Merge 4a390703be into 8d4a386a27

README.md

@@ -391,6 +391,19 @@ python run.py --execution-provider openvino
 -   Use a screen capture tool like OBS to stream.
 -   To change the face, select a new source image.
 
+## Tips and Tricks
+
+Check out these helpful guides to get the most out of Deep-Live-Cam:
+
+- [Unlocking the Secrets to the Perfect Deepfake Image](https://deeplivecam.net/index.php/blog/tips-and-tricks/unlocking-the-secrets-to-the-perfect-deepfake-image) - Learn how to create the best deepfake with full head coverage
+- [Video Call with DeepLiveCam](https://deeplivecam.net/index.php/blog/tips-and-tricks/video-call-with-deeplivecam) - Make your meetings livelier by using DeepLiveCam with OBS and meeting software
+- [Have a Special Guest!](https://deeplivecam.net/index.php/blog/tips-and-tricks/have-a-special-guest) - Tutorial on how to use face mapping to add special guests to your stream
+- [Watch Deepfake Movies in Realtime](https://deeplivecam.net/index.php/blog/tips-and-tricks/watch-deepfake-movies-in-realtime) - See yourself star in any video without processing the video
+- [Better Quality without Sacrificing Speed](https://deeplivecam.net/index.php/blog/tips-and-tricks/better-quality-without-sacrificing-speed) - Tips for achieving better results without impacting performance
+- [Instant Vtuber!](https://deeplivecam.net/index.php/blog/tips-and-tricks/instant-vtuber) - Create a new persona/vtuber easily using Metahuman Creator
+
+Visit our [official blog](https://deeplivecam.net/index.php/blog/tips-and-tricks) for more tips and tutorials.
+
 ## Command Line Arguments (Unmaintained)
 
 ```
@@ -434,8 +447,6 @@ Looking for a CLI mode? Using the -s/--source argument will make the run program
  - [*"This real-time webcam deepfake tool raises alarms about the future of identity theft"*](https://www.diyphotography.net/this-real-time-webcam-deepfake-tool-raises-alarms-about-the-future-of-identity-theft/) - DIYPhotography
  - [*"That's Crazy, Oh God. That's Fucking Freaky Dude... That's So Wild Dude"*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1074&v=py4Tc-Y8BcY) - SomeOrdinaryGamers
  - [*"Alright look look look, now look chat, we can do any face we want to look like chat"*](https://www.youtube.com/live/mFsCe7AIxq8?feature=shared&t=2686) - IShowSpeed
- - [*"They do a pretty good job matching poses, expression and even the lighting"*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnCghLjqv3s&t=551s) - TechLinked (LTT)
-
 
 ## Credits
 

modules/video_capture.py

@@ -51,13 +51,14 @@ class VideoCapturer:
             else:
                 # Unix-like systems (Linux/Mac) capture method
                 if platform.system() == "Darwin":  # macOS
-                    print(f"INFO: macOS detected. Attempting to use cv2.CAP_AVFOUNDATION exclusively for camera index {self.device_index}.")
+                    print("INFO: Attempting to use cv2.CAP_AVFOUNDATION for macOS camera.")
                     self.cap = cv2.VideoCapture(self.device_index, cv2.CAP_AVFOUNDATION)
-                    # The check 'if not self.cap or not self.cap.isOpened():' later in the function
-                    # will now directly reflect the success or failure of AVFoundation.
                     if not self.cap or not self.cap.isOpened():
-                         print(f"ERROR: cv2.CAP_AVFOUNDATION failed to open camera index {self.device_index}. Capture will likely fail.")
-                    # No fallback to default cv2.VideoCapture(self.device_index) here for macOS.
+                        print("WARN: cv2.CAP_AVFOUNDATION failed to open camera. Trying default backend for macOS.")
+                        # Release the failed attempt before trying again
+                        if self.cap:
+                            self.cap.release()
+                        self.cap = cv2.VideoCapture(self.device_index) # Fallback to default
                 else:  # Other Unix-like systems (e.g., Linux)
                     self.cap = cv2.VideoCapture(self.device_index)