The Complete Media I/O 

Solution for Unreal Engine
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Key Features
  • Live-Streaming of video, alpha and audio to & from Unreal Engine.
  • Outputs Cinecam to a Render Target with full post-processing effects.
  • Network (NDI), zero-latency (Spout), Screen Capture and Virtual Webcam inputs/outputs. 
  • Live-streaming direct from Unreal to social media platforms like YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Facebook, Bilibili etc.
  • Direct recording to disk from Unreal for live-takes during game-play or capturing rushes during shoots.
  • Broadcast streaming via SRT for stability and bandwith-efficiency and via RTSP for simulations, IoT and server systems.
  • Unlimited inputs and outputs.
  • Automatic configuration of media inputs & outputs, no blueprints required.
  • Works in-Editor, at-Runtime, in packaged projects and most custom builds.
  • Integrates Unreal into graphics, broadcast and production pipelines.
  • Works with all Unreal tools (nDisplay, Composure, Sequencer, LiveLink etc.)
  • Connects Unreal to/ from OBS Studio, VMIX, Resolume, TouchDesigner etc.
Users and Use Cases
Virtual Production

Instant configuration of media into and out of all Unreal for pre-visualization or live production.

Virtual Events

Live-streaming of media to/ from the internet to/ from Unreal via OBS Studio, VMIX or direct to all major streaming platforms and servers.

VJ/ Projection Mapping

Bi-directional integration of Unreal into multimedia production pipelines (Resolume, TouchDesigner etc.)

VTubing

Live-streaming of avatars from Unreal with alpha and HUD to YouTube/ Twitch/ TikTok/ Virtual Webcam

Games Developer

Integrate direct live-streaming to social media or recording to disk in your game.

VR Broadcasting

Live-stream 360 degree video and HUDs either to broadcast software or direct to streaming platforms and servers.

Key Components
OWL Cinecam and Capture Component
  • An augmented Unreal Cinecam that outputs direct to a Render Target.
  • Component can be attached to any Unreal Camera or Actor.
  • Drag-and-drop actor/ component (no blueprints).
  • Utilises Unreal’s Viewport rendering pipeline for full post-processing capabilities.
  • Outputs alpha via Show Only/ Hide Only lists.
  • Outputs a HUD/ Burn-In via UMG widget. 
  • Compatible with DLSS for FPS/ GPU usage optimization.
  • Full control over Render Flags and Custom Buffers.
Viewport Capture
  • Capture your active Unreal viewport to a Render Target.
  • Works in-Editor and at-Runtime including standalone and packaged games.
  • Options to include/ exclude active Viewport game HUD.
NDI Sender and Receiver Manager
  • Allows sending video, alpha and audio to/from Unreal at ultra-low-latency over-the-network.
  • Drag-and-drop actor (no blueprints required).
  • Works both in-Editor and at-Runtime.
  • Input and output media feeds are managed in automatic drop-down lists.
  • No limit on video feeds or cap on resolution/ fps.
  • Sends both UYVY and BGRA formats and receives any NDI color format.
Spout Sender and Receiver Manager
  • Allows programs running on the same GPU to share video with zero-latency and compression.
  • Input and output media feeds are managed in automatic drop-down lists.
  • Drag-and-drop actor (no blueprints required).
  • Works both in-Editor and at-Runtime.
  • No limit on video feeds or cap on resolution/ fps.
  • Can send and receive in any Spout compatible color format (including alpha).
Virtual Webcam
  • Output to a Virtual Webcam from any Unreal Render Target.
  • Works with 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios in any applicable resolution.
  • Can be used with any standard video-conferencing software (Zoom, Teams, Meet etc,)
Screen Capture
  • Capture any connected Display or Window running on your machine direct to a Render Target in Unreal.
  • Removes the need for using OBS/ VMIX to capture game-play or other work into your virtual world.
RTMP Streaming
  • RTMP/S is the current standard protocol for streaming video and audio over the internet.
  • Live-stream to any RTMP/S media server like YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Facebook, Wowza etc.
  • Manage Stream Key and URL via Blueprints or Details panel.
  • Multi-channel audio including surround sound and up to 7:1 output.
  • Adjustable video and audio bitrate.
  • Output from any Unreal Render Target.
SRT Streaming
  • SRT is a protocol for streaming pristine quality, low-latency video and audio over LAN and WAN.
  • Live-stream to any SRT listener globally with +2x speed and increased reliability vs RTMP.
  • Manage Stream Key and SRT settings via Blueprints or Details panel.
  • Multi-channel audio including surround sound and up to 7:1 output.
  • Adjustable video and audio bitrate.
  • Output from any Unreal Render Target.
RTSP Streaming
  • RTSP is a protocol used for surveillance cameras, video-conferencing and IoT devices.
  • Multi-channel audio including surround sound and up to 7:1 output.
  • Adjustable video and audio bitrate.
  • Output from any Unreal Render Target.
Recording to Disk
  • MP4/ MOV/ AVI/ MKV are different formats for encoding video and audio to disk.
  • They offer different pay-offs in terms of file size, multi-channel audio, compression and compatibility.
  • Manage output format via Blueprints or Details panel.
  • Multi-channel audio including surround sound and up to 7:1 output.
  • Adjustable video and audio bitrate.
  • Output from any Unreal Render Target.