Chapter 130.11 - SS 15


    SS 15. [Bing A Vtuber For 0 Yen ~ Tracking]


    "Alright then. Let''s talk about video recording methods. For that, you''ll need two necessary software."


    As Mai-san spoke, she raised her finger.


    "First, the tracking software for moving the 3D model— VSeeFake, also known as the tracking software."


    "Come to think of it, I haven''t be a VTuber yet!"


    I''ve taken photos with poses and expressions specified.


    But I haven''t moved yet.


    I downloaded the software Ma-san mentioned.


    Iunched VSeeFake, selected the model, and allowed ess to the camera.


    And then, my eyes met with Ilyena.


    "So cute…"


    As I murmured, her mouth moved, opening and closing.


    She blinked in sync with me.


    When she shook her head, her hair swayed.


    "How about it? What do you think of this virtual body?"


    "This is me, after all."


    "That''s right. With a few more settings and adjustments…"


    I was amazed by the expressiveness of the model.


    She could get angry, smile, look sad, surprised…


    She made the same expressions I did.


    "It''s amazing, isn''t it? This level of uracy can even track eye movements and eyebrow motions for free. Although, other software options have their pros and cons—"


    This software, VSeeFake, specializes in upper body tracking.


    On the other hand, 3tere charges for facial tracking, but with the right equipment, you can also track your entire body.


    "I see. It seems best to use each one ording to the situation."


    "Exactly. And if your smartphone is a newer model, you might be able to use it as a recement for a webcam with Perfect Sync. In that case, you might not even need to buy a webcam."


    "What''s Perfect Sync?"


    "High-precision tracking, I guess. It''s a bit moreplicated to set up, but you can track even cheek and tongue movements. You can replicate actions like puffing up your cheeks or sticking out your tongue to lick something."


    "Th- That much!?"


    The possibilities are endless!


    Eventually, I could do all sorts of things with Iroha-sama, like this and that!


    I was lost in my fantasies until I was brought back to reality.


    "But the most important thing is the specs of yourputer."


    "Ugh, yes."


    "It''s natural to prioritize that, though. Processing a 3D model is heavierpared to a 2D model. Unless you''re running it alongside a PC game, your current specs should be enough."


    Constraints due toputer specifications seem to be everywhere.


    Still, even with some limitations, I had noints.


    After all, the difference between "zero" and "one" is like night and day.


    Without Mai-san, and thisputer, I wouldn''t have be a VTuber in the first ce.


    "Now that tracking is all set. So, the second necessary software for video recording… recording software!"


    "Ah, true. Without that, you can''t record anything."


    Now that she mentioned it, it was an obvious point.


    "Do you have any rmended software for recording?"


    "Of course. It''s called -OVS Studio!"


    "Huh!?"


    Even I knew that name.


    Many streamers probably use this software. However…


    "Is OVS a streaming software?"


    "You can also use it for video recording. Plus, setting it up is just like streaming… so we can handle the settings here, maybe?"


    "Please guide me."


    "Setting up OVS is easy! — I wish I could say that, but there are so many settings! So, let''s give up on trying to understand everything by ourselves for now!"


    "What!? I- Is that okay?"


    "It''s fiiine. Many people havepiled rmended settings on websites, so let''s start by following those."


    "I- I understand."


    "Though I must say, I have notes from when I set it up this time."


    "Mai-san~!"


    While expressing gratitude for showing me the notes, I proceed with the settings.


    Integration with MyTube, then resolution, frame rate, registering the microphone to use…


    "Oh, and you might want to remember bitrate. If your stream gets choppy or you''re experiencing frame drops, try adjusting this first. It might help with the issues."


    "U- Understood."


    After a while, the settings are finallypleted.


    I have Mai-san double-check, and get her approval with a "This should be fine.".


    "Now, let''s set up the screen. The process here is the same as streaming."


    I follow her instructions.


    But since this time, I''m creating a simple video.


    I just have to add the capture from VSeeFake to a section called ‘Source.''.


    In the center of the OVS screen, I see Ilyena''s figure.


    When I tilt my head left and right, she on the OVS screen sways a beat behind.


    The preparations are all set.


    Finally, the moment hase.


    "Ilyena-chan, we''re about to start recording the video. Are you ready?"


    "……Yes."


    I take a deep breath and face the monitor.


    Then I click the [Start Recording] button.


    To the other side of the screen… to the world, I''ll stream my words.


    Just like that person I love.


    "—Dobroho Ranko!"


    With a cheerful greeting, I start.


    And then…


    ***


    "W- What is this?! Is this for real!? This video is aplete mess!"


    I y back the finished video and slump down.


    The first take ended in a huge failure.


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