ty for your videos scott.. they are very helpful... i rebuilt my computer an had this working on the old one but now im resetting my pc up for obs an lower 3rds using your video again but when i click the main toggle the lower 3rds boxes still flag red... any idea whats causing this ?
This was a really great tool. Thank you so much for doing this video. I did figure out the what the 10 squares below each section are for. Each lower thirds "instance" (you have 4, right?) contain 10 little squares that when you click on them it lights up with numbers starting with 1 and ending with 10. If you set up a lower third with all the settings and the icon and text you want, click on the first available square. IT SAVES IT AS AN INDIVIDUAL LOWER THIRD. Then, type in the text, icon and settings for your next one and click on the next available square. Continue each time until you fill all the squares. You now have 10 lower thirds that can be triggered with hotkeys. With this method you can have 10 lower thirds per instance, 4 instances, that means...40 LOWER THIRDS!!!!!!! Scott, I really think you should do a video on just this part for everyone. Just a note, if you mess up you just click and hold and the slot and it blinks red. Hold it for about 5 seconds and let go and it deletes that save in that box. Make your changes, click the empty slot and you got another one ready to go. THIS IS HUGE!!!!!
Joshua Medlock - you are the MAN! Thanks for clearing this important step up for the rest of us. And Scott F -- HOLY SMOKES are these videos helpful. I know you're (apparently) backing off on the # of OBS tutorials, etc., but THANK YOU SO MUCH for all of these you HAVE already done. BIG HELP!
I'm amazed by how much thought went into making this video! Incredibly detailed, easy to understand and the host almost instantly puts you at ease where you don't get overwhelmed by the complexity of it all. I'm so glad I discovered your channel!
Criest, this is one of the best tutorial I've ever watched. Love the editing, your engagement and personality....and you segmented the video. This must have been tons of work to edit. Easiest SUB of my life, really appreciate it!
Scott, I'm a traveling Evangelist and also install live stream setups for churches. I can't wait to show this great feature for those churches who use OBS. Thank you sir! You are a blessing!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This will really up the level of professionalism for my church’s livestream! I can’t wait to get back home and try setting up some lower thirds !
hi i getting this error. [lower-thirds_hotkeys.lua] Error calling script_load: ...m Files/obs-studio/lower thirds/lower-thirds_hotkeys.lua:436: C:/Program Files/obs-studio/lower thirds/../common/js/hotkeys.js: No such file or directory
How many versions of OBS are installed on your computer? Check both the "Programs Folder" and "Programs Folder (x86)" another way of checking is to search this file. obs64.exe if your computer has two of these this may be the issue. I'm not in front of your computer so I'm guessing.
This is something I've always wondered about! I never even knew what a "lower third" was before this video! Excellent job taking us through setting it up and explaining what everything does! Thank you again!
I just set this up litterally took me an hour to complete everything...Very nice and easy flow to the lower third images now...I appreciate the great content!
I'm astonished by your technique , very fast pace but easy to get up, your intense zooming use is frame perfect without stress for the eyes; Great job and excellent Video skills Thanks for sharing 👍
Hey Scott...you set me a digging and I figured out how to use the slots you mention @ 16:70. 1st, turn on Tool Tips under Main Settings / Appearance (it makes the process easier to follow) Each slot (box/number) represents custom text and a custom logo. To use, type in text and select a logo THEN click on a slot to load what you've just typed into the new slot. The way it seems to work is that when you click a box, any text is saved to that location. If you just click 3 boxes, it looks like nothing is happening because it saves the current text 3 times. You can hover over a box to see the content and if you click and hold you can clear a slot. If auto load (refresh icon) is turned on, each time the 3rd goes inactive, the next memory slot will load and it will cycle through. You might use it on the same 3rd that is used consecutively to name different scenes/people. Cheers!
Scott you saved me today with your straight forward approach and great instructive videos. I was able to add lower third text to my uncle's live stream of his funeral today, it added a real touch of professionalism to the content. Keep up the great tutorials! I just realized your timing for posting this couldn't have been better!
Just getting into the streaming world and you are making it so easy for me Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your tutorials man God Bless 👊🏾
HI Scott, you did it again!!! Thanks for your great video, everything was explained. Thanks also for the Shout Out. It's simply great fun to watch your videos and learning a lot at the same time. All the Best to you and have a wonderful Merry Christmas.
