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* Switch '''scene's layout'''
 
* Switch '''scene's layout'''
 
* Add a new '''Layer '''and
 
* Add a new '''Layer '''and
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* Change '''themes'''.
  
 
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|| '''Slide: '''OS and Versions
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|| '''Slide: '''OS and Versions.
  
 
|| '''OBS Studio '''can '''run''' on any of the following operating systems''':'''
 
|| '''OBS Studio '''can '''run''' on any of the following operating systems''':'''
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* '''Microsoft Windows 8''' or higher versions
 
* '''Microsoft Windows 8''' or higher versions
 
* '''GNU/Linux OS 18.04 '''or higher versions and
 
* '''GNU/Linux OS 18.04 '''or higher versions and
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* '''Mac OS X 10.13 '''or higher versions
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* '''Mac OS X 10.13 '''or higher versions.
  
 
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|| '''Slide:''' Prerequisite  
 
|| '''Slide:''' Prerequisite  
  
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|| To practice this tutorial, you should have basic knowledge of computers'''.'''  
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|| To practice this tutorial, you should have basic knowledge of '''computers'''.
  
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You should also know how to use a web browser.
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You should also know how to use a '''web browser'''.
 
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|| '''Slide:''' System Requirements
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|| '''Slide:''' System Requirements.
 
|| This tutorial is recorded using
 
|| This tutorial is recorded using
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* '''Windows''' 10 and
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* '''Windows 10''' and
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* '''OBS''' '''Studio''' version: 27.0.1  
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* '''OBS Studio''' version: 27.0.1  
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* '''Firefox Web''' browser
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* '''Firefox Web browser'''.
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* We also need a working '''Internet''' connection for the '''installation'''.
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You can use any '''web browser''' of your choice.
 
You can use any '''web browser''' of your choice.
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The steps demonstrated are exactly the same on '''Linux''' and '''Mac OSX'''.
 
The steps demonstrated are exactly the same on '''Linux''' and '''Mac OSX'''.
 
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|| Click on '''Start menu>> '''Type '''OBS>> '''Double-click on '''OBS Studio icon'''
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|| Click on '''Search >> '''Type '''OBS>> '''Double-click on '''OBS Studio icon'''.
 
|| Let us open '''OBS Studio.'''
 
|| Let us open '''OBS Studio.'''
  
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For that, click on '''Start menu''' at the bottom left of the screen.
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For that, click on '''Search''' icon at the bottom left of the screen.
  
 
Type '''OBS''' in the '''search bar''' and press '''Enter'''.
 
Type '''OBS''' in the '''search bar''' and press '''Enter'''.
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Double-click on the '''OBS''' icon to launch it.
 
Double-click on the '''OBS''' icon to launch it.
 
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|| Only narration
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|| Only narration.
  
  
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Point towards each component as per the narration
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Point towards each component as per the narration.
 
|| The '''OBS work area''' consists of the following components:
 
|| The '''OBS work area''' consists of the following components:
 
* '''Menu bar'''
 
* '''Menu bar'''
 
* '''Canvas preview''' area
 
* '''Canvas preview''' area
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* '''Scene management and Control '''options
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* '''Scene management and Control '''options.
  
 
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|| Point to the '''Scenes''' and the associated '''Sources'''
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|| Point to the '''Scenes''' and the associated '''Sources'''.
 
|| We see that the interface reflects all the activities done in the previous tutorial.
 
|| We see that the interface reflects all the activities done in the previous tutorial.
  
 
We have 2 '''scenes''' and each has a '''source''' associated with it.
 
We have 2 '''scenes''' and each has a '''source''' associated with it.
 
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|| Only narration
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|| Only narration.
 
|| '''A source''' inside one '''scene''' can be moved to a different position.
 
|| '''A source''' inside one '''scene''' can be moved to a different position.
 
