welcome to the most tedious video i've ever made in my life 🥴 i hope this beginners guide to OBS helps new streamers, and experienced streamers alike!

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0:00 - intro
1:01 - what is OBS?
1:34 - are OBS and SLOBS the same thing?
2:29 - where do I download OBS?
2:57 - learning the OBS interface
6:18 - general settings
8:15 - how to connect your twitch account to OBS
8:52 - how do I test my connection settings without going live?
11:23 - why you should connect your twitch account instead of using your stream key
11:50 - heyshadylady's output settings
12:33 - intro to bitrate
13:15 - what is the maximum bitrate twitch allows?
15:09 - what are the best video bitrate settings?
15:50 - what is my upload speed?
16:38 - general bitrate recommendations
17:45 - which encoder should I use?
19:21 - what audio bitrate should I use?
20:14 - output: streaming settings
25:37 - output: recording settings
27:00 - how do I convert an .mkv file with OBS?
25:37 - advanced recording settings
30:06 - output: audio settings
30:26 - replay buffer: how to highlight your stream with OBS
34:15 - general audio settings
36:51 - video settings
39:17 - miscellaneous settings
39:39 - what kind of scenes should I make?
41:19 - starting soon examples
42:30 - just chatting examples
43:28 - gaming scene examples
44:38 - should I have a BRB scene?
45:48 - all about sources
50:05 - organizing your sources
50:39 - keyboard shortcuts
51:16 - how do I create/add follow alerts?
54:08 - cute bubble chat plugin by Zaytri
54:54 - how do I create/add stream labels?
59:25 - all about filters
1:04:06 - the importance of nested scenes
1:07:54 - custom scene transitions
1:09:38 - studio mode
1:10:37 - multiple audio tracks / advanced audio properties
1:13:43 - custom docks
1:16:42 - my custom docks keep disappearing
1:17:33 - using separate profiles on OBS
1:18:53 - the power of scene collections on OBS
1:20:26 - how to screenshot with OBS
1:21:32 - preview window of your stream
1:22:00 - how to use your cellphone as a webcam (iriun cam)
1:23:25 - how to run two instances of OBS at the same time
1:25:16 - outro

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

download OBS
https://obsproject.com/

TWITCH INSPECTOR
http://www.inspector.twitch.tv/

BTTV
https://betterttv.com/

FFZ
https://www.frankerfacez.com/

bitrate (video by NUTTY)
   • OBS's Secret Setting For BEST QUALITY...  

twitch encoder CHEAT SHEET
  / encoding  

find out your UPLOAD SPEED SPEED
http://speedtest.net

hardware or software encoder
   • How To FIX Your Laggy Stream! - Fix D...  
   • Streaming Misconceptions: Best OBS Se...  

MOBCRUSH article
https://bit.ly/3QTo4CC

60 FPS vs 30 FPS
   • Video  

STREAMERS FEATURED
  / peterandtheend  
  / pantheratheferalwoodwitch  
  / peachykat  
  / pastaroniravioli  
  / argenie_  
  / totorobabe  
  / blizzb3ar  
  / artbytrishahall  
  / knimbley  
  / askelll  
  / luklinn  
  / thehaboo  
  / doogsley  
  / psyche  
  / msashrocks  
  / grumbly  
  / alannah  

epos vox on BRB scenes
   • Is it time to get rid of your Be Righ...  

Cute Chat Bubbles Twitch Chat
http://www.zaytri.com

gaming careers LUTs video
   • 30 FREE Webcam Filters to Make Your S...  

heyshadylady free webcam masks
https://bit.ly/3PGly1l

michael feyrer jr. render delay effect
   • EPIC OBS Camera Effects  

iriun cam (cellphone as webcam)
https://iriun.com/

--multi warning OBS two instances
https://bit.ly/3T7arS9

🌼 FIND ME 🌼

website: http://www.heyshadylady.com
twitch:   / heyshadylady  
twitter:   / heyshadylady  
instagram:   / heyshadylady  
discord:   / discord  
paypal: http://www.paypal.me/tybaka
ko-fi: http://www.ko-fi.com/heyshadylady
tiktok:   / heyshadylady  
business only: [email protected]

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MY EQUIPMENT (affiliate links!)

webcam: (logitech c920) https://amzn.to/3pxnFsU
microphone: (shure sm7b) https://amzn.to/3w7tzDB
current audio interface: (rodecaster pro) https://amzn.to/3QXHRAE
old audio interface: (audient evo 4) https://amzn.to/3gnnpbM
old microphone: (blue yeti) https://amzn.to/2RD95DS
microphone pre-amp: (triton fethead) https://amzn.to/2RD95DS
mic boomstand: https://amzn.to/3gzvL0n
lights: https://amzn.to/3gigMHY
el gato streamdeck: https://amzn.to/3zbEUV3

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intro music: The Magic Tree by Purple Planet