Great tutorial. I worked on this here and there all day today. Got to the end and nothing showed. Then I remembered that I had not clicked on the scene I had just created. Works perfectly! Big thumbs up. Thank you so much. I subscribed.
1st time on your channel and subbed almost immediately. Really appreciate all your homework and then the extra effort you put into post-production to really tighten things up. From voice distortions for emphasis to screen location graphics...I know how much work it is. Thanks you!
This guy's video is a fantastic example of a radio show coming to UA-cam. OMG the sound and visual effects are hilarious. Honestly though, good stuff - keep it up.
So incredibly helpful! Thank you so much, Scott! The time slots have me confused as well. But, I'm going to find out more answers and report back. There's no way to reset them either, it seems. I'm on a Mac, so it might be a little buggy. To fellow live-streamers: definitely back up your work using the json trick if you don't want to start over. But this plugin is so easy to use, you might not mind starting over and getting really good at it. However, it's definitely something you don't want to learn in a panic on shoot day. Give yourself a little time and space to learn it and practice properly since there are little pitfalls you can get into. It really is fantastic, though. Thanks for a great tutorial. It would literally take me hours to design this in After Effects, and it wouldn't be editable.
Hi Scott, I just would like to thank you on making these videos. They help a lot and for that I really appreciate what you are doing for the community! Keep it up and God bless
AP you put a smile on my face. It's cold and wet right now in PA, and your comment is like of beam of warm light. I'm honored to receive you accolades.
Hey Scott, thanks for the great video; however, I am having some challenges. The information in the lower third is not animating or showing correctly. Do you have any suggestion on how to fix these issues?
Hi David, What operating system are you using? The code in this tool is all inside the HTML and it is insanely complex. It will require that your system be up to date. You're on Windows 10 right? Is OBS up to date?
Hello Scott! You got me cracking up with laughter with your honesty of not knowing what the memory blocks do. That's nice of you instead of forming a Czar of obs. Thanks for breaking this up. Nice video
Thanks my friend. I'm just doing my best to help who I can. Sometimes I screw it up and when I do I admit it. I'm no omni present superstar. It's not how I roll. Best wishes.
Scott, my channel is birdwatching and I live stream all day everyday on UA-cam using OBS. I love your videos and they are helping me so much. This is my favorite though. I feel like a rock star when I follow along and get it to work! Can't wait for tomorrow when I go live with these animated lowers! You rock!
Loved the video. Also wanted to share what the ten boxes where for. In each lower third you can have up to 10 thirds so to speak. So to do each one you put the name the you want and then click the square you want to have to that third. At the end there is a cycle button that you turn on to cycle each third.
Scott, I can't ever thank you enough for this very intuitive "How-to" video! This is by far the most clear step-by-step video I have used to set up my OBS. Oh, I figured out how to use the time slots if you would like to know. :)
PetralLux, After making this video I circled the wagons and made a second one that provides more detail on the memory slots. Thanks for the outstanding comment and thanks for the offer to explain the memory slots. GETSUM
Thanks scott for the tip. very helpful Regarding lower third slots: - click once with the empty slot to save the data - long click to purge the slot - i set the lower third to be cycling every 10 mins. I run seminar so normally i have the chairperson, special guest for less than 10 mins each section.. so i just click the memory slots from there. you would argue short cut is better control.
Scott, I tried to use a different name for a logo so it would be more clear what logo it is about. Guess what, it works, so the name of the logo image does NOT have to be logo_6.png or logo_7.png. It can have any name you want, like Pepsi or Coca-Cola or anything. The logos must however, like you mentioned, reside in the folder where obs-studio is installed and then into \Lower-Thirds\logos\ otherwise they will not be found.
Thank you for doing this guide and so many others. I just wanted to let you know that your efforts and sharing your knowledge is very much appreciated.
I can't thank you enough for breaking this down for a dummy like me! So effectively that I think I can get this going without having to call the kids for tech support! Great video! Consider me subscribed
What an excellent, in depth tutorial with every possible question answered. So much effort and clarity in this video, i know how much extra care you put into all the little bells and whistles. Instant sub, a fine job indeed, good sir!
@@ScottFichter That said, I have been unable to get the LUA to properly register though, it gives me 3 script errors with the file i just downloaded from OBS. It's a new version and has a different directory structure. Can't figure it out. :(
Your the Best! Thanks again.. and btw.. the small squares are for more lower thirds. In 1 setting or tile select for save hold for delete.. and it transition on diffrent tiles so you can have 10 lower thirds each for 4 groups just figured 😉
@@ScottFichter i wish i could talk to successful youtuber like you just to show what i do and learned with your videos.. and start my own youtbe channel too. 😅😂
Took me a minute but I figured them out also. I use them for baseball live streams. I have have each kids name in a memory slot and slide it out when they come up to bat. Great tutroial.
