Re: [gentoo-user] Idea for Videoconferencing (Video part)

[james <garftd@verizon.net>]

On 4/3/20 5:16 AM, Petric Frank wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> this is not exactly a gentoo issue. But due i am using gentoo i am asking
> here.
> 
> Problem: Usually the camera is outside of the screen. The user normally looks
> at the screen. As result the communication partner(s) see him not looking at
> the camera.
> 
> Idea: Use two cameras positioned left and right or top and bottom of the
> screen. Combine the two video streams and generate a third stream having a
> virtual camera positioned at the middle of the screen.
> 
> Result: Better communication. The partners always looking in their eyes. At
> the same time the screen contents can be viewed.
> 
> Is this description clear enough ?
> 
> Sounds that feasible ?
> 
> Anyone taking the task ?
> 
> Or is there a better place to post such an idea ?
> 
> kind regards
>    Petric

"stereoscopic" is but one technology where dual camera feeds are 
combined. Just mount one on top, center of the monitor.   Routine solution.

old background:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereo_camera

lucidcam   ~$17.00


https://www.e-consystems.com/3D-USB-stereo-camera.asp

https://www.stereolabs.com/zed/

https://www.stereolabs.com/

Other hacks through expensive solutions exist.


I'd think a single lens camera mounted on top, center of the monitor, 4K 
resolution, would solve your issues, better than (2) integrated lenses. 
ymmv.


hth,
James