Black screen in Game Capture or Display Capture
The preview shows black where the game or desktop should be. Usually a GPU selection, permission or capture method mismatch rather than a broken install.
Tools and working references
Reference pages you can keep open on a second monitor while you set OBS Studio up: encoder comparisons, bitrate guidance, capture methods and the checks that tell you which setting is actually hurting you.
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Build your first scene collection: scenes, sources and layering
Learn how scenes, sources, groups and scene collections fit together, and build a starting layout with a game scene, a camera scene and a break scene.
Counter-Strike 2
Complete OBS Studio capture guide for Counter-Strike 2: best capture method, audio routing, starting settings, performance, black screen fixes, privacy, troubleshooting, and FAQ.
DistroAV (NDI)
DistroAV (NDI) is an OBS Studio plugin in the networking category. This directory page explains what it does, how to install it safely, known limitations, and where to find official downloads.
Do I need a second PC to stream?
This OBS-Studio.net editorial guide covers Do I need a second PC to stream?. It is original explanatory writing for creators configuring OBS Studio. Verify version-specific behaviour in Help → About and in official OBS Project documentation when release notes differ.Short answerFor "Do I need a seco
Dropped frames (network) while streaming
The Stats dock shows dropped frames climbing and viewers see buffering. Work through upload capacity, ingest server choice and local network contention.
Elgato Cam Link 4K
Elgato Cam Link 4K (capture_card) — OBS-oriented notes labelled as manufacturer_spec. Specs summarise manufacturer documentation; this page does not invent FPS benchmarks.
Encoder settings explained: x264, NVENC, AMF and Apple VideoToolbox
What each encoder actually does, when hardware encoding beats software encoding, and how rate control, bitrate, keyframe interval and preset interact.
Encoding overloaded! Consider turning down video settings
Skipped frames and the encoding overload warning mean the encoder cannot keep up with the frame rate you asked for. Reduce the work or move it to different hardware.
Facebook Live
OBS Studio setup notes for Facebook Live, including connection steps, encoder expectations, and platform limit references that should be re-checked against official docs.
Fortnite
Complete OBS Studio capture guide for Fortnite: best capture method, audio routing, starting settings, performance, black screen fixes, privacy, troubleshooting, and FAQ.
Hotkeys, transitions and Studio Mode workflow
Run a show without touching the OBS window: global hotkeys, transition choices, and the preview-to-program workflow Studio Mode provides.
Input Overlay
Input Overlay is an OBS Studio plugin in the overlays category. This directory page explains what it does, how to install it safely, known limitations, and where to find official downloads.
Install OBS Studio on Windows, macOS and Linux
Download OBS Studio safely from the official project, pick the right build for your operating system, and confirm the install works before you configure anything else.
Is OBS Studio free?
This OBS-Studio.net editorial guide covers Is OBS Studio free?. It is original explanatory writing for creators configuring OBS Studio. Verify version-specific behaviour in Help → About and in official OBS Project documentation when release notes differ.Short answerFor "Is OBS Studio free?" the reli
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