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|| Click on '''Scene 002 '''in the '''Scenes '''list
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|| Click on '''Scene 002 '''in the '''Scenes '''list.
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|| Click on '''Scene 002 '''in the '''Scenes '''list'''.'''
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|| Click on '''Scene 002 '''in the '''Scenes '''list.
 
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|| Move the cursor to the '''Preview '''area
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|| Move the cursor to the '''Preview '''area.
 
|| Move the cursor to the '''Preview '''area.
 
|| Move the cursor to the '''Preview '''area.
 
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|| Click and hold the left mouse button at the center of the '''red rectangle'''
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|| Click and hold the left mouse button at the center of the '''red rectangle'''.
  
 
Drag and release
 
Drag and release
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It is exactly where it was earlier.
 
It is exactly where it was earlier.
 
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|-
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|| Click on '''Scene 002 '''in the '''Scenes '''list
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|| Click on '''Scene 002 '''in the '''Scenes '''list.
 
|| Now click on '''Scene 002 '''in the '''Scenes '''list.
 
|| Now click on '''Scene 002 '''in the '''Scenes '''list.
  
 
It has moved to the new location given by us.
 
It has moved to the new location given by us.
 
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|-
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|| Only narration
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|| Only narration.
 
|| In large projects, for better cross-referencing, we may need to rename '''scenes.'''
 
|| In large projects, for better cross-referencing, we may need to rename '''scenes.'''
 
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|-
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|| Right-click on '''Scene 001''' in the '''Scenes''' list  
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|| Right-click on '''Scene 001''' in the '''Scenes''' list.
  
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Choose '''Rename'''
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Choose '''Rename'''.
  
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Type new name as '''Opening-scene-001'''>>'''Enter'''
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Type new name as '''Opening-scene-001'''>>'''Enter'''.
 
|| Right-click on the '''scene''' in the '''Scenes''' list which you wish to rename.
 
|| Right-click on the '''scene''' in the '''Scenes''' list which you wish to rename.
  
 
I will right-click on '''Scene 001'''.
 
I will right-click on '''Scene 001'''.
  
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Choose the '''Rename''' option. '''A blinking''' cursor will appear in the name of the '''scene.'''
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Choose the '''Rename''' option.  
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A blinking cursor will appear in the name of the '''scene.'''
  
 
I will type the new name as '''Opening-scene-001''' and press '''Enter.'''
 
I will type the new name as '''Opening-scene-001''' and press '''Enter.'''
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||  
 
||  
  
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Right-click on the '''source Screen Capture (XSHM)''' >> '''Rename''' >> '''Screen Capture 001'''
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Right-click on the '''source Screen Capture (XSHM)''' >> '''Rename''' >> '''Screen Capture 001.'''
  
 
press '''Enter'''
 
press '''Enter'''
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Right-click on the '''source''', select '''Rename''' option and type '''Screen Capture 001'''.
 
Right-click on the '''source''', select '''Rename''' option and type '''Screen Capture 001'''.
  
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And press '''Enter'''
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And press '''Enter.'''
 
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|| Right-click on the '''source Screen Capture (XSHM) 2 '''>> '''Rename''' >> '''Screen Capture 002'''
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|| Right-click on the '''source Screen Capture (XSHM) 2 '''>> '''Rename''' >> '''Screen Capture 002.'''
 
|| Repeat the same action for renaming the '''source''' in '''Scene 002''' as '''Screen Capture 002.'''
 
|| Repeat the same action for renaming the '''source''' in '''Scene 002''' as '''Screen Capture 002.'''
 
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|| First, click on '''Scene 002 '''in the '''Scenes '''list.
 
|| First, click on '''Scene 002 '''in the '''Scenes '''list.
 
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|  | Click '''-''' icon on the toolbar of the Scene list
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|  | Click '''-''' icon on the toolbar of the Scene list.
 
| | To completely remove a '''scene''', click the '''Remove''' icon on the '''toolbar''' of the '''Scene''' list.
 
| | To completely remove a '''scene''', click the '''Remove''' icon on the '''toolbar''' of the '''Scene''' list.
  
