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/6037664063122--Install-LIV-s-SteamVR-driver
5. Select Virtual Cameras & Avatars
6. Select Start VR Cameras & Avatars
7. Create your avatar camera profile (select Camera, resolution, and name the profile)
https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360016511919-Create-Avatar-Camera-Profile
- Select Camera
- Click the green camera with + on it to add a camera profile
- In the Type drop down menu select Avatar
8. Save your avatar profile after giving it a name
9. How to enter the LIV Avatar Interface
https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360016512559-Enter-the-LIV-Avatar-Interface
10. Select the avatar camera mode you wish to use, you can switch it up at any time.
https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360016513159-Camera-Modes
11. Avatar Configuration, calibration etc.
https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360016483300-Avatar-Configuration
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 in
https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360016518019-Start-Capturing-Avatar
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
- How to Use LIV: Avatars (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWva7e2Wa70&ab_channel=LIV
- Avatar Viewfinder
https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360016517179-The-Viewfinder
- Find, Install & Remove Avatars
https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360016482100-Find-Install-Remove-Avatars
- Camera 2 LIV Avatar Suite
https://help.liv.tv/hc/en-us/articles/12802318437394-Camera-2-LIV-Avatar-Suite
- 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
- 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