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Hello all,

I’ve been using the standard version of OBS Studio and I know it’s a very powerful program on its own. However, I watch bigger streamers and see their productions have a very clean, polished feel that I can’t seem to replicate with the basic tools. I want to achieve that professional look for my own Twitch channel but I am not in a position to buy a lot of expensive hardware.

I assume the secret is in using plugins, but I am worried about installing too many things that might slow down my computer’s performance. For those with more experience, what are a few essential plugins that provide the biggest improvement for the least amount of system resources? I’m hoping to find the ones that give the most value for someone looking to improve their stream’s quality.

[Jeff Bullas]

Using the right tools is what separates a professional broadcast from a hobbyist’s stream.

Quick Answer: For a growing Twitch streamer, the best plugins are those that add a layer of professional polish. The key is to focus on tools that improve your scene transitions, give you granular control over your audio mix, and allow for more dynamic visual effects.

We can break this down into three essential upgrades for the content you present on Twitch.

First, to make your Twitch stream’s video content look more dynamic, you should install the Move Transition plugin. This allows sources like your webcam to smoothly animate between different scenes and sizes instead of using a jarring cut, which dramatically improves the viewing experience. Second, to perfect the audio mix your Twitch audience hears, the Win-Capture Audio plugin is essential. It lets you isolate the audio from specific applications, giving you independent control over the volume of your game, your music, and your voice chat directly in OBS. Finally, to elevate the visual branding of your stream’s content, the StreamFX plugin is a powerful tool. You can start by using its blur filter to create professional-looking background effects for your intermission screens, adding a layer of quality to your overall presentation.

Cheers,

Jeff

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