# Video Parameters

They are separated in three groups: [general options](#general-options) (push and view), [source side](#source-side-options) (push) options and [viewer side](#viewer-side-options) (view) options.

If you want to change the bitrate:\
[Video Bitrate Parameters](/advanced-settings/video-bitrate-parameters.md)

## General options

You can add them to both, source ([`&push`](/advanced-settings/setup-parameters/push.md)) and viewer ([`&view`](/advanced-settings/mixer-scene-parameters/view.md), [`&scene`](/advanced-settings/mixer-scene-parameters/scene.md) or [`&solo`](/advanced-settings/mixer-scene-parameters/and-solo.md)) sides.

<table><thead><tr><th width="322.57142857142856">Parameter</th><th>Explanation</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZXNvvVO3Dcr-TdldSk"><code>&#x26;blind</code></a></td><td>Video playback is disabled</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Source side options

You have to add them to the source side ([`&push`](/advanced-settings/setup-parameters/push.md)).

<table><thead><tr><th width="150">Parameter</th><th>Explanation</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZXSIoYvjcpLfDbCb8u"><code>&#x26;quality</code></a></td><td>Presets the quality setting for a guest</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZXRA_jhvR0aFnq3TUg"><code>&#x26;width</code></a></td><td>Sets the maximum width of the video allowed in pixels</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZXQf0lGejWaBjc-y-Q"><code>&#x26;height</code></a></td><td>Sets the maximum height of the video allowed in pixels</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/3SOPDc5TkuiOpThaDHMN"><code>&#x26;aspectratio</code></a></td><td>Changes the aspect ratio on the publisher side</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/tfc1VW7vBfTgxA4APhyG"><code>&#x26;contenthint</code></a></td><td><code>=motion</code> prioritizes resolution;<br><code>=detail</code> prioritizes frame rate</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/vqmMSNSbY94Q6IRtz4JM"><code>&#x26;mediasettings</code></a></td><td>Adds the option to change the video and audio settings dynamically via the settings menu</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/BztXqHfF5EKjAMdanJrU"><code>&#x26;noscale</code></a></td><td>Disables the publishing resolution from being capped</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZXR_wPbq52oYlq7wad"><code>&#x26;fps</code></a></td><td>Sets the maximum frame rate of the video in frames per second</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZXWVgE83TNB_P_Ujjq"><code>&#x26;maxframerate</code></a></td><td>Like <a href="/pages/-MZXR_wPbq52oYlq7wad"><code>&#x26;fps</code></a>, except it will allow for lower frame rates if the specific frame rate requested failed</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZNW_b8VrHaY-eDBYyk"><code>&#x26;effects</code></a></td><td>Applies effects to the video/audio feeds</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/LVTKRDmGooX2c6RihiFd"><code>&#x26;effectvalue</code></a></td><td>Sets the amount of blur or effect applied</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/ltUemo1uTrfTQElT4ADI"><code>&#x26;imagelist</code></a></td><td>Can be used to pass a list of background images via the URL</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/hyCZMUUUIhBfUh6iX8on"><code>&#x26;avatar</code></a></td><td>Adds the ability to select an image, instead of a video device</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-M_kV5lsYMqKzdIxP-av"><code>&#x26;fullscreen</code></a></td><td>The preview video will be fullscreen</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZXUSwroVz5qufIonZS"><code>&#x26;showpreview</code></a></td><td>Forces the guest to have a self-preview</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZXRtpt-3SoTKzQXRc6"><code>&#x26;minipreview</code></a></td><td>Mini self-preview at the top right corner</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/HD7GqjDJRrYVOZKyANLS"><code>&#x26;minipreviewoffset</code></a></td><td>Used to position where the mini preview is located by default on screen</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/CamUB1dVb6kcWYTSrrX7"><code>&#x26;largepreview</code></a>*</td><td>Will disable the mini-preview functionality</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZXUjDm712JqkJrcMpK"><code>&#x26;nopreview</code></a></td><td>Disables the local self-preview</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/UYvW0ByqKnoSVOtaJCac"><code>&#x26;hideguest</code></a></td><td>Has a guest join a room not visible to others</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZXU7-N7cHOV8YsdRxr"><code>&#x26;videomute</code></a></td><td>Auto mutes guest's video</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZXf2i1UmwsxR8I7A5s"><code>&#x26;ptz</code></a></td><td>Enables pan/tilt control of the device, if compatible</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZX9H7qfX8FQnq50nR2"><code>&#x26;webp</code></a></td><td>Custom video codec for broadcasts</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZX9OakhZVJ338EwDYt"><code>&#x26;webpquality</code></a></td><td>Quality setting for the <a href="/pages/-MZX9H7qfX8FQnq50nR2"><code>&#x26;webp</code></a> option</td></tr></tbody></table>

