[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1295247] Re: [Logitech C170] Cheese says "There was an error playing video from webcam"

2017-12-04 Thread velocity303
As an additional note to that workaround. I had to install v4l2loopback- dkms and v4l2loopback-utils in order to support the dummy device. I also had to run 'modprobe v4l2loopback exclusive_caps=1' to get the device created to actually accept the stream. -- You received this bug notification beca

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1295247] Re: [Logitech C170] Cheese says "There was an error playing video from webcam"

2017-12-04 Thread velocity303
In case anyone is curious, I was able to get a workaround going at least by using ffmpeg and a dummy video device to transform the video stream. I am using a Razer Blade 2014 with the following webcam: Bus 003 Device 005: ID 0bda:579f Realtek Semiconductor Corp. 1. Create a new file called /etc/pr

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1295247] Re: [Logitech C170] Cheese says "There was an error playing video from webcam"

2016-07-14 Thread velocity303
I have been following this bug for a while now but want to add some information relevant to my system. I have a Razer Blade 14 (2014) and it has a 1920x1080 capable webcam. Information on the model is below: Bus 003 Device 005: ID 0bda:579f Realtek Semiconductor Corp. With Cheese however I have t