OBS Studio Tutorial for Beginners

Introduction

• Presenter: Justin Brown, Primal Video
• Purpose: To help grow an audience and scale revenue with online video.
• OBS Studio Overview: Powerful live streaming software and screen recording app.
  • Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux.
  • Can stream to platforms like Facebook Live, YouTube Live.

Getting Started with OBS Studio

• OBS Interface Overview:
  • Preview Area: Central black box for broadcasting.
  • Controls:
    • Start streaming/recording.
    • Switch between preview mode and studio mode.
  • Settings: Access all OBS settings.
  • CPU Usage Panel: Monitor computer load during streaming.
  • Transition Panel: Adjust transitions between scenes.
  • Audio Mixer: Adjust volume levels of different sources.
  • Sources Panel: Add various media sources (webcams, images, videos).
  • Scenes Panel: Organize groups of assets for different streaming configurations.

Setting Up OBS

Settings Overview

• General Settings: Personal preferences, themes, and confirmations.
• Stream Settings:
  • Choose streaming service (Twitch, YouTube, Facebook).
  • Enter unique stream key for the selected service.
• Output Settings:
  • Set video bitrate (e.g., 2500 kbps for 720p, 5000 kbps for 1080p).
  • Adjust audio bitrate (suggested 160-256 kbps).
• Recording Settings:
  • Choose recording file format (e.g., MKV, MP4).
  • Set higher quality than streaming bitrate for recording.
• Audio Settings:
  • Select audio channels (default: Stereo).
  • Choose primary audio source (e.g., microphone).
• Video Settings:
  • Set base canvas resolution and output resolution.
  • Adjust frame rate (e.g., 30 fps).
• Hotkeys: Set up keyboard shortcuts for control.
• Advanced Settings: Enable options like automatic reconnection on internet dropouts.

Setting Up Scenes

• Create and customize scenes for live streaming:
  • Main Camera Scene: Add a primary camera source.
  • Webcam Scene: Add secondary camera sources as needed.
  • Screen Share Scenes: Use window capture or display capture for screen sharing.
  • Intro Video Scene: Add media source for video intros.
  • Text and Logo: Add titles and logos to scenes.

Going Live or Recording

• Access YouTube Live Studio to manage live streams.
• Hit "Start Streaming" in OBS to go live.
• Monitor live stream conditions (CPU usage, dropped frames).
• Use Studio Mode for more control over scene transitions.

Conclusion

• Recap on getting everything set up for live streaming or recording.
• Mention of additional resources for creating custom graphics and animations.
• Call to action: Link to tutorial on creating custom animations.