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While one camera is sufficient to start with, you can achieve more impressive and dynamic results with two cameras. Support for more cameras will be added in the future.

We recommend using an external webcam to have more freedom with camera placement and get higher quality video. Any external camera works with Nimagna, but depending on your space and setup, think about using a 78° or even 90° field-of-view camera. We recommend camera video resolution of 1080p (full HD).

While we don't endorse any specific camera, we received good feedback from the following cameras:

• Logitech Brio 4K

• Logitech Brio 500/501/505

• Logitech MX Brio

• Dell UltraSharp WB7022

• Razer Kiyo Pro

In general, a laptop camera is sufficient to get started. Be aware that some laptop cameras have a limited resolution, lower light sensitivity or limited focal lengths which can affect the quality of the Nimagna experience.

When using a laptop camera, please ensure that the camera is at or above eye level, e.g. by placing the laptop on a stand.

For best results, we recommend to use an external USB webcam that supports at least 1080p HD resolution. This allows you to place the camera at a good position to capture you both sitting and standing.

1. Connect a second webcam as indicated by the product's installation manual, most probably using a USB cable. You can also use your mobile phone or tablet as a secondary camera.

2. In Nimagna, use the camera configuration to select both your first and second camera and select the respective locations (left, front, right) for each.

3. Now, Nimagna's AI-driven director will automatically select the camera you're looking at.

Note:

• We recommend to have an angle of about 30-45 degrees between the cameras from the point you're presenting.

• A highly recommended starting point is one camera in front of you capturing your full body while standing, and a second camera on the left or right that is capturing your upper body from a closer distance.

• To fix your second camera, use a sturdy tripod or table stand, with a mobile/tablet holder.

• When setting up the second camera at some distance from your computer, a USB extension cable might be required. We recommend to use a USB 3.0 extension cable.

Windows: To connect your mobile phone or tablet camera, you'll need to install an app that lets you stream the mobile camera's video feed to your computer. Depending on the mobile app, you can connect over a fast Wi-Fi connection or via USB.

Nimagna doesn’t provide an own mobile app (yet) but works with almost all apps on the market, for example with NDI HX camera app, Camo, Sienna NDICam or DroidCam. As these are third-party apps, please check out their functions before making a purchase.

Mac: To connect your iPhone, read here. For other mobile phones, follow the instructions above.

On Mac, you can use the Continuity Camera that automatically connects your iPhone to your Mac. All iPhone models introduced after 2018 are supported running iOS 16 or later. Mac's need to run macOS Venture or later. Here's how you need to set it up:

• Make sure that your iPhone trusts your Mac. Connect your iPhone to your computer, select Trust when prompted and punch in your passcode.

• Make sure that you are logged into the same Apple ID on both your iPhone and Mac using two-factor authentication.

• Mount your iPhone to a small tripod or stand and point your rear camera to you in landscape orientation.

• Continuity Camera needs to be enabled on your iPhone under Settings > General > AirPlay & Handoff.

• Both iPhone and Mac need to have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on.

When Continuity Camera is on and your iPhone is near, the Nimagna App automatically detects your iPhone camera and allows you to select it either as a camera for the show or a content camera.

Further information can be found here.

We recommend a presentation stage with a first camera capturing your full-body pose from the front and a second camera that focuses on your upper body or face from a 30° to 45° angle on the left or right.

Mount your first webcam for a frontal view of your entire body such that it is approximately on eye level or slightly below, e.g. on top of an external screen in front of you. To get fully captured, you have to stand about 3 meters (10 feet) away from your camera to become fully visible. Configure this camera as frontal camera.

Using a sturdy tripod or a table stand with a mobile/tablet holder, set up your second camera around 1 meter (3-4 feet) away from your standing position on the left or right. As with the first camera, ensure that the second camera is approximately on eye level.

Ensure that both cameras are activated within the Nimagna camera setup and that the location (left, front, right) is set up correctly.

Now, Nimagna's AI driven director will automatically select the camera you're facing at while presenting.

For good storytelling, you can turn away from the front camera when getting to important pieces of information during your pitch. In such situations, look at the second camera to make a close-up appearance in the Nimagna feed.

To keep your position, a small marker on the floor helps to remember your primary presenting position.

Within Nimagna's camera setup, you can select the location of each activated camera, e.g. left, front, or right.

Note that the Nimagna app automatically puts you on the virtual stage in the best way, irrespective of whether you are sitting in front of your computer (and the camera just sees your face or upper body) or standing up and freely moving around (and the camera sees your entire body). Note that, as soon as you leave your camera's frame, Nimagna can't keep track of your movements anymore.

For best results, make sure that you are occupying most of the camera frame in the camera configuration preview to be appropriately scaled within Nimagna and that neither feet nor your head gets cut off.

In general, make sure your cameras are at or above eye level. Mounting one external webcam on top of your external monitor works perfectly.

For convenient setup of a second webcam or mobile device, use a tripod, mini tripod, or a table rigging system, e.g. Elgato multi-mount system. You can get sturdy tripods with mobile or tablet holders for under $50.

The distance highly depends on your camera. We recommend sitting positions that show your gestures, i.e. a hip-shot.

To perform a full-body stage-like show you’ll need to have a distance from your camera of 2.5 meters (8 feet) with a 90° field-of-view camera, or 3 meters (10 feet) with a 78° field-of-view camera.

Make sure that you are occupying most of the frame in the camera configuration preview to be appropriately scaled within Nimagna and that neither feet nor your head gets cut off.

During the show, you can of course move your head, upper body or move around in your room.