How To Record Gameplay On PC With OBS (Best Settings, Resolutions, and MORE)

[@StreamScheme]

I know its not a perfect breakdown, hard to get it perfect for beginners while giving options for people to try go futher! Just hope it gives everyone a starting point to get great footage! 🕘 Timestamps: 0:00 How To Record Gameplay in OBS 0:43 How To Install OBS 1:09 Where to download Graphics and assets for OBS 1:40 How To Set Base Canvas Resolution and Output Resolution In OBS 2:23 How are Base Canvas and Output Resolution different in OBS? 2:50 How To Set FPS In OBS 3:15 The Best OBS Settings for Gameplay Recording 3:30 How to change recording path in OBS 3:39 How to change recording format in OBS 4:04 What Video Encoder to use in OBS for recording gameplay? 5:06 How to change Audio Tracks in OBS Settings 5:20 Best OBS Settings for recording Gameplay with NVENC Encoding 5:24 What Bitrate to use for recording gameplay in OBS 5:58 What Bitrate to use to record 1080p Gameplay footage? 6:30 Why you should use CQP instead of CBR in OBS 6:53 What CQ Level to use for recording gameplay in OBS 7:18 OBS Settings for Recording Gameplay - Preset, Tuning, Multipass Mode, Psycho-Visual Tuning, GPU, and B-Frames 8:05 Best OBS Settings for recording Gameplay with x264 Encoding 8:38 How to fix bad footage in OBS 8:50 How to use the OBS Stats Panel 9:07 What are Dropped Frames In OBS 9:20 What are Lagged Frames In OBS 9:32 What are Skipped Frames In OBS 9:45 How To Add Gameplay Audio In OBS 11:20 How To Separate Audio Track Recording In OBS 12:00 How To Use Game Capture In OBS To Record Gameplay 12:45 How To Use Window Capture In OBS To Record Gameplay 13:00 How To Use Display Capture In OBS To Record Gameplay 13:20 How To Add A Webcam Source to OBS 13:40 How To Record Gameplay and Webcam In OBS Separately 14:50 How To Convert or Remux MKV files to Mp4 Files In OBS 15:04 How To Edit Dual Source Recordings In Post 15:46 How To Edit 6 Audio Tracks from OBS In Post

[@taxa1569]

I'd like to put an addendum on your 'how to fix bad footage' segment. There's also a 4th option which I've found to be exclusive to 2 PC/capture card setups that is none of 1) dropped frames 2) lagged frames or 3) skipped frames. Your OBS recording/stream looks perfect in the stats window but you watch it back and the footage itself has frames missing for seemingly no reason. This is something you CAN'T fix in OBS. Something between the capture card and encoder (CPU or GPU) is going wrong. (This could be a hardware issue RAM/Memory, your motherboard or CPU going wrong in some way or another), OR(this is overlooked!!) Your main PC is pushing too much data through its GPU and purely the HDMI in to the capture card is dropping frames. And it is almost impossible to tell which without testing them individually. In my case it was both! Because shortly after solving the problem OBS suddenly started again, could no longer boot with xmp enabled and it actually looked like one of my ssd's were failing prematurely... As such I pieced together another capture PC, same drives, same GPU, same capture cards, problem solvered. This was a long, slow fix. Nothing beginner about it. But driving 2 displays (2560x1440 144hz + 1080p 144hz), a PCVR headset and a HDMI out to the capture card was too much, and even though the main monitor had no dropped frames, the 4th output added to the mix was the issue. And so I absolutely HAD to use passthrough to fix the issue. Even though it's horrible because I don't want to have to have both on at once just to use my main screen :/ passthrough requires the capture PC to be on. Good vid brother. I have to say that yours and nutty's vids really keep me grounded and seeing things how 'everyone else' does who maybe aren't as experienced. Here I am with 2 PC's, multiple mics, audio networking to split every sound source for recording on either PC, 2 capture cards, 5 dedicated video sources setup that can switch at a moment's notice... And if anyone asks... it's too complicated to explain >____

[@MR_DOME]

id say this is great except for the split video thing if you record at that high , it adds extra steps and puts an un necessary load on your hardware recording. everything else is great . no so sure about the step you use for the separate webcam response. wouldn't it be smarter to set a smaller camera window making data less and smaller footprint?

