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    Live stream from your Linux deskop

    Oct 20, 2020 8 minutes
    Credit: www.obsproject.com

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    Nick Peers wonders if there’s a future in live streaming for a greying tech journo who can’t stand the sound of his own voice.

    Live streaming is an increasingly popular medium, enabling you to produce content that’s shared in real time and – if your online provider supports it – available afterwards for those who missed the live show. If you’re looking to make your next online live stream something special, then take a look at OBS Studio (www.obsproject.com). Not only can you easily combine multiple video and audio sources into a single stream, OBS Studio provides you with a means of breaking down your stream into specific sections, making it easy to seamlessly switch between different sources and screen setups. Crucially, it works with all the major online streaming providers.

    Ensure you’re running the latest version of OBS Studio by installing it through its own repo – a simple three-command trick:

    Visit https://obsproject.com/wiki/install-instructions#linux for detailed instructions covering most other popular distros.

    Open the program via the Launcher and choose Yes to run the auto-configuration wizard, selecting ‘Optimize for streaming, recording is secondary’ for streaming and screen-sharing purposes.

    When prompted for a base (canvas) resolution, opt for 1,280x720 to limit the stream to 720p HD to

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