This is definitely a big blocker for my move to Linux as well, I'm heavily dependent on my Elgato HD60 X
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I get you 100%
There is the avermedia bu113 card, around 100 euros, works on everything from Windows pc, to ipad and of course linux without any additional drivers as it supports with UVC, downside, you basically need a hdmi splitter if you want to see something as its build to use big cameras as webcam
Already have a splitter :)
Will I be able to see stuff in OBS though? And is it passthrough?
I might have to retract the "flawless" part of my "sales pitch". I tried to make it spontaneously work on my work laptop using Fedora and it did in fact, not work. To visually show how it should work, I made a picture with an iPad where it actually does work with my work desktop with 2560x1440 resolution, 60fps. But, it did worked in the past, so I am fairly certain I just suck at using my device. If it would work it appears just as any other capture card..as weird webcam device.
But as said, you need a splitter before the card and then one output into the card. I actually spend a minute to locate a non-black HDMI cable just for you! https://imgur.com/a/BvZDZRJ
Yes, internal consumer capture cards are not really supported on Linux, the manufacturers just don't care so no Linux drivers are available.
That's why I have gotten myself a prosumer grade card from Blackmagic. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/intensitypro4k
Or you could use USB Capture Cards which are better supported, because most of them act like a USB camera, using the same protocol which eliminates the need for drivers, but they often are more limited or have a worse picture quality then internal cards.
Wait, so you're saying that this card WILL work on Linux?
Yes, it does perfectly fine here. Blackmagic is known for its Linux support
I converted our whole congregation to Linux, and we use a BlackMagic ATEM for streaming over OBS:
https://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Design-Switcher-High-Speed-10-Pack/dp/B087D7FLBG/
At first we started with a cheap single input capture card and it worked great:
I use the same card (Intensity Pro 4k) to digitize videos. Worth every penny.
I use a cheap hdmi splitter and a cheap usb capture stick and it works very well, although I don't use anything more than 1080p60. No idea how to get Elgato hardware working, though. They don't seem to have great Linux support.
ElGato is famous for just not working on Linux.
Elgato does not want Linux users: https://github.com/tolga9009/elgato-gchd/issues/15#issuecomment-610984742