[@StreamScheme]

@@MR_DOME The increased data is minscule compared to the increased quality you'll get when editing. The ability to cut to just game, just cam, or both of any size is invaluable, I didn't say it was mandatory though, and showed how to do it without doing it, and explained it takes more resources. The issue is every way to split sources is going to increase your load, mines just the one without plugins, external tools, extra programs, gives highest quality, and takes 5 minutes to setup.

[@kazecadney5625]

Quick question, would doubling the 1920x1080 work with a greenscreen?

[@taxa1569]

@@kazecadney5625 apply your filter to the webcam source not the whole scene and it'll work fine :)

[@encountersmith]

Pro Tip: Save this video so when you build a new pc and completely forget how obs settings work you can do it again. Helped me set up my obs twice now. Thanks dude!

[@badjuicefish]

Unless you get a pc like every month this kinda goofy

[@FLIXTERRISCOOL]

​@@badjuicefish who gets a new pc every month whaaaat 😂

[@vr0k3n]

@@badjuicefishsome people prefer to reinstall Windows when changing/adding parts, hence they need to reconfigure everything, although it's just easier to save the configuration folder on a usb stick or whatever and then copy/paste it when you reinstall it.

[@bendrover]

I never know what im doing, i have no idea how I've made it as far as i have.🎉

[@bendrover]

This video looks like its going to solv more then 1 issue ive been having. Thank you

[@justindelacruz9172]

I love tutorials which actually teach you the "why's" and "how's", like you stated at the start of the video. I appreciate it, personally. Thank you!

[@charliebucket53]

Dude I have been so stressed out starting a new youtube channel because it is so intimidating and time-consuming just to figure out how to even START!!! This video just made this about 1,000,000x easier for me so I am very very grateful. Please never stop doing what you do!

[@JoNk05-10]

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[@iiReivax]

where the vids at?

[@krzykyle]

I love your analogy to explain dropping frames as holes in a tube. Very visual and perfect.

[@Spoinkah]

thank you for explaining WHY almost every video just says do this do that, and im trying to get actually decent at obs much thanks keep it up!

[@alexjoc1932]

You are a life SAVER!!! 3 hours to figure this out and i stumble across ur video and oh my god everything is PERFECT IN 5 MINS!!!!!

[@hammotimee]

Mate. I'm working on my first partnership video where they want me to submit seperate audio lines, minimum resolutions and all kinds of things as part of the deliverables, rather than the single mashed together audio on a 1080 - 30fps video recording. This was exactly what I needed right when I needed it, thank you so much! Your guides were a huge part of helping me to where I am and once again you deliver in my time of need 👑hope you're keeping well king!

[@Gamer_Chance]

Bro, I've been having so much trouble with this OBS and never knew how it worked. Until I saw this video. Seriously this helped me alot. Thank you. You just earned a sub!

[@KoyKinza]

finally a clear, concise tutorial that's WORTH all the minutes to watch , much love bc i was having SO many issues with OBS !!

[@ashoverlava]

The part where you explain the wide recording is genius!! I was wondering how I was gonna be able to edit my webcam separate from the game (and all the audio separate as well). Thank you!!

[@zelig1799]

This is THE best software guide I have seen on anything. I see why you have so many subscribers. Thanks, my friend.

[@ItzChubbalump]

Always love your guides and twitch insights so I would absolutely LOVE to see a stream settings guide.

[@Vinnie-Tee]

Wow these 16 mins explain everything clearly opposed to the hours wasted of "set bitrate to such an such". I was looking for why my game play is blurry when recorded an played back. U answered everything and even taught me a bunch! Most informative video I've ever seen good work! Any issues I'll let ya know! Can't wait to try these settings later

[@Vinnie-Tee]

Had to come back an say(although I haven't posted proof yet) my trial videos I did after rewatching this video have come back much cleaner an enjoyable to watch. I suppose the real test will be uploading to KZbin an see the comparison between one I did before and now with this new info I applied. This video is a gem for anyone struggling

[@adamcadby535]

THANK YOU. Hope content creators are taking notes from your video. This is everything, a tutorial should be. Thank you for your hard work.

