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Q. Who are the typical users of OBS Studio?
OBS Studio is a free open-source video editing and live streaming system that provides real-time audio/video capturing, sound mixing, aspect ratio configurations, and more advanced editing options to create professional video content. The systems configuration options allow users to upload media from multiple sources and alter video length, speed, and contract in real time. Additionally, OBS Studio provides multiple transition options to enhace clip quality while maintaining smooth transition sequences.
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Free
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Value for money
4.8
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4.6
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10
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4.7
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CharRon S.
Owner
Entertainment, 1-10 employees
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Charron S.: Hi, my name is Charron. I'm a multimedia technician and I give OBS a four rating. And if...
Jimmie G.
Creative Director
Events Services, 1-10 employees
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Jimmy W.: I'm Jimmy, I'm a creative director and I give OBS a five star rating. For more information,...
Ian A.
Education Management, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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As someone that has used OBS for many years, it is amazing to see how far it has come. With support for multiple streaming services, plus local recording (which we often use for creating user tutorials), it has been an amazing tool to use for streaming educational/informative content for work. With multiple scenes and sources setup and bound to keyboard shortcuts, I can quickly switch between them to ensure the viewer sees exactly what I need them to.
Incredible number of features Easy to setup and use Support for many different streaming services No costs involved
If you have little or no technical knowledge, you may require some help to get started as it can be a little confusing. This, however, is true of most streaming software.
Oussama O.
Computer Games, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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Overall, OBS Studio is an outstanding free streaming tool that makes it easy to create and stream professional quality content. The intuitive interface and wide range of features make this software a great choice for any content creator.
OBS Studio is an outstanding free streaming tool that is full of useful features and is incredibly easy to use. It is packed with a wide range of options for streaming, recording and live broadcasting, making it a great choice for content creators. The interface is intuitive and user friendly, allowing you to quickly set up and start streaming with minimal effort. The software is also highly customizable and can be tailored to meet your specific streaming needs.
One negative aspect of OBS Studio is that it can be a bit resource intensive, causing some performance issues and sluggishness on less powerful machines. Additionally, the software can be a bit daunting for beginners, as some of the more advanced features can be difficult to understand.
Donna D.
Cosmetics, 1-10 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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If I was still streaming on Twitch, I would still be using OBS. I tried Streamlabs after trying OBS but didn't like the way it ran. Too many hiccups .. so I definitely recommend OBS for streaming. OBS is also REALLY amazing if you want to record a webinar that you are working because it allows you to record your screen.
I used OBS for streaming on Twitch. I liked that I was able to integrate my own layouts and have them show up on my screen. I also loved being able to change back and forth between scenes.
OBS is challenging to use. I had to watch several YouTube videos to make sure I was connected correctly. I feel like OBS should come with a user manual to make it easier for tech noobs.
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Media Production, 10,001+ employees
Used monthly for 2+ years
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I typically deploy systems with OBS as secondary systems (not absolutly vital) so that if they are not 100% flawless, it's not the end of the world. But once you have both a hardware and OS setup that works, and you know how to run it, it's pretty solid.
First and foremost, it Free! In my company setting we also use Telestream's Wirecast, which is a bit more user-friendly and has a bit more support, but also costs several hundred for each license and requires annual costs for version upgrades and support. I can install OBS on any system I want without having to worry about licensing issues.
There a relatively limited number of certified compatible capture devices that work with OBS. That said, other capture devices DO work, but it's more of a 'Try and Find Out' thing, or search the web forums and hope.
T. Ryan A.
Entertainment, self-employed
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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Overall I think OBS is fantastic. It is a bit kludge-y in certain aspects but I have been using it for about a year and a half now and I can't imagine switching to a different tool. It has been able to handle multiple camera scenarios with ease. I just love it.
This product allowed me to quickly put together professional "studio grade" composite video scenes that were then easily broadcast to a number of online sites. I used it most frequently with Twitch and it has nicely integrated twitch features, but it can also be used to broadcast to facebook or youtube given that you have things configured correctly. The ability to apply video and audio filters as well as support for a variety of different audio and video formats for inset playback was extremely useful.
This product has a bit of a DIY flair. For anyone with a background in video editing or audio editing it wont take too long to figure out how to set up a scene and broadcast with OBS. However, the onbaording for new users is virtually non existant. I certainly wouldn't give OBS to someone with little to know technical experience and expect them to be successfull. In today's tech landscape, especially when it comes to streaming there are so many unsophisticated users attempting to get started that I think a few more passes to the UX and UI would be beneficial.