You have become my GOTO guy for OBS/UA-cam which I am new at. Once you place the lower third in stream and publish to UA-cam then you have a nice animation/placeholder for an action in youtube like subscribing. My question is what is the best way to make that action happen in UA-cam?
Apologize for the late response. Are you referring to the animated shapes that come into view towards the end of the video? ua-cam.com/video/pg_CwgwWmGA/v-deo.html
Thank you for this video! I've een struggling to understand how edits and stuff like this is done but you've made it simple and shown me how to do these things! Earned my sub!
Well done there - you've researched this and presented it so well! More than this the explaining, the walk-through are perfectly paced. Thank you so much Scott.
@@ScottFichter Fast is ok if not preferred so I wouldn't go breaking what works Scott. The tutorials I've seen haven't jumped steps (eg "put this file in the install folder") without showing the process, so speed helps. My tips - do often link back to getting started with OBS and build its/your market; possibly consider whether we should briefly see a sub heading at your chapters eg "installing/understanding/using the lower thirds control panel". Sorry i wrote too much but there are infinity sketchy OBS plugins that need your touch. Best wishes
Great video. Thank you. Very concise, informative and delivered beautifully. My new 'go to' channel to for all things OBS, even features i didn't realise i needed! How this channel has not yet blown up is a real mystery. Keep up the good work!
Hello Scott, thank you so much for this content. You taught me how to create lower thirds from scratch! Whoop whoop!! In few hours I was a pro💃🙌🙌. Thank u so much for your easy explanations on your teachings, you are a star🌟. Thumbs up👍👍👍
Dude! You are da best I am on a Mac so I learned a little from another dude who installed his on a Mac, which is my main computer. He taught me to make an OBS folder that contained the OBS app and lower thirds folder within the application folder of the Mac. You taught me to simply change my logo to a .png format so I did it with Mac preview app and then I took that pic with the .png format and put it into my logos folder, so when I imported into the overlay, voila it worked! Thanks so much as always! ....side edit: It appears I took a lot less steps than you did on my Mac, but either you can do more your way or it's a Mac thing? I'm just starting to play with it.
Thanks very much for your assistance in getting this plugin working. It's kinda complex, so it needed a deep dive. However, the other day I got a notification to update OBS and it nuked my lower thirds. If you hear of a fix for this, I'd love to hear about it. In the short term I fixed it by rolling the OBS version back. Once again, thanks for the thought and detail you put into your videos. Very helpful.
@@ScottFichter Hi Scott, I found the answer yesterday. On the lower third source added to a scene, uncheck "local file" and add "file:///" to the front end of the file address. I reinstalled 27.2 and did that and it works.
Hi bro. How to set the start time of the show for each slot separately ? As an example. Slot 1 - 10 seconds after the start of the broadcast, the 2 slot - after 1 minute, the 3 slot - after 1.5 minutes ?
Wow.. what a huge undertaking. Thank you for going into such awesome detail and keeping it strictly to the useful details! I cant wait to do this for my interview segments on my livestream channel! Always excellent, Scott! Great work!!
Jason, thank you so much for you kind words my friend. You make it worth the work let me tell you. I dream of the day of doing this full time. I pray about it actually. When that day comes things are going to get exciting. Wait and see. Thanks again.
The squares along the bottom are used for automation. All four lower thirds can be running simultaneously or individual times can be sent within the automation. To avoid overlapping, use the "X" looking symbol to change the placement of the Lower 3rd so they all fit proportionately. All toggles (or however many needed), must be turned on. Set the first lower 3rd to the first Square, and lower 3rd number 2 to the second Square and so on and so forth. You may also place in whatever order you desire. To set time for the automation for each lower 3rd, hit the circular icon for the information option. You can find that icon at the very far right the automation squares. I have also selected all of the icons beside the information icon although I have no clue what they do
An attempt at explaining what the little memory slot buttons are for..... (bit difficult but hope this helps). Each of the 4 channels can hold 10 different configurations for title and info. So, in effect, you have 40 possible wording configurations, 4 channels with 10 wording options. - Type in a title and info on the Lower Third 1 section then click on the memory 1 slot button. - Next type in a new title and info and click on memory 2 slot button..... and so on through the 40 possible memories. The flow of these memories is then controlled automatically by the three icons to the right of the memory buttons, not sure if it cycles with hot keys but you can test this easily enough. Also, worth noting than when a memory slot is highlighted in white it will be the next one to play, if it is grey it will wait for its turn. Quick edit: Not sure what else is stored on a per memory basis, such as logo and formatting, so worth giving that a test as well when you have a play with them.
