How to Use OBS Studio - 2024 Beginner Tutorial

Here is a complete tutorial on how to use OBS studio.
OBS studio is a free application for Windows PC, Mac and Linux for video recording and live streaming.
You can record you screen, game play, web cam and you can stream to KZbin, Twitch, Facebook and pretty much any streaming platform.
And OBS Studio has a ton of advance options and I’ll cover the most important ones in this video as well.
I’ll share some resources as well to make your steam or video capture more professional. Some include my affiliate links.
To start using OBS Studio, make sure to download the official app for PC, Mac or Linux.
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Shure Microphone
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Stream Deck
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Interface overview
The interface can be a bit confusing, but I’ll walk you through it as we go through the video.
Settings
There are a few setting options you may want to change such as steam location and recording quality. For steaming quality, you may want to choose 5000 K/Bs for best quality.
If you are recording, you should also choose MP4 instead of MKV.
Make sure to save your settings for streaming with OBS Studio or recording with OBS Studio.
Audio mixer
It is a good idea to use a high-quality USB microphone for steaming or video recording.
Adding Sources
Inside of each scene, you can add several sources such as web cam, external camera, screen capture, photos and more.
You can also add multiple items and turn some on and off.
Using Scenes
Scenes in OBS studio allow you to get more advanced with your stream. You can have multiple scenes that you can cut between. Each scene can have one or several sources such as video camera, screen captures, images and videos.
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[@edwardfletcher7790]

Please use chapters when making instructional videos....

[@Haiyami]

What did you use to record this tutorial? I notice that I can't have OBS record itself without a video source added to a scene, so I'm wondering what you did to record OBS in a blank state.

[@halfkoreanhalfamazing]

How about those yellow overlays that highlight different parts of the screen in yellow. How did you do those? For example at 1:27 and 1:54

[@kahlesjf]

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[@AndyDooley]

can you make a video teaching us how to use OBS to make reaction videos for KZbin.

[@VocalTomes]

This was way more helpful than other OBS videos I've come across. Thank you for being very clear and easy to follow!

[@shweta.purandare]

Agree...! I was about to buy another software but now I think I can manage with this !

[@TravisTennies]

Thank you! Starting a channel finally. Just built a computer that can handle recording, editing and streaming. Yay!

[@_Holy4]

mostly easier because it was made more recently

[@HD-Gaming-Zero-Them-Down]

OBS is not user friendly, however when you learn it it's actually really good plus no watermarks.

[@legendsarctustv5150]

Maybe you could do a more in-depth video to help make obs more user friendly

[@billyjhamilton4963]

Any tips to help make more user friendly ❓

[@EmielWM]

What's not user friendly about it? I think everything makes sense.

[@rbeau22]

Strange how once you learn to use something, it gets easier.

[@pizzaguy_]

@@rbeau22 ...very.

[@dhass2]

Best and only video about OBS that actually first explains what a scene is or what a source is, before diving in and telling you how to create/add them, when you don't yet know what they actually are or why you are adding them. Have been wishing I could learn to use OBS for over a year and yours is the first video that actually made me realise I can.

[@kabelinmel1]

Same here!! We can do this 😤

[@nancymauro8070]

He spoke clearly and a slower pace than others I have watched. Excellent for a real novice into this tech world. Thank you

[@georgeridgeway7766]

So far this is the best video that I have seen for a beginner. Someone already thanked you for going slow and showing the steps and tab. I agree. I am particularly interested in learning how to use OBS Studio during a Zoom presentation.

[@Luke_Mayo]

This is one of the BEST tutorials I've ever seen. Clear, doesn't skip over important elements, etc. Just superb! I'm messing around with OBS right now and it already feels VERY familiar.

[@Barking_Schnauzer]

Thank you so much! This is one of the best OBS tutorials I've found so far. It's easy to understand and follow what you do. You're also showing the features that most users are probably going to need. Great vid! 👍

[@tofuComputer]

I'm attending a virtual all-day training in a few days and need to record it. You saved my butt! Thank you! Great video!

[@TheMakShow319]

Loved your tutorial great work. I am considering jumping into content creation and finding out that there is both so much to learn but also there are so many people making great tutorials like yourself. Many Thanks

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[@dogethefirst1]

subscribed to u congrats on 3

[@dennis2902]

Just halfway through. You simply explained the OBS interface. Thanks a lot

[@lizzmickcarcass]

Thanks so much, I actually need this for work but now that you've made it feel so approachable I'll use it for fun too!

[@AfricanFlightStar]

Wow, I had heard about and have been looking at OBS "from the outside" for a few years now, waiting for when I wanted to pull the trigger on video creation. You really gave us a great intro to this platform, clearly and logically presented with just the right amount of detail, but without overwhelming us. Excellent job, thank you a ton. I guess I'll be subscribing then 😀Now time to dive into it, cheers!

