🎥 Center Stage Camera

Apple-quality Center Stage for Windows - AI-powered face tracking that keeps you centered in video calls.

✨ Features

• 🎯 Automatic Face Tracking - Keeps your face centered, even as you move
• 🍎 Apple-Quality Motion - Buttery smooth transitions with easing
• 📹 Virtual Camera Output - Works with Teams, Zoom, Meet, and more
• 🔥 Three Versions - Choose based on your needs

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🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

1. Python 3.11+ - Download
2. UnityCapture (Virtual Camera Driver)
   • Download from GitHub
   • Extract and run Install.bat as Administrator
   • Restart your computer

Installation

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/CenterStage.git
cd CenterStage
python -m venv venv
source venv/Scripts/activate  # Windows Git Bash
pip install -r requirements.txt

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📦 Three Versions

Version	Resolution	CPU Usage	Best For
ultralight.py	720p	🟢 Minimal	Long calls, older PCs
lite.py	1080p	🟡 Medium	Best quality
main.py	Configurable	🟠 Higher	Full UI & controls

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🪶 Ultra Light (Recommended)

Minimal CPU, no heating, smooth tracking.

source venv/Scripts/activate && python ultralight.py

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⚡ Lite Version

1080p quality, Apple-style smooth tracking.

source venv/Scripts/activate && python lite.py

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🖥️ Full Version

Complete GUI with preview, settings, and controls.

source venv/Scripts/activate && python main.py

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🧪 Test Preview

Test locally before your call (no virtual camera):

python test_preview.py

Press Q to quit.

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⚙️ Using with Video Apps

1. Run your preferred version (ultralight/lite)
2. In Teams/Zoom/Meet: Go to Settings → Camera
3. Select "Unity Video Capture"
4. Done! 🎉

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📁 Project Structure

CenterStage/
├── ultralight.py     # 🪶 Minimal CPU (recommended)
├── lite.py           # ⚡ 1080p quality
├── test_preview.py   # 🧪 Local test
├── main.py           # 🖥️ Full UI version
├── requirements.txt
├── src/              # Full version source
└── tests/            # Unit tests

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

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📄 License

MIT License - feel free to use in your projects!

This project includes UnityCapture which is released under the Unlicense (public domain).

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🙏 Acknowledgments

• OpenCV - Face detection
• pyvirtualcam - Virtual camera support
• UnityCapture - Windows virtual camera driver (Unlicense)
• PySide6 - GUI framework (Full version)

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Made with ❤️ for better video calls