Difference between revisions of "OBSGuide"

From CamsodaWiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(How to Guide for using OBS with Camsoda)
 
(→‎How to set up OBS for Camsoda)
 
(25 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
'''How to set up OBS for Camsoda'''
+
=='''How to set up OBS for Camsoda'''==
  
 +
<youtube>https://youtu.be/QBO3I0KXC0c</youtube>
  
 
Open Broadcasting Software (OBS) is a free software for video recording and live streaming.
 
Open Broadcasting Software (OBS) is a free software for video recording and live streaming.
Line 6: Line 7:
 
Download OBS Studio https://obsproject.com/
 
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.
+
To stream on Camsoda you will need to update the Stream Settings and add a camera. Typically the other default OBS settings will work fine.
−
Stream Settings
+
 
 +
<span id="StreamSettings"></span>
 +
==='''Stream Settings'''===
 
   
 
   
−
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.
−
[[File:Use OBS Broadcaster Button.png|frameless|left|to enable OBS click here]]
+
[[File:Use OBS Broadcaster Button.png|frame|none|]]
−
 
 
−
[[File:OBS Stream URL and key in browser.png|frameless|left|OBS Stream URL and key in browser]]
 
  
 +
[[File:OBS Stream URL and key in browser.png|frame|none|]]
 
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.  
 
   
 
   
 
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.
 
   
 
   
−
[[File:OBS-StreamSettings - Enter stream server and key.png|frameless|left|OBS-StreamSettings - Enter stream server and key]]
+
[[File:OBS-StreamSettings - Enter stream server and key.png|frame|none|]]
 
   
 
   
 
Remember to click Apply or OK to save your selections
 
Remember to click Apply or OK to save your selections
 +
[[File:OK Button.png|frame|none|]]
 +
  
−
[[File:OK Button.png|frameless|left|OK Button]]
 
  
  
−
Add Sources
+
==='''Add Sources'''===
−
In the main OBS interface, Click the + and add a Video Capture Device Source
 
  
−
[[File:OBS Interface.png|frameless|left|OBS Interface]]
+
In the main OBS interface, Click the + and add a new '''Video Capture Device''' Source
 +
 
 +
[[File:OBS Interface.png|frame|none|]]
 +
 
 +
[[File:Create-select Source Window.png|frame|none|]]
  
 
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.
  
−
[[File:Select your Camera.png|frameless|left|Select your Camera]]
+
[[File:Select your Camera.png|frame|none|]]
  
−
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'''
  
−
[[File:Fit to Screen.gif|frameless|left|Fit to Screen]]
+
[[File:Fit to Screen.gif|frame|none|*If your image becomes warped, please check the 'ADVANCED SETTINGS' Section below for tips on adjusting Canvas Size]]
  
  
−
Broadcast with OBS
 
−
Once everything is configured correctly and you are ready to go live on the site, click Start Streaming to begin transmitting.
 
  
−
[[File:Start Streaming.gif|frameless|left|Start Streaming]]
 
  
−
You will see your status on the site change to Online.
+
==='''Broadcast with OBS'''===
 +
 
 +
Once everything is configured correctly and you are ready to go live on the site, click '''Start Streaming''' to begin transmitting.  
  
 +
[[File:Start Streaming 2.gif|frame|none|]]
  
 +
You will see your status on the site change to Online.
  
  
 +
<span id="Advanced"></span>
 +
==='''ADVANCED SETTINGS'''===
  
−
'''ADVANCED SETTINGS'''
+
===='''Windows Sound Settings'''====
−
'''Windows Sound Settings'''
 
  
 
In windows sound settings  confirm your default microphone and speakers.  
 
In windows sound settings  confirm your default microphone and speakers.  
  
−
[[File:Windows Sound Settings.gif|frameless|left|Windows Sound Settings]]
+
[[File:Windows Sound Settings.gif|frame|none|]]
 +
 
 +
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.
 
  
  
−
Open OBS
 
  
−
[[File:Active Sound Meter.gif|frameless|left|Active Sound Meter]]
+
===='''Open OBS'''====
  
 +
[[File:Active Sound Meter.gif|frame|none|]]
 
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.
  
−
[[File:Mic Properties.png|frameless|left|Mic Properties]]
+
[[File:Mic Properties.png|frame|none|]]
  
  
  
  
−
'''Video Settings'''
+
===='''Video Settings'''====
  
 
First, let us open OBS Settings
 
First, let us open OBS Settings
  
−
[[File:Open OBS Settings.png|frameless|left|Open OBS Settings]]
+
[[File:Open OBS Settings.png|frame|none|]]
  
 
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.
  
