Ken instructed the audience to install OBS and explained how to use the auto-configuration wizard to optimize settings for streaming or recording, based on their computer's power. He also discussed resolution options and recommended using the auto-configuration wizard for most users. - PLAY @9:48

Ken showed the video quality of the camera hooked directly into Zoom, which was out of focus, had poor lighting, and low resolution. He then made changes to the camera settings, resulting in a significant improvement in video quality. - PLAY @14:00

Ken discussed the tools and gear needed for the training, including a Kyess tripod that can be used as a selfie stick. He mentioned that he will post links to all the gear mentioned for easy access. - PLAY @14:39

Ken discussed different types of equipment for creating professional quality videos, including tripods, lights, and cameras. He also explained the importance of using a capture card for high-end cameras and demonstrated how to set up the equipment for use with OBS. - PLAY @15:42

Ken forgot to show the microphone during the conversation. He quickly showed it to the others. - PLAY @21:47

Ken discussed how to get pro-quality audio and video on a low budget by using a Samson Go mic, a C922 webcam, selfie sticks, and little lights. He also mentioned that they will recommend higher-end equipment for those who want to spend more. - PLAY @21:53

Ken explained the different components of OBS, including themes, sources, scene transitions, audio mixer, and controls. He also demonstrated how to add a camera source and explained the different types of sources available in OBS. - PLAY @24:16

Ken explained the different sources that can be added to OBS, including camera, game capture, image, media source, text, and window capture. He also provided tips on how to configure the camera source for better quality. - PLAY @30:13

Ken showed how to add a camera and microphone to the computer and how to use filters to adjust the audio and video quality, including color correction and chroma key. He also demonstrated how to reset the camera and microphone settings if needed. - PLAY @35:51

Ken discussed how to improve the quality of video in OBS by adjusting camera settings and using filters. He also demonstrated how to label scenes and configure video settings for a regular webcam. - PLAY @41:00

Ken showed how to configure a webcam to improve the image quality for Zoom meetings, including adjusting exposure, white balance, and focus. He also demonstrated the difference between a poorly configured webcam and a properly configured one. - PLAY @46:29

Ken showed the difference between using a regular webcam and a virtual camera in improving the quality of the video. He also mentioned that further adjustments can be made in the virtual camera to enhance the video quality. - PLAY @52:23

Ken demonstrated how to create a scene with multiple cameras and an image background using OBS. He also showed how to use a website called odam.net to search for free stock images. - PLAY @53:47

Ken showed how to add a white box and create borders for cameras, as well as how to add a name box with text. He also explained the difference between paste duplicate and paste reference. - PLAY @59:00

Ken showed how to use Canva and OBS to create custom scenes for virtual events, including adding text, changing fonts, and capturing specific windows. He also demonstrated how to switch between showing slides and the presenter using a stream deck. - PLAY @1:03:40

Ken recommended using a Stream Deck to control various functions on a computer, including changing OBS themes and controlling volume and PowerPoint slides. He also mentioned an app called Touch Portal that allows users to control their computer using a mobile device or tablet. - PLAY @1:09:57

Ken discussed the Touch Portal app which can turn any screen into a customizable stream deck. He also explained how to improve audio quality using filters and demonstrated how to mute unwanted audio sources in OBS. - PLAY @1:11:22

Ken explained how to record and save videos in OBS, including the importance of using the MKV format for backup in case of crashes, and the extra step of remuxing the file to MP4 for editing. Danie asked for clarification on the virtual camera feature. - PLAY @1:20:17

Ken and Danie discussed the importance of recording and reviewing videos to ensure good quality. They also talked about using virtual cameras and recording backups for higher quality. - PLAY @1:27:53

Ken demonstrated how to use OBS virtual camera to send the output from OBS to other applications like Zoom, Google Meetings, Facebook, etc. by selecting OBS virtual camera as the camera input in Zoom. - PLAY @1:28:34

Ken explained how to use a virtual camera in OBS to send the video output to Zoom or any other platform. He demonstrated how to switch between different camera scenes and emphasized that the virtual camera is the most useful for Zoom meetings. - PLAY @1:30:43

