Do you want to make Mixed Reality videos like this one within 5 minutes?
All you need is this and this.
And you can do it anywhere, like in your bedroom, kitchen or even the bathroom!
No more green screen needed.
For those who don’t know what Mixed Reality is.
Let me quickly explain.
This recording method mixes the real world (you) with the game world in real-time.
So in Mixed Reality capture looks like you are inside a VR game.
Usually showcases well what it feels like playing VR games, so these videos are fun
to make because you can send these to friends and family show off a little 😉
But you know, I’ve been making these videos for years and the process -used- to take hours,
a full day even to get right, and doing that just to show off was just not worth it.
But now, LIV released a mobile app, making it so easy that I highly recommend everyone
to try it out.
So if you want to know how then you should watch this video & subscribe for more 😉
But before we jump into the guide, a quick thanks to the sponsor of today’s video,
the charming VR movie Madrid Noir!
Madrid Noir is a 45-minute immersive theatrical experience that unfolds across two acts, but
think Pixar animation movies, except in VR, so you’ll be -in- the film yourself.
The story is set in 1920s Madrid, where a young woman named Lola arrives at her uncle’s
apartment after he was declared dead.
She soon finds out there’s something more about her shadowy uncle, and you’ll join
Lola in a series of flashbacks to try to uncover that mystery.
I like this experience because classic Noir movies inspire it, and it cleverly mashes
up the crime drama suspense with humor and light interactive elements.
Yes, you’ll help out, like, at some point, you’ll search through the uncles’ belongings
in search of hidden clues or use a camera to capture photos of the estranged uncle as
he goes on his weird midnight strolls.
But it does so in a way that it doesn’t distract you from the simple yet intriguing
story.
If this doesn’t capture you, then do it for the characters and animations as they
are so endearing.
It’s family-friendly, too, so anyone can get Madrid Noir now on Oculus Quest for 9
dollars.
I’d say grab your headset, use the link in the description, and enjoy.
Okay, let’s get started.
So keep in mind that this app is in beta, so it could be buggy, and improvements will
come over time.
But it already works...
So this is what you need.
- An iOS device, like an iPhone or iPad.
At least generation iPhone XR or iPad 2018 or above.
You need the Apple A12 or higher chipset.
Yes, this time, it’s not for Android users; this is coming soon, though.
- Last thing you need is your Oculus Quest.
This should work with both Quest 1 and 2.
Time for Step 1.
Installing Required Apps Open your browser on your iOS device and navigate
to liv.tv/mobile – you’ll see this page.
Click on Download on Testflight.
You need to download Testflight first, an app that allows you to test beta versions
of apps, because the LIV mobile app is on there.
So click on ‘View in App Store’.
Open it and install it like you usually do.
Then go back to the browser.
Click on ‘Start Testing’ at step 2.
Then click on Accept, then Install.
While you wait, let’s download the Quest app too.
So on your Oculus Quest, you have to download LIV Connect, which is available via App Lab.
You can use the link in the description or put on your Quest, and in the Store, search
for LIV Connect.
Open the App Lab section by clicking View App.
Then click on the App, click on View Details, accept the prompt, and Download it from there.
Once done, you can start LIV Connect.
Grant it storage permission if it asks, which is an important step so do it.
Now, put down your headset for now and let’s go to step 2.
Setup
Now, I recommend putting the iOS device on a tripod or lean it against a wall or some
books or something.
You can then open up your camera to check if all looks good and that you can stand in
front of it.
Yes it is way easier to do it way somebody else but I was alone so yea it is possible
as well.
Then in your Oculus Quest, make sure to draw your guardian around your iOS device, I noticed
that it is best if your iPhone or iPad is IN the guardian, so I drew the guardian around
it with a bit more space in the front so I can stand there and play games.
Once you’ve done that, let’s move on to the next step Connecting The Apps.
Grab your iOS device, then open the LIV app.
If it’s your first time starting this app, it will give you a pop-up; allow it.
Then click Next, then Start Testing.
You will need to give the app access to the camera.
