OBS LINKS

In the LL we use OBS for assembling and delivering complex live streams: combining webcam video and pre-recorded footage, using the chromakey filter to live-key a subject in front of a 3D background, launching gifs and soundbites in realtime to add to workshops and lectures. These links will get you started with this tool.

BASICS

Here are some links to get you started with OBS.

• link to the installers for mac, pc and linux
• the extremely simple OBS Studio Quickstart Guide
• the more complete OBS Studio Overview
• filters guide
• sources guide
• keyboard shortcuts guide

USING NDI VIRTUAL CAMERA

If you want to use OBS with Zoom, you will need to use a virtual camera app. The most complete solution (and the only one we've found so far that does a good job routing audio too) involves the suite of tools built by NDI.

• download the NDI tools here. To get started you'll need the
  • NDI Virtual Input
  • NDI/HX Driver
  • NDI Video Monitor
• if you install these and try to open OBS you'll hit an error that asks you to head over to Github for a macOS-compatible NDI runtime, so do that in advance here.

SCRIPTING AND DEVELOPING

links of interest related to scripting for OBS (and developing, since you actually need to use the developer references given the fact that there isn't really a great scripting guide):

• the basic developer-facing docs for the OBS Project are dense, but unavoidable and essential
• tips on getting started with OBS development for those interested