General questions
What devices does Detail work on?
Detail works primarily on macOS. After installation, you can select the Detail camera in most video software on macOS. If you also install Detail for iOS you can use your iPhone or iPad camera as a camera for macOS. You can also use Detail with any other camera, like a webcam or DSLR, connected to your Mac.
How can I use Detail?
After installing Detail for macOS, you can select Detail as your camera on different video platforms. When you install Detail for iOS, you can use your iPhone as a camera and control the camera settings and color filters in the Mac app. You can also use Detail with any other camera, like a webcam or DSLR, connected to your mac and use the color themes and switch between cameras, while streaming.
What platforms can I use Detail with?
You can use Detail on Zoom, Meet, Around, Hangouts, Hopin, Twitch, and most other video apps or streaming software.
Why is Detail better than my laptop's camera?
Detail for macOS enables you to stream high-quality video with beautiful color filters to your favorite video calling or streaming software.
If you install Detail for iOS, you can use your iPhone or iPad camera as your camera on Zoom, Google Meet, Whereby, Around, Youtube Live, or your favorite streaming software.
The camera on iPhone or iPad is much better than most webcams, and we use the processing power of your iPhone or iPad to enhance the picture quality and apply color filters.
Why is Detail Optimized for Apple Silicon (M1/M2) Macs?
As of Detail 3.0 we're betting on Apple Silicon and the future of computers built for creators. Intel based Macs will still be able to run Detail, but many of the new features will be optimized for Apple's Silicon architecture and will no longer be accessible on Macs with Intel CPU's. Read more about the decision on our blog.
I'm a creator. Can we talk?
We'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to learn more, talk about a potential partnership or sit down for an interview with our team, please fill out this form or send us an email at support@detail.co.
Troubleshooting
Installing the Detail Camera Extension
As of Detail 3.2, Detail comes with a camera extension using Apple’s latest API. This means you can use the Detail Camera everywhere, including FaceTime, Safari and even PhotoBooth but it does require some new security permissions.
When you first install Detail, you’ll see an alert that says “System Extension Blocked”. To enable the extension you’ll need to go to Security and Privacy pane in System Preferences. You’ll see a message that says “System software from application “Detail” was blocked from loading”. Click the lock at the bottom of the window to make changes (requires admin password) and then hit “Allow”.
We’ve tried to remove the old camera plugin for all users automatically but there’s a small chance you might have to delete it manually. If you see an alert in the app asking you to delete the old plugin, make sure you do or Detail won’t work in other apps.
Why is my video mirrored in Zoom, Meet, or other video calls?
Most video conferencing software displays a mirrored version of your self-view by default but only your own video preview is flipped — other guests will see your video in the correct orientation.
So when you use text or images in a Scene, they might appear mirrored for you in the video call software but will look correct for the audience or other guests on the call.
You can turn off video mirroring in Zoom, Google Meet and other platforms so your preview matches what the audience is seeing.
Detail currently only supports non-mirrored video because adding text and images to Scenes could get confusing with a mirrored preview!
I can't see the option to turn on cinematic blur
Cinematic blur is disabled when using an iPhone in 4K mode.
I can’t see Detail as an option in other video apps
After Installing Detail on your Mac and iOS device, you might need to restart video and streaming apps before they appear as camera options in other video software.
How do I connect my iPhone camera?
To connect your iPhone camera, you'll need to install Detail for iOS.
You can connect over a fast wifi connection or via USB. To connect over wifi, both your iPhone and Mac need to be a connected to the same network. USB offers the fastest and most way to connection, and also keeps your phone charged. Image quality on wifi might vary and some networks block internal traffic between devices.
When you launch Detail for iOS it should detect your computer and connect to Detail for MacOS. To use your iPhone with Detail, add a camera to your Scene and select your iPhone from the list of cameras.
You can use any of the lenses on your iOS device with Detail. When you’re selecting a camera, you’ll find the lens options below the camera previews. Depending on your iPhone model, you can choose the wide, ultra-wide, telephoto or selfie lens.