[@FamilyGames]

Yo, Australian to Australian I want to thank you for this video. Now recording through OBS has fixed so many sync recording issues with Elgato recordings I can actually make videos and no waste hours fixing Elgato problems.

[@toodleloos]

thank you so much for this super quick adhd friendly rundown because i'd literally just set my obs settings w one of those videos you talked about before i found your vid with EXPLANATIONS and it was actually so easy to get through. also that good doctor part was funny af 😂😂

[@spaceinvadersaw]

THANK YOU! You are my go to for starting my new content creation journey

[@Father_Tony]

This is literally the best OBS video i've ever seen in my entire life

[@kobewooffy9079]

Thank you so much! This tutorial helped boost my quality significantly. I rarely comment on videos however, I owe my gratitude to you because I finally have some decent quality. You've earned a sub! :)

[@StreamScheme]

Im glad to help :)

[@dangerdaveball]

Bro I started streaming three years ago and your videos helped me so much to get started. Now you drop some incredibly clever stuff that makes total sense and I never would have thought of myself. Thank you and well done!

[@paulygon9030]

Your detailed guide just beats all other guides out there! Big thanks to you dude!

[@TrenixYT]

That dual source recording was so clutch! Thank you for this video!

[@UldisBiz]

Very useful video. Thanks a bunch. Started recording videos of playing video games with my son for DadsMustPlay channel and ended up with garbage quality. This video got me on the right track, haha.

[@Plaino_Blaino]

I greatly appreciate you man! You explained each setting and configuration for my noob ears. As a new youtuber, this was refreshing. Thanks

[@Smokeyzzz88]

Hey! Thank you for this video, I’m always wondered why I only saw pictures from my recording, it turned out it was the bitrate 😂 Love from 🇭🇺❤

[@mosabreda1157]

thank you so much! this was a great video to start obs with. you did more then great

[@jasonwarren1971]

Thank you for this video I have been using OBS wrong for so long. I will been checking out the rest of your videos. Thanks again👍👌

[@evjohn93]

Bro, you deserve more like and more subscribers for making this video because you really know what you're talking about.

[@michaelgrouse7850]

Thanks so much for this video! It hit a near perfect sweet spot (95% +) of teaching me what I wanted to know and had a hard time finding. I used this video to record the "intro" to the videos I want to make. (the first minute of sound as a game starts up with dramatic music.) The only critique I have is to slow down about 10% when you are flashing thru the OBS menus. ;) Off to watch the sound video you have linked in the description. Thanks again!

[@FLXBigSteve]

I’ve been wanting to record my gameplay for KZbin for awhile now but had no idea how, thank you very much for the easy guide!!!

[@TotallyMisfit]

thank you so much for taking the time to make this video, im new to using stuff like this and this has helped immensely. very easy to follow throughout the entire video. thanks!

[@victorytoaster]

Thank you for putting up the graphics associated with things like "chips" it helps us understand what you are saying. Thank you !

[@ayeshak90]

Grateful to have found you! Probably the best OBS tutotrial video I have come across! Bonus - you're a fellow Aussie 🙌 Thanks so much for your content - I have subscribed cos I know I will definitely be needing help again soon 😅👍

[@JaiganticGames]

AMAZING VIDEO! Thank you so much for making this, it helped me out a ton!

[@toothlesszombie]

Excellent stuff man. Quick, to the point, and very informative. I appreciate it man!!!

[@floragaara]

changing my output resolution lower and working some magic with obs and davici I was able to get a computer with 10 year old parts to produce 1440 decently after 2 days tysm.

