Side-by-Side Facebook Live Interview Using OBS Studio and Zoom

[@spencersmith312]

How do you integrate the sound from them on the other end of zoom into the OBS stream?

[@DavidFosterVlog]

Audio is one of the things I hate about OBS. It's so confusing. That's why I use vMix.

[@ChaosTrader63]

Megan, can I ask why you use OBS instead of just using the Zoom Meeting and inviting your guest and stream to Facebook? Why is OBS needed? Thanks!

[@InsideTheNationRadio]

Forget those negative people. Your video was excellent. It answered all my questions. Great video I would give it another thumbs up if I could.

[@vabeachjohn]

Thanks Megan as I have been really struggling as I prepare to launch. This was SOOO helpful. It was a little hard to hear you, but thats okay, I just found a quiet place and cranked up my volume. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to your next video.

[@yaminiselvam7775]

Thanks for the video... much needed information for all...

[@arlicious.official]

thanks for sharing

[@rolerplayer]

Thank you Megan I'm forward in looking more videos of yours.

[@briancummings1680]

Megan, very clear instructions! However what I was hoping to learn was details of the audio settings when you have a guest on Zoom. How do you balance your microphone vs the system audio? Are headphones needed? Can you share a little more about this? Thanks!

[@MatthiasLenardt]

Really good. Thank you

[@coachash10]

Very interesting and useful. I appreciate your effort.

[@JohnColvert]

I have a question to do live transmission as a couple it is necessary that the 2 are connected to OBS Studio or only one person. Thank you.

[@MeganBoitano]

John Colvert OBS is just used for broadcasting to FB. You connect via Zoom (guest clicks link to join web meeting). The guest does nothing but click the Zoom link.

[@usamatv1]

Wow Megan, That knowledge is Amazing I have gained a lot from it and your energy means much to me keep going to impact others stay blessed

[@JoseMoralesOfficial]

By chance, do you know how to use obs and zoom to create a pre recorded live and add overlays? If you do, could you make a step by step tutorial? I’m going to check out your other videos. Maybe you already have it? Great video thanks!

[@carlassparkle2698]

I've followed your process and opened Zoom first but the zoom is not showing up in OBS to connect. Can you tell me what I may be missing

[@MeganBoitano]

Did you create a scene and choose the Zoom window?

[@carlassparkle2698]

@@MeganBoitano No applications came up and I opened Zoom first and it was running in the background.

[@MeganBoitano]

@@carlassparkle2698 Here is the help guide from OBS. Page 34 is where details on adding scenes is. obsproject.com/forum/resources/open-broadcaster-software-studio-multiplatform-help-guide-pdf.365/

[@davidthomas7974]

I have watched many videos on using OBS and Zoom since I have both and your video is right there as being one of the better in explaining all. My guess is that both only allow you to share a screen shot and not perform an actual webinar. You have to pay for advance services to be able to do a webinar, right?

[@FarhanJaved]

Its really a helpful video

[@CertifiedMentalWellnessCoach]

oh girl, you`re brilliant! Thank you

[@MeganBoitano]

Virginija Masandavičienė I’m glad it helped. I should really update this video. I’ve now done 25+ of these on FB and have learned so much. There is so much more I’d love to share.

[@jonvalbonne]

@@MeganBoitano DO IT!!! ( please! :) )

[@Chrysilla_QuantumHealing]

Good day, video super helpful. Do you have the zoom webinar package?

[@MeganBoitano]

Chrysilla Lewies I have regular Zoom. Just send the guest a meeting link.

[@Chrysilla_QuantumHealing]

So I did my first video as you described via zoom and screamed to FB. But there was one big problem. My sound was perfect and theirs were double and echoing. What do you think I did wrong?

[@MeganBoitano]

Chrysilla Lewies Are both you and your guest using a headset. I’ve found that is essential for quality sound. Using earbuds that came with my iPhone work, but not as good of sound quality.

[@MrBoogiePete]

hi how do you add the guest?

