Since "Zoom Plugin" can refer to a few different workflows, this report covers the native vMix capabilities and the third-party "Full" integration tools commonly used by professionals.
Video Integration
- Individual Feeds: Each Zoom participant appears as a distinct video input in vMix. This allows the director to crop, resize, and place guests anywhere on the screen (Picture-in-Picture, side-by-side, etc.) rather than being stuck with the generic "Gallery View."
- Resolution: Supports up to 1080p depending on the Zoom account tier and internet bandwidth of the guest.
- Gallery View: You can bring in the standard Zoom Gallery view as a single source if you prefer the "Brady Bunch" look, but the true power lies in isolating individuals.
Manage Audio Carefully: Use the vMix Bus system to create a "Mix Minus." This ensures your Zoom guests hear everything (videos, music, other guests) except their own voice, preventing annoying echoes.
Quick summary
- Two main approaches: use Zoom as a remote participant source (NDI/virtual camera/SDI) or bring audio/video into vMix via capture (NDI/OBS Virtual Camera/Screen Capture).
- Best balance of quality and control: run Zoom on the same machine or a dedicated guest PC, output Zoom’s video as NDI (or virtual camera) into vMix, and route audio carefully to avoid echo.
- For multi-guest shows, prefer a dedicated Zoom machine per guest when possible or use Zoom Rooms/Meeting with NDI output and proper audio setup.
Benefits of Using the Zoom Plugin for vMix Full