OBS Studio
Setting up a Scene Collection in OBS Studio
Setting up a scene collection in OBS Studio can enhance a stream's visual appeal and functionality. This guide provides a step-by-step breakdown to ensure your scene collection is top-notch, from importing assets to packaging for customers.
Scene Collection Setup
OBS Studio Pre-Emptive Folder Setup:
Create a folder on your C: Drive (e.g., "Stream Packages").
Inside, create a subfolder for your package to maintain consistent file paths.
This helps customers find assets easily.
Creating Your Scene Collection in OBS Studio:
Open OBS Studio.
Click on "File" > "Settings" > "Video" and set the canvas resolution to 1920x1080.
Create a new scene collection by using the top bar.
Name it appropriately, matching your product name.
Your OBS Studio window should look something like this:
Scene Setup:
Create scenes for overlays, webcams, social media bars, screens (starting, ending, etc.), and an editing scene.
Right-click on the default scene on the left and select "rename" (or use F2 hotkey) to name it, e.g., "Main."
Create additional scenes for each screen type in your package.
Your scene list will look something like this:
Importing Assets
Direct Import: Simply drag and drop the desired assets from your computer folders directly into the respective scenes in OBS Studio.
Resolution Fitting: If your assets are 1920x1080, they should fit perfectly on the canvas. For other resolutions:
Right-click on the asset.
Navigate to "transform."
Select "fit to screen" or use the shortcut Ctrl + F.
Animated Assets: For assets with animations:
Double-click on the asset source or select the source properties button.
Tick the "loop" checkbox and click "OK."
Asset Arrangement
Canvas Spread: Ensure assets are spread well on the canvas, allowing space for webcams, overlays, and other elements.
Positioning: Drag assets to their desired positions or use arrow keys for minute adjustments.
Layering: Modify the order of assets in the sources panel, especially useful for layered effects, such as two-part greenscreen bars.
Adding Editable Text
Text Source: Click the "+" icon in the sources panel and choose "Text (GDI+)." Assign a unique name.
Customization: Adjust the font, size, and style by selecting "Select Font."
Use Cases: Ideal for adding dynamic elements like stream titles or social media tags.
Social Media Handles Setup
Scene Creation: Start by creating a new scene titled "Edit Social Media Here."
Text & Icons: Add text sources for the names of social platforms and import respective icons.
Organizing Icons: Consider grouping icons into folders for structured organization.
Scene Integration: You can integrate this scene into other scenes where you want to display social media details.
Exporting Scene Collection
Steps for Export:
Click on the scene collection tab.
Choose "Export."
Direct to a folder and save as a JSON file.
Canvas Resolution Note: OBS scales assets according to your canvas resolution. Ensure you mention the canvas resolution in any documentation or provide separate scene collections for varying resolutions.
Packaging for Customers
Zipping: Compress the files while preserving the folder structure.
Example of Folder Structure: The zip file might look like:
Drag Visuals_by_Impulse Folder to C Drive.zip > C:\Visuals_by_Impulse\Stream Packages\Planetar Animated
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