✂ How to Remove Video Background - no green screen needed

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to remove the background in video using free tools. This works without a green screen. You can use this technique to remove the background in video for an existing video or even while recording a new video.

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⌚ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Get OBS
1:28 Get Zoom
2:11 Open video that you would like to change
2:38 Set up virtual cam in OBS
4:12 Replace background in Zoom
7:20 Record output in OBS
10:24 Preview replaced background
10:55 Wrap up

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[Firemedicbill]

Son, thank you. You explained it so simply that even a computer challenged old man can do it. I am trying to do a couple of comedy videos, and you are now my go to guy. Thank you.

[mikekelly]

This is a great process. I was on a Zoom meeting today and was stunned at how good the latest release was at removing my background with zero tweaking.

[EFNcomedy]

Great tip! A couple things that would make this method even easier...
1. Just load the video file as a media source directly in obs instead of playing it in a media player
2. Just record the meeting in Zoom instead of opening another OBS window to record.
Other than that this method worked great for me I just did this to simplify the process. Thank you so much!

[sakriso]

Hi Kevin. I've been using XCAM from XSplit, but it only outputs in 720p eventhough the camera is 1080. Do you know of any other utilities that can strip the background out as recording/broadcasting is taking place? XCam is great, but I'd like to see a 1080 output solution.

[fictionaddiction]

You really have a talent for explaining. I don't get bored watching your vids they just flow. Thank you.

[housevibeaffirmations]

This is so awesome. I've been developing my video editing skills and I have been looking for ways to record myself with a green screen so I can put whatever background I wanted for my YouTube channel. You have shown me a new way to do this and I'm looking forward in trying this out tomorrow. Thank you.

[Anisabell]

Wow, Kevin, you are a wizard. Thank you, never knew that we could do that with zoom and obs. You are amazing!

[TylerStanczak]

This is such a great work around if you don't have the space or money for a green screen. Super helpful video. Thanks fo sharing this Kevin. :)

[itbuddhika]

You are a great teacher. We do not hide anything from the audience or learners as a teacher. For that, we need to do learn more and more. That is my theory. All the best Kevin

[GoodlifeInvestor]

One of the most useful things I’ve ever seen, such an amazing tip…I am in complete awe, how you figured this cross compatible use-case…thanks a ton!

[lautarob]

Thanks Kevin, very clever combination of OBS and Zoom. Now, how to deal with the weird shades that usually appears around the face of the zoom participant which uses a custom background??

[xzx]

Thanks Kevin. Your instructions are so clear, i could understand even without watching for most parts of it. 👌

[blueeyes]

Speechless! You did great explaining how to do this. Thank you so much.

[gryoz]

So I could download clips or scenes from movies, TV Shows, etc. Broadcast them through OBS using the virtual camera onto Zoom, and then add my own green screen?!?! Absolutely GENIUS!

[QueenASMR]

Thank you is much for posting this video. It is the first one I've watched that doesn't promote an app I have to pay money for. Your instructions were extremely detailed and very helpful. Now I don't have to worry about my messy background on my videos! Will definitely be watching more of your videos

[miltongadisi]

Kevin, You are genius. I dreamed about this possibility and you have just made it.

[bikemikesguitartopics]

That was a very interesting technique to learn.

[ChuckWeirich]

Hi Kevin! Thanks for the tips here. Great video! I don't have room for a green screen. Can the same process here be used to change the background while "livestreaming" from OBS? I'd love to have the beach behind me rather than closet doors. Thanks!

[fitbyfrancesca]

Hi Kevin! Thanks so much for making this. Have you found it possible to launch another OBS studio while using a Mac? I got stuck there as I wasn't able to open another.

[arthustlemindset]

I have been looking for this solution for YEARS! You sir are the man! I walked through this process, but it didn't appear to push the audio through to the second OBS session for some reason. That is freakin awesome though. Thank you.