OBS Studio (Open Software) is a tool used for various purposes for video recording and streaming.

Installation Steps

1. Download OBS Studio:

   • Visit the OBS Studio download page.
   • Select the version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

2. Install OBS Studio:

   • Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
   • Complete the installation process.

Initial Setup

1. Launch OBS Studio:

   • Open OBS Studio from the applications or start menu.

2. Auto-Configuration Wizard:

   • When the launch OBS for the first time, will be prompted to run the Auto-Configuration Wizard. You can choose to set up for optimal recording or streaming.
   • For recording, select "Optimize just for recording, I will not be streaming."

3. Set Up Scene:

   • In the main OBS window, find the “Scenes” box at the bottom left.
   • Click the "+" button to create a new scene. Name the scene (e.g., "Video Recording").

4. Add Sources:

   • In the "Sources" box next to "Scenes," click the "+" button to add a source.
   • Choose from the following options based on your recording needs:
     
     • Display Capture: Records your entire screen.
     • Window Capture: Records a specific application window.
     • Window: Select the particular window to be recorded from the list.
       
     • Capture Method: Select "Windows 10 (1903 and up)
       
     • Video Capture Device: Records from a webcam.
     • Audio Input Capture: Captures audio from your microphone.

Recording Settings

1. Access Settings:

   • Click on File > Settings and select the Output tab.

2. Set Output Mode: (optional)

   • Change the Output Mode from "Simple" to "Advanced" for more control.

3. Configure Recording:

   • Under the Recording tab, set:
     
     • Recording Path: Choose where your recordings will be saved.
     • Recording Format: Select your desired format (e.g., mp4, mkv).
     • Encoder: Choose an encoder based on the hardware capabilities (e.g., x264, NVENC).

4. Adjust Video Settings:

   • Go to the Video tab.
   • Set the desired Base (Canvas) Resolution and Output (Scaled) Resolution.
   • Choose a Frame Rate (FPS) that suits the recording needs (e.g., 30 or 60 FPS).

Starting a Recording

1. Start Recording:

   • Once set up the scene and sources, click the Start Recording button on the right side of the main OBS interface.

2. Stop Recording:

   • When finished, click the Stop Recording button. Video will be saved to the designated path.