Wow. Great tutorial! I'm gonna give this a try when I get a chance for our church stream! Question: would a stream deck be able to be set up to trigger these hotkeys?
Very nice tutorial, thanks. I've had two issue which was not explained here, simple: -1: Security setting in windows 11 have to be change for all files in common folders(which are named *.css and *.js) of this add-on to all privileges to all users, even if the program itself is set to ''run as admin''. Each file done one at the time, annoying. -2: ALL THE TEXT boxes have to have something written in them for the display box to come up on screen, else it would not work for me.
Great tutorial, thank you! I did my installation a bit differently because having the Lower Thirds folder under Program Files required administrator privileges. I choose instead to place it in the Documents folder. It might have to do with my IT department's policies...
Happy holidays Scott!! I’m on the part with the main settings when I toggle it and then click the 1st lower 3rd and toggle it it’s still red. I followed directs to the letter. I believe.
Hey Charles, The aspect of the image is almost a square. Use the logos that came with the installation as the template for new logos. Try adding spaces after your text to expand the backround color. I'm not on my OBS computer right now and I don't think there's a margin parameter. Best wishes.
Scott, This was BY FAR the most detailed, easy-to-follow, and useful OBS how-to vid I've seen yet. Alas, everything worked up to the point of creating the first lower-third. When I turned the general setting on, it turned blue, but the individual lower-thirds stay red when I turn them on. Did I miss something? Thanks!
@Scott Fichter there's a recent plugin by, you guessed it, @Exeldro called Downstream Keyer. I've found a few demo videos on the plugin. But I'd really like to see you apply you inimitably style to it if you would please.
This is an amazing tool and you have made it even more awesome with the way you explained it. I have now configured this tool in OBS and also added it successfully into my OBS scenes and using it as a template. A big big Thank you and you rock .... liked and subscribed as well!
Chawki, I'm taking my YT revenue and going to this convention with my boys ua-cam.com/video/zZi7DS5xRD/v-deo.html. Then I'm getting a SM7B mic. Then I'm buying a new Mac. So yes, I will be making Mac videos in the future. I know that's far in the future but it will happen.
What I had to do was paste the "Lower-Thirds" folder in the OBS Plugins folder, not the OBS Studio folder. I follow this other tutorial and all is working now.
@@ScottFichter Scott, I followed this other guide which worked. I believe the difference was I put the "Lower Thirds" folder in the 64 bit plugins folder.
I am having another issue though and was hoping you might be able to help. I am trying to use my Video camera, instead of my webcam, as the video source. It shows in OBS as an option but I can't seem to actually get an image. Any thoughts? I will keep working on it today.
FIX THE PROBLEM HERE ---> ua-cam.com/video/K1hgpefi03M/v-deo.html
Thank You!
Scott you never return to help with lower third not working
ty for your videos scott.. they are very helpful... i rebuilt my computer an had this working on the old one but now im resetting my pc up for obs an lower 3rds using your video again but when i click the main toggle the lower 3rds boxes still flag red... any idea whats causing this ?
@@PhoenixGaming-x3wI’m having the same problem
This was a really great tool. Thank you so much for doing this video. I did figure out the what the 10 squares below each section are for. Each lower thirds "instance" (you have 4, right?) contain 10 little squares that when you click on them it lights up with numbers starting with 1 and ending with 10. If you set up a lower third with all the settings and the icon and text you want, click on the first available square. IT SAVES IT AS AN INDIVIDUAL LOWER THIRD. Then, type in the text, icon and settings for your next one and click on the next available square. Continue each time until you fill all the squares. You now have 10 lower thirds that can be triggered with hotkeys. With this method you can have 10 lower thirds per instance, 4 instances, that means...40 LOWER THIRDS!!!!!!! Scott, I really think you should do a video on just this part for everyone. Just a note, if you mess up you just click and hold and the slot and it blinks red. Hold it for about 5 seconds and let go and it deletes that save in that box. Make your changes, click the empty slot and you got another one ready to go. THIS IS HUGE!!!!!
