xo.html

  • @lady-astronaut
    @lady-astronaut ปีที่แล้ว

    Buenas , sabes si la aplicación de LIV sigue funcionando? he leído que se había acabado, y para pc ? .no encuentro nada que me lo aclare ,gracias

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      no lo se, lo siento. Yo hace ya mucho tiempo que no utilizo LIV

  • @Fung8888
    @Fung8888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have oculus quest 2, Laptop i5 GTX 1060, Intel Dept Camera, Link cable...no green screen..can i use same set up process as your video?

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes you can do the same set up, but in the minute 7:30 select your depth camera

  • @Kalynschoof
    @Kalynschoof 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have gotten everything setup but my pov in the headset is backwards from the liv recording it's just looking behind me, am I missing a setting?

    • @Kalynschoof
      @Kalynschoof 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm using the quest2 with link cable

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you calibrate the camera as I explain in the tutorial?

    • @Kalynschoof
      @Kalynschoof 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexGonzalezVR I figured it out! I had to open beat saber first then calibrate the camera.

  • @davidmartinrain
    @davidmartinrain 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video quick question.
    i can see myself and the mixed reality output through my headset but do not see it on my monitor.
    What am I missing?
    In other words I'd like to see the output on my monitor in the same way you have the screen (one with augmented reality and one with a first person view, like in this tutorial.

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you can see the mixed reality in the LIV output window and the first person view in the game window, does that answer your question?

    • @davidmartinrain
      @davidmartinrain 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexGonzalezVR Yes thank you I figured it out a few days ago. When the image went to full screen I thought the default would be the mixed reality window not the game play window but the liv capture window once I looked at my tabs showed exactly what I need to see, it was just hidden behind the oculus game play window.
      It took me a while but I finally got Liv up an running and did my first two mixed reality videos and I owe it in no small thanks the efforts and time people like you take to walk others through these programs. So thanks a ton. Keep up the great work.

  • @robertovillafuerte
    @robertovillafuerte 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you move your camera?

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ask in the LIV discord channel for the rotator express program

  • @VirtualTinner
    @VirtualTinner 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I HAVE DONE STEP BY STEP WHAT YOU SAID. EVERYTHINg is ok till I launch Pistol Whip. And when I go inside this game Pistols flys over my head and is imposible centre the game. Do you know if theres some upgrade in this last 8 months? Because really I cant do miixed realoty with Pist whip.

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think it's a problem of the game. Did you try redoing the calibration of controllers and camera a couple of times?

    • @VirtualTinner
      @VirtualTinner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AlexGonzalezVR 10 times during really 6 hours. IM MIXED REALITY creator ,so i have Expirence. But my friend this time really it was very frustrating and couldnt record nothing

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VirtualTinner oh wow, I understand your frustration but I can't help you, sorry

  • @FiXPr0
    @FiXPr0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Thank you for your tutorial, but I have a question. When I try to calibrate my quest 2 with the camera on pc, the icons of the headset don't light green but rather are gray and when I need to press trigger on the camera it doesn't do anything. I would like your help, Thanks you.

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      looks like steam vr is not recognizing your quest. Try restarting windows and reactivating the oculus link connection.

    • @FiXPr0
      @FiXPr0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexGonzalezVR Hey Thank you for your comment! Apparently I needed to lunch steam VR first then lunching liv. I thought lunching liv alone will lunch the steam VR but that made problems.

  • @ItsMeJeki
    @ItsMeJeki 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have watched this video a couple times already and yes, I finally did it. It worked. Now the main problem I'm having is the audio. In OBS, the audio is not being recorded. :( help, please.

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      glad you did it congrats, for the audio your problem is on your screen capturing software. How are you capturing your screen?

    • @ItsMeJeki
      @ItsMeJeki 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexGonzalezVR I used OBS and btw, I finally make it to work. ❤️❤️❤️ I have fixed the audio issue.

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ItsMeJeki awesome congrats!

  • @averyrampage3045
    @averyrampage3045 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this I've been struggling to set mine up!

  • @q2wert34
    @q2wert34 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So I'm guessing with this method, I would have to play a game via steamVR instead of an app that is downloaded on Oculus Quest?

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, exactly. At the moment you need to own the game in SteamVR. In the future LIV will allow to film oculus quest apps from the Oculus Store without using Steam at all

    • @Javawok
      @Javawok 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexGonzalezVR I hope so! I already have bought beat saber twice! I don't wana have to buy it the 3rd time just to play and use this feature on steam 😩

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Javawok I understand yes...

  • @mrcolz9373
    @mrcolz9373 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do I need a capture card? As in, if I have a webcam connected to my setup, I wouldn't need a capture card, would I?

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you have a webcam connected via USB you don't need capture card

    • @mrcolz9373
      @mrcolz9373 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexGonzalezVR thanks

  • @aravindnc
    @aravindnc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can we save the captured video from Live ?

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      you can capture the LIV output window with OBS. First install OBS and then check out this other tutorial: th-cam.com/video/0hkhWPKSIdw/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=Chris%27Tutorials

  • @neomax3817
    @neomax3817 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My quest 2 wont let me open the ovr advance settings in my vr.

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's the specific problem? Do you get to see the advanced settings' icon? If not make sure to launch the app every time you want to use them

  • @haileyen353
    @haileyen353 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I take it this doesn't work with the Quest version of beat saber? Is there a way to record mixed reality of the quest version with a cable? I've tried the wireless method, but it gets unplayable lag spikes and can't capture audio. Can anyone point me toward some tutorials?

