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{{noticebox/official}} | {{noticebox/official}}The VRChat '''Camera''' allows users to take photos to capture their experiences in VRChat. This page details how to access and use the camera, its different camera modes, and the various settings that are available. | ||
The VRChat '''Camera''' allows users to take photos | |||
== Accessing the Camera == | == Accessing the Camera == | ||
There are two ways to access the camera in VRChat: | There are two ways to access the camera in VRChat: | ||
* Open the [[Action Menu]], select '''Tools''' | * Open the [[Action Menu]], select '''Tools''' and select '''Camera'''. | ||
* Open the [[Quick Menu]] and click on the Camera tab. The Quick Menu provides options for all camera modes. | * Open the [[Quick Menu]] and click on the Camera tab at its bottom. The Quick Menu provides options for all camera modes. | ||
== Camera Types == | == Camera Types == | ||
[[File:Camera menu.webp|thumb| | [[File:Camera menu.webp|thumb|Camera Tab in the Quick Menu.]] | ||
*'''Photo Camera:''' A standard camera for taking pictures. | *'''Photo Camera:''' A standard camera for taking pictures. | ||
* '''Icon Camera:''' VRChat+ subscribers can take a photo | * '''Icon Camera:''' VRChat+ subscribers can use this to take a photo that saves to their Gallery to use for their nameplate and Group icons. | ||
* '''Gallery Camera:''' VRChat+ subscribers can take a photo | * '''Gallery Camera:''' VRChat+ subscribers can use this to take a photo that saves to their Gallery to put on their profile, Group banners and invite photos. | ||
* '''Screenshot:''' Desktop users can take a Screenshot | * '''Screenshot:''' Desktop users can take a Screenshot here that saves it to their VRChat photo folder on their hard drive. | ||
* '''Multilayer Camera:''' Takes several pictures | * '''Multilayer Camera:''' Takes several pictures in quick succession with different layers applied, but does not support focus or filters and may cause frame lag. | ||
* '''Stream Camera:''' Used for streaming or recording your view instead of what you see directly through your viewport. | * '''Stream Camera:''' Used for streaming or recording your view instead of what you see directly through your viewport. This will show the camera's perspective in the VRChat Desktop window, instead of the point of view of the user. | ||
* '''Invite Photo Camera:''' VRChat+ subscribers can optionally take a photo to send along an with an invite or a response. | * '''Invite Photo Camera:''' VRChat+ subscribers can optionally take a photo to send along an with an invite or a response. | ||
== Camera UI == | == Camera UI == | ||
[[File:Camera.png|thumb| | [[File:Camera.png|thumb|Overview of the VRChat Camera.]] | ||
The camera UI includes several icons and indicators: | The camera UI includes several icons and indicators: | ||
* '''X in the top left:''' Exit the camera. | * '''X in the top left:''' Exit the camera. | ||
* '''Camera and photo icons:''' Indicate which camera is active. | * '''Camera and photo icons:''' Indicate which camera is active. | ||
* '''Pin icon:''' Indicates the active pin (saved settings). | * '''Pin icon:''' Indicates the active pin (saved settings). | ||
* '''Focus icon:''' Indicates if focus is | * '''Focus icon:''' Indicates if focus is used and which focus mode is selected. | ||
* '''Filter circles:''' Show whether a filter is | * '''Filter circles:''' Show whether a filter is applied or not and which filter is selected. | ||
* '''Turning circle on top:''' Indicates | * '''Turning circle on top center:''' Indicates whether the camera is facing away or towards you. | ||
* '''Turning arrow on the right:''' Resets the zoom level. | * '''Turning arrow on the right:''' Resets the zoom level. | ||
* '''Zoom line on the right:''' Adjusts zoom; down for zooming out (fisheye lens) and up for zooming in. | * '''Zoom line on the right:''' Adjusts zoom; move it down for zooming out (fisheye lens) and up for zooming in. | ||
* '''Arrow at the bottom:''' | * '''Arrow at the bottom:''' Collapses the menu. | ||
== Camera Menu == | == Camera Menu == | ||
* '''Take Photo:''' Takes a photo immediately. | * '''Take Photo:''' Takes a photo immediately. | ||
* '''Timed (5s):''' Takes a photo after a 5-second delay with a countdown sound. | * '''Timed (5s):''' Takes a photo after a 5-second delay with a countdown sound. | ||
* '''Camera Mode:''' | * '''Camera Mode:''' Expands different modes for the camera. | ||
* '''Anchor:''' Determines where the camera is attached. | * '''Anchor:''' Determines where the camera is attached. | ||
** '''Default:''' Attached to the player. | ** '''Default:''' Attached to the player. | ||
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** '''Smoothed:''' Stabilizes video for smoother footage. | ** '''Smoothed:''' Stabilizes video for smoother footage. | ||
** '''Look at Me:''' Camera follows where your head is facing. | ** '''Look at Me:''' Camera follows where your head is facing. | ||
** '''Auto Level:''' Keeps the camera level | ** '''Auto Level:''' Keeps the camera level, preventing tilting. | ||
* '''Focus:''' Controls the focus mode. | * '''Focus:''' Controls the focus mode. | ||
