"I hope you find this useful"? Gary, this episode definitely needs to be highlighted! Every word introduced something new to me. High-quality live presentations with live video using built-in tools? Amazing!
Your content is incredible and invaluable. I'm so thankful for your teaching, which is refreshing, informative, and resourceful. A big thank you again.
Great vid Gary, thanks. Background replacement works when using > an iPhone 13 ProMax camera on a MacBook Air 11" 2014 (Int i7) running Sequoia via OpenCore Patcher and FaceTime 🙂
Thanks for the good explanation of this video Gary. It is clearing up some things for me. I make slideshows of our photos of our campertrips in Keynote and I am looking for the easiest way to put ‘live spoken’ videos in the slideshows. I make this ‘live spoken’ videos in iMovie or in Movavi Video Editor, use a photo as background and import the videos then in Keynote. It is a pity that I can’t use ‘the live video’ option in Keynote itself, because this option is meant as a way as you explained in your video about the wombat.
Gary, it definitely works with my Insta360 Link 4k webcam, provided I don't select the 4K resolution option. Background Replacement works on 720p and 1080p settings.
Great video. Perhaps the reason why you can only use the background feature with the iMac silicon chip computers' camera and the iPhone camera, is because of the special sensor on the iPhone and the "Advanced image signal processor with computational video" that the iMac has. I'm guessing that most third party cameras do not possess this yet.
Maybe. Though it seems like a lot of people are commenting here that it DOES work for them on their external camera. May have more to do with whether the camera is 4K or less (works with < 4K).
Hi Gary, thanks for all your informative videos! I was playing around with this feature with my Mac mini (M1) and I use a Logitech Brio 501 webcam. I'm able to replace the background, with all three options (gradient, pre-chosen background, or photos/files) on both FaceTime and QuickTime Player. I haven't tried iMove yet though. But I do have the background replacement option while using a third party camera. Just thought I should mention it!
Great video! What I was hoping you could answer (as I already use this feature) is what is the ideal resolution for the background image. I contacted Apple Support and they couldn't answer the question either. The issue is if you are trying to use a custom background for a company, the location of the logo, etc. matter and it would be nice to know the exact size of the image used.
It works fine with my Logitech Brio, Mac mini M1, Sequoia. And with Elgato 4k X using a Fuji X-T3. Maybe you have some setting turned off? It was working with earlier MacOS versions as well. I ALWAYS forget about the Keynote feature. It really is amazing!
Hi gary, just need to know, can i use ipad camara in mac mini. I know we can use iphone camara in mac. Just need to know can i use ipad camara as a web cam in mac mini? Because I couldn’t find it
Do you know if MS Teams on Mac has any restrictions on sharing PowerPoint presentations? I used my MacBook Air (my first Mac ever) in a Teams meeting recently. So I’m quite new to the Mac world. However, the ppt presentation an other participant presented could not be shown on my Mac, I got an error message instead. I switched to my Windows laptop, and everything worked fine. Besides this issue, the mic, speakers and camera on the MacBook were great. So I’d like to use the Mac more often with Teams, provided it can show ppts from others.
It works! I tried inserting a video with sound i made using PhotoBooth into a Pages doc and it ran beautifully with the new background (from my photo library) and it worked using the software provided by my university, and my M2 MacBook Air camera! YAY. Only question: your screen shows an icon to the left of the camera icon not on my MacBook- I did all these things by clicking on the camera icon, however.
Not sure which icon you are referring to, as the icon this video deals with is the leftmost icon. But you are I and everyone else will have different menu bar icons depending on our settings, what we have installed and what we have operating at the moment.
@@notlimey The two leftmost icons are the mic/screen sharing icon I am talking about in this video, and to the RIGHT of that one is "ScreenFlow," the third-party app I am using to record this video. You wouldn't have that one unless you also happen to use ScreenFlow.
I had a few teething problems when initially using this, it worked fine for a while then then the feature disappeared from my FaceTime dropdown menu. I found that the only way to restore it was to re-boot my Mac and it came back. Hope this helps anybody who has experienced the same problem.
I use a 3rd party camera and it works perfectly. My gaming group has a video chat every week and we use google meet. Can use the gradients, Apple headquarters and pix from the photo library.
It's worth mentioning that although most apps already provide this feature, the MacOS background removal quality is visually superior to most all (with or without a green screen). There's little to no halo effect nor edge softening, it's really good quality. Also, the video mentions (around the 2:40 mark) that this feature will work with Continuity camera using an iPhone. Can you confirm that the active app camera menu actually shows the "Background" option when using a continuity camera? I didn't see you bring up the menu so unsure if it does for you as well or not. On my setup it does NOT show the "Background" option once you move away from the built-in camera. There appears to be a bug.
Yes, I definitely do get the Background options when using Continuity Camera. Maybe it depends on which iPhone model you have? I was trying it with the 15 Pro.
