OBS Studio is an improved version of OBS (Open Broadcaster Software). This is an open and free source for video recording and live streaming.
OBS has a very wide range of features and capabilities and is free of charge. This version has retained the user-friendly interface - a menu bar, a preview window, areas with scenes, sources, and mixers.
In each scene - a different set of sources. Between scenes you can easily switch. The mixer displays all the sound sources that are available.
Functional
The OBS Studio utility has several unique functions and features:
- image editor and video filters;
- each source immediately becomes global;
- convenient rearrangement of scenes and sources is provided;
- A playback device with volume control has been added to each source;
- sources are conveniently layered for easy editing;
- recording multiplexing (changing video format from .flv to .mp4).
Among the shortcomings of the updated version worth noting is that with full-screen viewing does not work editing function.
Menu options
In the utility menu you can select and configure the following basic parameters:
- language and theme;
- broadcasting - you can choose the type of broadcasting from a custom server and broadcast services, such as, for example, YouTube;
- output mode is a very interesting thing that you should pay attention to. Advanced mode allows you to configure many parameters: multiple audio tracks, audio formats, choice of encoder. In the audio settings, it is available to delete your voice or game sounds. Configuring CPU Profile - affects the processor load of the stream. For users without streaming experience, there is a simple mode with automatic settings;
- audio - allows you to adjust the number of channels (stereo or audio), the choice of audio device, etc .;
- video - render selection (OpenGL added), FPS value;
- hotkeys - personalized settings, default values are empty;
- advanced settings - advanced settings, such as audio buffering.
Anyone who has worked with OBS Classic will appreciate the version called OBS Studio.