** '''Full Auto:''' Automatically sets aperture and focal distance. | ** '''Full Auto:''' Automatically sets aperture and focal distance. | ||
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** '''Manual:''' Allows adjustment of both aperture and focal distance. | ** '''Manual:''' Allows adjustment of both aperture and focal distance. | ||
* '''Pins:''' Saved settings for focus and filter configurations. | * '''Pins:''' Saved settings for focus and filter configurations. | ||
* '''Mask:''' Determines | * '''Mask:''' Determines which layers are included in pictures. | ||
** '''Local User:''' Includes the player and their avatar. | ** '''Local User:''' Includes the player and their avatar. | ||
** '''Remote User:''' Includes other players. | ** '''Remote User:''' Includes other players. | ||
** '''Environment:''' Includes the environment | ** '''Environment:''' Includes the world environment. | ||
** '''Green Screen:''' Replaces the environment with a green screen. | ** '''Green Screen:''' Replaces the environment with a green screen. | ||
** '''UI:''' Includes UI elements like the radial menu and camera interface. | ** '''UI:''' Includes UI elements like the radial menu and camera interface. | ||
* '''Lens Visibility:''' Sets how the camera is rendered within the world. | * '''Lens Visibility:''' Sets how the camera is rendered within the world. | ||
** '''Off:''' Shows only a small light. | ** '''Off:''' Shows only a small light. | ||
** '''Ghost:''' Displays a light blue transparent camera. | ** '''Ghost:''' Displays a light blue transparent camera lens. | ||
** '''Solid:''' Displays a solid camera. | ** '''Solid:''' Displays a solid camera lens. | ||
* '''Filters:''' Adds visual filters to the camera. Only one filter can be active at a time. | * '''Filters:''' Adds visual filters to the camera. Only one filter can be active at a time. | ||
* '''Photo Resolution:''' Sets the photo resolution. Higher resolutions create larger files and may cause frame lag. | * '''Photo Resolution:''' Sets the photo resolution. Higher resolutions create larger files and may cause frame lag. | ||
* '''Grid:''' Overlays a 3x3 grid on the camera screen for visual | * '''Grid:''' Overlays a 3x3 grid on the camera screen for visual assistance. The grid does not appear in the actual picture. | ||
* '''Lock (VR Only):''' Lock the camera so that it cannot be held. | * '''Lock (VR Only):''' Lock the camera so that it cannot be held. This can only be used in VR. | ||
* '''Fly Mode:''' The camera can be manually controlled within proximity to yourself. Holding down the scroll wheel on desktop, and using a combination of mouse movement and 'WASD' keys will pilot the camera around. In VR, clicking the "Fly" button and using the left and right joysticks | * '''Fly Mode:''' The camera can be manually controlled within proximity to yourself. Holding down the scroll wheel on desktop, and using a combination of mouse movement and 'WASD' keys will pilot the camera around. In VR, clicking the "Fly" button and using the left and right joysticks after pressing the trigger will toggle movement between the camera, and your avatar. | ||
== Accessing Saved Photos == | == Accessing Saved Photos == | ||
* '''Windows operating systems''' will store VRChat photos using the default file-path <code>''C:/Users/Owner/Pictures/VRChat''</code>. Photographs will be sorted by month and year. On desktop and PCVR versions of VRChat, opening the Camera tab in the Quick Menu and choosing "Open Photos Folder" will directly open the File Explorer to that file-path. | * '''Windows operating systems''' will store VRChat photos using the default file-path of the Pictures folder <code>''C:/Users/(Owner)/Pictures/VRChat''</code>. Photographs will be sorted by month and year. On desktop and PCVR versions of VRChat, opening the Camera tab in the Quick Menu and choosing "Open Photos Folder" will directly open the File Explorer to that file-path. | ||
* '''Steam''' users can access their '''Steam screenshots''', separate from VRChat photos using the default file-path <code>''C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/userdata/XXXXXXXXX/760/remote/438100/screenshots''</code> | * '''Steam''' users can access their '''Steam screenshots''', separate from VRChat photos using the default file-path <code>''C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/userdata/XXXXXXXXX/760/remote/438100/screenshots''</code> | ||
* '''Standalone Quest''' users can access their photos through the Quest's Files app on the system dashboard | * '''Standalone Quest''' users can access their photos through the Quest's Files app on the system dashboard or through the Oculus app on their phone or other device, if synced. | ||
* M'''obile Android and iOS''' devices | * M'''obile Android and iOS''' devices can access their VRChat photos through the Gallery app, or from the Files app on their device. | ||
[[Category:User Interface]] | [[Category:User Interface]] | ||
[[Category:Features]] | [[Category:Features]] | ||
Revision as of 02:40, 21 July 2024
Template:Noticebox/officialThe VRChat Camera allows users to take photos to capture their experiences in VRChat. This page details how to access and use the camera, its different camera modes, and the various settings that are available.