 
This appears as the minus sign at the bottom of the '''Scene '''list.
 
This appears as the minus sign at the bottom of the '''Scene '''list.
 
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| | Point to''' Confirm Remove''' dialog box
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| | Point to''' Confirm Remove''' dialog box.
  
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Point to the '''Yes''' button but don’t click
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Point to the '''Yes''' button but don’t click.
 
|  | '''Confirm Remove''' dialog box appears.
 
|  | '''Confirm Remove''' dialog box appears.
  
 
Clicking on the '''Yes''' button will remove the selected '''scene'''.
 
Clicking on the '''Yes''' button will remove the selected '''scene'''.
 
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| | Click '''No '''button
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| | Click '''No '''button.
 
|  | However, we click on the '''No '''button as we need both the '''scenes''' for further demonstration.
 
|  | However, we click on the '''No '''button as we need both the '''scenes''' for further demonstration.
 
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|| Point to the '''Scenes '''list arrow icons at the bottom
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|| Point to the '''Scenes '''list arrow icons at the bottom.
 
|| We can move the '''scenes''' up or down using the arrow icons at the bottom.
 
|| We can move the '''scenes''' up or down using the arrow icons at the bottom.
 
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|| Select '''Scene 002''' and click on the up arrow.
 
|| Select '''Scene 002''' and click on the up arrow.
 
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| | Click on the down arrow.
 
| | Now click on the down arrow.
 
| | Now click on the down arrow.
 
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|| The '''scene''' moves accordingly.
 
|| The '''scene''' moves accordingly.
 
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|| Point to '''Sources''' list arrow icons at the bottom
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|| Point to '''Sources''' list arrow icons at the bottom.
 
|| The same actions can be performed in the '''Sources''' list also.
 
|| The same actions can be performed in the '''Sources''' list also.
  
 
You can try this on your own later for your understanding.
 
You can try this on your own later for your understanding.
 
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|-
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|| Only narration
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|| Only narration.
 
|| Next, let us learn how to switch a''' Scene’s layout.'''
 
|| Next, let us learn how to switch a''' Scene’s layout.'''
 
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|| Slide
 
|| Slide
  
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Point towards list in OBS
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Point towards list in OBS.
 
|| The '''Scenes '''list pane has two main '''layouts: '''
 
|| The '''Scenes '''list pane has two main '''layouts: '''
 
* '''List'''
 
* '''List'''
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|| Right-click on '''Scene 002''' in the '''Scenes '''list >> '''context menu''' select '''Grid Mode '''
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|| Right-click on '''Scene 002''' in the '''Scenes '''list >> '''context menu''' select '''Grid Mode. '''
 
|| To switch between different '''Scenes layouts, '''right-click on any '''scene '''in the '''Scenes '''list pane.  
 
|| To switch between different '''Scenes layouts, '''right-click on any '''scene '''in the '''Scenes '''list pane.  
  
 
From the '''context menu, '''select '''Grid Mode.'''
 
From the '''context menu, '''select '''Grid Mode.'''
 
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| | Point to the buttons in the grid
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| | Point to the buttons in the grid.
 
|| Observe that the '''scenes''' are now represented as '''buttons''' in a '''grid'''.
 
|| Observe that the '''scenes''' are now represented as '''buttons''' in a '''grid'''.
 
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|| Right-click on '''Scene 002''' in the '''Scenes '''list >> '''context menu''' select '''List Mode '''
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|| Right-click on '''Scene 002''' in the '''Scenes '''list >> '''context menu''' select '''List Mode. '''
 
|| Once again right-click on any '''scene '''in the '''Scenes '''list pane.  
 
|| Once again right-click on any '''scene '''in the '''Scenes '''list pane.  
  
 
From the '''context menu, '''select '''List Mode.'''
 
