Question / Help [EDIT] EasyCap/OBS Have Video & Sound! Can I Improve Video?

TylerGamer84

TylerGamer84

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I apologize. Other message boards I've used encourage simply changing the OP or they'd give you a negative mark for multiple unnecessary posts in an instance such as this. Was just a habit of my experience.

I'm hoping to stream some old console games for a friend and sadly all I have for the time being is an EasyCap USB.

Just want to clarify since pretty much everything I have read is based on recording and then edit the video. I am hoping to LIVE stream for friends. Not record and edit.

Running the audio through another cable into a microphone port has fixed my sound issues. Now I'm wondering if I can at the very least make the video image look a little clearer. I've tried the Deinterlacing options, but none of them have any noticeable effect. I figured I'd try the Sharpness setting, but it's greyed out for me.

Longer video with actual gameplay so you can see how the quality looks in motion.
Sample Video: http://www.twitch.tv/tylergamer84/b/444933171

Made sure it's the log from that video in case that matters.
Here's the log:
Code: 
00:19:32: Open Broadcaster Software v0.542b - 64bit (　^ω^)
00:19:32: -------------------------------
00:19:32: CPU Name: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz
00:19:32: CPU Speed: 3410MHz
00:19:32: Physical Memory:  8141MB Total, 5458MB Free
00:19:32: stepping id: 9, model 10, family 6, type 0, extmodel 1, extfamily 0, HTT 1, logical cores 4, total cores 4
00:19:32: monitor 1: pos={0, 0}, size={1920, 1080}
00:19:32: Windows Version: 6.1 Build 7601 S
00:19:32: Aero is Enabled
00:19:32: -------------------------------
00:19:32: OBS Modules:
00:19:32: Base Address     Module
00:19:32: 000000003FCE0000 OBS.exe
00:19:32: 00000000E0BF0000 OBSApi.dll
00:19:32: 00000000EAC90000 DShowPlugin.dll
00:19:32: 00000000F38E0000 GraphicsCapture.dll
00:19:32: 00000000F38C0000 NoiseGate.dll
00:19:32: 00000000F9620000 PSVPlugin.dll
00:19:32: ------------------------------------------
00:19:32: Adapter 1
00:19:32:   Video Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series
00:19:32:   Video Adapter Dedicated Video Memory: 1055072256
00:19:32:   Video Adapter Shared System Memory: 4000114688
00:19:32: =====Stream Start: 2013-08-13, 00:19:32===============================================
00:19:32:   Multithreaded optimizations: On
00:19:32:   Base resolution: 1280x720
00:19:32:   Output resolution: 1280x720
00:19:32: ------------------------------------------
00:19:32: Loading up D3D10...
00:19:32: Playback device Default
00:19:32: ------------------------------------------
00:19:32: Using desktop audio input: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
00:19:32: ------------------------------------------
00:19:32: Audio Encoding: AAC
00:19:32:     bitrate: 256
00:19:32: ------------------------------------------
00:19:32:     device: USB2.0 Grabber,
00:19:32:     device id \\?\usb#vid_05e1&pid_0408&mi_00#6&30f7637&0&0000#{65e8773d-8f56-11d0-a3b9-00a0c9223196}\{77e95fd6-7a3d-4f69-9723-582a8dd5c0a1},
00:19:32:     chosen type: YUY2, usingFourCC: false, res: 720x480 - 720x480, frameIntervals: 333333-2000000, fourCC: 'YUY2'
00:19:32:     audio device: Microphone (Realtek High Defini,
00:19:32:     audio device id (null),
00:19:32: 
00:19:33: Using directshow input
00:19:34: ------------------------------------------
00:19:34: Video Encoding: x264
00:19:34:     fps: 60
00:19:34:     width: 1280, height: 720
00:19:34:     preset: fast
00:19:34:     CBR: no
00:19:34:     CFR: no
00:19:34:     max bitrate: 3500
00:19:34:     buffer size: 3500
00:19:34:     quality: 10
00:19:34: ------------------------------------------
00:19:36: Using RTMP service: Twitch / Justin.tv
00:19:36:   Server selection: rtmp://live-iad.justin.tv/app
00:19:38: SO_SNDBUF was at 8192
00:19:38: SO_SNDBUF is now 65536
00:20:20: Total frames rendered: 2740, number of frames that lagged: 7 (0.26%) (it's okay for some frames to lag)
