OpenBroadcaster - Storm Streaming Cloud

In this tutorial, we will show you how to use OpenBroadcast (OBS) to connect with the Storm Streaming Cloud service. OpenBroadcaster is exceptionally easy to use, while at the same time being a powerful streaming multitool.

Video Tutorial

Connection Setup

Let's start with OpenBroadcaster itself. After launching the application, we select the Settings option in the bottom right corner. A settings window will appear, where we select the Stream tab on the left side.

Select the Settings option in the bottom right corner.

Select the Stream tab on the left side.

Being already in the Stream tab, we need to choose the right type of service. Switch the Service option to Custom.

Switch the Service option to Custom.

Now we need to copy our stream data. After creating the stream in the Cloud panel, on the Summary subpage, we will find all the necessary data to make the connection. We copy the URL, StreamKey, and after enabling authorization, also the Username and Password.

Copy the URL, StreamKey, and after enabling authorization, also the Username and Password.

Now, simply confirm the changes by clicking the OK button, and in the main program window, you can start streaming by selecting the Start Streaming option. If everything is in order, a green square will light up in the bottom right corner.

Start streaming by selecting the Start Streaming option.

Encoder Setup

On the main program screen, select Settings from the menu and go to the Output tab.

Select the Settings option in the bottom right corner.

Select the Output tab on the left side.

Change the Output Mode (at the top) to Advanced.

Change the Output Mode (at the top) to Advanced.

Choose the x264 encoder. It is recommended and well-tested. If you have an NVIDIA graphics card, you can try selecting the NVENC option.

Encoder Settings:

Parameter	Value
Rate Control	`CBR`
Keyframe Interval	1 s
CPU Usage Preset	`ultrafast`
Profile	`high`
Tune	`zerolatency`

Recommended Bitrate:

Resolution	FPS	Bitrate (kbps)
1920x1080	60	6000
1920x1080	30	4500
1280x720	60	4500
1280x720	30	3000

Choose encoder (The recommended choice here is x264 or if you have an NVIDIA graphics card, you can try selecting the NVENC option) and encoder settings.

Set the correct video resolution. Go to the Video tab. You will find two parameters: Base (Canvas) Resolution and Output (Scaled) Resolution. Set both to your target resolution. For FPS value we suggest to set it to 30.

Set the correct video resolution. For FPS value we suggest to set it to 30.

Finally, confirm the settings by clicking the OK button, and you're ready to start streaming!

Confirm the settings by clicking the OK button.

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