OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is a cross-platform streaming and recording program. You can use it with Riverside to add images, overlays, filters, backgrounds, and more to the video feed created by your camera.
Equipment Overview
| Maximum Video Resolution | Depends on the computer and connected cameras (see below) |
| Details | Virtual Camera Guide (OBS Help Portal) |
Recommendations
IMPORTANT:
OBS uses a lot of your computer's processing power to enhance your video feed. For greatest stability, the Host should reduce the Studio's default quality (recording resolution) to ensure a smooth frame rate.
- If you are new to using OBS as a virtual camera, follow our setup instructions, then select it as your camera in the Riverside Studio.
- In OBS's Settings > Video, use your computer monitor's resolution as the Base (Canvas) Resolution and set the Output (Scaled) Resolution to match the resolution of the Riverside Studio.
- Ask the Host or Producer to check the Studio's settings if you are unsure of its current recording resolution.
- In OBS's Settings > Video, set the Common FPS Value to the same frame rate as the Riverside Studio's frame rate.
- Ask the Host or Producer to check the Studio's settings if you are unsure of its current frame rate.
- If you connect to a wireless camera, OBS can correct for the video signal's slight latency.
- Add your microphone as a Source in OBS.
- Install the Audio Monitor plugin and use it to add an Audio Filter with a Delay of a few milliseconds to the sound captured by your mic.
- Then, route the delayed audio output to Riverside using the VB Cable utility.
Troubleshooting
- Use OBS as a Virtual Camera with Riverside
- I don’t see my camera in the menu of the Lobby or Studio
- My video frame rate is lagging