Awesome, thanks Joshua.
I have no idea what you mean
Joshua Medlock - you are the MAN! Thanks for clearing this important step up for the rest of us. And Scott F -- HOLY SMOKES are these videos helpful. I know you're (apparently) backing off on the # of OBS tutorials, etc., but THANK YOU SO MUCH for all of these you HAVE already done. BIG HELP!
Do you also have a solution how to play these 10 slots automatically one after the other?
I'm amazed by how much thought went into making this video!
Incredibly detailed, easy to understand and the host almost instantly puts you at ease where you don't get overwhelmed by the complexity of it all. I'm so glad I discovered your channel!
Glad you enjoyed it! I need a Lunch Vodka right now.
Criest, this is one of the best tutorial I've ever watched. Love the editing, your engagement and personality....and you segmented the video. This must have been tons of work to edit. Easiest SUB of my life, really appreciate it!
20 hours. There's more coming. Best wishes to you.
Scott, I'm a traveling Evangelist and also install live stream setups for churches. I can't wait to show this great feature for those churches who use OBS. Thank you sir! You are a blessing!
KEEP FIGHTING DAVID. Thanks for the kind words brother.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This will really up the level of professionalism for my church’s livestream! I can’t wait to get back home and try setting up some lower thirds !
Wonderful!
hi
i getting this error.
[lower-thirds_hotkeys.lua] Error calling script_load: ...m Files/obs-studio/lower thirds/lower-thirds_hotkeys.lua:436: C:/Program Files/obs-studio/lower thirds/../common/js/hotkeys.js: No such file or directory
How many versions of OBS are installed on your computer? Check both the "Programs Folder" and "Programs Folder (x86)" another way of checking is to search this file. obs64.exe if your computer has two of these this may be the issue. I'm not in front of your computer so I'm guessing.
This is something I've always wondered about! I never even knew what a "lower third" was before this video! Excellent job taking us through setting it up and explaining what everything does! Thank you again!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the sub Epic. More is coming.
I just set this up litterally took me an hour to complete everything...Very nice and easy flow to the lower third images now...I appreciate the great content!
Glad it helped!
I'm astonished by your technique , very fast pace but easy to get up, your intense zooming use is frame perfect without stress for the eyes;
Great job and excellent Video skills
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you very much! I will slow down.. Thanks for the tip.
Hey Scott...you set me a digging and I figured out how to use the slots you mention @ 16:70. 1st, turn on Tool Tips under Main Settings / Appearance (it makes the process easier to follow) Each slot (box/number) represents custom text and a custom logo. To use, type in text and select a logo THEN click on a slot to load what you've just typed into the new slot. The way it seems to work is that when you click a box, any text is saved to that location. If you just click 3 boxes, it looks like nothing is happening because it saves the current text 3 times. You can hover over a box to see the content and if you click and hold you can clear a slot. If auto load (refresh icon) is turned on, each time the 3rd goes inactive, the next memory slot will load and it will cycle through. You might use it on the same 3rd that is used consecutively to name different scenes/people. Cheers!
Thank you TMacD!
Scott you saved me today with your straight forward approach and great instructive videos. I was able to add lower third text to my uncle's live stream of his funeral today, it added a real touch of professionalism to the content. Keep up the great tutorials! I just realized your timing for posting this couldn't have been better!
Wow Brent, what a fantastic comment man. Thanks very much. I will continue to fight for you. Best wishes and have a great Christmas.
Just getting into the streaming world and you are making it so easy for me Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your tutorials man God Bless 👊🏾
HI Scott, you did it again!!! Thanks for your great video, everything was explained. Thanks also for the Shout Out. It's simply great fun to watch your videos and learning a lot at the same time. All the Best to you and have a wonderful Merry Christmas.
YES! I didn't want to tell you. I wanted you to see it on your own. OUTSTANDING! Merry Christmas to you my friend. Best wishes.
Thank you my friend we really need this .
GETSUM Mike!
Great tutorial. I worked on this here and there all day today. Got to the end and nothing showed. Then I remembered that I had not clicked on the scene I had just created. Works perfectly! Big thumbs up. Thank you so much. I subscribed.
Fantastic Solving Tornadoes! Welcome.
1st time on your channel and subbed almost immediately. Really appreciate all your homework and then the extra effort you put into post-production to really tighten things up. From voice distortions for emphasis to screen location graphics...I know how much work it is. Thanks you!
