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Mudd Aug 21, 2017 @ 2:31pm
Help with OBS please
Hello. So I have now spent about 2 hours watching videos, reading OBS help, getting updated version of OBS and still am having problems. The sound works, but I can only get a black screen. Before I updated, I could at least get a recording of everything EXCEPT the game itself, which would be a plain white screen. It seems my OBS is different than the videos. The video uploaders have different options and check boxes. Also, they are giving instructions as if I already know how to use this program. This is maddenning. If anyone knows how to use OBS and wants to help me out, I'd really appreciate it. If you are toxic and bored and just want to shame me for my lack of knowledge, let me save you some time with this disclaimer: I am not here to please you or conform to your standards...slow clap...yawn. To those that are not angry children and want to help me out: Thank you in advance.
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Danger Dwarf Aug 21, 2017 @ 2:43pm 
Try setting your game to windowed mode, that's how I was able to record it. Either that or use Overwolf for DS3.
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Luxia Aug 21, 2017 @ 2:45pm 
Alrighty, some basic things (I've just recently began to use OBS myself):
Boot up OBS.
1. http://prntscr.com/gbdh3n
Click the "+" icon the arrow is pointing at.
2. http://prntscr.com/gbdhc1
Choose "Game capture".
3. http://prntscr.com/gbdhn8
Make sure to create a new source (name it however you want), click OK.
4. http://prntscr.com/gbdhu5
The properties window will show up automatically, change the mode to "Capture specific window".
5. A new list will now appear, named "Window". Just choose the specific .exe for the game you want to capture. Click OK to save.
NOTE: The game must be running in the background!
And that should be it for capturing the game itself.
Last edited by Luxia; Aug 21, 2017 @ 2:51pm
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Mudd Aug 21, 2017 @ 2:46pm 
Originally posted by But nobody came...:
Try setting your game to windowed mode, that's how I was able to record it. Either that or use Overwolf for DS3.
I'll try, but I don't think that will do anything, because I get a solid black box. There is no video of my desktop. No video of me starting the game. ALL BLACK
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Danger Dwarf Aug 21, 2017 @ 2:48pm 
Originally posted by tiedyedpunk:
Originally posted by But nobody came...:
Try setting your game to windowed mode, that's how I was able to record it. Either that or use Overwolf for DS3.
I'll try, but I don't think that will do anything, because I get a solid black box. There is no video of my desktop. No video of me starting the game. ALL BLACK
Hmm that sounds like you are lacking a source. I thought you were talking about a common glitch for some games using OBS.

Try Raddenson11's advice on how to set this up properly.
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Luxia Aug 21, 2017 @ 2:48pm 
I just edited that quickstart guide with a vital thing, forgot about it, sorry :awkward:
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Mudd Aug 21, 2017 @ 2:54pm 
Originally posted by Raddenson11:
I just edited that quickstart guide with a vital thing, forgot about it, sorry :awkward:
Okay, cool. I actually haven't started your instructions yet. I made changes I can't remember from the videos/help pages I utilized. To be safe, I just uninstalled and deleted every trace of OBS. I'm reinstalling now with a fresh start...
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Mudd Aug 21, 2017 @ 2:54pm 
Originally posted by But nobody came...:
Originally posted by tiedyedpunk:
I'll try, but I don't think that will do anything, because I get a solid black box. There is no video of my desktop. No video of me starting the game. ALL BLACK
Hmm that sounds like you are lacking a source. I thought you were talking about a common glitch for some games using OBS.

Try Raddenson11's advice on how to set this up properly.
Okay. I appreciate you helping as well.
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ardoon Aug 21, 2017 @ 3:00pm 
did you make a game capture? Or did you made no settings for that. I'll try to send some screenshots of my game capture I made
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ardoon Aug 21, 2017 @ 3:00pm 
https://1drv.ms/i/s!AooG-wEgO2xujghsQ1HZrxT9rC74
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Mudd Aug 21, 2017 @ 3:06pm 
Originally posted by Xalech:
https://1drv.ms/i/s!AooG-wEgO2xujghsQ1HZrxT9rC74
This looks like step 2 or 3 from Raddenson's instructions. Is it different?
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Mudd Aug 21, 2017 @ 3:07pm 
Originally posted by Raddenson11:
Alrighty, some basic things (I've just recently began to use OBS myself):
Boot up OBS.
1. http://prntscr.com/gbdh3n
Click the "+" icon the arrow is pointing at.
2. http://prntscr.com/gbdhc1
Choose "Game capture".
3. http://prntscr.com/gbdhn8
Make sure to create a new source (name it however you want), click OK.
4. http://prntscr.com/gbdhu5
The properties window will show up automatically, change the mode to "Capture specific window".
5. A new list will now appear, named "Window". Just choose the specific .exe for the game you want to capture. Click OK to save.
NOTE: The game must be running in the background!
And that should be it for capturing the game itself.
Okay, I'm going to try this now. Also, is there a way to just record whatever is showing on my screen? That is how I used to do it a year or so ago on DS I, but can't remember anything about settings, etc. and I have now done a reinstall of OBS anywyay.
Last edited by Mudd; Aug 21, 2017 @ 3:07pm
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Luxia Aug 21, 2017 @ 3:11pm 
Yes, just add a new source, but instead of Game Capture, choose Display Capture. That should do it.
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Mudd Aug 21, 2017 @ 3:17pm 
Originally posted by Raddenson11:
Yes, just add a new source, but instead of Game Capture, choose Display Capture. That should do it.
The previous instructions worked! Thanks so much. I am going to try the display capture setting now.

Also: There are times I wish I had a recording of something unexpected. Would be practical to just record whenever I play? Would that be demanding on my pc? Is there a free program you would recommend to cut out the parts of the video? I'm not gonna try to get a tutorial for that too. LOL. I'll figure it out later.
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Danger Dwarf Aug 21, 2017 @ 3:21pm 
Originally posted by tiedyedpunk:
Originally posted by Raddenson11:
Yes, just add a new source, but instead of Game Capture, choose Display Capture. That should do it.
The previous instructions worked! Thanks so much. I am going to try the display capture setting now.

Also: There are times I wish I had a recording of something unexpected. Would be practical to just record whenever I play? Would that be demanding on my pc? Is there a free program you would recommend to cut out the parts of the video? I'm not gonna try to get a tutorial for that too. LOL. I'll figure it out later.
Recording everything you do in game can be a little taxing depending on your settings. If you have a decent CPU go for it, but don't forget to delete recordings where nothing intresting happened. Raw footage takes up alot of space.
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ardoon Aug 21, 2017 @ 3:21pm 
Originally posted by tiedyedpunk:
Originally posted by Raddenson11:
Yes, just add a new source, but instead of Game Capture, choose Display Capture. That should do it.
The previous instructions worked! Thanks so much. I am going to try the display capture setting now.

Also: There are times I wish I had a recording of something unexpected. Would be practical to just record whenever I play? Would that be demanding on my pc? Is there a free program you would recommend to cut out the parts of the video? I'm not gonna try to get a tutorial for that too. LOL. I'll figure it out later.
you could always use windows movie maker but I would advise to delete the file after you edit it. To record I use Geforce Experience
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