OBS Studio

What is it?

OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) Studio is free, open-source software for video recording and livestreaming. It supports multiple sources (screen, webcam, capture cards), scenes, filters, and effects. OBS is widely used by streamers, content creators, and for professional broadcasts.

Practical example

A Twitch streamer uses OBS with scenes: Gaming (game capture + webcam + chat overlay), Just Chatting (large webcam + background), and Starting Soon (animation + countdown).

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