From the '''context menu, '''select '''List Mode.'''
 
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| | Point to the list of scenes
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| | Point to the list of scenes.
 
|| Observe that the '''scenes''' are now one below the other as a list.
 
|| Observe that the '''scenes''' are now one below the other as a list.
 
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|| Only Narration
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|| Only Narration.
 
|| Next, let us learn about '''Layers'''.
 
|| Next, let us learn about '''Layers'''.
 
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|| Slide '''Layers'''
 
|| Slide '''Layers'''
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|| What are '''Layers'''* Each '''source''' added to '''OBS''' lies on a different '''layer'''.
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|| What are '''Layers'''
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* '''OBS''' uses '''layers''' combination to render the output videos.
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* Each '''source''' added to '''OBS''' lies on a different '''layer'''.
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* These can be either '''streamed''' or recorded.
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* '''OBS''' uses '''layers''' combination to '''render''' the output videos.
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* These can be either '''streamed''' or '''recorded'''.
 
* '''Layers''' can have different properties: size, transparency, color overlay, etc.
 
* '''Layers''' can have different properties: size, transparency, color overlay, etc.
  
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We will add a new '''layer''' to '''Scene 002.'''
 
We will add a new '''layer''' to '''Scene 002.'''
  
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A new '''layer''' can be added in the '''OBS Sources list''' via the''' Add '''button which is the plus icon.  
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A new '''layer''' can be added in the '''OBS Sources list''' via the''' Add '''button which is the '''+plus''' icon.  
 
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|| Select '''Audio Input Capture'''
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|| Select '''Audio Input Capture.'''
 
|| On clicking, it shows a list of options for '''recording'''.  
 
|| On clicking, it shows a list of options for '''recording'''.  
  
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|| In the '''Create/Select Source''' dialog box, the '''Create new''' radio button is selected by default.  
 
|| In the '''Create/Select Source''' dialog box, the '''Create new''' radio button is selected by default.  
  
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It shows the text “'''Audio Input Capture'''”.
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It shows the text “'''Audio Input Capture.'''”.
  
 
It is advisable to rename the '''layer''' for easy reference later.
 
It is advisable to rename the '''layer''' for easy reference later.
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Click on the '''Ok '''button at the bottom of the dialog box.
 
Click on the '''Ok '''button at the bottom of the dialog box.
 
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|| Point towards '''Audio Input Capture dialog box'''
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|| Point towards '''Audio Input Capture dialog box'''.
  
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Click on the dropdown next to the '''Device''' section  
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Click on the dropdown next to the '''Device''' section.
  
 
Select the '''Microphone''' from your device.
 
Select the '''Microphone''' from your device.
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|| If you do not see any option in the drop-down, go to '''System settings.'''
 
|| If you do not see any option in the drop-down, go to '''System settings.'''
  
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Here check if the '''input sound settings''' are configured properly.
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Here check if the '''input sound settings''' are '''configured''' properly.
  
 
Check if the '''microphone''' is working properly.
 
Check if the '''microphone''' is working properly.
  
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If not, you may have to restart the system.
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If not, you may have to '''restart''' the system.
 
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|| Select '''Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio) '''
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|| Select '''Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio). '''
  
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Click on the''' Ok '''button
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Click on the''' Ok '''button.
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|| In my case, I will select '''Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio) '''
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|| In my case, I will select '''Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio). '''
  
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The options may vary depending on your system and the attached headset you are using.
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The options may vary depending on your system and the attached '''headset''' you are using.
  
 
After selecting, click on the '''Ok '''button at the bottom of the dialog box.
 
After selecting, click on the '''Ok '''button at the bottom of the dialog box.
 
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|| Point to '''Arvind’s external mic'''
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|| Point to '''Arvind’s external mic.'''
 
|| Observe the new '''layer''' named '''Arvind’s external mic '''in the '''Sources '''list.
 
|| Observe the new '''layer''' named '''Arvind’s external mic '''in the '''Sources '''list.
 