Accessing the Camera
There are two ways to access the camera in VRChat:
- Open the Action Menu, select Tools and select Camera.
- Open the Quick Menu and click on the Camera tab at its bottom. The Quick Menu provides options for all camera modes.
Camera Types
- Photo Camera: A standard camera for taking pictures.
- Icon Camera: VRChat+ subscribers can use this to take a photo that saves to their Gallery to use for their nameplate and Group icons.
- Gallery Camera: VRChat+ subscribers can use this to take a photo that saves to their Gallery to put on their profile, Group banners and invite photos.
- Screenshot: Desktop users can take a Screenshot here that saves it to their VRChat photo folder on their hard drive.
- Multilayer Camera: Takes several pictures in quick succession with different layers applied, but does not support focus or filters and may cause frame lag.
- Stream Camera: Used for streaming or recording your view instead of what you see directly through your viewport. This will show the camera's perspective in the VRChat Desktop window, instead of the point of view of the user.
- Invite Photo Camera: VRChat+ subscribers can optionally take a photo to send along an with an invite or a response.
Camera UI
The camera UI includes several icons and indicators:
- X in the top left: Exit the camera.
- Camera and photo icons: Indicate which camera is active.
- Pin icon: Indicates the active pin (saved settings).
- Focus icon: Indicates if focus is used and which focus mode is selected.
- Filter circles: Show whether a filter is applied or not and which filter is selected.
- Turning circle on top center: Indicates whether the camera is facing away or towards you.
- Turning arrow on the right: Resets the zoom level.
- Zoom line on the right: Adjusts zoom; move it down for zooming out (fisheye lens) and up for zooming in.
- Arrow at the bottom: Collapses the menu.
Camera Menu
- Take Photo: Takes a photo immediately.
- Timed (5s): Takes a photo after a 5-second delay with a countdown sound.
- Camera Mode: Expands different modes for the camera.
- Anchor: Determines where the camera is attached.
- Default: Attached to the player.
- Local: Follows player movement but not head movement.
- World: Attached to the world, independent of player movement.
- Behavior: Adjusts camera performance.
- Smoothed: Stabilizes video for smoother footage.
- Look at Me: Camera follows where your head is facing.
- Auto Level: Keeps the camera level, preventing tilting.
- Focus: Controls the focus mode.
- Full Auto: Automatically sets aperture and focal distance.
- Semi Auto: Allows adjustment of aperture only.
- Manual: Allows adjustment of both aperture and focal distance.
- Pins: Saved settings for focus and filter configurations.
- Mask: Determines which layers are included in pictures.
- Local User: Includes the player and their avatar.
- Remote User: Includes other players.
- Environment: Includes the world environment.
- Green Screen: Replaces the environment with a green screen.
- UI: Includes UI elements like the radial menu and camera interface.
- Lens Visibility: Sets how the camera is rendered within the world.
- Off: Shows only a small light.
- Ghost: Displays a light blue transparent camera lens.
- Solid: Displays a solid camera lens.
- Filters: Adds visual filters to the camera. Only one filter can be active at a time.
- Photo Resolution: Sets the photo resolution. Higher resolutions create larger files and may cause frame lag.
- Grid: Overlays a 3x3 grid on the camera screen for visual assistance. The grid does not appear in the actual picture.
- Lock (VR Only): Lock the camera so that it cannot be held. This can only be used in VR.
- Fly Mode: The camera can be manually controlled within proximity to yourself. Holding down the scroll wheel on desktop, and using a combination of mouse movement and 'WASD' keys will pilot the camera around. In VR, clicking the "Fly" button and using the left and right joysticks after pressing the trigger will toggle movement between the camera, and your avatar.
Accessing Saved Photos
- Windows operating systems will store VRChat photos using the default file-path of the Pictures folder
C:/Users/(Owner)/Pictures/VRChat. Photographs will be sorted by month and year. On desktop and PCVR versions of VRChat, opening the Camera tab in the Quick Menu and choosing "Open Photos Folder" will directly open the File Explorer to that file-path.
- Steam users can access their Steam screenshots, separate from VRChat photos using the default file-path
C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/userdata/XXXXXXXXX/760/remote/438100/screenshots
- Standalone Quest users can access their photos through the Quest's Files app on the system dashboard or through the Oculus app on their phone or other device, if synced.
- Mobile Android and iOS devices can access their VRChat photos through the Gallery app, or from the Files app on their device.
