Mastering Studio Mode in OBS Studio – A Simple Guide
Introduction:
Elevating your live streaming production value is made simple with Studio Mode in OBS Studio. This feature allows you to preview scenes before making them live, ensuring a seamless and professional streaming experience. In this article, we’ll guide you through the easy steps of using Studio Mode in OBS Studio. Let’s dive right in.
Where to Find Studio Mode in OBS
- Locate the Studio Mode button in the bottom right-hand corner of the “controls” panel in OBS Studio.
- Click on the Studio Mode button to activate it, revealing two scenes simultaneously in OBS.
Now, you’ll have a preview of scenes before presenting them to your audience.
How to Use Studio Mode in OBS Studio
- In Studio Mode, you’ll see two screens: the Preview Screen and the Program Screen.
Preview Screen:
- This screen allows you to line up your next scene, ensuring everything appears as intended before going live.
Program Screen:
- The Program Screen represents what your audience is currently watching, being encoded and sent to your streaming platform.
How to Change Scenes in Studio Mode
- To add a scene to the Preview panel, select the desired scene from your Scenes section, just like you would in standard OBS.
- Click the “Transition” button to move the selected scene to the Program panel, making it visible to your audience.
- Utilize the fade or fade to black buttons for smooth scene transitions. Custom transitions from your OBS setup can also be applied in Studio mode.
Switching Scenes with Hot Keys
- For solo streamers frequently switching scenes, consider assigning hotkeys in OBS.
- Assign hotkeys to scenes and the transition button for quick and efficient scene changes in Studio Mode. Hotkeys can be mapped to your stream deck or an affordable numpad.
Wrapping Up
- Congratulations! You now have a comprehensive understanding of how Studio Mode operates in OBS Studio. Use this feature to present a polished and professional stream, ensuring everything is prepared before your audience sees it. Elevate your streaming experience with Studio Mode today!
