🔴 How to use OBS for Screen Recording or Streaming - Beginner Tutorial

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to get started using Open Broadcaster Software. OBS is an extremely powerful and versatile screen recorder and allows you to stream to services like Twitch, Facebook, and KZbin.
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⌚ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:29 Download & install OBS
0:59 Auto configuration wizard
4:11 Modify streaming & recording settings
4:31 Set up a scene
5:16 Add display source
6:18 Fix black screen issue on laptops
7:00 Add audio sources for mic & system audio
8:17 Audio mixer
8:45 Controls to stream or record
9:32 Show recordings
9:53 Remux recordings
10:35 Change default recording to mp4
11:49 Shortcut key to start/stop recording
12:49 Add additional scene with webcam
13:37 Adjust source size & position
14:45 Crop sources
15:54 Drag & drop sources to add to scene
16:36 Add color source
17:29 Source layers
18:16 Show/hide sources
18:39 Lock sources
18:57 Group sources
19:32 Scene transitions
20:51 Shortcut keys for scene transition
21:42 Source audio & video filters
23:03 Transform source
23:35 Customize user interface
24:11 Profiles
24:39 Scene collections
25:19 Studio mode
26:20 Wrap up
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[@kan-zee]

@ 6:30 ....I added OBS as you instructed in the graphic settings ...and I lost my Google chrome ...is this a problem ? how do I regain my google chrome option ?

[@MrCalverino]

Is there a way to restore this program to default? I accidentally did a few things and now the menu looks different and now I'm kind of lost... PLEASE HELP!!!

[@JaAllo94]

Thanks a lot, That's great.

[@MrCalverino]

I have my capture card hooked up, I can see the video on OBS but it's not recording...PLEASE HELP!!!

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y cant i select the cam and desktop?

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Kevin is a no-nonsense instructor. Not a single second is wasted in this presentation. Rich context, rational, well-prepared and presented. A great job. Well done, Kevin.

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Facts

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[@phoebe2283]

I love a teacher who can just dive right into the facts quickly while still keeping them easy to follow for even the most basic newcomer, such as myself. You did an amazing job of that, Kevin! I'm about to begin making my first recording now, soon to be first video. :) Thanks a ton for what you do!

[@AustinKazda]

The man who taught me to use Teams properly for work is now teaching me OBS for streaming. What a guy!

[@theauspiciousgem3379]

I usually avoid watching tutorials this long but yours was an exemption. Not a single second of my time got wasted. Thank you for this! ^^

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26 minutes straight, explain every basics about OBS Studio, loud and clear. This tutorial is really helpful and enjoyable. Thanks, Mr. Kevin! :D

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By far the best and most informative OBS beginners tutorial I’ve seen so far. Been watching his tutorials and walkthroughs quite some time now. His skills in presentation, but even more pedagogical, is improving so much. Just love the way he constantly just drops in usefull tips and tricks.

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Cant thank you enough! The best tutorial Ive seen, you brought a great deal of clarity to the flow of this program. I was beyond frustrated and pretty much ready to light my project and idea on fire and walk away. Under 30 mins you provided what more usable information than I've seen in the last 30 hours. I still have a lot to learn about it, but now I get to go back to the enjoyment of learning and creating. Thank You!!

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This comprehensive 26 min training on OBS is simply impeccable! Thanks Kevin!

[@Wsg435]

It doesn’t show I am speaking on microphone system sound.

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@@CelestialCascadeCoding - OBS has been around for 10 years. I have been following it for at least 4 years, and I know lots of streamers who use OBS. You could pay hundreds to a couple thousand dollars to buy something else, IF you want to.

[@josimarbiosse8594]

Superb! 26 minutes that can take literally anyone from a *beginner* mode to a *user* mode. Congratulations Kevin.

[@koawblox]

anyone here in 2024?

[@tanjiro_kamado6]

Ofc me I hate how its to complicated I couldn't even do a live one time

[@LoveElisaKiss]

Meee (and I don’t even plan to stream)

[@williamreeve5376]

Yup

[@The_Cholo]

I am, took me 3 different download and attempts with failure after failure. This or that wouldnt record, audio was poop, and i watched a tutorial on how to record 3 sources with a plug in and voila, i got 6 hours of content recorded to fill my next 2 weeks of uploads!! (I upload monday, thursday and saturday). Once i got obs dialed, ill never use another recording application again.

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Hey Kevin, I want to thank you for this very good crash course in OBS. As per Yu li's comment below, its great to watch a instructor who is well-prepared, gives concise instructions that are easy to follow and such a lot of it packed into under half-an-hour! Well done...I'm definitely subscribing.

[@akitachow]

Best beginner OBS tutorial out there. Thank you so much. The only thing I need to deal with now is the audio, which doesn’t behave the same on a Mac. But I cannot tell you how much this has helped me, thank you!

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You seem to know. How do I get OBS to record the screen that I want to show how to create an Excel spreadsheet lesson?

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[@potentkinetic718]

Well articulated in the simplest way possible. I now feel confident that I can take the first step in recording or streaming. Thank you Kevin.

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[@dmvd01]

First time using OBS: after this tutorial, I am able to setup everything I needed to start recording, streaming to youtube without any issues. Thank you Kevin! I've seen several tutorials, but yours by far has been the most effective and easy to follow.

