They are measured in milliseconds, allowing you to set ‘pauses’ or timers between actions. Multi actions are an amazing time-saving tool that allow you to multitask without breaking a sweat.ĭelays on the other hand, are time placeholders that can be plugged into your multi action sequences. Crazy huh? No more manually managing sources and media, no more having to divert attention off-stream. With multi actions you can chain all of these actions together and then trigger them with one key press. Sound too good to be true? Let’s take this typical stream intro as an example:Ĭhange to starting soon screen > Start stream > Wait 1 second > Tweet that you’re going live > Wait 1 minute > Post a welcome message to your chat
#Using obs studio with elgato series
We’ll take complicated stream scenes, break them into individual actions within a timeline, then automate the entire series and map it to one Stream Deck key. Multi Actions allow you to carry out complex processes with a single button on your Elgato Stream Deck. Let’s take a closer look at your two secret weapons: Multi Action and Delays. Elgato makes a great green screen as well, but those on tight budgets can skip this ingredient for now. It’s not 100% required to produce effects, but you’ll find the quality of your effects will improve greatly with chroma keying. One important item to consider is a green screen. We’ll be taking your source and scene management skills to the next level – manipulating layers and timing to create awesome animations. We’d recommend Streamlabs OBS, OBS Studio, OBS.Live (StreamElements), or XSplit, but the choice is yours. Next, we’ll be using your favorite broadcasting software. The steps below will work with all models: Stream Deck, Stream Deck XL, Stream Deck Mini, or Stream Deck Mobile. More specifically, we’ll be mastering the Stream Deck’s super-useful Multi Action and Delay tools. Soon, you’ll be able to unleash trippy effects, rave scenes, and dance parties on command.īelieve it or not, you only need two main elements to create basic effects like these.įirst, and most importantly, you need an Elgato Stream Deck. And we’re going to show you how.įollow the quick steps below and you’ll have mastered the basics in no time. OK, maybe you’re not about to become the next SushiDragon (literal GOAT), but you CAN put on one heck of a show for your viewers. What if we told you that you could trigger similar effects on your stream with a simple click? And no, you don’t need to be a 5Head to pull it off ( although it certainly helps). Ever wish you knew the secrets to create effects like these? No, it’s not sorcery.