Microsoft LifeCam Studio Optomizer script

lifecam-studio-optimizer.sh

#!/bin/bash

CAMERA_DEV="/dev/video2"

# Function to apply settings
apply_settings() {
    echo "Applying optimal settings for Microsoft LifeCam Studio..."
    
    # Set resolution to 1080p
    v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-fmt-video=width=1920,height=1080,pixelformat=MJPG
    
    # Base settings
    v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=brightness=133
    v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=contrast=7
    v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=saturation=120
    v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=white_balance_automatic=1
    v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=power_line_frequency=2
    v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=sharpness=35
    v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=backlight_compensation=1
    v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=auto_exposure=3
    v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=focus_automatic_continuous=1
    
    echo "Settings applied successfully!"
}

# Function to show current settings
show_settings() {
    echo "Current LifeCam Studio settings:"
    v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --list-ctrls
}

# Function to create a preset
create_preset() {
    echo "Select lighting preset:"
    echo "Bright Room Presets:"
    echo "1. Balanced Bright (reduces red/orange tint)"
    echo "2. Cool Bright (stronger red/orange compensation)"
    echo "3. Soft Bright (slightly dimmed for yellow light)"
    echo "4. Natural Bright (minimal color correction)"
    echo "5. Vivid Bright (enhanced clarity)"
    echo ""
    echo "Low Light Presets:"
    echo "6. Balanced Low Light"
    echo "7. Warm Low Light"
    echo "8. Sharp Low Light"
    echo "9. Soft Low Light"
    echo "10. Natural Low Light"
    
    read -p "Select preset (1-10): " preset_choice
    
    # Disable auto white balance for manual adjustments
    v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=white_balance_automatic=0
    
    case $preset_choice in
        1)  # Balanced Bright - reduces red/orange tint
            echo "Applying Balanced Bright settings..."
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=brightness=120
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=contrast=6
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=saturation=100  # Reduced saturation
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=white_balance_temperature=4800  # Cooler to combat yellow
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=sharpness=30
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=backlight_compensation=0
            ;;
        2)  # Cool Bright - stronger red/orange compensation
            echo "Applying Cool Bright settings..."
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=brightness=115
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=contrast=5
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=saturation=90   # Further reduced saturation
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=white_balance_temperature=5200  # Even cooler
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=sharpness=25
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=backlight_compensation=0
            ;;
        3)  # Soft Bright - slightly dimmed for yellow light
            echo "Applying Soft Bright settings..."
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=brightness=110
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=contrast=4
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=saturation=95
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=white_balance_temperature=4600
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=sharpness=20
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=backlight_compensation=1
            ;;
        4)  # Natural Bright - minimal color correction
            echo "Applying Natural Bright settings..."
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=brightness=125
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=contrast=5
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=saturation=110
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=white_balance_temperature=4200
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=sharpness=30
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=backlight_compensation=0
            ;;
        5)  # Vivid Bright - enhanced clarity
            echo "Applying Vivid Bright settings..."
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=brightness=130
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=contrast=7
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=saturation=105
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=white_balance_temperature=4700
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=sharpness=40
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=backlight_compensation=0
            ;;
        6)  # Balanced Low Light
            echo "Applying Balanced Low Light settings..."
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=brightness=150
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=contrast=8
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=saturation=120
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=white_balance_temperature=4300
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=sharpness=25
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=backlight_compensation=0
            ;;
        7)  # Warm Low Light
            echo "Applying Warm Low Light settings..."
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=brightness=160
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=contrast=7
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=saturation=110
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=white_balance_temperature=4000
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=sharpness=20
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=backlight_compensation=0
            ;;
        8)  # Sharp Low Light
            echo "Applying Sharp Low Light settings..."
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=brightness=155
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=contrast=9
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=saturation=130
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=white_balance_temperature=4500
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=sharpness=45
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=backlight_compensation=0
            ;;
        9)  # Soft Low Light
            echo "Applying Soft Low Light settings..."
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=brightness=145
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=contrast=6
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=saturation=100
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=white_balance_temperature=4200
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=sharpness=15
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=backlight_compensation=0
            ;;
        10) # Natural Low Light
            echo "Applying Natural Low Light settings..."
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=brightness=140
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=contrast=7
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=saturation=115
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=white_balance_temperature=4100
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=sharpness=30
            v4l2-ctl --device=$CAMERA_DEV --set-ctrl=backlight_compensation=0
            ;;
        *) echo "Invalid choice. Using default settings." ;;
    esac
    
    # Show applied settings
    echo -e "\nApplied settings:"
    show_settings
}

# Function to test the camera
test_camera() {
    if ! command -v ffplay &> /dev/null; then
        echo "Installing ffmpeg..."
        sudo apt-get update
        sudo apt-get install -y ffmpeg
    fi
    
    echo "Opening camera preview (press Q to exit)..."
    ffplay -f video4linux2 -framerate 30 -video_size 1920x1080 -i $CAMERA_DEV
}

# Main menu
while true; do
    echo -e "\nMicrosoft LifeCam Studio Optimizer"
    echo "--------------------------------"
    echo "1. Show current settings"
    echo "2. Apply lighting presets"
    echo "3. Test camera"
    echo "4. Exit"
    
    read -p "Select an option (1-4): " choice
    
    case $choice in
        1) show_settings ;;
        2) create_preset ;;
        3) test_camera ;;
        4) exit 0 ;;
        *) echo "Invalid option" ;;
    esac
done