[@sunshinechica6626]

Thank you so much for the detailed obs tutorial. I really appreciate you taking the time and sharing with us ⭐

[@jonaton7910]

This was extremely helpful! I've never used any recording software besides iMovie years ago so OBS confused me, but you made it very simple so thanks!

[@dingolovethrob]

That was quite simply teh best tutorial on OBS I have ever found. - subscribed. I only wanted a few pointers on how to record my screen properly but now I understand what the scenes are for and how to use studio mode. Excellent.

[@lidiagomez8194]

i LOVED this tutorial! first video i came across and i love how you are talking and showing everything at a slow pace which is easy to follow along with

[@matthattanbeats]

I appreciate this man. You definitely explained everything I needed to know. 🙌🏽

[@stampinturtles]

This was very helpful because I only do 4 lives a month and didn't want to buy a subscription to yard stream or other streaming host that cost $40+ a month. OBS is free so I figure I'll try it. Maybe someday I'll need to do more but this looks so easy and you explained it very well. I have two cameras I want to use and I also want to put an image on the screen. This is perfect! Thank you so much. I'm subscribing because I think you need to be seen by many more people. Praying the algorithm picks you up and pushes you to many. more people.

[@C_J36]

Thank you, this was perfect, just started messing with OBS Studio last night but needed some more direction. This should be all I need to start recording.

[@kareemhabeeb4923]

Howfinity your video is the best among every other obs videos I know this takes alot of effort but i believe your effort will never be in vain Thank you so much

[@Unlistedkasy]

Thank you for going slow and showing the steps and tabs . THANK YOU ❤🎉

[@colintclai]

This is by far the clearest how-to video about obs. Thanks!

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Thank you for your tutorial. After going through and setting up the settings I was confident enough to go live today which went really well i am happy to say. We are based in Sydney and our channel is growing nicely and i really needed to get back to doing live chats which i found helps grow my subscriptions and view rates. As a thank you I mentioned your channel on the live chat and have put a link for people interested to follow. Thank you once again!!!

[@curt_tdi]

I got obs a few years ago and never figured it out so I stopped I just got back into streaming and this was the best obs tutorial I’ve found

[@caymancombatclub]

Thanks for this! I'm planning to start filiming content for my combat sports page and this is just what I needed as a benchmark for my setup.

[@CruzeCraze]

Excellent tutorial! Easy to follow and good pace for beginners.

[@apolopig]

Thanks for this video, straightforward and easy to follow.

[@m.akmalwasim6047]

The best tutorial I have watched on KZbin. Fascinating. Very good info,😄😄😄

[@Mooffomatic]

awesome thanks dude, i was looking for a refresh and i know i can count on you!

[@BradBowmannewspoliticsbourbon]

Simple and thorough. Thank you!

[@bigbwatt7872]

👏🙏😃 Thank you so much! I am a beginner content creator. I have 30 years of Great Experience from my Career to share with the World but I have struggled for 3 days to figure this out. I'm the guy that has learned Excel, PowerPoint, etc. just from digging in without formal how to training. For some reason today's technology is a bit confusing for me. You made it very clear in a language I could easily understand. Thank you!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I have not been live streaming but using video editing software and Snagit. This program has a lot of potential but there is a bit of a learning curve with everything. Looks easy enough based on your tutorial so I will play with it a bit. Thanks.

[@muttnaughton9223]

Thank you.... Crazy but true I was having hard time finding how to live editing. Thank God you popped up.

[@Localartsonline]

This was a terrific tutorial. Thank you!

[@MrClydie_Po_Po]

Thank you VERY much for your in-depth, yet easily digestible explanation. Many thanks 😀

[@andimom2010]

this helped so much... been looking SUBSCRIBED!

[@nolan5746]

thank you so much. I figured a lot of this out by myself but this video really helped me put it all together in my head. i’m autistic and usually struggle with things like this, but the context you added to each feature was very helpful. keep doing what you do !!

[@MalsiiYT]

this WAS SO HELPFULL THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@bigbadbrond3041]

This is the best tutorial I've seen all month. Thank you!

[@Moldy_King]

Thanks so much!! This is by far the best OBS tutorial video I have come across!

[@kahlesjf]

Excellent! Thank You for taking the time to record and post this tutorial.

[@TheRickAustin]

Found your tutorial very helpful getting over some initial learning humps - thank you! Curious - what tool(s) are you using to record this tutorial and specifically, what are you using to highlight the cursor and accent the sections of the UI?

[@moanizm]

thnx a lot. Setting up my first OBS, and really helpful to understand the SW.

