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Fan Cam Integration: Connect Go Fan Cam to Any Production Software in 2 Minutes

Go Fan Cam outputs a persistent browser source URL that drops straight into vMix, OBS, Tricaster, or any production software with a web input. Approved fan selfies appear on your big screen in under 2 seconds, no plugins, no configuration beyond a paste and a resolution setting.

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How It Works

Browser source fan cam integration in 3 steps

Go Fan Cam uses the browser source protocol that every major production platform already supports. There is nothing new to learn.

  1. Copy your browser source URL from the Go Fan Cam dashboard

    After signing up, your dashboard shows a persistent display URL, something like https://gofancam.com/live/[your-id]. This URL never changes between events, so you only ever need to add it to your production software once.

  2. Add it as a Web Browser input in your production software

    In vMix, OBS, Tricaster, or any other tool with browser source support, add a new browser or web input, paste the URL, and set the resolution to 1920x1080. The process is identical to adding any other browser-based graphic or overlay.

  3. Approved fan photos appear on your big screen output

    As soon as an admin approves a fan submission in the dashboard, the photo is pushed to the browser source in real time. Switch to the Go Fan Cam layer in your production software and the photo is on screen in under 2 seconds, no manual refresh, no reloading.

Need a step-by-step walkthrough for vMix specifically? Read the full vMix setup guide.

Step-by-Step Guides

Fan cam broadcast integration by software

Detailed instructions for every major production platform. Each guide covers the exact menu path to reach the browser source input and the settings you need.

vMix

Most Popular

The production standard for live sports events. Browser source support is built in and rock-solid. Add Go Fan Cam as a Web Browser input in under 90 seconds.

  1. Open vMix and click Add Input in the lower-left corner
  2. Select More at the bottom of the input menu, then choose Web Browser
  3. Paste your Go Fan Cam display URL into the URL field
  4. Set Width to 1920 and Height to 1080
  5. Click OK, the fan cam layer appears as a switchable input

Note: Works with vMix Basic HD, HD, 4K, and Pro. Transparent background support is enabled by default.

OBS Studio

Free

Free and open-source. OBS has native browser source support, no plugins needed. Ideal for grassroots clubs and smaller venues.

  1. Open OBS and select the scene where you want the fan cam
  2. In the Sources panel, click the + button and choose Browser
  3. Name the source (e.g. "Go Fan Cam") and click OK
  4. Paste your Go Fan Cam display URL into the URL field
  5. Set Width to 1920 and Height to 1080, then click OK

Note: Enable "Shutdown source when not visible" to save resources between activations.

Tricaster

Enterprise

Broadcast-grade production hardware used in top-tier stadiums and arenas. Go Fan Cam integrates via the DDR or Web Browser input on all Tricaster systems.

  1. Open your Tricaster session and navigate to the DDR or Media Players panel
  2. Select the Web Browser input option
  3. Paste your Go Fan Cam display URL into the address field
  4. Set the resolution to 1920x1080 to match your output
  5. Assign the input to your preferred M/E bus and go live

Note: Compatible with Tricaster Mini, TC1, 2 Elite, and all hardware versions with web input support.

Other Software

Universal

Any production software that supports a browser or web source can run Go Fan Cam. The output is a standard HTML5 page, no plugins, no special formats.

  1. Copy your Go Fan Cam display URL from the dashboard
  2. Find the browser source, web input, or HTML input in your software
  3. Paste the URL and set 1920x1080 resolution
  4. Add to your scene or M/E bus as a switchable layer

Note: Compatible with Wirecast, CasparCG, Singular.live, Resolume, Streamlabs, and any software with HTML/browser input support.

Looking for a broader comparison of production platforms? See our sports presentation software guide.

Second Screen Engagement

Go Fan Cam as a three-screen engagement loop

Fan cam integration is not just about connecting to your production software, it creates a multi-screen experience that moves from the fan's hand to the stadium to their social feed.

Screen 1

Fan's Phone

Fans scan the QR code and the camera opens instantly in their phone browser, no app required. This is the first screen: personal, opt-in, and zero-friction.

