1. Launch SteamVR, if you are using a Quest, connect to SteamVR
(https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/14408182394642-How-to-use-your-Quest-with-LIV)
2. Launch LIV, If you are using a Quest launch it from your desktop or Steam library
3. Sign in or Continue as guest
4. Install the LIV's SteamVR driver (Will need to restart SteamVR after installing the driver)
https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360016851799--Install-LIV-s-SteamVR-driver
5. Select Mixed Reality Capture
6. Select Start MR
7. Create your camera profile (select camera, resolution, and name the profile)
https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360016473580-Create-Mixed-Reality-Camera-Profile
- Select Camera
- Click the green camera with + on it to add a camera profile
- In the Type drop down menu select Video Camera
- In the Device drop down menu select your camera device
- In the Resolution drop down menu select your camera resolution
8. Save profile after giving it a name
9. In the camera tab, select Edit, calibration tab
https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360016505899-Preparing-Your-Calibration
10. Select Begin Calibration (https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360016507779-Calibrating-Your-Camera)
You will need to calibrate in 3 steps (represented as red plus signs). First move your controller up against your camera's lens, then press the trigger button on that controller. Make sure your camera doesn't move during or after this process as this can throw off calibration. For the 2nd and 3rd calibration steps, you want to step back as far as you can physically go in your play area, align the + with the middle of your controller, and press the trigger button of that controller.
11. Save your calibration after you are satisfied with the results.
12. Start capturing: Click on Capture, select a supported game in the drop down menu to the right, select the resolution you want LIV to render mixed reality
13. Click Sync & Launch to sync the game with the LIV compositor
Tip: How do I optimally capture LIV
https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360018461699-How-do-I-optimally-capture-LIV
Common Issues & FAQ
- Quest users, make sure the OpenXR runtime is set to SteamVR
https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/11607914857106-How-to-set-SteamVR-as-your-OpenXR-Runtime
- How to improve performance with LIV
https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360016871619-How-To-Improve-Performance-With-LIV
- Mixed Reality without a greenscreen with Nvidia GPU's
https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/23019163869458-BETA-Mixed-Reality-without-a-green-screen-with-Nvidia-GPUs
- How to rotate your play space when using LIV. Do not use the Quest menu button to recenter.
https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/13890252874386-How-to-properly-rotate-your-play-space-when-using-LIV
- Supported Games: liv.tv/games