@@macmost Interesting, I'm using a 13 Pro (wireless) and the option simply does not appear when selected. Switch back to the built-in MacPro (M2) cam and it shows.
Not sure what that has to do with this video. Are you saying you are using 2.7GB of your 5GB of iCloud storage for your iPhone backup? That's probably the best use for it. If you need more space, I mean 99 cents gets you 10x that.
2.7 GB is using up iCloud storage iCloud backup and I don’t know is good thing that I get now is automatic backup I go settings, my name, and iCloud and this iPhone and saying last backup yesterday here thing I didn’t do backup, so what I do I need laptop do backup
@@joshoneill8683 A backup of your iPhone is a GOOD thing. Why would you not want a backup? If you lose your phone, this would allow you to get a new one and you wouldn't lose your data.
No I saying I have backup on my iCloud full up iCloud storage if I do backup on iTunes laptop first can do delete backup of my iCloud on iPhone and save backup to laptop iTunes and free up iCloud storage on my iPhone?
@@joshoneill8683 So are you asking if you backup to your PC using iTunes, do you need to backup to iCloud too. In my opinion, yes. You can't do backups to your PC frequently enough for it to be a substitute for the iCloud backup.
There is only one Studio Display model, so they are all the same. But I'm not trying to show quality here. It looks very good under normal lighting, but I'm using my big studio lights here and I didn't switch them off just for those shots.
@@nedywest71 I mean settings for the camera (you still haven't mentioned which camera). Like with some models you can use their software utility and adjust between 4K and 1080.
@@macmost Garry I am NOT using any other camera than the built in Mac cam. MacBook Pro 16 2019 (last Intel i9 model) does not have the options you are describing. I got only Mic as an option when I click on the FaceTime icon.
@@nedywest71 In your original comment you said "Mac Pro," which doesn't have any built-in camera. But now you say you have a MacBook Pro. So assuming you are using macOS Sequoia, I'm not sure why you aren't seeing camera options.
Sir, I'm a TH-cam content creator. When I do a computer screen recording video , I would just place the QuickTime movie recording window in one corner ( with float on top turned ON) & do a full computer screen recording. I don't record a separate layer for me and the computer screen recording, which we can overlay both in an editing software. Is it possible to have No fill Option within QuickTime like in the keynote app to achieve my way of computer screen recording video ?. Thank you so much Sir, Awesome Video :) Example from my video : th-cam.com/video/_dGesMi3L_Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Yadv4O4EDxikgs9o. I do this to reduce the computer screen recording's video's size. :)
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"I hope you find this useful"? Gary, this episode definitely needs to be highlighted! Every word introduced something new to me. High-quality live presentations with live video using built-in tools? Amazing!
Ha!! Thank you, Gary. This was making me crazy cuz I changed it and forgot how to change it back. You're the best!!
Love this, great info! But Zoom’s background replacement feature is a pixelated mess, LOL! I had to seriously clean up my office to use it. 🤣👍🏼🥰👍🏾
Your content is incredible and invaluable. I'm so thankful for your teaching, which is refreshing, informative, and resourceful. A big thank you again.
Great vid Gary, thanks. Background replacement works when using > an iPhone 13 ProMax camera on a MacBook Air 11" 2014 (Int i7) running Sequoia via OpenCore Patcher and FaceTime 🙂
very useful tips. Thank you so much🤝🤝🤝
Hi thanks for the video, I have been using the background replacement in QuickTime using an Elgato facecam on my Macmini M1 without any issues.
Good to know it works with at least some third-party cameras then.
Thanks for the good explanation of this video Gary. It is clearing up some things for me. I make slideshows of our photos of our campertrips in Keynote and I am looking for the easiest way to put ‘live spoken’ videos in the slideshows. I make this ‘live spoken’ videos in iMovie or in Movavi Video Editor, use a photo as background and import the videos then in Keynote. It is a pity that I can’t use ‘the live video’ option in Keynote itself, because this option is meant as a way as you explained in your video about the wombat.
You are the number one!!! I’m learning a lot of stuff from you…. Thanks!!!
This was really helpful!
it works on my macmini with the M1 chip. in the menu bar you have two options to press, i have one and it gives me the option to change it. awesome
Very useful tips. Many thanks!
Super helpful!
Thanks so much!!!
Great stuff per usual, Gary. Did not know this, and it is helpful. I have a Logitech external camera, and these options work fine with it.
Your work is so useful.
Thank you Gary 🙏🏻
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A very useful and informative video tutorial today! Thank you, Gary! 👏🏻❤️
Gary, it definitely works with my Insta360 Link 4k webcam, provided I don't select the 4K resolution option. Background Replacement works on 720p and 1080p settings.
Interesting. Seems to work with some third-party cameras and not others. Maybe 4K is the common factor.
