Add a Video Overlay to Your Webcam in OBS
Open OBS:
- Launch OBS on your computer.
Add Your Webcam Source:
- If you haven’t already added your webcam, click the “+” button under the Sources box.
- Select Video Capture Device and choose your webcam from the list.
- Click OK to add it.
Add Your Video Overlay:
- Click the “+” button under the Sources box again.
- Select Media Source to add a video file.
- Choose Create New, name your overlay (e.g., “Video Overlay”), and click OK.
- In the Properties window, click Browse to select your video file and adjust settings as needed (e.g., check Loop if you want the video to repeat).
Position and Resize the Overlay:
- Your video overlay will appear in the list of sources. Drag and resize it to position it where you want it on the screen.
- Ensure it’s placed above your webcam source in the list to appear on top.
Adjust Overlay Settings (Optional):
- If needed, right-click the overlay source and choose Transform to adjust its size or position more precisely.
- You can also add filters to the overlay for effects like color correction or opacity adjustments.
Check Your Layout:
- Make sure the overlay looks good with your webcam feed and adjust as needed.
Add a Video Overlay to Your Webcam in Streamlabs
Open Streamlabs:
- Launch Streamlabs Desktop on your computer.
Access Your Scene:
- Go to the scene where you want to add the video overlay. If you don’t have a scene set up yet, create a new one by clicking the “+” button under “Scenes.”
Add Your Webcam Source:
- If you haven’t already added your webcam, click the “+” button under “Sources.”
- Select “Video Capture Device” and add your webcam. Name it appropriately and configure the settings as needed.
Add Your Video Overlay:
- Click the “+” button under “Sources” again.
- Choose “Media Source” to add your video file.
- Name the media source and click “Add Source.”
Configure the Video Overlay:
- In the settings window that appears, click “Browse” to select your video file.
- Adjust the settings such as playback options (e.g., loop, restart playback when source becomes active) as needed.
- Click “Done” to add the video source to your scene.
Position and Resize the Overlay:
- Drag the video overlay in the preview window to position it where you want it to appear over your webcam feed.
- Resize it by clicking and dragging the corners of the overlay in the preview window.
Order Your Sources:
- Ensure that the video overlay is above the webcam source in the list of sources. You can adjust the order by dragging the sources up or down in the list.
Adjust as Needed:
- Fine-tune the position and size of the video overlay to make sure it fits well with your webcam feed. You can also adjust the opacity or add filters if needed.
Save Your Scene:
- Your changes will be saved automatically, but you can always double-check and adjust settings before going live.
Tips
- Add Webcam First: Ensure your webcam source is added before the overlay.
- Use Media Source: Add the video overlay using the “Media Source” option in the sources list.
- Position & Resize: Drag and resize the overlay to fit your desired area on the webcam feed.
- Layer Order: Make sure the video overlay is above the webcam source in the source list.
- Check Formats: Use supported video formats like MP4 for smooth playback.
- Optimize Performance: Monitor performance to avoid affecting stream quality.
Add a Video Overlay for Webcam in StreamElements
Log in to StreamElements:
- Go to the StreamElements website and log in with your streaming account.
Access Your Overlays:
- Click on the “Dashboard” in the left-hand menu.
- Go to “My Overlays” under the “Streaming Tools” section.
Create or Edit an Overlay:
- Click “Create New Overlay” to start a new overlay, or click “Edit” on an existing overlay where you want to add the video.
Set Overlay Resolution:
- Choose the resolution for your overlay (e.g., 1920×1080 for Full HD).
Add the Webcam Source:
- Click the “+” button to add a new source.
- Select “Webcam” from the list to add your webcam feed.
Add Video Overlay:
- Click the “+” button again to add another source.
- Select “Static / Custom” from the widget options.
- Choose “Image” or “Video” depending on your overlay file type.
- For an Image Overlay: Upload your image file (e.g., frame or graphic).
- For a Video Overlay: Upload your video file if you have an animated overlay.
Position and Resize:
- Drag and resize the video or image overlay on the canvas to position it where you want it to appear around your webcam feed.
Adjust Layer Order:
- Ensure that the video or image overlay is layered above the webcam source so it appears on top.
Save Your Overlay:
- Click “Save” at the top right of the overlay editor to save your changes.
Apply the Overlay to Your Stream:
- Copy the overlay URL from StreamElements.
- In your streaming software (OBS, Streamlabs, etc.), add a new “Browser” source and paste the URL to display the overlay.
Additional Tips
- Transparency: Ensure your overlay file has transparent areas if needed, so it blends seamlessly with your stream.
- Layering: Manage layers in your overlay editor to make sure your webcam feed is visible under the overlay graphics.
- Remove Grey Coloring: When you add elements like labels or chat that have some of transparency Double-click on the file and it will open the settings like on the image Click to add check Apply alpha in linear space This will adjust the setting and remove the grey coloring from the animated file