Screen 2

Stadium Big Screen

Approved photos appear on the stadium LED screen via browser source integration in vMix, OBS, or Tricaster. This second screen engagement moment puts the fan at the centre of the live experience in front of thousands of people.

Screen 3

Social Media

After their photo appears on the big screen, fans receive a branded, downloadable version they can share on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. The club and sponsor logos travel with every share, extending your event reach beyond the stadium.

The three-screen loop: Phone to stadium screen to social media. Each fan submission generates engagement across all three screens, making second screen engagement sports activations with Go Fan Cam multiply-effective compared to display-only formats.

Use Cases

Fan cam integration at live events

Go Fan Cam works across every live event format, from a single-screen grassroots football matchday to a full LED wall festival rig.

Football Matchday

Single screen, single operator

One operator runs the Go Fan Cam admin dashboard on a tablet at pitchside. Fans scan the QR code from the perimeter board or big screen. Approved photos appear on the LED scoreboard via a browser source in vMix. The whole setup is managed by one person with zero additional crew.

Multi-Screen Arena

Jumbotron and courtside screens

The same Go Fan Cam browser source URL is added to multiple outputs in vMix or Tricaster. When a fan photo is approved, it appears simultaneously on the jumbotron and all courtside ribbon boards. The display URL is a single persistent address, add it once, route it everywhere.

Corporate Event

Projector and confidence monitor

The fan cam browser source runs as a layer in OBS on a laptop. Approved photos appear on the main projector screen during break segments and networking sessions. A confidence monitor shows the live queue so the event producer can manage approvals without watching the main display.

Festival and Concert

LED wall integration

Go Fan Cam integrates with the festival production rig via a browser source routed through the LED processor. Fan photos display on the main stage LED wall between acts and during set breaks. The QR code is shown on secondary screens around the site, driving high submission volumes.

See how fan cam works across all types of venues in the full features overview.

Technical Reference

Browser source fan cam: technical specifications

Everything your production engineer needs to know before adding Go Fan Cam to a live event rig.

Go Fan Cam Browser Source, Technical Specs
Output format
Browser source URL (HTML5)
Default resolution
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Custom resolution
Configurable per event
Refresh method
Real-time (WebSocket push)
Latency (approval to screen)
Under 2 seconds
Compatibility
Any software with browser/web source input
Bandwidth required
Less than 1 Mbps
Background
Transparent (compositable)
URL persistence
Permanent, no reconfiguration needed

For venue-specific display requirements, see the stadium display software guide.

Fan cam integration: frequently asked questions

Technical questions answered by the Go Fan Cam team.

How do I integrate Go Fan Cam with vMix?

In vMix, click Add Input → More → Web Browser. Paste your Go Fan Cam display URL and set 1920x1080. The fan cam appears as a switchable input in your session. Total setup time is around 90 seconds.

Does the fan cam browser source work with OBS Studio?

Yes. OBS has native browser source support built in, no plugins required. Add a Browser source, paste the Go Fan Cam URL, set 1920x1080, and you are done. It works with OBS 27 and later on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

How do I add the fan cam to Tricaster?

Use the DDR or Web Browser input in your Tricaster session, paste the Go Fan Cam display URL, and set 1920x1080. Assign the input to your M/E bus and switch to it whenever you want fan photos on screen.

How quickly do approved photos appear on screen?

Under 2 seconds. When an admin taps Approve in the dashboard, the photo is pushed to the browser source in real time via WebSocket. There is no manual refresh required at the production end.

Can I overlay the fan cam on top of my camera feed?

Yes. The Go Fan Cam browser source uses a transparent background. In vMix or OBS you can use it as a composited layer on top of your camera feed, lower thirds, or any other content. In Tricaster, assign it as an overlay in your M/E configuration.

Does Go Fan Cam work with software not listed here?

If your production software supports a browser source, web input, or HTML input, Go Fan Cam will work. The output is a standard HTML5 page. Confirmed working with Wirecast, CasparCG, Singular.live, Resolume, and Streamlabs, among others.

New to fan cam? Read our guide to what a fan cam is before diving into the integration.

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