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OBS Setup Guide
Streaming

OBS Setup Guide

A comprehensive guide to setting up OBS Studio for optimal streaming performance. Includes recommended settings for different platforms and PC specifications.

15 min read 1.2K downloads
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Stream Overlay Pack
Graphics

Cyberpunk Stream Overlays

A collection of cyberpunk-themed stream overlays, alerts, and scenes for OBS and Streamlabs. Fully customizable PSD files included.

15 items 850 downloads
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Content Calendar Template
Planning

Content Calendar Template

Stay organized with this comprehensive content calendar template. Plan your streams, videos, social media posts, and track performance metrics.

Excel & Google Sheets 2.3K downloads

Graphic Design

Templates, tutorials, and tools for creating stunning visuals

Thumbnail Template Pack
Templates

YouTube Thumbnail Templates

A collection of 10 eye-catching YouTube thumbnail templates designed to increase click-through rates. Fully customizable Photoshop files with organized layers.

10 templates 1.8K downloads
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Logo Design Guide
Tutorial

Gaming Logo Design Guide

Learn how to create a professional gaming logo that stands out. This step-by-step guide covers concept development, design principles, and technical execution.

25 min read 950 downloads
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Social Media Kit
Templates

Gaming Social Media Kit

A complete social media kit with templates for Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Discord. Includes profile pictures, banners, post templates, and story graphics.

25+ templates 1.5K downloads
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Music Production

Resources for creating original music and audio for your content

Cyberpunk Sample Pack
Samples

Cyberpunk Sample Pack

A collection of 100+ royalty-free samples and loops inspired by cyberpunk aesthetics. Perfect for creating intros, outros, and background music for your content.

100+ samples 750 downloads
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DAW Setup Guide
Tutorial

FL Studio Setup for Gaming

A comprehensive guide to setting up FL Studio for creating gaming music and sound effects. Includes recommended plugins, workflow tips, and project templates.

20 min read 620 downloads
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Stream Music Pack
Music

Stream Music Collection

A collection of 10 original, copyright-free tracks for your streams and videos. Includes intro/outro jingles, background loops, and transition sounds.

10 tracks + extras 1.3K downloads

Web Development

Tools and guides for creating your online presence

Creator Portfolio Template
Template

Creator Portfolio Template

A responsive HTML/CSS template designed specifically for content creators. Showcase your videos, streams, artwork, and more with this easy-to-customize template.

HTML/CSS/JS 980 downloads
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WordPress Guide
Tutorial

WordPress for Content Creators

A step-by-step guide to setting up a professional WordPress website for your content creator brand. Includes hosting recommendations, theme selection, and essential plugins.

30 min read 1.1K downloads
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Custom Link Page
Template

Custom Link Page

Create your own branded link page as an alternative to LinkTree. This simple HTML/CSS template is easy to customize and host anywhere.

HTML/CSS 1.5K downloads
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Essential Creator Tools

Software and tools I recommend for content creators

OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming.
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Adobe Photoshop
Professional image editing software for thumbnails and graphics.
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FL Studio
Digital audio workstation for music production and sound design.
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Streamlabs
Streaming platform with alerts, chat, and donation management.
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Canva
User-friendly graphic design platform with templates for social media.
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Audacity
Free, open-source audio editing software for recording and editing.
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DaVinci Resolve
Professional video editing software with a powerful free version.
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Discord
Communication platform for building and managing your community.
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OBS Setup Guide

OBS Setup Guide

OBS Studio Setup Guide for Gaming Content Creators

This comprehensive guide will walk you through setting up OBS Studio for optimal streaming and recording performance. Whether you're a beginner or looking to optimize your existing setup, this guide covers everything you need to know.

What You'll Learn:

  • Basic OBS installation and initial setup
  • Optimizing video and audio settings
  • Setting up scenes and sources
  • Advanced settings for different PC specifications
  • Troubleshooting common issues

This guide is based on my experience streaming for over 9 years and is regularly updated to reflect the latest OBS versions and best practices.

Basic OBS Setup

Step 1: Download and Install OBS Studio

Visit obsproject.com and download the latest version for your operating system. Follow the installation wizard to complete the setup.

Step 2: Run the Auto-Configuration Wizard

When you first launch OBS, the auto-configuration wizard will help you set up basic settings based on your computer's capabilities and internet connection.

OBS Auto-Configuration Wizard

Step 3: Set Up Your First Scene

Create a new scene by clicking the + button in the Scenes panel. Name it something descriptive like "Gaming Scene" or "Main Scene".

Step 4: Add Sources

Add sources to your scene by clicking the + button in the Sources panel. Common sources include:

  • Game Capture (for capturing games)
  • Display Capture (for capturing your entire screen)
  • Video Capture Device (for webcams)
  • Audio Input Capture (for microphones)
  • Audio Output Capture (for game/system audio)
Pro Tip

Always use Game Capture instead of Display Capture when possible for better performance. Display Capture uses more system resources and may reveal sensitive information on your screen.

Advanced OBS Settings

Recommended Output Settings

These settings are optimized for different PC configurations:

High-End PC (RTX 3070 or better, Ryzen 7/i7 or better)
  • Output Mode: Advanced
  • Encoder: NVIDIA NVENC H.264 (if available) or x264
  • Rate Control: CBR
  • Bitrate: 6000 Kbps (for streaming at 1080p)
  • Keyframe Interval: 2
  • Preset: Quality or Max Quality
  • Profile: high
  • Base Resolution: 1920x1080
  • Output Resolution: 1920x1080
  • Downscale Filter: Lanczos
  • FPS: 60
Mid-Range PC (GTX 1660 or similar, Ryzen 5/i5)
  • Output Mode: Advanced
  • Encoder: NVIDIA NVENC H.264 (if available) or x264
  • Rate Control: CBR
  • Bitrate: 4500 Kbps
  • Keyframe Interval: 2
  • Preset: Quality
  • Profile: main
  • Base Resolution: 1920x1080
  • Output Resolution: 1280x720
  • Downscale Filter: Lanczos
  • FPS: 60
Pro Tip

If you're experiencing performance issues, try lowering your output resolution or FPS before reducing your game's graphics settings. Often, streaming at 720p60 looks better than 1080p30.

Troubleshooting Common OBS Issues

Encoding Overload / Dropped Frames

If you see "Encoding overloaded!" warnings or are dropping frames:

  1. Lower your output resolution
  2. Reduce your FPS from 60 to 30
  3. Use a faster encoder preset
  4. Close unnecessary background applications
  5. If using x264, switch to hardware encoding (NVENC or AMF) if available

Black Screen in Game Capture

If your Game Capture source shows a black screen:

  1. Run OBS as administrator
  2. Make sure the game is running before adding the Game Capture source
  3. Try different capture modes (Capture specific window, Capture any fullscreen application)
  4. For some games, you may need to use Display Capture instead

Audio Issues

If you're experiencing audio problems:

  1. Check your Windows sound settings to ensure the correct devices are set as default
  2. In OBS, verify your audio devices are properly added in Settings > Audio
  3. Use Audio Filters (right-click on audio source > Filters) to add Noise Suppression or Noise Gate
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