Steps to Add a Color Correction Filter in OBS
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Open OBS:
- Launch OBS on your computer.
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Select the Source:
- In the “Sources” panel at the bottom of the OBS window, right-click on the source (e.g., your webcam or game capture) to which you want to apply the color correction filter.
- Alternatively, you can click on the source and then click on the “Filters” option in the “Source” context menu.
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Access Filters:
- After right-clicking the source, select “Filters” from the context menu. This will open the Filters window.
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Add a Color Correction Filter:
- In the Filters window, you’ll see two sections: “Effect Filters” and “Audio/Video Filters.”
- Click the “+” button under the “Effect Filters” section.
- From the list of available filters, select “Color Correction” and click “OK.”
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Adjust the Color Correction Settings:
- After adding the filter, you’ll see various settings that you can adjust:
- Gamma: Adjusts the overall brightness of the image.
- Contrast: Changes the difference between the light and dark areas of the image.
- Brightness: Increases or decreases the brightness of the entire image.
- Saturation: Controls the intensity of the colors.
- Hue Shift: Rotates the color spectrum, changing the overall color tone.
- Opacity: Adjusts the transparency of the source.
- Multiply Color: Applies a color overlay to the source.
- Additive Color: Adds a color value to the source, useful for slight color tweaks.
- Adjust these sliders until you achieve the desired look for your video source.
- After adding the filter, you’ll see various settings that you can adjust:
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Preview and Fine-Tune:
- As you adjust the settings, you’ll see a live preview in the OBS window. Fine-tune the settings until you’re satisfied with the results.
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Close the Filters Window:
- Once you’re happy with the adjustments, close the Filters window.
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Test Your Settings:
- Test your settings by recording a short video or starting a test stream to ensure the color correction looks good in your actual broadcast or recording.
Adding a Color Correction Filter in Streamlabs
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Open Streamlabs:
- Launch Streamlabs on your computer.
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Select the Source:
- In the Sources panel, right-click the source you want to apply the color correction filter to (e.g., your webcam, gameplay capture, etc.).
- Select Filters from the context menu. This opens the Filters window for that source.
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Add a Color Correction Filter:
- In the Filters window, click the + button at the bottom left to add a new filter.
- Choose Color Correction from the list of available filters and click Done (or Add).
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Configure the Color Correction Settings:
- Once the Color Correction filter is added, you’ll see various sliders to adjust different aspects of the color and appearance of your source:
- Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of mid-tones.
- Contrast: Controls the difference between the darkest and lightest parts of the image.
- Brightness: Adjusts the overall lightness or darkness of the image.
- Saturation: Controls the intensity of the colors.
- Hue Shift: Shifts the colors along the color wheel, changing the overall hue.
- Opacity: Controls the transparency of the source.
- Multiply Color: Adds a color overlay on top of the source.
- Color Add: Adds a color tint to the image.
- Use these sliders to fine-tune the appearance of your source to your liking. You can adjust them in real-time and see the changes immediately.
- Once the Color Correction filter is added, you’ll see various sliders to adjust different aspects of the color and appearance of your source:
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Save and Apply the Filter:
- After making your adjustments, click Close to apply the changes and close the Filters window.
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Test the Settings:
- Check your stream preview to ensure the color correction looks good on your live feed. You can go back and adjust the filter settings anytime if needed.
Additional Tips for OBS Filters
- Use Presets: If you frequently use the same color correction settings, consider saving them as a preset (if available in the version of OBS you’re using) to apply them quickly to other sources.
- Check Lighting: Before adjusting color correction, make sure your lighting setup is optimal. Proper lighting can reduce the need for heavy color correction.
- Experiment: Don’t be afraid to experiment with different settings. OBS allows for real-time adjustments, so you can instantly see how changes affect your video.
- You can add a filter to almost any source. Even alerts browser source or StreamElements Overlays Browser Source