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||  
 
||  
  
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Select '''Audio Input Capture'''
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Select '''Audio Input Capture.'''
 
|| Likewise, to delete an existing''' layer,''' first select the '''layer '''you want to delete.
 
|| Likewise, to delete an existing''' layer,''' first select the '''layer '''you want to delete.
  
 
I will select the newly created '''Arvind’s external mic layer.'''
 
I will select the newly created '''Arvind’s external mic layer.'''
 
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|| Press''' delete '''or minus sign.
  
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|| Then press the '''delete''' icon which is the '''minus''' sign at the bottom of the '''Sources''' list.
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|| Then press the '''delete''' icon which is the '''-minus''' sign at the bottom of the '''Sources''' list.
 
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|| Point to''' Confirm Remove''' dialog box
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|| Point to''' Confirm Remove''' dialog box.
  
 
Click on the '''Yes''' button.
 
Click on the '''Yes''' button.
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Click on the '''Yes''' button.
 
Click on the '''Yes''' button.
 
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|| Press '''Ctrl + Z''' to undo the changes
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|| Press '''Ctrl + Z''' to undo the changes.
 
|| Press '''Ctrl + Z''' to undo this change.
 
|| Press '''Ctrl + Z''' to undo this change.
 
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Click on the '''Settings '''option''' '''to open the '''Settings '''dialog box.
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Click on the '''Settings '''option to open the '''Settings '''dialog box.
 
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|| Point towards the '''General '''tab.
 
|| Point towards the '''General '''tab.
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Select '''System'''
 
Select '''System'''
  
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Click on the '''Apply '''and '''OK '''button
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Click on the '''Apply '''and '''OK '''button.
 
|| By default, the '''General '''tab is selected.
 
|| By default, the '''General '''tab is selected.
  
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From the options, select '''System.'''
 
From the options, select '''System.'''
  
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At the bottom, first click the '''Apply '''button''' '''and then the '''OK '''button to save the changes.
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First click the '''Apply '''button''' '''and then the '''OK '''button to save the changes.
  
 
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|| Observe the '''theme''' changes in the '''OBS''' interface.
 
|| Observe the '''theme''' changes in the '''OBS''' interface.
 
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|| On '''OBS''' >> click '''X''' icon  
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|| On '''OBS''' >> click '''X''' icon.
 
|| Let’s now close the '''OBS''' interface by clicking on the '''X''' icon.
 
|| Let’s now close the '''OBS''' interface by clicking on the '''X''' icon.
 
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|| '''Slide''': Summary
 
|| '''Slide''': Summary
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|| In this tutorial, we learned:
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|| In this tutorial, we learnt:
  
 
* Work with '''sources '''
 
* Work with '''sources '''
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* '''Rename '''a''' scene'''  
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* Rename a''' scene'''  
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* '''Remove '''a''' scene'''
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* Remove a''' scene'''
 
* Switch '''scene's layout'''
 
* Switch '''scene's layout'''
 
* Add a new '''Layer '''and
 
* Add a new '''Layer '''and
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* Change '''themes'''
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* Change '''themes'''.
  
 
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|| Slide: About Spoken Tutorial Project
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|| Slide: About Spoken Tutorial Project.
 
||  
 
||  
 
* The video at the following link summarises the Spoken Tutorial project.
 
* The video at the following link summarises the Spoken Tutorial project.
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|| '''Slide''': Answers for THIS Spoken Tutorial
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|| '''Slide''': Answers for THIS Spoken Tutorial.
 
|| Pls post your timed queries in this forum.
 
|| Pls post your timed queries in this forum.
 
