Friday, October 2, 2015

Browser Plugin | Open Broadcaster Software


OBS Browser Source Plugins

CLR Browser Source Plugin for standard OBS version:
Allows you to add web-based content as a source, such as web pages and Flash SWFs
https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/clr-browser-source-plugin.22/

Browser source plugin for OBS Studio (Currently 1.0.6):
This plugin allows you to add web pages as sources in OBS Multiplatform.
https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/browser-plugin.115/
How to install the Multiplatform (incorrectly titled the CLR plugin): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlYERj_2j-I
https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/browser-plugin.115

Thursday, October 1, 2015

I've used OBS for only a few days now.

I've used OBS for only a few days now.  
Regarding the OBS MultiPlatform version:
I see that I can Transform > "Stretch to screen" which stretches and can crop which is great to expand my game to 16:9.  
Did they do away with the green lines for cropping?  How can you crop your webcam if I can find a way to add it.  haha
I can't seem to add a video capture device without OBS crashing on both versions.  
This video was made the very first day I had OBS and before I learned how to crop but I am happy with the results:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNc4iEIHLF8

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Hey OBS users

Hey OBS users,
     I had my first successful live broadcast using OBS last night. OBS worked like a champ! I used the latest version and used the OpenSuse installer on Fedora 22 MATE edition.
     I only had 2 issues. One is that my internet speed kept going up and down, I'm on satellite, so, da! But I think the second one might have been OBS's fault. The video stream was running about 15 to 20 min. behind on YouTube. When I've used the Hangouts app it only runs about 30 to 40 seconds behind. AND... After I finished my 1 hour stream, YouTube only posted the first 38 minutes. 
     Any tips?!
Thanks guys,
     Micah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfdZPOpvSSk

Thursday, July 16, 2015

We are trying to create a "cheat sheet" on how to use the new version(s) of OBS.

We are trying to create a "cheat sheet" on how to use the new version(s) of OBS.  I've not found any list of features or even a glossary of terms used in the new menu structure.  I'm hoping that by sharing the Google Docs document below and allowing comments and edits, we can crowd source some documentation.  If you've learned something that isn't documented here please add it to the document.  Commenting will allow for some discussion or challenges to assertions made.

I've been remiss in churning out new how-to videos lately.

I've been remiss in churning out new how-to videos lately. So, I invite you all to request tutorials to assist my brain in coming up with topics.

The new Windows version of the Multi-platform OBS is out. I need to do a full review of that and a tutorial showing what is different about the settings. It is still in alpha (pre-beta) but is fully capable. http://obsproject.com (Mac and Linux versions have also been updated.)

Here are the release notes. Don't look at them if you are easily frightened by tech-talk a'plenty!  https://github.com/jp9000/obs-studio/releases
http://obsproject.com

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Local Recordings With OBS (With Comparisons to Fraps)

Local Recordings With OBS (With Comparisons to Fraps)
Here is a good comparison of OBS with Fraps, but more importantly has some advice I've never seen before for folks only recording and not streaming - namely, the suggestion to change the preset in Advanced Settings to "Ultrafast" to save on CPU resources for recording purposes.

Settings guide:  https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/how-to-make-high-quality-local-recordings.16/

h/t to Marshall Dyer at https://plus.google.com/115983072744270454907/posts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f16FG_B2zpk&feature=share

Lower Your CPU Usage in OBS Streams and Recordings

Lower Your CPU Usage in OBS Streams and Recordings
This video shows how to lower your CPU "hit" or usage in Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), permitting an older or slower computer to stream with more headroom for running other programs, like browser windows, games or software applications.

The software used to monitor the CPU is Sysinternal's "Process Explorer" for Windows at Microsoft Technet:  https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx
Load it up and click the CPU monitor to bring up a full window view. It runs in your taskbar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a274YynXRwI&feature=share