Creating an animated stream overlay for OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) using DaVinci Resolve involves a few key steps. Here’s a simple guide on how to achieve this:
Step 1: Prepare Your Assets
Before you start animating your overlay, ensure you have the following assets:
– Logo and graphics: Any logos, icons, or images you want to use in the overlay.
– Background: A background image or design for your overlay.
– Text: If you plan to include text (like a “Follow” or “Subscribe” label), create a text layer that will be animated.
You can use graphics you’ve designed yourself or search for free overlay assets online.
Step 2: Set Up DaVinci Resolve Project
1. Open DaVinci Resolve and create a new project.
2. Set the resolution of your project. Choose the resolution you plan to stream in (for example, 1920×1080 for Full HD).
3. Set the frame rate. A common frame rate for streaming is 30fps or 60fps.
Step 3: Create the Overlay Design
1. Import your assets: Drag and drop all of the assets you prepared (backgrounds, logos, icons, etc.) into the Media Pool.
2. Add a new timeline: Right-click on the timeline area and create a new timeline with the appropriate resolution and frame rate.
3. Create layers: In the timeline, create different video tracks for different elements of your overlay (e.g., one for the background, another for logos, another for animated text, etc.). To add an image or video, drag it from the Media Pool to the timeline.
4. Position elements: Use the Inspector to position your elements within the frame. For example, you might want the webcam frame at the bottom right and a follower goal at the top left.
Step 4: Animate the Overlay
1. Keyframe animation: Select the layer you want to animate (e.g., a moving logo or a transitioning text). In the Inspector, use keyframes to animate it. For example, you can animate text fading in and out, or a logo sliding into the frame.
– To do this, click the diamond icon next to the parameter you want to animate (such as Position, Opacity, or Rotation).
– Move the timeline cursor to where you want the animation to start and set the keyframe.
– Move the timeline cursor to a later point and change the parameter (like moving the logo or changing opacity), then set another keyframe.
2. Smooth animations: Use Ease In or Ease Out options to smooth transitions between keyframes.
3. Add effects: DaVinci Resolve has built-in effects you can apply to create more dynamic animations (like particle effects, light leaks, etc.). You can drag these effects onto your video clip in the timeline.
Step 5: Export the Overlay
Once your animated overlay looks good, you’ll want to export it as a video with a transparent background (alpha channel) so you can use it in OBS. Here’s how:
1. Go to the Deliver tab.
2. Select the format: Choose a format that supports transparency, like QuickTime with the ProRes 4444 codec.
3. Enable Alpha Channel: In the Render Settings, ensure that you enable the Export Alpha option (this will preserve the transparency in your video).
4. Export the video: Once you’ve set your render settings, click Add to Render Queue and then Start Render.
Step 6: Add the Animated Overlay to OBS
1. Open OBS and go to your scene.
2. Add a media source: Click the “+” under Sources and select Media Source. Browse for the video file you just exported from DaVinci Resolve.
3. Enable Looping (if needed): If you want the animation to play continuously, check the Loop option in the Media Source settings.
4. Position the overlay: Resize and position the animated overlay layer in your scene according to where you want it to appear (like on top of your game capture, webcam feed, etc.).
Step 7: Test Your Overlay
Make sure everything works smoothly by previewing the stream in OBS. If something looks off (e.g., the animation is too fast or too slow), go back to DaVinci Resolve to adjust the timing and re-export the overlay.
With these steps, you’ll be able to create a fully animated stream overlay using DaVinci Resolve and use it in OBS to make your stream look more professional and dynamic.