Ken explained that by selecting any camera, a virtual camera is created that sends whatever scene is on his screen in OBS. When he starts the virtual camera, it sends whatever scene he has selected in OBS. - PLAY @1:31:49

Ken explained how to turn on the virtual camera in OBS to get the scenes into Zoom and how to use it to get the stuff out of OBS and into other platforms. He also mentioned that he would talk about streaming to different platforms later. - PLAY @1:32:32

Ken explained how to use scene collections and profiles in OBS for streaming to different platforms such as Facebook Live or LinkedIn. He also demonstrated how to obtain a stream key and start streaming to Facebook Live directly from OBS. - PLAY @1:33:38

Ken asked about restreaming and was explained that it means broadcasting live on multiple platforms at once through a third-party service like restream.io. Restreaming is useful for live broadcasts, podcasts, and similar activities. - PLAY @1:39:25

Ken discussed the Restream.io service, which offers a free plan for streaming to two channels at once but lacks stream recording. He also mentioned using a different restreaming service for more advanced features. - PLAY @1:41:06

Ken explained how to use fancy audio and video in Zoom by installing a virtual cable, which is a tool that sends audio from one place to another. However, he mentioned that OBS does not have a virtual cable yet, so it needs to be installed separately. - PLAY @1:42:23

Ken explained how to transfer audio from OBS to Zoom using a virtual cable. He also mentioned using the Stream Deck to control OBS. - PLAY @1:43:36

Ken explained that for those who only want to use OBS for Zoom and look good, they could stop 30 minutes into the training. However, he also emphasized the importance of using OBS for high-quality recordings and virtual events, and once it's set up, it doesn't need to be changed again. - PLAY @1:48:28

Ken explained how to use the Stream Deck or Touch Portal to control OBS and other computer functions. He demonstrated how to create buttons for different actions, including changing scenes and creating multi-actions. - PLAY @1:53:29

Ken explained to Marla how to use OBS for Facebook Live streaming and suggested having two screens or computers to make it easier. They discussed technical details such as bringing the chat into OBS and custom dots. - PLAY @2:00:46

Ken explained how to use custom browser docs in OBS to display anything you want, such as a chat room or Google. He also discussed the importance of using plugins to expand the function of OBS and recommended several useful ones. - PLAY @2:03:00

Ken recommended two important plugins for OBS: Move Transition and Audio Monitor. He explained that Audio Monitor helps to avoid echo during podcast recordings. - PLAY @2:07:44

Ken discussed how Video Ninja can replace Zoom for high quality video streaming and demonstrated how to use it to bring in guests and share screens. He also explained how the video quality is intentionally low in the control room to conserve internet bandwidth. - PLAY @2:09:13

Ken discussed how he uses OBS Ninja to get the highest possible quality video for remote guests without using Zoom. He also explained how he creates reusable invite links and showed his setup in OBS. - PLAY @2:15:15

Ken discussed his use of over 300 themes in OBS, which he organizes into categories and uses for live performances. He also demonstrated how to create and use custom transitions between scenes using the move transition plugin. - PLAY @2:21:08

Ken demonstrated how to use OBS to create professional-looking scene transitions and customize scenes with various features and plugins. He also showed examples of how he used OBS to create a virtual studio for his podcast, Music Exposed. - PLAY @2:26:59

Ken discussed how he uses OBS and the Stream Deck to create different scenes and switch between them during his podcast. He also explained how he uses a plugin called socialstream.ninja to capture chat from different platforms and multi-stream using Switchboard. - PLAY @2:32:31

Ken explains the benefits of using Switchboard over Restream for live streaming, particularly the feature of stream sharing that notifies all viewers when someone goes live. He also demonstrates how Social Stream captures chat information from various platforms and allows for easy interaction with viewers. - PLAY @2:38:41

Ken explained how he was able to link all his chats from different platforms into one place using OBS and a social stream browser extension. He demonstrated how he created a browser source and customized the chat display, and how he could easily turn it on and off during his live streams or recordings. - PLAY @2:44:07