Awesome, thank you! Yes your summary is 100% correct.
This guy's video is a fantastic example of a radio show coming to UA-cam. OMG the sound and visual effects are hilarious. Honestly though, good stuff - keep it up.
Ha! Thanks Christopher.
Great presentation, you're probably the least confusing and have a very clean presentation, thanks man
HA ha! Thanks bro. I will to continue to get even more clear. More news soon.
So incredibly helpful! Thank you so much, Scott! The time slots have me confused as well. But, I'm going to find out more answers and report back. There's no way to reset them either, it seems. I'm on a Mac, so it might be a little buggy. To fellow live-streamers: definitely back up your work using the json trick if you don't want to start over. But this plugin is so easy to use, you might not mind starting over and getting really good at it. However, it's definitely something you don't want to learn in a panic on shoot day. Give yourself a little time and space to learn it and practice properly since there are little pitfalls you can get into. It really is fantastic, though. Thanks for a great tutorial. It would literally take me hours to design this in After Effects, and it wouldn't be editable.
Hi Scott, I just would like to thank you on making these videos. They help a lot and for that I really appreciate what you are doing for the community! Keep it up and God bless
AP you put a smile on my face. It's cold and wet right now in PA, and your comment is like of beam of warm light. I'm honored to receive you accolades.
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If its OBS and its out there SCOTT is going to find it lol, Thank you again for helping us.
Thanks brother
This has been the most detailed how to video I've ever watched. Thank you.
The way he explains every single detail is just amazing, thank you so much...new happy subscriber
Thanks Sergio. I've noticed that creators do appreciate the detail. I will continue with the detail on future videos.
Hey Scott, thanks for the great video; however, I am having some challenges. The information in the lower third is not animating or showing correctly. Do you have any suggestion on how to fix these issues?
Hi David, What operating system are you using? The code in this tool is all inside the HTML and it is insanely complex. It will require that your system be up to date. You're on Windows 10 right? Is OBS up to date?
OMG you've just made my day even after 2 years since you uploaded this tut. Thanks a bunch!
Hello Scott! You got me cracking up with laughter with your honesty of not knowing what the memory blocks do. That's nice of you instead of forming a Czar of obs.
Thanks for breaking this up. Nice video
Thanks my friend. I'm just doing my best to help who I can. Sometimes I screw it up and when I do I admit it. I'm no omni present superstar. It's not how I roll. Best wishes.
Am a Zambian UA-camr and am learning alot from you!
Yet again. Mind blown. I have been looking for a way to do this. I’m glad I found you on UA-cam. YOU DA MAN!
Glad I could help!
Scott, my channel is birdwatching and I live stream all day everyday on UA-cam using OBS. I love your videos and they are helping me so much. This is my favorite though. I feel like a rock star when I follow along and get it to work! Can't wait for tomorrow when I go live with these animated lowers! You rock!
Fantastic Purple! Thanks for the comment.
VEry Great Explanation ...I have enjoyed your Tutorial Scott ...Great Stuff ...keep it up ...you are a Life saver ...
Glad to help
Loved the video. Also wanted to share what the ten boxes where for. In each lower third you can have up to 10 thirds so to speak. So to do each one you put the name the you want and then click the square you want to have to that third. At the end there is a cycle button that you turn on to cycle each third.
Much thanks rebel
I downloaded Lower Third 1.6 version on OBS 28.0.2 but it didn't work, applied the fix and it works perfectly, thanks so much Scott!
Scott, I can't ever thank you enough for this very intuitive "How-to" video! This is by far the most clear step-by-step video I have used to set up my OBS. Oh, I figured out how to use the time slots if you would like to know. :)
PetralLux, After making this video I circled the wagons and made a second one that provides more detail on the memory slots. Thanks for the outstanding comment and thanks for the offer to explain the memory slots. GETSUM
@@ScottFichter I will definitely check that out then! Right now, though, I am binge watching all of your content! :)
Please Help🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏, My Image Is Not Showing
Thanks Scott i've learned a lot. keep up the amazing work
Thanks, will do!
Excellent pace (not to slow, not too fast), clear instructions and easy to follow. Subbed already
Thanks for the sub!
Thanks scott for the tip. very helpful
Regarding lower third slots:
- click once with the empty slot to save the data
- long click to purge the slot
- i set the lower third to be cycling every 10 mins. I run seminar so normally i have the chairperson, special guest for less than 10 mins each section.. so i just click the memory slots from there.
you would argue short cut is better control.
