How to: Directly Redact From Your Webcam or CCTV footage

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How to: Directly Redact From Your Webcam or CCTV footage

Redacting Live Footage from a Connected Device

This article will guide you through redacting live footage from a connected device, such as a webcam or CCTV, directly on your computer. This feature is beneficial when you need to redact objects in real time. Follow the steps below to utilize this capability within CaseGuard Studio.

Step 1: Open CaseGuard Studio and Access Device Options

Start by launching CaseGuard Studio. Once the software is open, navigate to the top-left corner and select File.

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Step 2: Select Your Connected Device

From the File drop-down menu, choose WebCam. A secondary drop-down menu will appear, listing the devices connected to your machine. Select the device from which you want to perform redactions.

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Step 3: Choose Objects to Redact

After selecting your device, a wizard will open where you can choose the objects you wish to redact. You may select multiple objects if needed.

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Step 4: Configure Redaction Settings

Next, configure the redaction settings, such as the shape, effect, and margins for the selected objects. Once configured, click Next.

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Step 5: Set Advanced Options

In this step, you will have the option to adjust advanced settings, including resolution options (such as 4K, 8K, or drone footage) and the minimum confidence interval for redactions. Make your selections and click Next.

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Step 6: Review and Apply Redaction Settings

You will now see a summary of your redaction configuration. Review the details to ensure accuracy, then click Apply to finalize.

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Live Redaction in Action

Once applied, you will see live footage from your connected device with real-time redactions on the selected objects.

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Conclusion

Redacting live footage from a connected device in CaseGuard Studio offers a streamlined and efficient solution for real-time redactions. By following these steps, you can quickly configure and apply redactions directly to live feeds from webcams or CCTV devices. This capability enables you to maintain privacy and security standards seamlessly, ensuring sensitive information remains protected without delay. With CaseGuard Studio’s intuitive settings and advanced options, you can confidently manage redactions for various live video sources.