« To Studio visual effects and virtual backgrounds: Overview
With visual effects, blur the background of your video while you record in the studio.
Who: Hosts, producers, and guests
Plan: Pro and Riverside for Business
Device: Computer browser, iOS app, or MacOS desktop app
Step by step
From the lobby
- From your computer browser or MacOS desktop app, join a Riverside studio.
- On the lobby page, in your video preview, click Effects.
- On the panel under Blur, choose the blur.
- Click the X to close Visual effects panel.
- Click Join studio and enter the recording session.
From the studio
- From your computer browser or MacOS desktop app, join a Riverside studio.
- Ask the host to stop the recording.
- Hover over your video tile and click the
Visual effects icon.
- On the panel under Blur, choose the blur.
- Click the X to close Visual effects panel.
From the Riverside iOS app
- Download and launch the Riverside iOS app.
- Tap
Record.
- In the bottom right of the lobby screen, tap the
Visual effects icon.
- Tab the
blur icon and choose the blur.
- Click the X to close Visual effects panel.
You can apply the blur in addition to a virtual background.
For best results, use even lighting and a clear wall behind you.
Important:
Visual effects are not yet supported for Studios set in 4K. Be sure your studio is set to 720p or 1080p to access visual effects.
System requirements: Devices must have 8 or more physical processing cores.
Virtual backgrounds and blurs are included in the final recording file.