[@suffiananwar]

Brief and clean explaination.. Thank you

[@furfrugurl5215]

I appreciate you! As a console streamer trying to set everything up through obs, I appreciate it!😊

[@Aman-po8tc]

Great video!!! Learned almost everything I need to begin recording

[@luisfilipemorais]

Absolutely brilliant presentation! it was very, very helpful! Thank you!

[@random2402]

Thank you for this awesome tutorial. I have saved this video in case in the future I need to refer to some parts if I forget something.

[@bertbalderas6714]

Wow!!! ty for your explanation of OBS. You have made the usage of the software very helpful for me. Definitly going to watch more videos.

[@RickGramlich]

Awesome video! Thank you for this. Working on putting together a live Zoom webinar and it looks like OBS is what I'll be using to put it all together.

[@kylieeeeep]

I have rewatched this video like 3 times just because of how helpful it is, thanks so much

[@kaiterenless1888]

Informative and straight to the point. Much appreciated.

[@pafabrizio]

Excellent tutorial. I just started using OBS and while it is quite intuitive your tutorial improved my understanding. Thank you!

[@ITG1978]

Many THANKS! that was really helpful, well done! 👍👍

[@TheGospelGuitarist]

Excellent job here! I feel like I'm ready for the next level stuff now. Thanks!

[@OldSchoolPatrick]

Thank you so much. Straightforward and easy to follow!

[@some1_music]

Great video brotha!!! thanks so much!!

[@786Muzik]

Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial with us, I've never heard of OBS until now!!! Thank you!!!

[@stacybarnes8521]

Awesome video. Thank you so much!

[@annescandlebar]

This was amazing! Thank you for doing this.

[@x.g.535]

Thank you for the information and tips my man!

[@Lady_Viyal]

super helpful and easy to follow. Thanks

[@Szederp]

Insanely well made tutorial. Thank you, Sir! Greetings from Central Europe!

[@moonstruck336]

Very simple ! Thank you !

[@frankmckinley1254]

Thanks for the video. Just learning OBS.

[@Chelseyboy]

Thank you so much, this video got me going! :)

[@notch7751]

This was super helpful. Thank you!

[@robertawestrandle]

Thank you for the excellent presentation for this real novice. Your clear voice and slower pace than others i have watched.

[@studioplanetesilhouette]

Thanks ! Learned a lot as I did not know much how to handle OBS. Will have to watch some more to catch on how streaming really works when scheduled ahead of time...

[@ptanisaro]

Love your content, sir! Thank you very much! I learned a lot in less than half an hour from your clip!

[@aftabali556]

simple and very clear very short thank you ...

[@tonymoey]

super detailed and easy to understand, YOU Da Best, thanks

[@tommipaunonen4051]

Extremely good tutorial! Thanks!

[@shweta.purandare]

It was an excellent video explaining the details - Makes me want to get re-started with OBS !

[@hikercarmine1]

Fantastic video. Thank you for sharing your expertise

[@TyUnfiltered]

A no BS guide to OBS. Thanks for this!

[@snackalackbar]

This is a free sub, great tutorial, even for someone who isn't a total beginner like myself, keep making great vids man

[@HansMcCarthy]

Great video. Thanks for the help. Starting my KZbin journey.

[@NarendraChennamsetty]

This was super helpful. Very clearly explained

[@biovawan]

wow! Nice intro to OBS! Thanks!

[@stefespag2888]

Thanks a lot. Very helpful.

[@PeterESSA]

Thank you very much, this tutorial was super helpful!

[@LobsterLeafCo]

Thank you! Great job explaining

[@The_clutching_king]

This was really helpful thank you soo much

[@arabellasuper9476]

omg thank you so much. this was so helpful !! like half way threw i was speechless omg i didnt know you could do so much with obs

[@marcoguerrero4501]

This is the best tutorial I've ever seen. Thank you for this. You made this very easy for me.

[@UnGeekCommeUnAutre]

It was very useful, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge !

[@transformedbychristchurcht7340]

Thank you for sharing this is very helpful .

[@ken81822]

This was really helpful thank you !!

[@asmralibi]

Super helpful video! Thanks!

[@raulmoris2684]

Great job explaining thank you.

[@dangernugget4731]

You are so awesome. Thank you!

[@user-zi6mu2fs9t]

Best video tutorial how to use OBS programme.Thank you for doing it.

[@citizen_cheeseman]

Appreciate this immensely mate, cheers.

[@ericrouach]

Great tutorial! Thanks a lot!

[@Thee_Taterhead]

Great video and super helpful thanks for putting this out!

[@p0rplor]

thanks man this rlly helped now i just gotta test it

[@PythonPouToutMoun]

A really good one. Gooooood Job and thank you!

[@WorldTrotterHereandBeyond]

Thanks for sharing