I uninstalled Detail but it still appears in other apps
If you've uninstalled Detail but it still appears as a camera option in Zoom, Twitch, Google Meet or other apps, it's likely that the app didn't uninstall properly. In most cases a restart should resolve the issue.
Setapp users: unfortunately Setapp’s built in uninstall process does not delete the Camera Extension. To remove these you’ll need to install Detail again from Setapp and then delete Detail from your Applications folder in Finder.
To manually delete the Detail plugin open finder, click "Go" > "Go to Folder…" in the menu bar (or press Command+Shift+G) and navigate to the following folder "/Library/CoreMediaIO/Plug-Ins/DAL/".
If you'd like to manually delete the Detail Audio plugin, go to "/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/HAL/" and delete the "Detail Audio.driver" folder.
Why can't I move text or images to the background?
This feature is only supported on Macs with an M1 chip, running macOS Monterey or later.
How do I remove the Detail watermark from my video?
To turn off the Detail watermark, click on View in the menu bar and uncheck Watermark. Alternatively you can press (Command-Shift-W) to toggle the watermark on and off.
I updated Detail and now I can’t use the camera in Zoom and other apps
Due to the permissions in the latest version of macOS, updating Detail might cause the camera extension to be disabled. Restarting your Mac should fix this issue.
Can't find the answer you need?
We're here to help. Drop us an email at support@detail.co.
General questions
What devices does Detail work on?
Detail works primarily on macOS. After installation, you can select the Detail camera in most video software on macOS. If you also install Detail for iOS you can use your iPhone or iPad camera as a camera for macOS. You can also use Detail with any other camera, like a webcam or DSLR, connected to your Mac.
How can I use Detail?
After installing Detail for macOS, you can select Detail as your camera on different video platforms. When you install Detail for iOS, you can use your iPhone as a camera and control the camera settings and color filters in the Mac app. You can also use Detail with any other camera, like a webcam or DSLR, connected to your mac and use the color themes and switch between cameras, while streaming.
What platforms can I use Detail with?
You can use Detail on Zoom, Meet, Around, Hangouts, Hopin, Twitch, and most other video apps or streaming software.
Why is Detail better than my laptop's camera?
Detail for macOS enables you to stream high-quality video with beautiful color filters to your favorite video calling or streaming software.
If you install Detail for iOS, you can use your iPhone or iPad camera as your camera on Zoom, Google Meet, Whereby, Around, Youtube Live, or your favorite streaming software.
The camera on iPhone or iPad is much better than most webcams, and we use the processing power of your iPhone or iPad to enhance the picture quality and apply color filters.
Why is Detail Optimized for Apple Silicon (M1/M2) Macs?
As of Detail 3.0 we're betting on Apple Silicon and the future of computers built for creators. Intel based Macs will still be able to run Detail, but many of the new features will be optimized for Apple's Silicon architecture and will no longer be accessible on Macs with Intel CPU's. Read more about the decision on our blog.
I'm a creator. Can we talk?
We'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to learn more, talk about a potential partnership or sit down for an interview with our team, please fill out this form or send us an email at support@detail.co.
Troubleshooting
Installing the Detail Camera Extension
As of Detail 3.2, Detail comes with a camera extension using Apple’s latest API. This means you can use the Detail Camera everywhere, including FaceTime, Safari and even PhotoBooth but it does require some new security permissions.
When you first install Detail, you’ll see an alert that says “System Extension Blocked”. To enable the extension you’ll need to go to Security and Privacy pane in System Preferences. You’ll see a message that says “System software from application “Detail” was blocked from loading”. Click the lock at the bottom of the window to make changes (requires admin password) and then hit “Allow”.
We’ve tried to remove the old camera plugin for all users automatically but there’s a small chance you might have to delete it manually. If you see an alert in the app asking you to delete the old plugin, make sure you do or Detail won’t work in other apps.
Why is my video mirrored in Zoom, Meet, or other video calls?
Most video conferencing software displays a mirrored version of your self-view by default but only your own video preview is flipped — other guests will see your video in the correct orientation.
