OBS offers robust streaming capabilities, enabling you to share your content across multiple platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook. Yet, there are moments when you might want to feature guests or collaborators during your broadcast, and this is where Zoom proves to be useful.
Step 1: Install OBS
If you haven’t already, download and install the latest version of OBS from obsproject.com. Once installed, open up OBS and make sure it’s running properly.
Step 2: Install Zoom
Next, download and install the latest version of Zoom from zoom.us. Once installed, open up Zoom and make sure it’s running properly.
Step 3: Set Up OBS Scenes
In OBS, create a new scene by clicking on the “+” icon in the scenes box. Name this scene “Zoom” or whatever you prefer. Then, add a new source to the scene by clicking on the “+” icon in the sources box and selecting “Video Capture Device”.
Step 4: Set Up Zoom Settings
In Zoom, go to your settings by clicking on the gear icon in the top right corner. Under the “Video” tab, make sure that “Mirror my video” is unchecked. This will ensure that your video appears correctly in OBS.
Step 5: Connect Zoom to OBS
In OBS, select the “Video Capture Device” source you added earlier and change the device to “Capture specific window”. Then, select “Zoom” from the drop-down menu. This will allow OBS to capture your Zoom video feed.
Step 6: Adjust Settings
In OBS, adjust any settings you need to for your scene. You can add additional sources such as a webcam or game capture if needed. Once everything is set up, you’re ready to go live with Zoom in OBS.
Conclusion
Bringing Zoom into OBS is a great way to collaborate with others on your stream. By following these steps, you can easily set up and use Zoom within OBS for all of your streaming needs.