Questions
- How do I add an animated background in OBS?
- How do I enlarge an overlay in OBS?
- How to set a transition between scenes in OBS?
- Can I use multiple overlays in one stream?
- How to add sound to a stream overlay in OBS?
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Question: How do I add an animated background in OBS?
Answer: To use the animated background in OBS, add it as a media source and place it in the lowest position in the layer list, or drag and drop it, then move it down the layer list.
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Question: How do I enlarge an overlay in OBS?
Answer: Select the overlay source in the Sources list so a red bounding box appears. Drag a corner handle outward to scale it up; drag an edge to stretch horizontally or vertically. For quick options, right-click the source → Transform → Fit to Screen or Stretch to Screen.
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Question: How to set a transition between scenes in OBS?
Answer: Open the Transitions dock in OBS Studio and click the “+” icon to add your file (select “stinger”, give it a name – OK – Properties for stinger – Browse – add your file). After loading, set the transition point in frames or milliseconds — this is the exact moment when the transition fully covers the screen.
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Question: Can I use multiple overlays in one stream?
Answer: Yes, you can add multiple overlays to a single stream scene and arrange them in the order you prefer. They can be turned on or off depending on your needs. Just keep in mind that adding too many animated elements may overload your scene and affect stream performance.
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Question: How to add sound to a stream overlay in OBS?
Answer: In OBS, go to the Sources panel and add a new Media Source.
Open the Audio Mixer, click the gear icon next to your source, and choose Properties or Advanced Audio Properties.
In the Audio Monitoring column, select Monitor and Output to hear the sound yourself and send it to the stream.
Use the Audio Mixer to adjust the volume or mute the sound when necessary.