[@MeganBoitano]

Pete OBrien I use Zoom. I schedule my guests using a calendar invite. They click on the Zoom link in their calendar invite just before the event or jump on after I'm live. I'm streaming my zoom window. Does that help?

[@maddenfootballtalk6544]

@@MeganBoitano kinda be good if you actually showed that in this video

[@MeganBoitano]

MaddenFootball Talk wish I could, but recording the video uses the webcam and therefore can’t use Zoom. I have a much more detailed video and guide that I now sell on this topic. This video was after just a couple of times using this technology. Now, after nearly 30 Live Shows on FB, I have a lot more to share.

[@juanferaviles]

How can i do an interview through obs and faebook live?

[@MeganBoitano]

I use Zoom. I send guest a Zoom meeting link. Then with OBS, I setup a scene using the Zoom window as my source. Then I setup Facebook to connect with OBS via stream key. Then I start stream in OBS and preview live in FB. Then if it all looks good, I press go live in FB.

[@axelcrevaux2197]

Hi Megan, I need your help please. I just tried your method but I have a problem with the sound of the person who's talking with me on Zoom. People ear from my speakers to my microphon...

[@MeganBoitano]

Hi Axel. I'm sorry to hear you're having audio issues. I haven't experienced this issue. Just did a live broadcast yesterday with no issues. You might consider double checking the setting you specified when launching Zoom (and the ones your guest choose). Also, I do a test run with my guests using a private/green room facebook group just to test audio before the event. I hope that helps.

[@nicjain4395]

Great video, Megan. Think I had the same issue as Axel iLaurea. Interviewed using Zoom, thru OBS into FB Live. It gets my audio perfectly. Gets the interviewees video but no audio. Any guidance would be appreciated. I tried with skype - had the same issue. Is there a setting within OBS that sends voice and video thru from skype/zoom? Thanks in advance for any tips.

[@MeganBoitano]

Nic Jain I wish I could provide more guidance. I usually have my guests on for a pre-show tech check. I have a "green room" FB group I use to test things out before the day of the go-live. When I've had audio issues, it is because the guest had their mic muted. Out of curiosity, can you hear the guest?

[@NJain-ko9oh]

Thanks for the quick response, Megan Boitano. BTW, noticed u were in Ann Arbor some time? That is my home :-) . I had turned on both FBLive and Zoom recording. Zoom created a perfect mp4 on my hard drive. Thinking a click is missing in my obs settings. C u r nutrition/diet expert. Would luv to interview u for some tips for audience if u would have few minutes. Pls let me know and we can have a quick call. Thx

[@SimpleOptionStrategies]

Thanks for the the instruction but would have liked to see how you invite your guest and what that person needs to do to join the fb live.

[@viewer844]

Simple Option Strategies adding other people really has nothing to do with Facebook live; that’s all in the Zoom side, and to some extent OBS. You would share your Zoom meeting ID with someone by inviting them to the Zoom meeting. If your scene in OBS is the whole window capture, they’d just show up next to you - your screen would split and you’d be side by side. If, however, you set your scene in OBS to just capture the smaller portion of the window where you would be in the side by side view, only you would show up on screen. You could actually set up multiple scenes looking at the same window capture: one of the whole screen, one with just you from the side by side view, and one of your interviewee in the other side by side view. You could set up yet another of your picture, but zoomed in if you want to get a close up. It goes on and on. I hope that helps.

[@squierplayer]

All of the work is on the host’s side. The guest literally just has to accept the invitation to the Zoom meeting. Nothing else is needed on their end.

[@muntmunt6986]

Thanks so much Megan for you video. People told me to stay away from OBS b/c the learning curve was high. Your video greatly reduced that. Thanks. But I am having some trouble with horrible lag and screen freezes on my FB feed when I try to go LIVE do you have any suggestions as to how to fix this? And btw I don't want to pay for BELIVE either. LOL LOL Thanks again.

