OBS Studio

OBS is free software for recording and streaming video, audio, and screen content for Windows, iOS, and Linux. It is a multifunctional tool for working with live media sources. OBS has a large user community and many free plugins that can be installed.

[Translate to English:] Credits: Nora Prinz

For what?

  • Creating layouts that combine multiple cameras, screen windows, audio sources, and media elements such as logos, videos, or images within a single scene
  • Seamlessly switching and transitioning between scenes
  • Recording or live streaming to platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, or video conferencing tools
  • Using green screen effects or audio filters
  • Preview of live camera recordings 

How?

  • Official documentation from OBS with troubleshooting and a guide for beginners: Link
  • Guides on various topics from the community: Link

Tips

  • The video source from OBS Studio can be transmitted to a video conference as a virtual webcam, allowing seamless switching between multiple video sources such as cameras, screen recordings, or presentations.
  • OBS is a useful tool for producing high-quality screen recordings, for example when creating software tutorials or presentations. It can capture application windows with audio as well as external input.

Access

  • OBS is free software and can be downloaded for macOS, Windows, or Linux here: Downloadlink

A list of plugins available for download can be found here: Link