[@gandalfsbeard]

Dude, you are a LEGEND. Many thanks from Newy Australia!! 🤙🏽

[@novanger1990]

you've gained a sub you beautiful human being. thank you for the in depth guide, and it cleared up a lot of the questions I had. when I uploaded my first playthrough episode for BG3 I noticed it was kind of pixelated and lower quality than normal 1080p, especially in darker areas. Now I should be recording in near-perfect HDR and higher bit rate

[@Mang0re]

I absolutely love content like this! It has been incredibly helpful to my use and understanding of OBS. Total game changer! Sincerely appreciate your valuable information and assistance!

[@vr0k3n]

Finally I found my god damn problem. I was selecting "game capture" instead of "window" on the source, and OBS wasn't recognizing my game. Thank you!

[@Justin-y8b]

I only got confused by 4 times thank you. I recently got a pc and wanted to record COD and this video was very helpful I was confused at Gaines but I got it so thank you very much

[@XDUKERMANX]

Really good tutorial/advice. Thanks. My personal favorite: Skipped Frames Solutions: - Lower Recording Settings - Use GPU Encoding - Cry Amazing 🤣🤣

[@DeathByGouda]

Super super helpful as always- thanks man!

[@andrewb6309]

What if you have an AMD card?

[@Captain._.Blackbeard]

Yeah tell me please

[@darkshadowx803]

AMD cards have three own video Encoders

[@Lotsofte]

I also have an AMD card. What you need to do is select the .264 and basically follow everything else. I had a problem with the audio on recordings but you just need to turn on the game capture audio.

[@RealLuckfv]

use AMD HW H.264 (AVC)

[@GameyBitts]

You finally explained to me the importance to the audio track numbers in OBS. This actually save a lot of production time when recording. Like what if I want to edit out something I said over the mic, right? Presto, I didn't make that old 9111 joke. 😁😁😎😎

[@MeesterBumb]

Yoooo the camera trick is absolutely leggeeenddaaryyy thank you brotha!!!

[@visualgrades]

Excellent video Solve my all issues related to recording. Thanks, bro for that gem video❤

[@hellaflyphotoguy]

1) Thanks for the tutorial; legit very informative and great for setting things up. 2) Friendly critique: slow down. Yeah replay and changing video speed exists, but main thing for a tutorial outside of info is that it's easy to follow.

[@StreamScheme]

You’d be surprised, I talk this speed because when I slowed down nobody watched.

[@yphoenix5957]

Thank you Eljay, I constantly refer to this video to help me get things set up, its been absolutely vital!

[@christofferirgens4074]

Very nice vid mate! So easy to follow along.

[@CA-JA]

This is extremely helpful especially the explanation of specific settings. Great one dude !

[@CollectorofTech]

thanks man this really helped me!!

[@Tr3x615]

Bro Shoutout to you. This Video helped me setup my OBS so I can start recording Content.

[@FahimPlayz]

The usual problem I have with obs is the amount of storage a video takes so I hope this video helps

[@Vidjnjsdnjk-en6tz]

You can use fragmented mp4, which will not get corrupted on crash

[@lubear4053]

you saved me so much stress thank you for making such a simple video for a noob

[@Ducky_Maze]

As a new Content creator this helped alot👍

[@veganmayogaming]

Thank you for the tutorial. It has helped me with starting my channel! Cheers 😀

[@teleMenace]

Thank you for explaining this so well to us new content creators ❤

[@StreamScheme]

Just happy to help :)

[@TheNecroknight]

Super helpful, thanks man!

[@assistical5404]

I’m subscribing, although I haven’t started recording yet, I will soon and do some tests. I appreciate you putting this info out, hopefully it’ll help a noob like me!

[@boolabus1974]

Thank you. Unbelievable difference

[@AlexNeufeld477]

Yeah I'm gonna stick with my ps5 when it comes to recording!

[@KoffeeIsFishy]

I’ve been using the webcam trick for YEARS! I remember the original video I found the trick out on was someone showing how markiplier recorded his videos and I instantly knew that’s what I needed to do to up my video game

[@vendellin6230]

After turning my MKV file into MP4 when I try to view the footage (not using a editing software just opening the mp4) I don't have any sound? Is this because the audio tracks are different and I need to view in a editing software for sound, or have I done something wrong?

