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OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)
- Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.
- OBS Studio Tutorial (Make Your Streams Look Pro)
OBS Plug-ins and Expansion Tools
NDI (Network Device Interface)
NDI (Network Device Interface) is a royalty-free software standard developed by NewTek to enable video-compatible products to communicate, deliver, and receive high-definition video and audio over a computer network in a high-quality, low-latency manner that is frame-accurate and suitable for switching in a live production environment.
- NDI Plugin obs-ndi – NewTek NDI integration into OBS Studio
- Use the NDI Plugin to receive video & audio input into OBS from NDI capable systems/devices over the network.
- Each video source also has its own audio.
- NDI Studio Monitor runs on any compatible laptop or workstation, and allows you to see any available NDI channel in real time, arrange multiple NDI channels for live monitoring, and deploy instances for a range of professional signage and display applications.
VDO.ninja (formerly OBS.ninja)
- Virtual camera for OBS Studio via Web browser
- Bring video from your smartphone, computer, or friends directly into your OBS video stream as a browser source.
- How-To bring remote videos into OBS with VDO.Ninja
- sub-reddit for help and advanced info
VDO.ninja Quick Start Camera Source for OBS
On the Phone/Guest Computer
- Turn off audio alerts.
- Go to VDO.ninja using the phones’ Web browser
- Click “Add Camera to OBS”
- Click Start
- Copy the URL (Click the paperclip)
- TXT the URL to the host
In OBS on the Host Computer
- Add a Browser Source
- Enter the URL from the guests’ VDO.ninja session
- Video Orientation:
- Landscape – Width: 1280 and Height: 720
- Portrait – Width: 720 and Height: 1280
- Tick “Control audio via OBS”
- This brings in the audio from the Guest.
- You can adjust/mute the guests’ audio in OBS.
- Click OK
Streamlabs Cloudbot
Cloudbot is a cloud-based chatbot that helps you engage your viewers with entertainment, moderation, loyalty stores, giveaways, mini-games, and more. It works on Twitch and YouTube, and it is customizable, 24/7, and CPU-friendly.
- Enable Cloudbot
- mod Streamlabs by typing /mod Streamlabs in your chat.
- If Cloudbot stops working, disable it, refresh the page, then re-enable.
- Merge your Streamlabs Account with Twitch.tv, Youtube, etc.
- This is required for Chatbot to function when you enter “!” commands.
- Log into Streamlabs.com, and go to your Dashboard
- Go to: Account > Settings > Account Settings > Platforms
- For each platform, Click “Merge” and login when forwarded to the site.
- This is required for Chatbot to function when you enter “!” commands.
Streamlabs Desktop
- Streamlabs OBS is free, open source, and easy way to get started streaming.
- The Streamlabs software is based on OBS, which is why for a long time it was called “Streamlabs OBS” or “SLOBS.”
- The app is built on top of OBS with additional features: facemasks, built-in widgets & chat, game specific encoders and thousands of free overlays and themes.
- Streamlabs vs. OBS Studio: Which one to choose
- OBS Studio OR Streamlabs OBS: Which Is Better?
Polypop
- Polypop is a live-streaming design and broadcast software powered by a 3D game engine.
- Polypop’s goal is to help streamers monetize their content by creating dynamic, live-broadcast experiences that keep their viewers engaged.
Multi-Streaming
Restream.io
- Restream.io allows you to stream live to 30+ social platforms at once, using only one output/upload.
- Restream.io does the streaming to multiple platforms. This demands less of your PC, and your Internet upload bandwidth.
StreamYard
- A professional live streaming and recording studio in your browser.
- Record your content, or stream live to Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms.
- Stream to multiple destination platforms using a Web browser.
Touch Portal : Macro Multi Action Remote Control
- Use Touch Portal to control your desktop software and machine with your mobile device.
- Similar functionality as the Elgato Stream Deck hardware.
- Touch Portal uses Java, and will automatically install the current version.
- Touch Portal requires the OBS-WebSocket plugin to be installed in OBS Studio.
- Touch Portal can be used over Wi-Fi or USB.
- To access Touch Port via USB, the Android device must have Developer mode and USB access enabled
- Use Touch Portal’s Discord for assistance.
Streamlabs Talk Studio
- Web-based Streaming. Nothing to install. No complicated set-up.
- All processing is done in the cloud, preserving your computer.
- Stream to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms in 5 clicks.
- Invite guests, share your screen, customize with themes and much more.
- OBS Vs Melon – Which is best for your setup?
Hardware
iRig Stream
- Connect instruments, mixers and more to your iPhone, iPad, Android device and Mac/PC.
How to fix missing bass frequencies when using iRig Stream on Windows 10
- Right-click on the speaker in the taskbar notification area
- Click “Open Sound Settings”
- Under the “Input” section, set “Choose your input device” to Line In (iRig Line)
- Click “Device Properties”
- Click “Additional device properties”, which opens the Device Properties window
- Click the “Advanced” tab
- Turn off sound enhancement
Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro
- Switch live between 4 HDMI high quality video camera inputs
- The USB webcam output of ATEM Mini connects to any computer and looks just like a built in webcam, so all streaming software for social media platforms work.
Sprolink NeoLIVE R2 Portable Streaming Video Switcher
- 4-Input 1080p 60Hz HDMI with 5.5 Inch LCD
- Remote control for 4 PTZ cameras
- USB webcam output connects to any computer.
- Sprolink NeoLIVE Video Tour