Ken and Marla had a conversation about how Ken categorizes his scenes in a janky way. Ken couldn't show it to Marla and she just proceeded to do something else. - PLAY @2:47:44

Ken explained that he used to create empty scenes as folders to organize his themes and subtitles in OBS because there was no plugin available at that time. However, he later found out about SceneTree, a plugin that allows users to create folders with icons and expand groups of folders. - PLAY @2:48:13

Ken explains to Marla that he uses SceneTree and how Social3 pulls in all the chats from different platforms into one window. He also mentions that he opens all the chats and Social3 puts them all in one window with an icon of the platform they are from. - PLAY @2:49:20

Ken explained his workflow for live streaming on multiple platforms using Switchboard and OBS. He demonstrated how to set up the stream title and description, open the chat windows, and stop the stream when finished. - PLAY @2:50:55

Ken discussed how he uses OBS for his live recordings, podcasts, and trainings to bring in guests and switch between different camera views. He also mentioned that learning these advanced techniques can make your content stand out and impress others. - PLAY @2:58:31

Ken talked about hiding his camera and mentioned a video he created as a theme. - PLAY @3:00:50

Ken explained that he had a rule for organizing his OBS, which was to create themes for anything he used in multiple scenes to avoid things getting out of control. He suggested importing the theme into other scenes instead of creating them over and over again. - PLAY @3:01:12

Ken discussed different ways to organize and automate scenes in video editing software, including using plugins like Advanced Scene Switcher and creating a background video with transitioning images. They also mentioned using assets across multiple teams and shows. - PLAY @3:01:46

Ken and Marla discussed the benefits of OBS for creating professional television programs and how to optimize settings for recording or streaming. Ken offered to answer any questions and can be reached through email or Facebook message. - PLAY @3:06:22

Ken explained how to optimize OBS for streaming and recording by creating different profiles and adjusting settings such as video and audio bit rate and using a good video card to improve streaming quality. He also warned about the potential of maxing out internet usage and crashing the computer if not careful with the settings. - PLAY @3:08:13

Ken discussed the importance of having a good video card when streaming or recording on OBS to avoid crashing the computer and overheating the CPU. He also mentioned that the settings in the wizard can be adjusted based on the user's preference for streaming or recording quality. - PLAY @3:14:42

Ken and Marla discussed importing and exporting profiles in order to avoid setting up profile settings twice when streaming from different devices or locations. They also talked about different options for setting up scenes for tarot card readings with a second camera. - PLAY @3:18:27

Ken, Sara, and others discussed the technical limitations and solutions for using multiple cameras in live streaming setups, including the need for dedicated USB controllers and the use of multiple computers linked together. They also mentioned the potential for crashing computers and the importance of not using USB hubs. - PLAY @3:20:00

Ken and Sara discussed the benefits of using multiple PCs for streaming, as it allows for more cameras and music without overloading the computer's CPU. They also mentioned a plugin for OBS that allows for simultaneous streaming and recording of both horizontal and vertical video for different platforms. - PLAY @3:30:00

Ken explained how to change the video resolution in OBS to a vertical format for TikTok videos. He suggested creating a separate theme for vertical videos and switching back to the regular theme for regular streams. - PLAY @3:37:00

Ken discussed how to use OBS for streaming and gave tips on how to grow a following on TikTok, including buying followers to unlock the live feature and doing tarot readings live on the platform. MARLA expressed interest in using OBS for tarot readings and acknowledged the popularity of tarot on TikTok. - PLAY @3:38:31

Ken advised Marla to consider using TikTok to reach a wider audience as other platforms only reach existing followers. They also discussed the creative potential of using OBS for content creation. - PLAY @3:47:45

Ken discussed his past experience of hosting a creative and fun show where he interviewed guests, played music, and synchronized the visuals to the beat of his songs. He also shared his experience of collaborating with another musician and creating a green screen video that they later performed live together. - PLAY @3:52:45