00:20:20: RTMPPublisher::SocketLoop: Aborting due to bStopping
00:20:20: Number of times waited to send: 0, Waited for a total of 0 bytes
00:20:20: Number of b-frames dropped: 0 (0%), Number of p-frames dropped: 0 (0%), Total 0 (0%)
00:20:20: =====Stream End: 2013-08-13, 00:20:20=================================================
00:20:24: =====Stream Start: 2013-08-13, 00:20:24===============================================
00:20:24:   Multithreaded optimizations: On
00:20:24:   Base resolution: 1280x720
00:20:24:   Output resolution: 1280x720
00:20:24: ------------------------------------------
00:20:24: Loading up D3D10...
00:20:24: Playback device Default
00:20:24: ------------------------------------------
00:20:24: Using desktop audio input: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
00:20:24: ------------------------------------------
00:20:24: Audio Encoding: AAC
00:20:24:     bitrate: 256
00:20:24: ------------------------------------------
00:20:24:     device: USB2.0 Grabber,
00:20:24:     device id \\?\usb#vid_05e1&pid_0408&mi_00#6&30f7637&0&0000#{65e8773d-8f56-11d0-a3b9-00a0c9223196}\{77e95fd6-7a3d-4f69-9723-582a8dd5c0a1},
00:20:24:     chosen type: YUY2, usingFourCC: false, res: 720x480 - 720x480, frameIntervals: 333333-2000000, fourCC: 'YUY2'
00:20:24:     audio device: Microphone (Realtek High Defini,
00:20:24:     audio device id (null),
00:20:24: 
00:20:25: Using directshow input
00:20:27: ------------------------------------------
00:20:27: Video Encoding: x264
00:20:27:     fps: 60
00:20:27:     width: 1280, height: 720
00:20:27:     preset: fast
00:20:27:     CBR: no
00:20:27:     CFR: no
00:20:27:     max bitrate: 3500
00:20:27:     buffer size: 3500
00:20:27:     quality: 10
00:20:27: ------------------------------------------
00:20:28: Using RTMP service: Twitch / Justin.tv
00:20:28:   Server selection: rtmp://live-iad.justin.tv/app
00:20:30: SO_SNDBUF was at 8192
00:20:30: SO_SNDBUF is now 65536
00:43:45: Total frames rendered: 83905, number of frames that lagged: 25 (0.03%) (it's okay for some frames to lag)
00:43:46: RTMPPublisher::SocketLoop: Aborting due to bStopping
00:43:46: Number of times waited to send: 0, Waited for a total of 0 bytes
00:43:46: Number of b-frames dropped: 0 (0%), Number of p-frames dropped: 0 (0%), Total 0 (0%)
00:43:46: =====Stream End: 2013-08-13, 00:43:46=================================================
00:43:46: 
00:43:46: Profiler results:
00:43:46: 
00:43:46: ==============================================================
00:43:46: frame - [100%] [avg time: 1.708 ms (cpu time: avg 1.479 ms, total 128217 ms)] [avg calls per frame: 1] [children: 99.8%] [unaccounted: 0.176%]
00:43:46: | frame preprocessing and rendering - [36.5%] [avg time: 0.623 ms (cpu time: avg 0.527 ms, total 45692.7 ms)] [avg calls per frame: 1] [children: 19.4%] [unaccounted: 17%]
00:43:46: | | scene->Preprocess - [19.4%] [avg time: 0.332 ms (cpu time: avg 0.332 ms, total 28766.6 ms)] [avg calls per frame: 1]
00:43:46: | video encoding and uploading - [63.3%] [avg time: 1.082 ms (cpu time: avg 0.951 ms, total 82446.5 ms)] [avg calls per frame: 1] [children: 62.5%] [unaccounted: 0.878%]
00:43:46: | | flush - [7.38%] [avg time: 0.126 ms (cpu time: avg 0.052 ms, total 4508.43 ms)] [avg calls per frame: 1]
00:43:46: | | CopyResource - [0.351%] [avg time: 0.006 ms (cpu time: avg 0.005 ms, total 499.204 ms)] [avg calls per frame: 0]
00:43:46: | | conversion to 4:2:0 - [0.176%] [avg time: 0.003 ms (cpu time: avg 0.002 ms, total 218.403 ms)] [avg calls per frame: 0]
00:43:46: | | call to encoder - [53.3%] [avg time: 0.911 ms (cpu time: avg 0.872 ms, total 75566.9 ms)] [avg calls per frame: 0]
00:43:46: | | sending stuff out - [1.23%] [avg time: 0.021 ms (cpu time: avg 0.01 ms, total 873.605 ms)] [avg calls per frame: 0]
00:43:46: | Convert444Threads - [1.95e+003%] [avg time: 33.316 ms (cpu time: avg 0.9 ms, total 78016.1 ms)] [avg calls per frame: 1]
00:43:46: ==============================================================
00:43:46:
 