[@StreamScheme]

Put the mp4 into decent editing software like premiere or DaVinci, if you’ve done it right you’ll have 6 tracks.

[@hawkinthepark]

10:28 absolutely hilarious. Phenomenal tutorial! Subscriber straight away

[@Clarenred]

This is outstandingly helpful. Top tier content, process, production. A+++++

[@AnimeAthletics]

i find with long recordings once i've edited a bunch in prem pro it gets deadly, lots of crashs. got a really good new pc so for anyone out there, dont bump up the quality too high. some of my recordings are 100gb and then im throwing 4k footage on top. ty for this video though guys xoxo

[@StreamScheme]

you shouldn't be recording for long periods of time :) You're going to kill Premiere with long files and large files. Use the Dunkey Method, End recording every time something important or interesting happens. I'd rather have 100 files all 5-10 minutes long, than one 2 hour file to edit. And you know the important parts are always at the end of the clip.

[@AnimeAthletics]

@@StreamScheme smart idea for socials also and identifying clips, thanks mate ill give it a go

[@aebod_editor]

i have been strugling for a very long time you are the best way too far

[@highlander6573]

best video regarding OBS, ever

[@emilyperez7304]

Thank u sm for going into detail!! It really helps when I know what each setting does. I do have a question tho hopefully you can answer or anyone else that knows. I’ve got my gaming and microphone audio set up but how do I capture friends audios if we’re all on a discord call?

[@fillfire2751]

THANK YOU i watched milion videos and nobody said to change resolution and fps at first

[@sa1k4u]

Thank you bro it's working 😆

[@Abysslover91]

Nice been trying too use a new software the one I was useing was an jerk so this is helpful

[@gryhmttv]

I love this video!! this was amazingly done. now i just need a video on how to do this for live Stream.

[@Blaquegold]

I had to subscribe. I also play Destiny 2, so if these setting work for you then they should work for me, so thank you for this video. My PC is older though. I have a 10850k with a 3090. Monitor is a 3840x1600. Should this be my base canvas or should I still be streaming in 1080p? I hope to get my settings right one day.

[@NettelGMD]

I hope this helps me man :)

[@agentd7529]

Awesome video. very helpful! Just earned a sub for sure!

[@Eclipski]

dude. i am so thankful for ur channel holy shit

[@sarthaksaini01]

thank you my friend ]

[@discovermusic391]

Great video! Thank you man!

[@TraySkiio]

How do u full screen the gameplay on the left and full screen the webcam on the right like you did I’m new to this

[@Awesomecheesemouse]

Thank you so much

[@Accelerantt]

THANK YOU I HAPPY I FOUND THIS VIDEO I WAS STUGGLING WITH OBS NOW IM NOT THANK YOUUUUUU.

[@Accelerantt]

i like my own comment

[@MythGaming1000]

Thanks man, really helpful

[@aubreytheweirdone]

As someone who needs updated stream settings, please make that video as soon as possible :)

[@GorillaBeamz]

Thank you. I followed every step and my video and audio quality are a lot less shit now 😂❤❤❤

[@seagoddessgaming]

Way cool! I needed this.

[@YGONerd27]

Would totally love to see guide/advice on streaming settings. =D

[@marcuslombardo8615]

I followed your instructions and it made my recordings better but there's still a little bit of audio popping. How do I fix that?

[@aborazan09]

Ty bro

[@Nuggies13]

Thank you so much this help me and my gameplay look so smooth on OBS❤❤

[@Real_K4nqR]

What Capture do you use?

[@Nuggies13]

Game capture

[@SlimDiaz]

Thank you!!!!

[@yashchouhan79]

very helpfull bro

[@bangzy22]

really helpfull, thanks mate 👌👌

[@FiroSJ]

Any tips for those that have a wide monitor for recording webcam and game seperate?

[@antonioruizvillasenor5258]

heyy dude, gracias

[@MindlessCoreX]

Thanks man! I understand now

[@Zenbu711]

What's the down scale filter 2:46..you forgot to mention it if u ise 1280/720