It will also ask you to install the Quest App, but we did that already so just click
Install and then go back.
Because for some reason you cannot cancel it yet.
Those are just initial steps that won’t appear again.
And then you’ll see this screen!
Click Continue, and select Mixed Reality Mode.
This screen will show up that says Enter Headset.
So put on your Oculus Quest.
First, but first make sure to check your WiFi settings on both devices.
You need to be connected to the same local WiFi network as your iOS device.
If that’s the case, launch LIV Connect and should now connect to your iOS device.
So the next step is to align your controllers.
Now, make sure your headset stays on by putting the headset on your forehead, putting your
finger or tape over the proximity sensor, or keep it on and look through your nose gap.
You should also make sure you’re not walking outside of your guardian as it can become
buggy when that happens.
Then follow the screens on your iOS device to align the controllers.
What you have to do is, put your right controller onto the ring on the screen.
Hold the trigger for like 3 seconds, and it should be aligned.
In your headset, you should see a virtual overlay of your phone in the correct position.
If it looks correct, click on Confirm.
You have to wait a couple of seconds before this button is clickable.
A preview screen opens up.
If you wave your hands in front of your camera now, you can check whether your controllers
are aligned.
If the controllers seem off, then you can redo the steps again until it looks good.
Then walk in front of your camera where you’d like to be recorded and recenter by holding
the Oculus button on the right controller.
This is to make sure the Mixed Reality view looks good.
It would be helpful if someone can help you out here.
But if you don’t you just have to record it and check it out.
Remember, this app is still in beta, so getting it entirely correct is a bit hard right now,
but I think we can get it pretty close.
Step 5.
Launch Supported Games
Ok, we’re basically done now.
Wasn’t that fast?
It will be even faster the next time you do this.
So this step will only tell you how to start games in Mixed Reality mode.
Now while keeping your headset on here.
Go to your iOS device, click on ‘Start Game’ and turn on screen recording if you want to
record it.
There will be a link below on how to turn on screen recording if you don’t know how.
But once you did that, go back into VR or actually you should be already in it 😉 Quit
the LIV Connect app, and launch a supported game!
Most games work straight away but in a game like Beat Saber, you have to go to settings
and turn on Mixed Reality there before this works, but once you did that, it should work.
Now, with your headset still on and Beat Saber too, walk back to your iOS device and click
on Start Game again.
Now the screen will turn into a mixed reality video.
Remember, if the view doesn’t look good, you can recenter or snap turn until it looks
nice!
For a list of all support games, check out the link
in the description.
There are some entertaining titles on there.
And I’m guessing LIV is working on supporting more and more in the future.
Now, if you have trouble with any of the steps or the app doesn’t seem responsive.
I noticed that if you restart your Quest headset, it should work again.
Yeah, unfortunately, you have to reboot the whole device and not just the app.
And if you want to make your Mixed Reality recording look a bit better, then two tips,
a background with a solid color helps like the one I did in the video and better lighting.
It’s not needed, but it helps.
Then another quick tip, there’s actually a second mode in the iOS app, and that is
a spectating feature, a quick and easy to way watch a VR game session from a fixed view
without the player visible.
This requires no setup, so you can just try that out, too, if you want.
That’s it for the guide, but I did want to mention another viable option, not by LIV.
This app called Reality Mixer does the same thing, it has a bit more steps, but if you
like to hobby around, you could try that too.
For now, I’m really impressed by LIV and their team, they’ve been building their
mixed reality tools for years now, and they keep improving, innovating, and making our
jobs as content creators easier.
And all that for free right now too, which is pretty great.
So thanks to them for this app!
So let me know if you’re going to give this a try, and if you are, send me a link of your
capture on Twitter or Instagram.
I would love to see it.
And if you have any questions, comment down below, and I will try to answer them, at least
in the first 24 hours.
I also recommend checking out LIV’s Discord, which has a great support channel.
I linked it below.
Leave me a like for support and watch more over here.
A special thanks go to all our Champions, especially these Patrons down below.
As always, VR on!