Celluloid

Spec sheet

Purpose

Celluloid captures a webcam feed, applies real-time filters, and outputs it as a virtual camera for video conferencing apps.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Integrations

The project lists Zoom, Google Meet, FaceTime, Photo Booth, and any app that supports camera input as compatible destinations.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The repository is MIT licensed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Maker

The README credits Jake Spurlock and says the app was made in California.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Camera behavior

The camera runs only while the preview is open or an external app is using the virtual camera.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Filters

Built-in filters include Noir, Chrome, Fade, Instant, Mono, Process, Tonal, Transfer, and Black Mist.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Framing

Digital zoom ranges from 1.0x to 4.0x and includes a movable crop window for panning the view.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Image controls

The app provides brightness, contrast, saturation, exposure, color temperature, and sharpness adjustments.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Installation

The README instructs users to build the Release configuration in Xcode, launch the app, approve the system extension, and select “Celluloid Camera” in their video app.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Latest release

The releases page lists Celluloid v1.3.0 with a vignette slider, Launch at Login, performance improvements, and clearer virtual camera setup guidance.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Settings

Adjustments, filter selection, zoom, and crop position are saved between sessions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support and known issues

The GitHub repository has an issues page, where open reports include high battery use and the app becoming unresponsive when a selected camera becomes unavailable.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

System requirements

Celluloid requires macOS 15.0 or later and camera access permission.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Every Celluloid plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Video Player Software#19 of 427.8
• Virtual Camera Software#22 of 347.6