Open Broadcaster Software Studio

Is Open Broadcaster software free?

• Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) is a free and open-source
cross-platform streaming and recording program built with Qt
and maintained by the OBS Project.
• Qt (pronounced "cute") is a free and open-source widget toolkit
 for creating graphical user interfaces as well as cross-platform 
applications that run on various software and hardware platforms
such as Linux, Windows, macOS, Android or embedded systems
 with little or no change in the underlying codebase while still
being a native application with native capabilities and speed.
 Which is the important feature of OBS?

• Written in C, C++ and Qt, OBS provides real-

time source and device capture, scene
composition, encoding, recording, and
broadcasting
 Why is OBS free?
• OBS is completely, 100% free. You don't have
to pay for it at all. It is a great, high quality
program that excels at streaming and
recording. It is completely virus and
malware free.
Does OBS studio cost money in future?
• OBS Studio is a reliable open source software
that can be downloaded for free, and comes
with no enterprise pricing plans for users to
choose from. It doesn’t charge any cost in
future.
 Does OBS record audio?
• You basically tell OBS which devices are to
be recorded.
• You Have to do some basic settings
How does Open Broadcaster software work?
• OBS has two windows; scenes and sources. Each
scene is comprised of multiple sources, from the
game capture window to your live webcam input
and more. You can create multiple scenes for
different games and load them up simply by
selecting them from the scene menu, giving your
stream layout a more custom look.
Is Open Broadcaster software safe?
• Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) is
a free and open-source cross-platform
streaming and recording program built with Qt
and maintained by the OBS Project.
 What is the best streaming software?
• So here is, In no particular order, the best streaming software in 2019:
• OBS Studio.
• Streamlabs OBS.
• XSplit.
• Wirecast.
• vMix.
• Nvidia Shadowplay.
• Lightstream.
 Does OBS have a watermark?

• OBS doesn't add watermarks.
Which version of OBS should I use?
• If you have no specific need for OBS Classic,
then you should definitely use OBS Studio. If
your computer is running a 64-bit OS, then I'd
recommend using the 64-bit OBS Studio.
Streaming to Twitch at 720p@30f should be
perfectly fine with your build, assuming your
Internet connection is sufficient.
 Does OBS has virus?
• Is it virus free? Yes! OBS is an open source
project, which means the programming
code is open for anyone to look at or improve,
so you can see exactly how it works. ... As long
as you download OBS from this website, you will
receive the latest version which is safe to use
and free of malware
 Is OBS free for commercial use?
• OBS is distributed under the GPLv2 license.
The summary of the license is
that OBS is free for anyone to use, for any
reason. OBS has no watermarks or other
limitations and can be used commercially with
no restrictions.
 Is OBS a video editor?
• Regardless of your reasons, what you probably
already know is that OBS does not have
a video editor of its own. While the program is
a powerful and versatile tool for recording,
you will need to turn elsewhere if you want to
both capture video and edit it.
What platforms does OBS stream to?
• Download and start streaming quickly and
easily on Windows, Mac or Linux.
 Can you use OBS with zoom?
• Connecting OBS to Zoom allows you to send
high-quality video production into
your Zoom meetings. This is a great way to
live stream Zoom Meetings and make
recordings that have extra production
functionality features available in Open
Broadcaster Software.
What equipment do I need to live stream from OBS?

• Laptop. ...
• Camera. ...
• Microphone. ...
• Internet Access. ...
• Streaming Channels.(You Tube /Facebook )
 How much RAM is needed for OBS?
• 4 GB
• OBS has the following system requirements:
Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux. AMD
FX series or Intel i5 2000-series processor (dual or
4-core preferable) or higher DirectX 10 capable
graphics card. At least 4 GB
of RAM (recommended, but not necessary)
Do you need a graphics card for OBS?
• You absolutely NEED a discrete GPU with
hardware DX11 support (not just the drivers)
to use OBS smoothly. Even a
budget card will do, so long as it has the full
DX11 hardware instruction set available
• Some laptop having Inbuilt Graphic cards
 Minimum OS requirements
• Win Windows 7 or later
• Mac OS X 10.10 or later
• Linux <distributions> of 2014 or later**
 Can my laptop run OBS?
• Most modern laptops will come with two
GPUs: An Intel GPU for 2D applications/your
desktop (Graphic Cards)
 Can my PC run OBS?
OBS has the following system requirements:
Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.
1. AMD FX series or Intel i5 2000-series processor
(dual or 4-core preferable) or higher DirectX 10
capable graphics card.
2. At least 4 GB of RAM (recommended, but not
necessary)
 Creative Options
• Canvas Preview Real-time canvas preview gives you ability
to view all changes you made to sources appearance and
scene composition.
• Studio Mode Allow to preview all changes made to the
scene before it would become on-air.
• Layers With layers, you can work on one element without
changing others. To rearrange elements, simply shift the
layer order in the Sources list.
 Creative Options
• Filters Each source can change its appearance via Filters.
Crop, Transform, Chroma Key and many other visual
effects available by default.
• Plugin Sources Choose the best plugins from the online
community or even write your own. Open source code
gives you a choice to modify and create your own future
• Transitions Transitions between scenes makes your
shows more attractive
 Work Area
• Menu bar The menu bar contains menus for
performing tasks.. For example, the Scene
Collection contains commands for working
with scene collections.
• Canvas preview area The canvas preview area
provides real-time preview of the output/edit.
 References
1. https://jp9000.github.io/OBS/general/faq.html
2. https://www.moneyunder30.com/are-streaming-servi
ce-worth-it
3. https://www.maketecheasier.com/obs-vs-xsplit/
4. https://obsproject.com/forum/threads/audio-isnt-bei
ng-recorded.76025/
5. https://help.livestream.com/hc/en-us/articles/36000
2050888-How-Do-I-Watch-an-Event-on-Livestream-