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Latest revision as of 16:49, 10 November 2021

Title: Basics of working with OBS

Author: Nikita Misal


Visual Cue Narration
Slide: Title Welcome to the spoken tutorial on Basics of working with OBS.
Slide: Learning Objectives In this tutorial, we will learn how to:
  • Work with sources
  • Rename a scene
  • Remove a scene
  • Switch scene's layout
  • Add a new Layer and
  • Change themes.
Slide: OS and Versions. OBS Studio can run on any of the following operating systems:
  • Microsoft Windows 8 or higher versions
  • GNU/Linux OS 18.04 or higher versions and
  • Mac OS X 10.13 or higher versions.
Slide: Prerequisite To practice this tutorial, you should have basic knowledge of computers.

You should also know how to use a web browser.

Slide: System Requirements. This tutorial is recorded using
  • Windows 10 and
  • OBS Studio version: 27.0.1
  • Firefox Web browser.

You can use any web browser of your choice.

The steps demonstrated are exactly the same on Linux and Mac OSX.

Click on Search >> Type OBS>> Double-click on OBS Studio icon. Let us open OBS Studio.

For that, click on Search icon at the bottom left of the screen.

Type OBS in the search bar and press Enter.

Double-click on the OBS icon to launch it.

Only narration.


Point towards each component as per the narration.

The OBS work area consists of the following components:
  • Menu bar
  • Canvas preview area
  • Scene management and Control options.
Point to the Scenes and the associated Sources. We see that the interface reflects all the activities done in the previous tutorial.

We have 2 scenes and each has a source associated with it.

Only narration. A source inside one scene can be moved to a different position.
Click on Scene 002 in the Scenes list. Click on Scene 002 in the Scenes list.
Move the cursor to the Preview area. Move the cursor to the Preview area.
Click and hold the left mouse button at the center of the red rectangle.

Drag and release

Click and hold the left mouse button at the center of the red rectangle.

Drag it to a new position and release the mouse button.

Click on Scene 001 in the Scenes list To see the difference, click on Scene 001 in the Scenes list.

It is exactly where it was earlier.

Click on Scene 002 in the Scenes list. Now click on Scene 002 in the Scenes list.

It has moved to the new location given by us.

Only narration. In large projects, for better cross-referencing, we may need to rename scenes.
Right-click on Scene 001 in the Scenes list.

Choose Rename.

Type new name as Opening-scene-001>>Enter.

Right-click on the scene in the Scenes list which you wish to rename.

I will right-click on Scene 001.

Choose the Rename option.

A blinking cursor will appear in the name of the scene.

I will type the new name as Opening-scene-001 and press Enter.

Right-click on the source Screen Capture (XSHM) >> Rename >> Screen Capture 001.

press Enter

Likewise we can also rename the associated sources.

Right-click on the source, select Rename option and type Screen Capture 001.

And press Enter.

Right-click on the source Screen Capture (XSHM) 2 >> Rename >> Screen Capture 002. Repeat the same action for renaming the source in Scene 002 as Screen Capture 002.
Only narration Next, let us learn how to remove a scene in OBS.
Click on Scene 002 in the Scenes list. First, click on Scene 002 in the Scenes list.
Click - icon on the toolbar of the Scene list. To completely remove a scene, click the Remove icon on the toolbar of the Scene list.

This appears as the minus sign at the bottom of the Scene list.

Point to Confirm Remove dialog box.

Point to the Yes button but don’t click.

Confirm Remove dialog box appears.

Clicking on the Yes button will remove the selected scene.

Click No button. However, we click on the No button as we need both the scenes for further demonstration.
Point to the Scenes list arrow icons at the bottom. We can move the scenes up or down using the arrow icons at the bottom.
Select Scene 002 and click on the up arrow. Select Scene 002 and click on the up arrow.
Click on the down arrow. Now click on the down arrow.
The scene moves accordingly.
Point to Sources list arrow icons at the bottom. The same actions can be performed in the Sources list also.

You can try this on your own later for your understanding.

Only narration. Next, let us learn how to switch a Scene’s layout.
Slide

Point towards list in OBS.