Great video. Perhaps the reason why you can only use the background feature with the iMac silicon chip computers' camera and the iPhone camera, is because of the special sensor on the iPhone and the "Advanced image signal processor with computational video" that the iMac has. I'm guessing that most third party cameras do not possess this yet.
Maybe. Though it seems like a lot of people are commenting here that it DOES work for them on their external camera. May have more to do with whether the camera is 4K or less (works with < 4K).
Hi Gary, thanks for all your informative videos! I was playing around with this feature with my Mac mini (M1) and I use a Logitech Brio 501 webcam. I'm able to replace the background, with all three options (gradient, pre-chosen background, or photos/files) on both FaceTime and QuickTime Player. I haven't tried iMove yet though. But I do have the background replacement option while using a third party camera. Just thought I should mention it!
Good to know it works with that camera. Are you using it in 4K mode or 1080 mode?
Backgrounds also works with an external usb webcam! Used it in webex with my logitech brio this morning
Seems like some do and some don't. Not sure what the common factor is.
Which app are you using for screen recording and having yourself as a small explainer in the corner?
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Useful, interesting. Thank you.
Great video! What I was hoping you could answer (as I already use this feature) is what is the ideal resolution for the background image. I contacted Apple Support and they couldn't answer the question either. The issue is if you are trying to use a custom background for a company, the location of the logo, etc. matter and it would be nice to know the exact size of the image used.
I think it would depend on the camera's resolution. But try different sizes like 1920x1080 and see how well lit works.
Excellent video Garry, often wonder why Apple don’t utilise your presentation skills and information👍🙂
It works fine with my Logitech Brio, Mac mini M1, Sequoia. And with Elgato 4k X using a Fuji X-T3. Maybe you have some setting turned off? It was working with earlier MacOS versions as well. I ALWAYS forget about the Keynote feature. It really is amazing!
Not working with my Elgato 4K, but I haven't tried it with various settings yet.
@@macmost Weird. Would love to know what it was when you figure it out!
Hello Gary, to report that it works perfectly using a Logi HD Pro Webcam C920 connected to a USB hub.
Hi gary, just need to know, can i use ipad camara in mac mini. I know we can use iphone camara in mac. Just need to know can i use ipad camara as a web cam in mac mini? Because I couldn’t find it
I don't think so.
@@macmost oh. 👍🏼😊
My iMac shows the Facetime icon but no menu options appear. I'm running the latest macOS.
No, it does work with external cameras. I had it to work with an obs tiny 2. Maybe it varies based on the mac model / capabilities.
I'm starting to think from comments that the important factor is being less than 4K frame size.
So awesome! Thanks G Money 🎉
Do you know if MS Teams on Mac has any restrictions on sharing PowerPoint presentations? I used my MacBook Air (my first Mac ever) in a Teams meeting recently. So I’m quite new to the Mac world. However, the ppt presentation an other participant presented could not be shown on my Mac, I got an error message instead. I switched to my Windows laptop, and everything worked fine. Besides this issue, the mic, speakers and camera on the MacBook were great. So I’d like to use the Mac more often with Teams, provided it can show ppts from others.
Sorry, I don't use MS Teams or PowerPoint.
Hey Gary, does it work on the iPad as well?
No, this is a new feature of macOS Sequoia, not iPadOS 18.
It works! I tried inserting a video with sound i made using PhotoBooth into a Pages doc and it ran beautifully with the new background (from my photo library) and it worked using the software provided by my university, and my M2 MacBook Air camera! YAY. Only question: your screen shows an icon to the left of the camera icon not on my MacBook- I did all these things by clicking on the camera icon, however.
Not sure which icon you are referring to, as the icon this video deals with is the leftmost icon. But you are I and everyone else will have different menu bar icons depending on our settings, what we have installed and what we have operating at the moment.
@@macmost yes the left most - I don't have that icon... but as I said, clicking on the camera icon did the same job
@@notlimey The two leftmost icons are the mic/screen sharing icon I am talking about in this video, and to the RIGHT of that one is "ScreenFlow," the third-party app I am using to record this video. You wouldn't have that one unless you also happen to use ScreenFlow.
Seems to work just fine with my Logitech C920 attached to a Mac mini.
Good to know it works with that one. I think it comes down to the type of stream the camera provides.
That’s amazing!
I had a few teething problems when initially using this, it worked fine for a while then then the feature disappeared from my FaceTime dropdown menu. I found that the only way to restore it was to re-boot my Mac and it came back. Hope this helps anybody who has experienced the same problem.
I use a 3rd party camera and it works perfectly. My gaming group has a video chat every week and we use google meet. Can use the gradients, Apple headquarters and pix from the photo library.
Which camera and resolution?
