OBS
1. Download OBS Studio: https://obsproject.com/download
2. Launch the Installer. Nothing specific is required during the installation, all default settings are fine (Next > I Agree > default value for Destination Folder + Next > Finish).
3. After the OBS launches, agree to the License (press OK).
4. Do not allow the program to apply auto settings (press No).
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1. Sources
If you see Video Capture Device in the Sources panel, right click and remove it.
Press + and add new Video Capture Device.
Press OK in appeared window.
In window Properties for Video Capture Device:
1.1 Device: select your camera.
1.2 Resolution: select the maximum allowed resolution for your camera.
NB! Do not use a higher resolution than your camera supports! Find the max resolution of your camera. For example, Logitech C920 is 1920x1080. Select a resolution that is no greater than that of your camera and as high as your Internet can support:
| Resolution | Minimum Upload Bandwidth Needed |
|---|---|
| 853x480 | 2 mbps |
| 1280x720 | 5 mbps |
| 1920x1080 | 10 mbps |
Check what is your Internet Upload Bandwidth here.
1.3 FPS: 30
2. Image from your camera needs to cover the base canvas entirely. Stretch the frame with red border to fill the entire window (Ctrl+F) or right-click the OBS stream and select “Transform” > “Fit to screen”.
3. Also set the output mode, encoder, bitrate, keyframe interval, and the maximum number of B-frames.
3.1. Go to "Settings" > "Output" > select "Advanced" output mode.
3.2. If there are any other options besides "Software (x264)" in the "Encoder" column, select one of them.
For example you can choose one of these:
- QuickSync H.264, if you use a built-in Intel video card
- NVENC H.264, if you use an Nvidia video card
- AMD VCE(APP) H.264, if you use an AMD Radeon video card
- Apple VT H.264, if you use a Mac
3.3. In the bitrate column, set the resolution that corresponds to your camera.
| Resolution (WxH) | Video Bitrate |
|---|---|
| 320x240 | 400 kbps |
| 640x480 | 800 kbps |
| 800x450 | 1000 kbps |
| 853x480 | 800 - 1200 kbps |
| 1024x576 | 1200 - 2000 kbps |
| 1280x720 | 2000 - 3000 kbps |
| 1920x1080 | 4000 - 6000 kbps |
3.4. Put "2" in the "Keyframe Interval" field.
3.5. Set "0" as the maximum number of B-Frames.
4. Settings > Video - make sure that Base (Canvas) Resolution and Output (Scaled) Resolution are the same.
5. Sound can be adjusted in the audio mixer on the main screen. If you want to turn on the music (in good quality) during the broadcast, you need to reduce Desktop Audio.
Now you have successfully set up your Open Broadcaster Software and ready for streaming!
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OBS-VirtualCam is a plugin for OBS. It allows you to broadcast a private show directly to the user with virtually no delay.
1. To install, please download the installer by clicking on the following link: https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/obs-virtualcam.949/
2. Please don't open OBS Studio before installing OBS-VirtualCam Plugin. To begin installing it, double click on the downloaded OBS-VirtualCam *.*.* - Installer.exe file.
3. During installation, specify the path to the folder that contains OBS Studio. Usually, changing the installation path is not required.
4. Click "Yes" when asked if you'd like to save in an existing folder.
5. Select "1. Install plugin and register 4 virtual cameras" and click "Next"
6. Click Install.
7. After installation is complete, click Finish.
8. To activate the plugin, open OBS Studio.
9. In the top menu, select: Tools > VirtualCam.
10. In the plugin settings window, select AutoStart and click Start. After that, the window can be closed.
11. When starting the broadcast on bongamodels.com, select the OBS-Camera in the browser settings and click Allow.
12. To use the plugin, select the OBS-Camera in the broadcast settings.
13. Now plugin configuration is complete. To start an online broadcast, click the “Start Broadcast” button.
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OBS
1. Settings > Stream > Service - select Show All, and then click on BongaCams in the same list.
Log in to your BongaModels account on bongamodels.com.
2. Press Start to start broadcasting.
3. In Broadcast settings window > Select Encoder - select External Encoder.
4. Copy the value from the Stream Key input.
OBS
5. Paste the value in Settings > Stream > Stream Key.
6. Press OK.
7. Press Start Streaming.
BongaModels
8. Broadcast settings window > Press Start Broadcast.
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NB! While using OBS, you won't see your video in the streaming window on BongaModels. Use the “Windowed projector (Preview)” window to be able to see your video feed and chat simultaneously.
Go to Settings > General > Projectors and tick “Make projectors always on top”.
Right-click the OBS stream and select “Windowed projector (Preview)”.
A window with your video will appear. It will always hover above other windows and you will be able to move it whenever you want.