So does this work with BW as is? Looks pretty cool as xsplit always causes a noticable slowness for me and I feel bad playing against anyone while running it.

Firebolt145

Lalalaland34501 Posts

February 05 2013 06:48 GMT

#42

Been using OBS for a while, excellent program.

R1CH, regarding the new 'low latency mode', can you explain exactly how it works? Are there any drawbacks to it or should I just activate it without thinking?

R1CH

Netherlands10342 Posts

February 05 2013 06:55 GMT

#43

It requires a more stable and lower latency connection to the stream server. If it works without dropping frames it should help reduce latency, the only risk is making your stream unstable and dropping frames.

NovemberstOrm

Canada16217 Posts

February 05 2013 07:51 GMT

#44

Thanks for posting R1CH! OBS is definitely pretty awesome, and is quite easy to setup.

Ciryandor

United States3735 Posts

February 05 2013 07:57 GMT

#45

This sounds like the perfect complement for someone who wants to try streaming and has either a lower powered PC or isn't as educated on how to use it. I'll take a crack at this since I've been itching to actually try streaming just to see if I can do it.

Marou

Germany1371 Posts

February 05 2013 08:19 GMT

#46

i wish i specialized into desktop app instead of web and port this to macosx....we need something like that so badly over here T_T

Kiante

Australia7069 Posts

February 05 2013 08:24 GMT

#47

my only complaint about OBS is that it doesn't support video

if it did it would be the perfect casting tool

BrTarolg

United Kingdom3574 Posts

February 05 2013 11:06 GMT

#48

On February 05 2013 08:28 R1CH wrote:
<style type="text/css">.logo { transition: all 5s ease; -moz-transition: all 5s ease; -webkit-transition: all 5s ease; -ms-transition: all 5s ease; -o-transition: all 5s ease; width: 54px; margin: auto; } .logo:hover { transform: rotate(1800deg); -webkit-transform: rotate(1800deg); -moz-transform: rotate(1800deg); -ms-transform: rotate(1800deg); -o-transform: rotate(1800deg); }</style>[center]<img src="http://obsproject.com/images/OBSLogo54.png" class="logo"/>

Dude what the hell is this thing 0.o

edit:

herp i'm not an admin i'm not allowed fancy code T_T

Cylluus

United States153 Posts

February 05 2013 11:32 GMT

#49

Not that I'm an avid streamer, but I've used Xsplit and FFsplit, and OBS beats them both. It's much easier and while it's running I feel no performance hit from my PC whatsoever.

Rescawen

Finland1028 Posts

February 05 2013 12:27 GMT

#50

Is there a guide to what settings you use if your internet speed is 0.7 mbps. My stream was fine when I used xsplit but my game was unplayable due to lag. I have an i5-2500 ivy bridge and hd5850.

Leetley

1796 Posts

February 05 2013 12:32 GMT

#51

I gave this thing a go and damn, it works so well! It's still in Alpha stage, but I will be using this instead of Xsplit. Very easy to use too.

On February 05 2013 21:27 Rescawen wrote:
Is there a guide to what settings you use if your internet speed is 0.7 mbps. My stream was fine when I used xsplit but my game was unplayable due to lag. I have an i5-2500 ivy bridge and hd5850.

I don't think you can produce any stream that is enjoyable to watch with that bandwidth. Opinions may vary though.

Firebolt145

Lalalaland34501 Posts

February 05 2013 12:43 GMT

#52

Use the same max bitrate and buffer that you did with xsplit if it truly was 'fine' back then.

GulpyBlinkeyes

United States1449 Posts

February 05 2013 12:47 GMT

#53

Always nice to see a free, open source option enter into an important market space, and if it has the R1ch seal of approval then all the better, since you know it has to be good and overflowing with wizardly magic. Thanks for bringing this program to my attention!

ETisME

12681 Posts

February 05 2013 13:27 GMT

#54

It's an amazing software, I am still hoping to find an optimal level for me to play at ultra and streaming at relatively stable good quality though.
But the fps drop is definitly not as high as others

TheDoK666

France179 Posts

February 05 2013 13:42 GMT

#55

i tried OBS, it's amaizingly light but in my case, i need a big compression as i have not that much upload and Xsplit is ahead compression wise for the moment. Witch OBS i got 360p in slow and i even tried to add x264 option but i can't have much without pixelisation and i got 600p with the latest Xsplit in slow and 10 Quality...

So OBS is a blast if you have the upload to do an HD stream BUT if you got if you need to do compression, the software is still a bit behind ...

Maybe someone knows how to improve the compression in OBS?

Edit: added more stuff, i think i'm closer now,but i still want more compression and the software is lighter :p

advanced x264 option i use : --rc-lookahead 60 --ref 16 --subme 10 --b-adapt 2 --direct auto --me tesa --bframes 16 --merange 24 --trellis 2 --crf 18

for more discussion i'm on the TL IRC as DoK` and i'll keep an eye there.

gillon

Sweden1578 Posts

February 05 2013 14:09 GMT

#56

What are the main advantages with using the ingame capture mode? Currently I'm using OBS with the standard screen region thing and playing in windowed as well as using your plugin, Rich, and it's been working well. What difference can I expect with using the ingame capture?

Duka08

3391 Posts

February 05 2013 14:45 GMT

#57

On February 05 2013 08:50 crms wrote:
I had no clue how to stream, never tried and never researched the topic. Withing 5-10minutes I had OBS up and my twitch channel running. Amazing software.

To be fair I dl'd xplit first thinking that's what I was 'supposed' to use but after tinkering with it and realizing I'd probably have to pay I quickly looked for alternatives. Once I tried OBS I never looked back.

This pretty much describes my situation as well. On top of that, other software (xsplit on my rig, and FME(?) on my Mac) just ran poorly, as my computer is a bit dated, and I just bit the bullet and expected to never be able to stream. Tried OBS with a few games (WoW, SSF4AE) and the performance is nearly flawless. In fact with a bit of tinkering (beyond what I've already done) I bet I COULD get it flawless. So inspiring, I was so excited. Great software already, excited to see it grow even further.

Plus I got super hype when I saw R1CH's name start popping up in the OBS forums and guides and stuff hahaha

thurst0n

United States611 Posts

February 05 2013 15:00 GMT

#58

I use obs because of how easy it is to get started. I didn't realize it was C++ open source, ill be seeing if I can help at all tonight.

figq

12519 Posts

February 05 2013 15:08 GMT

#59

I'm now troubled by the thought that many people will miss the opportunity to put their mouse over the round logo and see what happens.
+ Show Spoiler +

It's awesome that this software is so easy to use, free and most of all efficient. Thanks!

Gowerly

United Kingdom916 Posts

February 05 2013 15:30 GMT

#60

I started with OBS and it took less than 30 minutes to get most of it going.
I still have a couple of issues that could just be down to me (such as not being able to move things around in my scenes by clicking and dragging on them) but it's one of the easiest things I've used for streaming (but then I skipped Xsplit and switched from FMLE).