Design & Animation: Getting Started
Requirements
- OBS Studio
- After Effects
- Bodymovin Plugin
Operating System:
- Windows
OS support
macOS is not currently supported.
Initial Considerations
- Familiarize yourself with Lottie and Bodymovin for After Effects to create animations compatible with OBS.
- Check Lottie’s supported features for compatibility, especially for masking and feathering options.
- Read the Bodymovin Documentation For After Effects basics and installation.
Design & Animation Guidelines
Simplify Your Workflow
Lottie works best with shape layers and no 3D elements. Use nulls and 2D tracking, as cameras and lights are not supported.
Manage Use of Textures and Image Sizes
Use cropped images and sequences where possible and minimize texture sizes as large image textures can cause memory issues.
Use Gradients Wisely
Prefer the gradient effect in After Effects over image gradients to avoid performance issues.
Workflow Overview
- Utilize shape layers with no 3D animations.
- Limit textures, limit image sequences and use small image sizes.
- Maintain clear naming conventions and organization with pre-comps.
Link to the Parser
https://parser.elgato.com/super/
Easy access link to convert your files. We recommend bookmarking this for future use.
Sample Files
Here are some sample files for you to explore and familiarize yourself with the framework we've developed for Supers.