So when you use text or images in a Scene, they might appear mirrored for you in the video call software but will look correct for the audience or other guests on the call.
You can turn off video mirroring in Zoom, Google Meet and other platforms so your preview matches what the audience is seeing.
Detail currently only supports non-mirrored video because adding text and images to Scenes could get confusing with a mirrored preview!
I can't see the option to turn on cinematic blur
Cinematic blur is disabled when using an iPhone in 4K mode.
I can’t see Detail as an option in other video apps
After Installing Detail on your Mac and iOS device, you might need to restart video and streaming apps before they appear as camera options in other video software.
How do I connect my iPhone camera?
To connect your iPhone camera, you'll need to install Detail for iOS.
You can connect over a fast wifi connection or via USB. To connect over wifi, both your iPhone and Mac need to be a connected to the same network. USB offers the fastest and most way to connection, and also keeps your phone charged. Image quality on wifi might vary and some networks block internal traffic between devices.
When you launch Detail for iOS it should detect your computer and connect to Detail for MacOS. To use your iPhone with Detail, add a camera to your Scene and select your iPhone from the list of cameras.
You can use any of the lenses on your iOS device with Detail. When you’re selecting a camera, you’ll find the lens options below the camera previews. Depending on your iPhone model, you can choose the wide, ultra-wide, telephoto or selfie lens.
I uninstalled Detail but it still appears in other apps
If you've uninstalled Detail but it still appears as a camera option in Zoom, Twitch, Google Meet or other apps, it's likely that the app didn't uninstall properly. In most cases a restart should resolve the issue.
Setapp users: unfortunately Setapp’s built in uninstall process does not delete the Camera Extension. To remove these you’ll need to install Detail again from Setapp and then delete Detail from your Applications folder in Finder.
To manually delete the Detail plugin open finder, click "Go" > "Go to Folder…" in the menu bar (or press Command+Shift+G) and navigate to the following folder "/Library/CoreMediaIO/Plug-Ins/DAL/".
If you'd like to manually delete the Detail Audio plugin, go to "/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/HAL/" and delete the "Detail Audio.driver" folder.
Why can't I move text or images to the background?
This feature is only supported on Macs with an M1 chip, running macOS Monterey or later.
How do I remove the Detail watermark from my video?
To turn off the Detail watermark, click on View in the menu bar and uncheck Watermark. Alternatively you can press (Command-Shift-W) to toggle the watermark on and off.
I updated Detail and now I can’t use the camera in Zoom and other apps
Due to the permissions in the latest version of macOS, updating Detail might cause the camera extension to be disabled. Restarting your Mac should fix this issue.
Can't find the answer you need?
We're here to help. Drop us an email at support@detail.co.
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General questions
What devices does Detail work on?
Detail works primarily on macOS. After installation, you can select the Detail camera in most video software on macOS. If you also install Detail for iOS you can use your iPhone or iPad camera as a camera for macOS. You can also use Detail with any other camera, like a webcam or DSLR, connected to your Mac.
How can I use Detail?
After installing Detail for macOS, you can select Detail as your camera on different video platforms. When you install Detail for iOS, you can use your iPhone as a camera and control the camera settings and color filters in the Mac app. You can also use Detail with any other camera, like a webcam or DSLR, connected to your mac and use the color themes and switch between cameras, while streaming.
What platforms can I use Detail with?
You can use Detail on Zoom, Meet, Around, Hangouts, Hopin, Twitch, and most other video apps or streaming software.
Why is Detail better than my laptop's camera?
Detail for macOS enables you to stream high-quality video with beautiful color filters to your favorite video calling or streaming software.
If you install Detail for iOS, you can use your iPhone or iPad camera as your camera on Zoom, Google Meet, Whereby, Around, Youtube Live, or your favorite streaming software.
The camera on iPhone or iPad is much better than most webcams, and we use the processing power of your iPhone or iPad to enhance the picture quality and apply color filters.
Why is Detail Optimized for Apple Silicon (M1/M2) Macs?
