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Yes, internal consumer capture cards are not really supported on Linux, the manufacturers just don't care so no Linux drivers are available.
That's why I have gotten myself a prosumer grade card from Blackmagic. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/intensitypro4k
Or you could use USB Capture Cards which are better supported, because most of them act like a USB camera, using the same protocol which eliminates the need for drivers, but they often are more limited or have a worse picture quality then internal cards.
I converted our whole congregation to Linux, and we use a BlackMagic ATEM for streaming over OBS:
https://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Design-Switcher-High-Speed-10-Pack/dp/B087D7FLBG/
At first we started with a cheap single input capture card and it worked great:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07JLCJF96?psc=1
I use the same card (Intensity Pro 4k) to digitize videos. Worth every penny.
Wait, so you're saying that this card WILL work on Linux?
Yes, it does perfectly fine here. Blackmagic is known for its Linux support