\*NEW IN [VERSION 24](/releases/v24.md)

## **Viewer side options**

You have to add them to the viewer side ([`&room`](/advanced-settings/setup-parameters/room.md) or [`&view`](/advanced-settings/mixer-scene-parameters/view.md), [`&scene`](/advanced-settings/mixer-scene-parameters/scene.md)or [`&solo`](/advanced-settings/mixer-scene-parameters/and-solo.md)).

<table><thead><tr><th width="233.57142857142856">Parameter</th><th>Explanation</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZdvi1ReqWtZ6G80iMX"><code>&#x26;scale</code></a></td><td>Scales the video resolution of the inbound video by the given percent</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-Mc_aG60j01m3J82KwZr"><code>&#x26;dpi</code></a></td><td>Overrides the automatically selected Device Pixel Ratio</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/2GyQtMLss7FXZX1NXL4P"><code>&#x26;sharper</code></a></td><td>Should 'up to' double the amount of playback video resolution</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/u8kSYZqlHbuIoFfRIerA"><code>&#x26;viewwidth</code></a></td><td>Does the same thing as <a href="/pages/-MZdvi1ReqWtZ6G80iMX"><code>&#x26;scale</code></a> but you pass the width in pixels</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/AbxgsRXjG6dYeYXjuLsB"><code>&#x26;viewheight</code></a></td><td>Does the same thing as <a href="/pages/-MZdvi1ReqWtZ6G80iMX"><code>&#x26;scale</code></a> but you pass the height in pixels</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZdudjg0hJYNiC3VGwt"><code>&#x26;codec</code></a></td><td>Sets the codec to encode the video</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/5keyTleHw8LPfZx3K51P"><code>&#x26;h264profile</code></a></td><td>OpenH264 software encoding will be used</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZdtO5YNVAt2R8vG5Us"><code>&#x26;buffer</code></a></td><td>Sets the video buffer</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/h2JmCAiOBzHayGu72EVo"><code>&#x26;buffer2</code></a></td><td>Same as <a href="/pages/-MZdtO5YNVAt2R8vG5Us"><code>&#x26;buffer</code></a>, but instead includes the round-trip-time</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-Mb8_DNH1AN2UfZJe_yE"><code>&#x26;fadein</code></a></td><td>Has videos fade in smoothly</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZdsq4lEXnitB6YApW8"><code>&#x26;broadcast</code></a></td><td>A useful flag to allow the director to present their own video to the group, often used in conjunction with a virtual webcam or Meshcast. It allows for larger groups rooms by reducing load on guests</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/pxZ2PMdA8e0TV2AcCwr5"><code>&#x26;directoronly</code></a></td><td>A useful flag to allow the director to present their own video to the group, often used in conjunction with a virtual webcam or Meshcast. It allows for larger groups rooms by reducing load on guests</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/YFV31tJpFiYQNrRuQupG"><code>&#x26;showonly</code></a></td><td>Only shows any stream ID that is listed</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MZdvKE9pMsUmZQAfpPu"><code>&#x26;novideo</code></a></td><td>Disables all video playback on the local computer</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/FOvmYCAGTf6ZgCfllwlD"><code>&#x26;nodirectorvideo</code></a>*</td><td>Disables all video playback from room directors</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/hlxmDttnSMEjEPtdDIJt"><code>&#x26;slideshow</code></a></td><td>Plays video back as a series of full-window images</td></tr></tbody></table>

\*NEW IN [VERSION 24](/releases/v24.md)

## Related

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[Video Bitrate Parameters](/advanced-settings/video-bitrate-parameters.md)
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