As of Detail 3.0 we're betting on Apple Silicon and the future of computers built for creators. Intel based Macs will still be able to run Detail, but many of the new features will be optimized for Apple's Silicon architecture and will no longer be accessible on Macs with Intel CPU's. Read more about the decision on our blog.
I'm a creator. Can we talk?
We'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to learn more, talk about a potential partnership or sit down for an interview with our team, please fill out this form or send us an email at support@detail.co.
Troubleshooting
Installing the Detail Camera Extension
As of Detail 3.2, Detail comes with a camera extension using Apple’s latest API. This means you can use the Detail Camera everywhere, including FaceTime, Safari and even PhotoBooth but it does require some new security permissions.
When you first install Detail, you’ll see an alert that says “System Extension Blocked”. To enable the extension you’ll need to go to Security and Privacy pane in System Preferences. You’ll see a message that says “System software from application “Detail” was blocked from loading”. Click the lock at the bottom of the window to make changes (requires admin password) and then hit “Allow”.
We’ve tried to remove the old camera plugin for all users automatically but there’s a small chance you might have to delete it manually. If you see an alert in the app asking you to delete the old plugin, make sure you do or Detail won’t work in other apps.
Why is my video mirrored in Zoom, Meet, or other video calls?
Most video conferencing software displays a mirrored version of your self-view by default but only your own video preview is flipped — other guests will see your video in the correct orientation.
So when you use text or images in a Scene, they might appear mirrored for you in the video call software but will look correct for the audience or other guests on the call.
You can turn off video mirroring in Zoom, Google Meet and other platforms so your preview matches what the audience is seeing.
Detail currently only supports non-mirrored video because adding text and images to Scenes could get confusing with a mirrored preview!
I can't see the option to turn on cinematic blur
Cinematic blur is disabled when using an iPhone in 4K mode.
I can’t see Detail as an option in other video apps
After Installing Detail on your Mac and iOS device, you might need to restart video and streaming apps before they appear as camera options in other video software.
How do I connect my iPhone camera?
To connect your iPhone camera, you'll need to install Detail for iOS.
You can connect over a fast wifi connection or via USB. To connect over wifi, both your iPhone and Mac need to be a connected to the same network. USB offers the fastest and most way to connection, and also keeps your phone charged. Image quality on wifi might vary and some networks block internal traffic between devices.
When you launch Detail for iOS it should detect your computer and connect to Detail for MacOS. To use your iPhone with Detail, add a camera to your Scene and select your iPhone from the list of cameras.
You can use any of the lenses on your iOS device with Detail. When you’re selecting a camera, you’ll find the lens options below the camera previews. Depending on your iPhone model, you can choose the wide, ultra-wide, telephoto or selfie lens.
I uninstalled Detail but it still appears in other apps
If you've uninstalled Detail but it still appears as a camera option in Zoom, Twitch, Google Meet or other apps, it's likely that the app didn't uninstall properly. In most cases a restart should resolve the issue.
Setapp users: unfortunately Setapp’s built in uninstall process does not delete the Camera Extension. To remove these you’ll need to install Detail again from Setapp and then delete Detail from your Applications folder in Finder.
To manually delete the Detail plugin open finder, click "Go" > "Go to Folder…" in the menu bar (or press Command+Shift+G) and navigate to the following folder "/Library/CoreMediaIO/Plug-Ins/DAL/".
If you'd like to manually delete the Detail Audio plugin, go to "/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/HAL/" and delete the "Detail Audio.driver" folder.
Why can't I move text or images to the background?
This feature is only supported on Macs with an M1 chip, running macOS Monterey or later.
How do I remove the Detail watermark from my video?
To turn off the Detail watermark, click on View in the menu bar and uncheck Watermark. Alternatively you can press (Command-Shift-W) to toggle the watermark on and off.
I updated Detail and now I can’t use the camera in Zoom and other apps
Due to the permissions in the latest version of macOS, updating Detail might cause the camera extension to be disabled. Restarting your Mac should fix this issue.
Can't find the answer you need?
We're here to help. Drop us an email at support@detail.co.
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