The Scenes list pane has two main layouts:
  • List
  • Grid.

The scenes in the Scenes list can be represented as a list entry or as a compact button in a grid.

The default layout is list.

Right-click on Scene 002 in the Scenes list >> context menu select Grid Mode. To switch between different Scenes layouts, right-click on any scene in the Scenes list pane.

From the context menu, select Grid Mode.

Point to the buttons in the grid. Observe that the scenes are now represented as buttons in a grid.
Right-click on Scene 002 in the Scenes list >> context menu select List Mode. Once again right-click on any scene in the Scenes list pane.

From the context menu, select List Mode.

Point to the list of scenes. Observe that the scenes are now one below the other as a list.
Only Narration. Next, let us learn about Layers.
Slide Layers What are Layers
  • Each source added to OBS lies on a different layer.
  • OBS uses layers combination to render the output videos.
  • These can be either streamed or recorded.
  • Layers can have different properties: size, transparency, color overlay, etc.

Point to Sources Panel>>Click on +

Now let us learn how to add a new layer in OBS.

We will add a new layer to Scene 002.

A new layer can be added in the OBS Sources list via the Add button which is the +plus icon.

Select Audio Input Capture. On clicking, it shows a list of options for recording.

We’ll select Audio Input Capture.

Select Create New Radio button

Select the text “Audio Input Capture” >> Rename this as “Arvind’s external mic”.

Click on the Ok button

In the Create/Select Source dialog box, the Create new radio button is selected by default.

It shows the text “Audio Input Capture.”.

It is advisable to rename the layer for easy reference later.

So, I will rename this as “Arvind’s external mic”.

Click on the Ok button at the bottom of the dialog box.

Point towards Audio Input Capture dialog box.

Click on the dropdown next to the Device section.

Select the Microphone from your device.

Properties for Arvind’s external mic’ dialog box opens up.

Click on the dropdown next to the Device section.

Select the Microphone from your device.

Slide If you do not see any option in the drop-down, go to System settings.

Here check if the input sound settings are configured properly.

Check if the microphone is working properly.

If not, you may have to restart the system.

Select Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio).

Click on the Ok button.

In my case, I will select Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio).

The options may vary depending on your system and the attached headset you are using.

After selecting, click on the Ok button at the bottom of the dialog box.

Point to Arvind’s external mic. Observe the new layer named Arvind’s external mic in the Sources list.

Select Audio Input Capture.

Likewise, to delete an existing layer, first select the layer you want to delete.

I will select the newly created Arvind’s external mic layer.

Press delete or minus sign. Then press the delete icon which is the -minus sign at the bottom of the Sources list.
Point to Confirm Remove dialog box.

Click on the Yes button.

Confirm Remove dialog box appears.

Click on the Yes button.

Press Ctrl + Z to undo the changes. Press Ctrl + Z to undo this change.
Only Narration Next, we will learn about Themes in OBS.

OBS Studio can use different programme themes.

The Dark theme is suitable for evening time streaming, while the System theme is versatile.

File >> Settings

Point towards Settings dialog box.

Select the File option on the Standard Toolbar.


Click on the Settings option to open the Settings dialog box.

Point towards the General tab.

Drop-down besides Theme

Select System

Click on the Apply and OK button.

By default, the General tab is selected.

Under General options, click on the drop-down besides Theme.

From the options, select System.

First click the Apply button and then the OK button to save the changes.

Observe the theme changes in the OBS interface.
On OBS >> click X icon. Let’s now close the OBS interface by clicking on the X icon.
Only Narration This brings us to the end of this tutorial.

Let us summarize.

Slide: Summary In this tutorial, we learnt:
  • Work with sources
  • Rename a scene
  • Remove a scene
  • Switch scene's layout
  • Add a new Layer and
  • Change themes.
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This is Arvind Pillai along with Nikita Misal from IIT Bombay signing off.

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