OBS Studio Adding Twitch Chat Overlay to Your Stream
LAS Curry
4 min, 32 sec
A detailed guide on creating and customizing a chat overlay for streaming using OBS Studio and StreamElements.
Summary
- The video demonstrates the process of creating a chat overlay in OBS Studio to enhance viewer engagement.
- Guidance is provided on using StreamElements to log in with Twitch and customize the chat overlay settings.
- Specific settings such as chat box size, font customization, and making the chat transparent are covered.
- A test in OBS Studio confirms the chat overlay works and updates in real-time as changes are saved in StreamElements.
- Additional resources for overlays and a teaser for setting up stream alerts are mentioned at the end.
Chapter 1
Introducing the benefits of having a chat overlay and the aim to set one up in OBS Studio.
- Chat overlay in streams increases viewer engagement by showcasing viewer names on screen.
- The purpose of the video is to guide viewers through setting up a chat overlay in OBS Studio.
Chapter 2
Initial steps involve opening OBS Studio and using StreamElements to create a chat overlay.
- Open OBS Studio and navigate to StreamElements.com.
- Log in with your Twitch account and authorize Twitch to access StreamElements.
- Begin creating a new overlay by selecting streaming tools and overlays on StreamElements.
Chapter 3
Customizing chat overlay settings including appearance and behavior on StreamElements.
- Set the overlay resolution to 1080p and start the customization process.
- Choose chat settings such as Dark Chat, message delay, position, size, and style.
- Customize the text settings with a specific font, color, and size.
Chapter 4
Saving the overlay in StreamElements and implementing it in OBS Studio.
- Save the customized chat overlay in StreamElements.
- Copy the overlay URL and add a browser source in OBS Studio, pasting the link.
- Adjust the width and height settings in OBS to match the stream resolution.
Chapter 5
Testing the chat overlay in OBS Studio and making final adjustments for transparency.
- Position the chat overlay in the desired location on OBS Studio and test the chat function.
- Return to StreamElements to make the chat background transparent.
- Adjust text size if necessary and observe the changes update live in OBS Studio.
Chapter 6
Providing additional resources for overlays and promoting a video on setting up stream alerts.
- StreamDesignz.com is mentioned as a source for various overlays and stream assets.
- The video concludes with a call to action to watch another video about setting up stream alerts.