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In order to film mixed realty with the link cable, this is the tutorial you are looking for: th-cam.com/video/C-NHKAOZkNY/w-d-xo.html
      In the tutorial I say that Beat Saber is broken, but it's not broken anymore. You just need to go to beat saber settings and activate mixed reality capture.
      Happy filming!

  • @GREEKGAMERSGEORGEZISIS
    @GREEKGAMERSGEORGEZISIS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 1050 ti and it works fine

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome, thanks for letting us know

  • @leoniacobita1449
    @leoniacobita1449 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:09 Actually the requirements for liv at the CPU are at least the Latest Intel® i5 / Ryzen 5.

  • @SyarifMuhamad
    @SyarifMuhamad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    why is my calibration never correct, its always not perfect like you, always miss :(

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      your callibration isn't correct when moving the controllers or when standing still?

    • @SyarifMuhamad
      @SyarifMuhamad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexGonzalezVR i rotate my body and miss again,
      and never in the same direction it always miss when i play

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SyarifMuhamad it takes a lot of practice adjusting the X,Y,Z axis and the latency. Practice makes perfection, keep it up

  • @theveggiebiologist5248
    @theveggiebiologist5248 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did EVERYTHING and yet my Launch Capture doesn't open. Why?

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      hey, what minute of the tutorial are you stuck with?

  • @2seater_mx5
    @2seater_mx5 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    my game (pistol whip) dont show on the Capture tab so i cant sync and launch it :( why?

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Try installing the previous version of Liv

  • @hydroscape
    @hydroscape 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff

  • @Imagens2024
    @Imagens2024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Muito bom vc fala bem só do Brasil

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      gracias, yo soy español! Un saludo!

  • @misschiefvr6432
    @misschiefvr6432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you’re in Australia I will literally pay you to set my room up! I’m over the techy stuff and it’s stressing me out! Business idea anyone? Build VR rooms with mixed reality options etc and set it all up.
    I’d pay for that!!! Matter of fact, are you in Australia? Lol

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi! thanks for your kind comment, I am not in Australia unfortunately, I am based in Italy.
      Anyway, if you need help I can help you out via videocall and screensharing. If you are interested let me know :)

    • @misschiefvr6432
      @misschiefvr6432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexGonzalezVR def interested! i have paid a lot of money and set up a complete green room for VR, but still not able to connect LIV properly, issues with calibration not working now... its frustrating and i really just want to enjoy the game and be ale to record it decently

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@misschiefvr6432 I know how it feels, it's really frustrating. I am sure I can solve your problems. Please shoot me an email to info@alexgonzalez.tech. Thanks!

  • @thinkinggrin165
    @thinkinggrin165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool pretty usefull!

  • @virtualreality-bitcoin
    @virtualreality-bitcoin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good I subscribed!

  • @sattirri
    @sattirri 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video, tiny details others dont advise or see them doing that made all the differance. better content from me very soon.

  • @piaescobar3711
    @piaescobar3711 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! LOVED the video I'm trying to stream mixed reality playing beat saber, but i have some troubles. if anyone can help me pleaseeee After setting up everything i open OBS/Twitch studio and i see that everything is perfect, but for those who are watching in twitch, the stream is very, VERY, VERY lag, unwatchable. OBS showed me that a lot of frames were lost/dropped due to the internet. When i made a speed test of my internet (not WIFI) said that i have 900 mbs/s for downloading and 700 mbs/s for uploading, however when i start steamVR, LIV and beat saber my downloading and uploading speed drops to 10 mbs/s and 0,2 mbs/s. Someone told me to downgrade the resolution of beat saber on steam VR, but theres no change. I'm conected to internet using a cable (not WIFI) I'm conected to oculus by a cable too

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What graphics card do you have?
      Are you sure your computer is powerful enough to do all those tasks at the same time?

    • @piaescobar3711
      @piaescobar3711 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexGonzalezVR rtx 3060 and a ryzen 7 5800. OBS indicates me that the frames are lost due to network issues. The computer is running ok with all those tasks

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@piaescobar3711 that's a great computer indeed, so the computer is not the problem. Are you able to stream to Twitch non VR related stuff correctly?

    • @piaescobar3711
      @piaescobar3711 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexGonzalezVR I made it!! I needed to desactivate the network boost from Lenovo vantage app, a stock software in my Lenovo legion. Hope this help someone who’s having same issues 🥰

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@piaescobar3711 I am happy you solved the problem Pia. Thanks for sharing the solution with the community, I am sure it will help someone.

  • @toys2work
    @toys2work 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job explaining. The topic of recording Quest use alongside the person standing there (mixed reality) is hard to explain. With greenscreen there are also so many variations in the equipment that the user may have to film with.. Some are using ECAM live(Apple only) software or OBS software while others are may also be using built in software with their ATEM mini switchers and mutliple cameras. Some of these software choices allow for greenscreen so its hard to explain for everyone. Yes ideally the user goes with a simple one camera shoot using a USB webcamera filming the person and then getting the output from the Quest with perhaps the chromecast or the LIV software you mention. You say the LIV is only for the PC not an Apple. So there are many decisions to make in choosing the software to work with the greenscreen, the switchers, the cameras....on and on. Definately one needs to watch a video on this topic a few times.

    • @AlexGonzalezVR
      @AlexGonzalezVR  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, thanks for your nice comment!
      You are right, there are many variations in the equipment you can choose from. Mixed reality filming takes a lot of trial and error, that's for sure!