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You can obtain your stream server and key by logging into Camsoda and selecting Use OBS Broadcaster from your Camsoda Broadcast page.
 
You can obtain your stream server and key by logging into Camsoda and selecting Use OBS Broadcaster from your Camsoda Broadcast page.
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Note* Your key is unique to your account. Do not share it with others.  
 
Note* Your key is unique to your account. Do not share it with others.  
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In OBS, on the stream tab, switch to the “Custom” Service and enter your stream server and key.
 
In OBS, on the stream tab, switch to the “Custom” Service and enter your stream server and key.
 
   
 
   
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Remember to click Apply or OK to save your selections
 
Remember to click Apply or OK to save your selections
  
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In the main OBS interface, Click the + and add a Video Capture Device Source
 
In the main OBS interface, Click the + and add a Video Capture Device Source
  
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Choose your camera or virtual camera application from the device list and click OK.
 
Choose your camera or virtual camera application from the device list and click OK.
  
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If the camera image does not fill the OBS Canvas, right click the image and select Transform and then Fit to screen
 
If the camera image does not fill the OBS Canvas, right click the image and select Transform and then Fit to screen
  
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Once everything is configured correctly and you are ready to go live on the site, click Start Streaming to begin transmitting.  
 
Once everything is configured correctly and you are ready to go live on the site, click Start Streaming to begin transmitting.  
  
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You will see your status on the site change to Online.
 
You will see your status on the site change to Online.
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'''ADVANCED SETTINGS'''
 
'''ADVANCED SETTINGS'''
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In windows sound settings  confirm your default microphone and speakers.  
 
In windows sound settings  confirm your default microphone and speakers.  
  
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  If you have an external microphone connected, it should be selected and the sound meter should be moving.
 
  If you have an external microphone connected, it should be selected and the sound meter should be moving.
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Open OBS
 
Open OBS
  
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Note* Your microphone meter should be active to indicate OBS is receiving audio. If there is no movement click the gear and open Properties to select your microphone.
 
Note* Your microphone meter should be active to indicate OBS is receiving audio. If there is no movement click the gear and open Properties to select your microphone.
  
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First, let us open OBS Settings
 
First, let us open OBS Settings
  
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On the video tab you can define your canvas size and output size. In most cases the Canvas Resolution selection should match your desktop or display resolution. The Output Size is the resolution you would like to use for broadcast. For an HD stream the minimum Output Resolution to use is 1280x720.
 
On the video tab you can define your canvas size and output size. In most cases the Canvas Resolution selection should match your desktop or display resolution. The Output Size is the resolution you would like to use for broadcast. For an HD stream the minimum Output Resolution to use is 1280x720.
  
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We recommend choosing a resolution that maintains a 16:9 Aspect Ratio and a FPS of 24 - 30.
 
We recommend choosing a resolution that maintains a 16:9 Aspect Ratio and a FPS of 24 - 30.
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We accept a maximum video bitrate of 50,000kbps.
 
We accept a maximum video bitrate of 50,000kbps.
  
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We recommend using the x264 encoder and selecting an audio bitrate of 160
 
We recommend using the x264 encoder and selecting an audio bitrate of 160
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In the main OBS interface, Click the + and add a Video Capture Device Source from the list of possible sources.  
 
In the main OBS interface, Click the + and add a Video Capture Device Source from the list of possible sources.  
  
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Choose your camera or virtual camera application from the device list.
 
Choose your camera or virtual camera application from the device list.
  
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Change the Resolution to Custom and choose a camera resolution to match your canvas resolution
 
Change the Resolution to Custom and choose a camera resolution to match your canvas resolution
  
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To view yourself while streaming, in Settings Check Make projectors always on top and then save the new settings.  
 
To view yourself while streaming, in Settings Check Make projectors always on top and then save the new settings.  
  
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You can now right click to enable the Windowed Projector (Preview) to view your image during your live chat. Your image will stay on top.
 
You can now right click to enable the Windowed Projector (Preview) to view your image during your live chat. Your image will stay on top.
  
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Revision as of 10:09, 17 September 2020

How to set up OBS for Camsoda


Open Broadcasting Software (OBS) is a free software for video recording and live streaming.

Download OBS Studio https://obsproject.com/

In most cases the default OBS settings should not need to be adjusted.To stream on Camsoda you will need to update the Stream Settings and add a camera. Stream Settings

You can obtain your stream server and key by logging into Camsoda and selecting Use OBS Broadcaster from your Camsoda Broadcast page.

Use OBS Broadcaster Button.png
OBS Stream URL and key in browser.png

Note* Your key is unique to your account. Do not share it with others.

In OBS, on the stream tab, switch to the “Custom” Service and enter your stream server and key.

OBS-StreamSettings - Enter stream server and key.png

Remember to click Apply or OK to save your selections

OK Button.png


Add Sources In the main OBS interface, Click the + and add a Video Capture Device Source

OBS Interface.png

Choose your camera or virtual camera application from the device list and click OK.

Select your Camera.png

If the camera image does not fill the OBS Canvas, right click the image and select Transform and then Fit to screen

Fit to Screen.gif


Broadcast with OBS Once everything is configured correctly and you are ready to go live on the site, click Start Streaming to begin transmitting.

Start Streaming.gif

You will see your status on the site change to Online.


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