Thanks for the info!
i really like this video, for the quality but also for the enthusiasm that you communicate. regards from Italy
Thanks Matteo. More is coming.
Geeez, Scott. I thought obs was powerful, but you showed me that it's way better than I thought
OBS is incredible Fabio.
Scott, I tried to use a different name for a logo so it would be more clear what logo it is about.
Guess what, it works, so the name of the logo image does NOT have to be logo_6.png or logo_7.png. It can have any name you want, like Pepsi or Coca-Cola or anything.
The logos must however, like you mentioned, reside in the folder where obs-studio is installed and then into \Lower-Thirds\logos\ otherwise they will not be found.
Excellent Excellent. Thanks for the heads up on the naming convention. I'll pin this message, it's important.
Thank you for doing this guide and so many others. I just wanted to let you know that your efforts and sharing your knowledge is very much appreciated.
You're very welcome!
Thanks for creating this. you have helped me add this to my productions. Thank you.
Glad I could help!
Great work Scott👌 I was even able to do this perfectly on a Mac!
Outstanding Isaac!
@@ScottFichter Thanks😄
Excellent info and in-depth presentation, my friend!
Thank you kindly!
This is great..eye opener for stater
I can't thank you enough for breaking this down for a dummy like me! So effectively that I think I can get this going without having to call the kids for tech support! Great video! Consider me subscribed
Glad I could help! FYI: There's a second video that explains the memory slots.
U Just gain a subscriber bro.. u re absolutely the best guy... i ll b glad to learn many obs functions from you... thnks alot
Thanks for the sub!
What an excellent, in depth tutorial with every possible question answered. So much effort and clarity in this video, i know how much extra care you put into all the little bells and whistles. Instant sub, a fine job indeed, good sir!
You're very welcome!
@@ScottFichter That said, I have been unable to get the LUA to properly register though, it gives me 3 script errors with the file i just downloaded from OBS. It's a new version and has a different directory structure. Can't figure it out. :(
Your the Best! Thanks again.. and btw.. the small squares are for more lower thirds. In 1 setting or tile select for save hold for delete.. and it transition on diffrent tiles so you can have 10 lower thirds each for 4 groups just figured 😉
Memory slots
Thanks for the tip!
@@ScottFichter i wish i could talk to successful youtuber like you just to show what i do and learned with your videos.. and start my own youtbe channel too. 😅😂
Took me a minute but I figured them out also. I use them for baseball live streams. I have have each kids name in a memory slot and slide it out when they come up to bat. Great tutroial.
You are a Phemomenon. By far the best videos. Thank you.
Wow, thank you!
You have become my GOTO guy for OBS/UA-cam which I am new at. Once you place the lower third in stream and publish to UA-cam then you have a nice animation/placeholder for an action in youtube like subscribing. My question is what is the best way to make that action happen in UA-cam?
Apologize for the late response. Are you referring to the animated shapes that come into view towards the end of the video? ua-cam.com/video/pg_CwgwWmGA/v-deo.html
This was really really good of course, so adding my thanks. You're a very clear presenter
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this video! I've een struggling to understand how edits and stuff like this is done but you've made it simple and shown me how to do these things! Earned my sub!
Glad I could help! Thanks for the sub. Thanks for the kind comment.
Well done there - you've researched this and presented it so well! More than this the explaining, the walk-through are perfectly paced. Thank you so much Scott.
Glad it was helpful! I appreciate the feedback. Sometimes I go too fast. I will use this video a template for future videos.
@@ScottFichter Fast is ok if not preferred so I wouldn't go breaking what works Scott. The tutorials I've seen haven't jumped steps (eg "put this file in the install folder") without showing the process, so speed helps. My tips - do often link back to getting started with OBS and build its/your market; possibly consider whether we should briefly see a sub heading at your chapters eg "installing/understanding/using the lower thirds control panel". Sorry i wrote too much but there are infinity sketchy OBS plugins that need your touch. Best wishes
@@rgrf Headers at every chapter. Yes my friend this makes great sense. I will do this for sure. THANK YOU.
Great video. Thank you. Very concise, informative and delivered beautifully. My new 'go to' channel to for all things OBS, even features i didn't realise i needed! How this channel has not yet blown up is a real mystery. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Chive. GETSUM
Hello Scott, thank you so much for this content. You taught me how to create lower thirds from scratch! Whoop whoop!! In few hours I was a pro💃🙌🙌. Thank u so much for your easy explanations on your teachings, you are a star🌟. Thumbs up👍👍👍
Hi Lizzy, you're welcome homie.
