If you have ever watched viral Gorilla Tag videos on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Twitch, you have probably noticed that the footage looks dramatically smoother and wider than what you see inside a standard VR headset. First-person VR head-tracking is notoriously shaky and disorienting for viewers. Content creators solve this by using dedicated spectator camera modifications like Yizzi Cam Mod V2 and Vels Camera Mod.
What Are Camera Mods & Why Are They Essential?
A camera mod renders a secondary virtual camera view inside Gorilla Tag and outputs it to your PC desktop window. While you continue playing naturally in first-person VR, your recording software (such as OBS Studio or Streamlabs) captures a pristine, cinematic feed from this secondary perspective.
- Field of View (FOV) Control: Expand the FOV up to 90° or 110° to show more of your arms, branches, and approaching taggers.
- Image Smoothing: Eliminates micro-jitters caused by rapid head movements, giving your gameplay a buttery-smooth professional finish.
- Third-Person & Follow Cam: Position a virtual camera behind your monke or mount it to a fixed branch to capture cinematic parkour jukes.
- Vertical Mode for Shorts & TikTok: Output native 9:16 vertical resolution directly to OBS without awkward cropping.
Prerequisites for Installing Camera Mods
Because camera mods require dual-camera rendering pipelines, they are exclusive to PC VR setups (Steam or Oculus PC Link):
- A VR-ready PC capable of rendering Gorilla Tag at stable frame rates.
- BepInEx 5.4.21+ installed in your Gorilla Tag folder.
- OBS Studio or your preferred screen recording software installed on your desktop.
Step-by-Step Installation: Yizzi Cam Mod V2
Step 1: Download the Camera Plugin
Download the verified Yizzi Cam Mod V2 package from our catalog. The download contains YizziCamModV2.dll.
Step 2: Install to the Plugins Folder
Copy YizziCamModV2.dll into your Gorilla Tag plugins folder:
C:Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappscommonGorilla TagBepInExplugins
Step 3: In-Game Controls & Configuration
When you enter Gorilla Tag in VR, a virtual camera tablet will spawn attached to your left hand or floating in front of you. You can use your right motion controller to interact with the touchscreen buttons:
- First Person / Third Person Toggle: Switch between spectator perspective and smoothed headcam view.
- Smoothing Slider: Increase to 8–10 for cinematic cinematic parkour clips; decrease to 3–5 for fast-paced competitive infection.
- Follow Mode: Locks the camera to follow your avatar from behind, ideal for showcasing route tutorials on Custom Maps.
Best OBS Studio Settings for Gorilla Tag Content
| Setting | Standard YouTube (16:9) | TikTok & Shorts (9:16) |
|---|---|---|
| Base Canvas | 1920 x 1080 | 1080 x 1920 |
| FPS Output | 60 FPS (Constant) | 60 FPS (Constant) |
| Capture Source | Game Capture (Gorilla Tag.exe) | Game Capture (Gorilla Tag.exe) |
| Recommended In-Game FOV | 85° – 95° | 95° – 105° |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Camera mods are 100% legal in public lobbies because they only modify local spectator rendering on your computer monitor. They do not alter your player speed, arms, or gameplay physics.
Because camera mods render a second viewport, they require moderate GPU power. If you experience frame drops, lower the camera resolution in the mod configuration file or reduce steamVR supersampling.
Conclusion
If you are serious about growing your Gorilla Tag social media channels, a high-performance camera mod is non-negotiable. Explore our full collection in the Camera Mods Catalog to start creating viral, professional VR clips today!