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dehixem

Member
Re: EasyCap/OBS Have Video, But No Sound

Most easycap devices are fake and don't work with sound. I'd advise you just to change your device because the time you'll put into the easycap is really not worth it.
 
TylerGamer84

TylerGamer84

New Member
Re: EasyCap/OBS Have Video, But No Sound

I don't have the money. And I know the sound works on this one. I used it on my old PC, but that's before I discovered OBS and installed my EasyCap on this new PC, which is why I'm asking for help.

Also, and I'm sorry if I come as rude, but telling someone not to use something instead of trying to fix it isn't what I'd consider a helpful reply.
 
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Kharay

Member
Re: EasyCap/OBS Have Video, But No Sound

Well, yeah... that is kind of rude indeed.

Regardless, concerning the audio quality -- OBS cannot improve audio quality beyond what is actually generated. It is a capturing/broadcasting software, not a sound processing software. So, the only solution would be to improve the sound quality actually generated by the device. Which may or may not be possible with a driver update, if there is one for the device in question.

Alternatively, you could see if your soundcard has some advanced options to improve on sound quality in general.
 
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Kharay

Member
Re: [EDIT] EasyCap/OBS Have Video & Sound! Can I Improve Vid

dodgepong said:
It sounds like the OP saying that sound works fine, and it's video quality he's wanting to improve now.
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Yes, annoying he keeps editing his first post; it mentioned a poor audio quality previously.
 
dodgepong

dodgepong

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Community Helper
Re: [EDIT] EasyCap/OBS Have Video & Sound! Can I Improve Vid

Ah. OP, if your situation changes, then either post a reply, or keep your original OP intact when you edit to add new info, please.
 
dodgepong

dodgepong

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Community Helper
Re: [EDIT] EasyCap/OBS Have Video & Sound! Can I Improve Vid

After looking at the video, I'm honestly not sure if there's much you can do to make it look better. It's 480i standard definition video on a (frankly) cheap capture device. If you want better quality, you should look into getting a component cable for the Wii and a device that can capture 480p component video.
 
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Kharay

Member
Re: [EDIT] EasyCap/OBS Have Video & Sound! Can I Improve Vid

TylerGamer84 said:
Moved everything to first post for simplicity.
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Honestly, can I ask you to stop doing that? That is not how to most effectively use a bulletin board such as this one. People are accustomed to simply checking the most recent posts, not with having to go back to the first post over and over again. Becomes somewhat of a nuisance after several pages of responses have been reached.

It also makes it somewhat challenging to keep track of the order in which things happened, the logical order to the discussion/conversation.
 
TylerGamer84

TylerGamer84

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Re: [EDIT] EasyCap/OBS Have Video & Sound! Can I Improve Vid

dodgepong said:
After looking at the video, I'm honestly not sure if there's much you can do to make it look better. It's 480i standard definition video on a (frankly) cheap capture device. If you want better quality, you should look into getting a component cable for the Wii and a device that can capture 480p component video.
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I was all but certain that would be the case, but thank you for looking into it. I was originally hoping it wouldn't be that bad since it was just Wii games, but clearly a lot is lost in translation with composite video into an EasyCap. I am hoping to get something better that can take component or even HDMI input so I can capture from my Wii U and PS3. Also, I want to apologize again for any inconvenience I made with my posts and editing. I will be sure not to do that in the future if/when I need further assistance.
 
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