[@IsrrachoGarcia]

Thank you... Really helpful

[@behappynaturally6508]

Are you using a PC or a Mac Megan? I did everything you said on my Mac - but when I try to add a screen capture to the list - Zoom just shows up as a blurred grey picture of a video camera - not showing Zoom as a program or as a live screen

[@MeganBoitano]

Be Happy Naturally I use a PC. It is strange that it isn't showing up. Did you select the window with the active meeting ID? I do know that getting the settings right in OBS can be quite challenging. A colleague uses OBS for a live cooking show (multiple camaras) on FB 4 nights/week. She uses a Mac, but did struggle to get OBS set up.

[@thainguyeno]

great video thank you!

[@MeganBoitano]

Thai Nguyen Glad to hear it helped you! Good luck.

[@bredoxena8018]

question do I need to have a licensed/paid version of zoom to make this? I have free app zoom, but no video display on obs when I do your tutorial.

[@MeganBoitano]

No, you only need the free version. However remember that the free version is limited to 40 minute meeting length if you have more than 2 people. This time limit doesn't apply if you only having a web meeting with 1 other person. Hope that helps.

[@SocialMediaForBusiness]

This is a perfect video for exactly what I needed - thank you! Only thing is, I can't get sound on Facebook Live. I am using a USB Blue Snowball. Any idea how to fix that?

[@MeganBoitano]

The FEoNA Company Hope you were able to get this resolved. I’ve only used the headphone/mic jack not USB for audio. You might check your computer audio settings and make sure you’ve got the right one specified. The audio settings in OBS are tricky. I’ve kept it simple for that reason.

[@robertmcwilliamstv]

GREAT STUFF! Exactly what I needed to know. :-)

[@faizansheribusinesscourses]

A subscriber from Pakistan :)

[@JohneChalach]

loved it, you were very clear, thank you. GOD BLESS

[@rubenslara2433]

Thanks Megan, nice and useful video, but it stopped working when I shared a power point screen on Zoom. Please, do you know how to solve this issue?

[@MeganBoitano]

rubens lara Hi Lara. I'd recommend setting up a separate scene in OBS and using a hotkey to switch between Zoom and window capture/display capture. In my experience, my guest doesn't have any issue sharing screen from within Zoom, but I can't share mine using Zoom. I switch to a different scene in OBS to show PowerPoint. Hope that helps.

[@sportymcpeezy7000]

Thank you! This helped me out tremendously!

[@MeganBoitano]

Hi Mike! I'm glad it was helpful. It's a great way to do more live video on FB!

[@christinecarley2025]

Thank you - 1 Question. Does this mean the interviewee does NOT need to set this up also?

[@MeganBoitano]

Christine Carley That’s correct. Your guest only needs to join via Zoom meeting link. I provide link ahead of time. Usually have them join about 5 min before Live starts. Since making this video, I’ve done 25 live Q&A style Live-streams. I should really update this tutorial as I’ve learned so much since then....

[@jonvalbonne]

@@MeganBoitano Do it do it do it (please please please!)

[@TalkItAllShow]

Can you also use this method to record the side by side interview to upload on youtube?

[@MeganBoitano]

Danielle Netko OBS does allow you to record and export the file to mp4 (or other). You can also stream live to KZbin. I will say that my preferred tool for screen recordings is Filmora scrn. It has great editing capability. I have a demo/tutorial on my channel as well.

[@CanisLupusBG]

Thank you, Megan!

[@michaelpollard5010]

WHY DOESNT FACEBOOK VIDEO CALL WORK?

[@kylehartman2917]

This is great stuff! Question for ya.. Is there a way to keep the live interviews? Also, can you then post the videos cross-platform?

[@coolhandg]

you made no sense with the title it say shows how to do side by side live you didnt show another person there next to your video for live ????????????

[@MeganBoitano]

jerry peters Hi Jerry. I'm sorry if my title is misleading. There are many other KZbin videos that use the term side-by-side. I do a weekly live show on my FB business page and interview a guest. This is the tool/process I use every week. It works perfect for me. I like to have a guest interview style live event but don't want to pay for BeLive.TV. Thanks for the comment.