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I’ve followed your channel but still finding it difficult to implement. 🤦🏾♀️
That's off-topic. A better place would be ask it here: macmost.com/ask
@@macmost Alright thanks
It's worth mentioning that although most apps already provide this feature, the MacOS background removal quality is visually superior to most all (with or without a green screen). There's little to no halo effect nor edge softening, it's really good quality.
Also, the video mentions (around the 2:40 mark) that this feature will work with Continuity camera using an iPhone. Can you confirm that the active app camera menu actually shows the "Background" option when using a continuity camera? I didn't see you bring up the menu so unsure if it does for you as well or not. On my setup it does NOT show the "Background" option once you move away from the built-in camera. There appears to be a bug.
Yes, I definitely do get the Background options when using Continuity Camera. Maybe it depends on which iPhone model you have? I was trying it with the 15 Pro.
@@macmost Interesting, I'm using a 13 Pro (wireless) and the option simply does not appear when selected. Switch back to the built-in MacPro (M2) cam and it shows.
@@sergeirivers So maybe a limitation of the model of iPhone, with the 13 Pro being too old.
@@macmost Following up for the benefit of others, it requires 18 iOS version or higher, I was on 17 when trying this. Working as you described now.
Wow.. I totally forgot about this new feature!
Gary, it's weird seeing you not using the latest macOS wallpaper on your desktop. Why? 😅
No particular reason. I was probably playing around with it just before recording and didn't notice.
Using Continuity Camera as a virtual green screen sounds like a really efficient way to get a overlay in your videos if you’re new to making videos
Works on my USB webcam. :)
Which one and what is the resolution?
Wow! A Mac can do what Zoom did...how many years ago?
Hay I have one backup on ICloud storage backup use up of storage as 2.7GB of 5GB I want to clean up storage is way to do backup somewhere else?
Not sure what that has to do with this video. Are you saying you are using 2.7GB of your 5GB of iCloud storage for your iPhone backup? That's probably the best use for it. If you need more space, I mean 99 cents gets you 10x that.
2.7 GB is using up iCloud storage iCloud backup and I don’t know is good thing that I get now is automatic backup I go settings, my name, and iCloud and this iPhone and saying last backup yesterday here thing I didn’t do backup, so what I do I need laptop do backup
@@joshoneill8683 A backup of your iPhone is a GOOD thing. Why would you not want a backup? If you lose your phone, this would allow you to get a new one and you wouldn't lose your data.
No I saying I have backup on my iCloud full up iCloud storage if I do backup on iTunes laptop first can do delete backup of my iCloud on iPhone and save backup to laptop iTunes and free up iCloud storage on my iPhone?
@@joshoneill8683 So are you asking if you backup to your PC using iTunes, do you need to backup to iCloud too. In my opinion, yes. You can't do backups to your PC frequently enough for it to be a substitute for the iCloud backup.
Works with a Lenovo webcam + macmini but does not work with iPhone SE used as a continuity camers.
Odd as others report it works with Continuity Camera, but perhaps not the SE.
@@macmost in case of SE the background feature itself is not available. Strangely, the lenovo camera makes it available :)
When the SE is updated to 18. I know this as I have retained an SE just for use as a continuity camera.
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Is it only your Studio Display’s camera that has terrible image quality, or is that true for all Studio Display cameras?
There is only one Studio Display model, so they are all the same. But I'm not trying to show quality here. It looks very good under normal lighting, but I'm using my big studio lights here and I didn't switch them off just for those shots.
My MacPro 16 last intel does NOT have this option
But which camera and what settings for the camera? Did you try other settings?
@@macmost No other settings than Mic mode here. (latest Sequoia update here). (main Mac camera)
@@nedywest71 I mean settings for the camera (you still haven't mentioned which camera). Like with some models you can use their software utility and adjust between 4K and 1080.
@@macmost Garry I am NOT using any other camera than the built in Mac cam. MacBook Pro 16 2019 (last Intel i9 model) does not have the options you are describing. I got only Mic as an option when I click on the FaceTime icon.
@@nedywest71 In your original comment you said "Mac Pro," which doesn't have any built-in camera. But now you say you have a MacBook Pro. So assuming you are using macOS Sequoia, I'm not sure why you aren't seeing camera options.
Sir, I'm a TH-cam content creator. When I do a computer screen recording video , I would just place the QuickTime movie recording window in one corner ( with float on top turned ON) & do a full computer screen recording. I don't record a separate layer for me and the computer screen recording, which we can overlay both in an editing software. Is it possible to have No fill Option within QuickTime like in the keynote app to achieve my way of computer screen recording video ?. Thank you so much Sir, Awesome Video :) Example from my video : th-cam.com/video/_dGesMi3L_Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Yadv4O4EDxikgs9o. I do this to reduce the computer screen recording's video's size. :)
No, you can't approach it that way. Those features are not meant to work like that. Look into using ScreenFlow or something similar.
@@macmost Thank you so much Sir 😊