How to Use OBS Studio - Complete OBS Studio Tutorial for Beginners (2023!)

Learn how to use OBS Studio like a PRO in this step-by-step OBS Studio tutorial for beginners. Find out why Open Broadcaster Software is such a popular & powerful free live streaming software!

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Timestamps:
00:00 How To Use OBS Studio - Complete Tutorial For Beginners!
00:18 OBS Interface
03:04 OBS Settings
04:45 How To Connect Streaming Platforms Account In OBS
05:22 Best Bitrates For Live Streaming In OBS
06:04 Best Audio Bitrate In OBS
06:40 Best Recording Settings In OBS
07:28 Best Audio Settings In OBS
08:22 Video Resolution Settings In OBS
11:00 How To Set Up Scenes In OBS
12:35 How To Add More Cameras Or Sources In OBS
12:49 How To Add Images In Sources In OBS
14:56 How To Add A Screen Share Scene In OBS
16:14 How To Add Picture In Picture In OBS
16:59 How To Add A Video In OBS
18:17 How To Add Audio & Video Filters In OBS
19:02 How To Color Correct In OBS
19:21 How To Crop Or Adjust Picture In Picture In OBS
20:23 How To Add Text & Logos In OBS
21:44 How To Go Live With OBS
22:53 How To Use OBS Studio Mode

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-- OBS Studio Full Setup Guide and Tutorial For Streaming For Beginners! --

If you’re looking for a powerful and free live streaming app to level up your streaming game, Open Broadcaster Software (OBS Studio) is a solid option.

It’s compatible with all the major live stream platforms, and works on Mac, PC & Linux. While it packs in a ton of great features, it can be intimidating for new users... But don't worry, we're here to help!

In this complete OBS tutorial for beginners, we'll cover everything you need to know to get up and running fast. From the best OBS recording settings to the screen recorder to the OBS virtual camera, we'll cover it all. You’ll learn exactly how to stream with OBS Studio!

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[iambrittanyhughes]

as someone who just downloaded OBS today. with no prior knowledge of how to use it; this video did an excellent job and now im completely set up in a matter of 30 minutes. thank you so much!

[El]

I am a private music teacher out of my home and I learned about and started using OBS a couple of months ago. In my studio I have an acoustic piano for the student and a Roland digital for me. There are 3 cameras - An overhead and a side view for the student and an overhead for me. During a lesson I was constantly switching camera manually. Then I started using OBS and was terrible at trying to understand it even though I am very techy - - BUT I am a visual learning so then I started searching for how to use OBS on youtube. The first 3 did well explaing what they were showing BUT yours is by far in my opionion the very best. I started you video and when you were telling about the studio mode I created a new profile called Learning OBS and a Scene called Studio Mode - I would watch what you did - pause your video and then do it on my computer. Thank you soooo very much for this tutorial and I subscribed to your channel - Ellie

[mrs.wilbur]

Thanks a ton! You make OBS less intimidating. It's really helpful for someone who has never streamed before.

[lizleclair]

Oh my. I watched 8 obs videos until I found yours and you answered my questions in the first 2 mins. Thank you. ❤

[ImperfectCarnivoreUK]

Thank you for this. I downloaded OBS studio last week and had NO clue!
After watching this I will give it another go, thank you.😊

[Mike-j-R]

Sublime tutorial. Followed along with it on OBS and I am no longer scared of it! Thanks!

[MattoxRyan]

Thank you Tom, as always I love your guys videos, they are very easy to follow and filled with tons of information. I'm getting my OBS ready to stream live here in the next week or so. This was incredibly helpful!

[WatercolorArteest]

OMGoodness, this was a MOST helpful video to watch. I hadn't a clue about how to livestream or create video content of an engaging quality and I was feeling overwhelmed with how much I have to learn, but this video took the mystery out of OBS. Watching this gave me new encouragement to move forward on my video content goals (I'm a nobody here on YT). So thank you. A WONDERFULLY done tutorial video. So thankful! I will tag you in my first video where I use OBS as my tutor and inspiration to give it a go. Not sure when that will be because there's the issue of "shyness" but I'll take that leap of faith soon enough!

[TanvisSpace]

Thank u, Justin! You and Tom are great teachers and I'm always ready to learn from you. You made my channel successful! Your biggest fan forever! From Tanvi

[dermolado]

What a bytesize masterclass. No easy feat. Awesome. Thanks a lot.

[danielappleby]

Thanks a bunch, we started using OBS at the school I work at and only one teacher has a good grasp on it. This was very helpful and look forward to making some projects with my students.

[a-teamIL]

Wow - what a primer! You did me a huge solid putting this together, so I can start knocking this out inside of OBS. You are appreciated, brother!!

[DMGthedprogram]

Man you really broke this OBS thing down to the very last compound. I have been trying to find information like this, and I finally found your content. Really appreciate this bro. Thanks you very much.

[Kevin_YouTube]

Great video. First one video I watched after downloading OBS and I’m not sure I’ll need any others for a while. Got me up and running in just a few minutes. Thank you.

[ArKriEvRDu]

Thanks this is a great tutorial video, first time using OBS streaming to twitch and you just saved me a headache.

[tormung]

As a newbie to OBS I can say this has been by far the best complete tutorial on how to set it up and use it. I cannot thank you enough!

[lswmcp]

This was an awesome video! You completely turned a scary daunting thing into something I understand and not afraid of. You have a very pleasant voice and very nice way of teaching. Excellent! Madison

[seriouslyflawed]

Thanks very much, we are using OBS to broadcast our church services. I'm still learning and you are helping immensely

[DareTheFlare_OG]

Thanks a lot, i watched many videos related to this topic but i couldn't get any help. After watching @Primal Video i got to know how to use OBS and now it literally helps me a lot

[FredDeckerNC]

One small suggestion after watching several of your video is to watch your use of the crutch term "as well". In most cases, you don't need "as well" at the end of sentences. If you have to use it, try to alternate with other words like "also". But in most cases, we just add these things to fill space like "um" and "like". Onto the kudos, these are sharp, to the point, professional and exactly what I need without the time wasters. A great tutorial of a complex program in under 25 minutes! I watched the original video a few years ago and went back to find this update and get a refresher. Thank you!