[@lftnbrand]

This seriously helped me get started with being able to get my overlay and OBS set up. I commissioned a gaming overlay for twitch a couple years ago but the pandemic messed up my plans and now that I have had some time to recoup and reevaluate I am ready to get started. I needed help trying to understand how to crop my video into the over lay and I am excited to put it to the test. If anyone is into Ragnarok Online my brand will be starting a stream/recording of my gameplays. Stay tuned! Thank you so much Kevin you really saved me some time in trying to figure out all of this.

[@zulfikardino]

Good coverage for a beginner tutorial. Quiet extensive and good refresher as well. Very helpful. Thanks KS.

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2 years later and this guy is still the best instructor on KZbin! Thank you so much.

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I’m new to OBS. Explanation, demonstration, imitation, practice. It’s all here. Excellent information and demonstration. Thankfully I have the ability to slow this down for my learning speed. I’m a bit older so please don’t take offence because it’s not a criticism. Awesome. Well done and thank you.

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[@covagaming9604]

This has been so helpful! I was getting very frustrated at not only finding a viable recording source, but also how to use it properly! Thanks very much!

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Do you know how to record cartoon video?

[@cuttle364]

@@Amina-mm7it it should be the same method applied for recording a normal video

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literally not a single moment that I thought to myself that my time was wasted in this video. I learned so much from this tutorial and I cannot wait to use the new information right away to begin my streaming hobby!!!

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As usual he is fantastic. Includes so much of information in one video. May be for the sake of this, he avoids the speech modulation which makes it just a bit on the verge of boredom. However, credit goes to him that the technical information that he includes are of such great quality, one remains stuck to the video till last. And for me I have to almost always repeat the video to grasp the subject fully. Great man - Thumbs up

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One of the best video's I have ever seen in youtube..Very clear.Thank You

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This is amazing. A single video to understand the application and I didn't even realize it was 26 minutes. U have demonstrated in such a way that I was able to do the changes simultaneously without pausing the video. Had a great experience.. 😊

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[@3-dog-solution]

Kevin, that was quite frankly amazing .. followed it along quite nicely, and now have a fully functioning OBS desktop capture program running, .. Now all I've got to do, is start recording my sessions, then perhaps: go live! Many hanks for a brilliant tutorial.

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[@KevinStratvert]

Glad it was helpful!

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I could actually install, setup and record while watching your video. Great job explaining everything, this was exactly what I needed!

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Your tutorials are so well organized and explained. No more searcing through endless tutorials wasting valuable time *THANK YOU!*

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Thank you for the amazing content!!! Very helpful

[@natalieholeman146]

Thank you. I bought a screen capture device for recording my online classes. I had no idea how to use it and expected instructions with the device. The advertisement said no drivers needed. It was stand alone. The documentation provided was some electrical warnings and some pictures of how to hook it up. I had never heard of OBS software. Needless to say the device did not work. I did not even have sound through my speakers. Your video showed me how to use this. I am not interested in streaming anything but recording, yes. It worked. I tested by recording around 30 seconds of a Netflix show, I did not even look at what I was using to test. I stopped recording. I went to where the file was written. I played it. Again it worked. Great great help. I am sure if you did as well for the uses for making material as you did for recording the new users in that arena will be just as happy. Oh and .mkv plays without remux in VLC.

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Thanks Kevin, Your tutorial videos are a joy to watch.

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Thanks Kevin. I had OBS for 4 months now and didnt know what any of those meant. I also wanted a logo on the top of my webcam in my videos. Couldn't have done better

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Amazing content Kevin - this was an incredible walkthrough. Simple and easy to understand. I feel like a pro!

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Ihave never watched more than 10 min Tutorial but I have completed this. Thanks!

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I enjoyed watching your tutorial..I've tried OBS with yr video tutorial ..tq...I nailed it!

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Great job again Kevin - thanks

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By FAR the best instructions I have watched to date. I have viewed countless tutorials which almost always ended with "What the heck do I do?" Thank you so much for this video.

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This is a real and intense load of information but very clear. I'll have to replay many times to get some of the content into my skill set. Thanks.

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Thank you! excellent video!

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Just started with OBS and this tutorial was Brilliant thank you so much.

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Wonderful video Kevin! Thank you for all the reviews and tutorials you do.

[@williamShelton-yk7kb]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial. I get to start filming today. So excited!

[@allaboutthat360]

AMAZING Tutorial as usual! OBS should have you do the initial tutorials. When you open the app, it should give your playlist :)

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[@buildingman]

Just rewatched again from a year ago. This tutorial is still amazing. Thanks for making it!

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I had zero knowledge about OBS, but now I can start using it with confidence. Thank you!

[@zackstipic2521]

This was great. This is gonna be great for my Evil Genius 2 Live Play-through (While on Special Treats). 😉 Thanks!!

[@thessflory4215]

Hey Kevin! Thanks for all the tutorials. I am interested in learning how to record using my monitor/desktop/or windows as a background. I am a teacher, but want to elevate my students' and families' experiences as I record or present over slide shows or any other program. I want to avoid the rectangular frame around me and take advantage of green screen (virtual or otherwise). Thanks again.