It all started with a simple question: “What if we could bring virtual backgrounds from video conferencing tools like Zoom and Google Meet to mobile devices?” These platforms had made it easy for people to hide messy rooms or add some personality to their video calls, but we noticed that there was nothing quite like it available for mobile users—especially for selfie videos. We knew how useful virtual backgrounds were in keeping things professional or fun, and we wondered if we could make that same experience effortless for anyone recording on their phone. So, we took that curiosity and ran with it. Developing MirageCam was our way of solving this problem. We wanted to give users a tool to instantly transform their live videos, allowing them to replace their background in real time—anywhere, anytime. We also envisioned adding creative features like outlines, beautification, AR effects, and more, making the app both functional and fun. What began as an idea from Zoom’s background feature evolved into MirageCam: a mobile app that empowers users to create stunning visuals on the go, all with the tap of a button.

MirageCam

Real-Time Background Swap

Real-Time Background Swap