[@onedaytonwomandotcom]

@@MeganBoitano Hey, I think what he's saying is, we're watching your live to see the full process. I know how to use OBS already. The part I don't know is how to pull the other person into the video using Zoom. I think the title suggests that you're going to show that part, but you don't.

[@MeganBoitano]

Myka AKA Butta I appreciate the comment, but there is no “pull the other person in.” When using Zoom, it’s a web meeting. You setup OBS to broadcast your Zoom window. When someone (or 50 people) join your web meeting, it is broadcast. It isn’t possible for me to show as I’m actively recording the tutorial to post on KZbin. The webcam can only be used by one application at a time. I do this process 2x/month for my live-streaming show on FB. Works like a charm. This video is intended to offer some insight. I watched SO MANY videos trying to figure it out. This one offers my insight.

[@josephwilson8147]

Hey @jerry peters - She explains it around the 2.04min mark... that when you send the zoom link and invite someone on to the broadcast they will appear on a window next to you.. and you can actually change the size of the windows etc in zoom :)

[@da1urlookn4]

@@josephwilson8147 Thank you for explaining. I believe this is the exact answer the commenters above were looking for.

[@thecryptofam80]

Thanks for the help! I'm curious on how the audio from the guest on Zoom carries through to OBS then to Facebook live. How is their voice captured to the stream? Does OBS pick up the audio that is picked up on that window you added to that scene? If so, do I mute my input audio from my mic on OBS and keep it enabled on Zoom? Does my question make sense? Thanks for the video though! That helped. Thumbs up!

[@MeganBoitano]

There are number of audio settings in OBS. I'm not exactly sure of the technical way it happens. However, I have read that when streaming to FB via OBS, it broadcasts track 1. There are other tracks available. I haven't made any changes to the audio/sound settings since installing OBS. Both my audio and that of my guest is streamed to FB. I use a PC. Sorry I can't give more details. I'm still an amateur OBS user. There are other people that use it in more advanced ways.

[@squierplayer]

No, OBS doesn’t automatically pick it up. You need a piece of software that can capture sound from applications. Sound flower and Blackhole or free examples, AudioHiJack is a paid example.

[@BloggingwithSashaLassey]

I just did a horrible Facebook live. I wish I'd have seen this video beforehand LOL

[@MeganBoitano]

Sasha at Everyday She's Sparkling So sorry it didn’t go as planned. Hope you’ve had more success. There is a learning curve with OBS, but I’ve found it to be a great tool. And Free!

[@maddenfootballtalk6544]

You glossed over the most important part on how to invite friends into the video or have them individual beside you maybe I missed something

[@MeganBoitano]

MaddenFootball Talk You use Zoom. It’s a web conferencing/meeting tool. This video assumes you have some experience with Zoom. You can get a free account with Zoom and then send meeting link to your guest. They click the link and join. Then you have the side-by-side. It’s free for just 1 person, but you would need paid account for more than 1 guest. Hope that helps.

[@AUPackmule]

You video did not explain what you said it was. Change the title so your not intentionally misleading people. Gallery is a feature in Zoom. It is easy to fix your mistake.

[@DihelsonMendonca]

Where´s the other person from the interview ? How to configure this "zoom" for seeing the other person, because I only see you. This tutorial is complete misleading and incomplete !

[@MeganBoitano]

Dihelson Mendonca This tutorial assumes you have some experience with Zoom or look up additional information. Zoom is an online meeting tool. They have lots of information on their website. You just create a meeting and share a link with your guest. GoToMeeting is a similar tool. You can also use Skype.

[@faizansheribusinesscourses]

make a video on like you are conversating with other friends. Yeah?

[@coolhandg]

live means live lol side by side interview not a recording because that isnt live ???????

[@darrylplants9454]

Try not to say um

[@MeganBoitano]

Darryl Plants good idea

[@loveydub]

Is it a secret? why do you speak so narrowly?

[@KrishnaRajput-rg2mf]

Reported bas Spam & Misleading.