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What Is OBS?

Open Broadcaster Software (or OBS) is a free, open-source software for live streaming and video recording. OBS has many advantages. You can use it on Windows, Mac, and Linux. This is a significant difference from similar apps that are only compatible with Windows or Mac. OBS has the greatest advantage: it allows users to create professional videos and live streaming capabilities, even if they are not professionals. The best part is that it’s completely free.

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What can OBS do?

OBS has many benefits. OBS allows you to create scenes from multiple sources, such as window captures, text, and browser windows. You can also use OBS to capture images, capture cards, webcams, and more. It is possible to set up unlimited scenes and create custom transitions that allow you to switch between them seamlessly. The intuitive audio mixer lets you mix and capture video/audio in real time. It also features per-source filters like noise suppression, noise gate, and gain. You have full control over all your jobs with VST plugin support.

OBS’s configuration options are very simple to use but powerful. With OBS, you can easily duplicate and create new sources or modify all their properties. You can access many configuration options through the simplified Settings panel so that you can adjust every aspect of your broadcast or recording. You can be confident that your productions will look professional and look like professionals, even if it’s your first time in the field.

OBS supports all streaming platforms. The modular Dock UI allows you to arrange the layout to suit your needs. You can also pop each Dock out to its window if you wish. OBS is loved for this reason. Both professionals and amateurs love the ability to personalize every project.

Get a professional look every time.

The OBS app gives you the ability to:

  • You can choose from many customizable transitions that make it easy to switch between scenes and add your stinger file.
  • Multiview allows you to see a higher-level view of your production. It also allows you to monitor eight scenes simultaneously and move between them easily with a mouse click.
  • Studio Mode allows you to preview and adjust scenes and sources before them going live.
  • Hotkeys can switch between scenes, mute audio sources, start or stop streams or recordings, push to speak, and many other activities.

The OBS app is the best choice if you want to live-stream and produce videos. It will also make your job look more professional. The app works flawlessly every time and is reliable. This makes it even more affordable.

Pastor Duke Taber
Pastor Duke Taber

Pastor Duke Taber

All articles have been written or reviewed by Pastor Duke Taber.
Pastor Duke Taber is an alumnus of Life Pacific University and Multnomah Biblical Seminary.
He has been in pastoral ministry since 1988.
Today he is the owner and managing editor of 3 successful Christian websites that support missionaries around the world.
He is currently starting a brand new church in Mesquite NV called Mesquite Worship Center, a Non-Denominational Spirit Filled Christian church in Mesquite Nevada.