−
[[File:Aspect Ratio.png|frameless|left|Aspect Ratio]]
+
[[File:Aspect Ratio.png|frame|none|]]
−
 
 
 
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.
  
  
  
−
'''Output Settings'''
+
<span id="OutputSettings"></span>
 +
===='''Output Settings'''====
  
 
Choose an [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2853702 appropriate bitrate] for your Output Resolution.
 
Choose an [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2853702 appropriate bitrate] for your Output Resolution.
 
We accept a maximum video bitrate of 50,000kbps.
 
We accept a maximum video bitrate of 50,000kbps.
  
−
[[File:OBS - Output Settings.png|frameless|left|OBS - Output Settings]]
+
'''Recommended Bitrate Ranges'''
 +
{| class = "wikitable"
 +
! style="text-align:left;"|Resolution
 +
! Dimensions
 +
! Bitrate Range
 +
|-
 +
|1080P
 +
|1920x1080
 +
|3,000-6,000 Kbps
 +
|-
 +
|720P
 +
|1280x720
 +
|1,500-4,000 Kbps
 +
|-
 +
|480P
 +
|854x480
 +
|500-2,000 Kbps
 +
|-
 +
|}
  
 +
[[File:OBS - Output Settings.png|frame|none|]]
 
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
−
 
  
 +
===='''Add Sources'''====
  
 +
In the main OBS interface, Click the + and add a '''Video Capture Device''' Source from the list of possible sources.
  
−
'''Add Sources'''
+
[[File:OBS Interface.png|frame|none|]]
−
 
 
−
In the main OBS interface, Click the + and add a Video Capture Device Source from the list of possible sources.
 
−
 
 
−
[[File:OBS Interface.png|frameless|left|OBS Interface]]
 
  
 
Choose your camera or virtual camera application from the device list.
 
Choose your camera or virtual camera application from the device list.
  
−
[[File:Select your Camera.png|frameless|left|Select your Camera]]
+
[[File:Select your Camera.png|frame|none|]]
  
 
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
  
−
[[File:Custom Resolution.png|frameless|left|Custom Resolution]]
+
[[File:Custom Resolution.png|frame|none|]]
 +
 
  
  
  
−
'''Projector View'''
+
===='''Projector View'''====
  
 
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.  
  
−
[[File:Make projectors always on top.png|frameless|left|Make projectors always on top]]
+
[[File:Make projectors always on top.png|frame|none|]]
  
 
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.
  
−
[[File:Windowed Projector.png|frameless|left|Windowed Projector]]
+
[[File:Windowed Projector.png|frame|none|]]
  
−
[[File:Final Setup.gif|frameless|left|Final Setup]]
+
[[File:Final Setup.gif|frame|none|]]

Latest revision as of 05:37, 22 September 2021

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/

To stream on Camsoda you will need to update the Stream Settings and add a camera. Typically the other default OBS settings will work fine.

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 new Video Capture Device Source

OBS Interface.png
Create-select Source Window.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

*If your image becomes warped, please check the 'ADVANCED SETTINGS' Section below for tips on adjusting Canvas Size



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 2.gif

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


ADVANCED SETTINGS

Windows Sound Settings

In windows sound settings confirm your default microphone and speakers.

Windows Sound Settings.gif

If you have an external microphone connected, it should be selected and the sound meter should be moving.



Open OBS

Active Sound Meter.gif

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.

Mic Properties.png



Video Settings

First, let us open OBS Settings

Open OBS Settings.png

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.

Aspect Ratio.png

We recommend choosing a resolution that maintains a 16:9 Aspect Ratio and a FPS of 24 - 30.


Output Settings

Choose an appropriate bitrate for your Output Resolution. We accept a maximum video bitrate of 50,000kbps.

Recommended Bitrate Ranges

Resolution Dimensions Bitrate Range
1080P 1920x1080 3,000-6,000 Kbps
720P 1280x720 1,500-4,000 Kbps
480P 854x480 500-2,000 Kbps
OBS - Output Settings.png

We recommend using the x264 encoder and selecting an audio bitrate of 160

Add Sources

In the main OBS interface, Click the + and add a Video Capture Device Source from the list of possible sources.

OBS Interface.png

Choose your camera or virtual camera application from the device list.

Select your Camera.png

Change the Resolution to Custom and choose a camera resolution to match your canvas resolution

Custom Resolution.png



Projector View

To view yourself while streaming, in Settings Check Make projectors always on top and then save the new settings.

Make projectors always on top.png

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.

Windowed Projector.png
Final Setup.gif
Retrieved from "http://camsodawiki.com/index.php?title=OBSGuide&oldid=1091"