How To Record A YouTube Video With OBS - This Tutorial Uses 1080p BUT YOU CAN GO HIGHER!

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of recording a YouTube video using OBS Studio. It's designed for those who want to create reaction videos or tutorials on a single computer setup. By the end of this guide, you'll have a solid understanding of the necessary settings and techniques to produce high-quality videos.

Step 1: Install and Set Up OBS Studio

• Download OBS Studio from the official website.
• Follow the installation prompts to install the software on your computer.
• Open OBS Studio after installation.

Step 2: Configure Video Settings

• Go to the Settings menu by clicking on the "Settings" button in the lower right corner.

Navigate to the Video tab

• Set the Base (Canvas) Resolution to your desired resolution (e.g., 1920x1080 for 1080p).
• Set the Output (Scaled) Resolution to the same as your base resolution for better quality.
• Choose a Common FPS Value of 60 for smoother video, or 30 if you want smaller file sizes.

Step 3: Adjust Output Settings

In the Settings menu, go to the Output tab

• Under the Output Mode, select "Advanced."

In the Recording section

• Set the Recording Path to a folder with sufficient space.
• Select your video card as the Encoder instead of the CPU.
• Set the Rate Control to "Lossless" for high-quality recordings.
• Adjust the Bitrate if needed, but keep it high for best results.

Step 4: Create and Configure Scenes

• In the main OBS window, locate the Scenes panel and click the + button to create a new scene.

For each scene

• Name the scene appropriately (e.g., "Scene 1").
• Add sources by clicking the + in the Sources panel.
  • Add a Display Capture for your YouTube browser window.
  • Add a Video Capture Device for your C922 webcam.
• Position the webcam source in different locations for each scene to create dynamic effects.

Step 5: Set Up Hotkeys

• Go to the Settings menu and navigate to the Hotkeys tab.

Assign hotkeys to switch between scenes easily during recording. For example

• Scene 1: Assign a key (e.g., F1).
• Scene 2: Assign a different key (e.g., F2).
• This allows quick transitions without interrupting your flow.

Step 6: Start Recording

• Ensure all your scenes are set up and hotkeys assigned.
• Click the Start Recording button in the lower right corner of the main OBS window.
• Begin your video content, switching between scenes using your hotkeys as needed.

Conclusion

You now have a solid framework for recording high-quality YouTube videos with OBS Studio. Remember to check your recording settings based on the resolution and bitrate to manage file sizes effectively. Practice using hotkeys to enhance your video production efficiency. Happy recording!