OBS Studio is free and open source software for livestreaming, local video recording and changing how you show up on camera.

In this video, we look at how you can change how you appear on practically any piece of software that supports the use of a web camera. Think about things like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, StreamYard, Restream Studio etc.

You have some great opportunities to incorporate branding elements and calls to action inside your video frame.

You can also hide/show different parts of your scene while you're on camera. This can be really handy. Instead of just telling people about your podcast, you can show them the podcast artwork, the URL and maybe even a QR code.

My name's John Lacey and I'm really passionate about teaching people how to livestream. I also love OBS Studio. If you're interested in learning more, here are some resources.

Subscribe to this channel: ‪@LearnLivestreaming‬

Check out my website: https://www.johnlacey.com

I've just started a new Learn OBS Studio newsletter over at LinkedIn, so you can connect/follow over there too.

Complete written instructions (plus a tip on adding QR Codes to your OBS Studio scene not covered in the video) can be found here:   / obsstudiovirtualcamerajohnlacey  

00:00:00 Welcome
00:00:11 What is OBS Studio?
00:00:19 The OBS Studio Virtual Camera
00:00:31 Build your scene in OBS Studio
00:00:34 Add your camera (Video Capture Device) to OBS Studio
00:01:04 Add a Chroma Key Filter to your camera for the Green Screen
00:01:16 Add images to your OBS Studio Scene
0:02:12 Working with layers / source order in OBS Studio
00:02:32 Add text to your OBS Studio Scene
00:03:07 Grouping sources together in OBS Studio
00:03:29 Toggle the visibility of sources/groups in OBS Studio
00:03:36 Setting up a hotkey keyboard shortcut for group visibility
00:04:09 Setting up an Elgato Stream Deck button for group visibility
00:04:14 For more information

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