Scott has helped me tons. I highly recommend his content.
Thanks homie.
Great job Scott as always! Planning on trying importing logos tomorrow.
Dude! You are da best I am on a Mac so I learned a little from another dude who installed his on a Mac, which is my main computer. He taught me to make an OBS folder that contained the OBS app and lower thirds folder within the application folder of the Mac. You taught me to simply change my logo to a .png format so I did it with Mac preview app and then I took that pic with the .png format and put it into my logos folder, so when I imported into the overlay, voila it worked! Thanks so much as always! ....side edit: It appears I took a lot less steps than you did on my Mac, but either you can do more your way or it's a Mac thing? I'm just starting to play with it.
Wow just wow, you make it all so easy :) THANK YOU
Brain you're super welcome my friend.
@@ScottFichter Thanks again this weeks podcast is gonna be slicker
Thanks very much for your assistance in getting this plugin working. It's kinda complex, so it needed a deep dive. However, the other day I got a notification to update OBS and it nuked my lower thirds. If you hear of a fix for this, I'd love to hear about it. In the short term I fixed it by rolling the OBS version back. Once again, thanks for the thought and detail you put into your videos. Very helpful.
Just hang tight everyone and their grandmother is complaining about this issue. I'm sure the developer is working on a update.
@@ScottFichter Hi Scott, I found the answer yesterday. On the lower third source added to a scene, uncheck "local file" and add "file:///" to the front end of the file address. I reinstalled 27.2 and did that and it works.
Hi bro. How to set the start time of the show for each slot separately ? As an example. Slot 1 - 10 seconds after the start of the broadcast, the 2 slot - after 1 minute, the 3 slot - after 1.5 minutes ?
Wow.. what a huge undertaking. Thank you for going into such awesome detail and keeping it strictly to the useful details! I cant wait to do this for my interview segments on my livestream channel!
Always excellent, Scott! Great work!!
Jason, thank you so much for you kind words my friend. You make it worth the work let me tell you. I dream of the day of doing this full time. I pray about it actually. When that day comes things are going to get exciting. Wait and see. Thanks again.
The squares along the bottom are used for automation. All four lower thirds can be running simultaneously or individual times can be sent within the automation. To avoid overlapping, use the "X" looking symbol to change the placement of the Lower 3rd so they all fit proportionately. All toggles (or however many needed), must be turned on. Set the first lower 3rd to the first Square, and lower 3rd number 2 to the second Square and so on and so forth. You may also place in whatever order you desire. To set time for the automation for each lower 3rd, hit the circular icon for the information option. You can find that icon at the very far right the automation squares. I have also selected all of the icons beside the information icon although I have no clue what they do
Thanks S.I.R. Great comment.
OMG just as i as taking a break from doing my alerts. This guy get me pump to get back in there and do more for the stream. (Thanks guy)
You're welcome MotherCookie. Oh! I love that name.
An attempt at explaining what the little memory slot buttons are for..... (bit difficult but hope this helps).
Each of the 4 channels can hold 10 different configurations for title and info. So, in effect, you have 40 possible wording configurations, 4 channels with 10 wording options.
- Type in a title and info on the Lower Third 1 section then click on the memory 1 slot button.
- Next type in a new title and info and click on memory 2 slot button..... and so on through the 40 possible memories.
The flow of these memories is then controlled automatically by the three icons to the right of the memory buttons, not sure if it cycles with hot keys but you can test this easily enough.
Also, worth noting than when a memory slot is highlighted in white it will be the next one to play, if it is grey it will wait for its turn.
Quick edit: Not sure what else is stored on a per memory basis, such as logo and formatting, so worth giving that a test as well when you have a play with them.
Thanks Jon, I appreciate the detailed post dude. Much thanks.
Wow. Great tutorial! I'm gonna give this a try when I get a chance for our church stream!
Question: would a stream deck be able to be set up to trigger these hotkeys?
You can reorder them by grab and move, you can also copy-paste the hex color #s...
Just found this channel and it's great! Also the way you explain is very understandable.. Thanks
Awesome, thank you!
Very nice tutorial, thanks.
I've had two issue which was not explained here, simple:
-1: Security setting in windows 11 have to be change for all files in common folders(which are named *.css and *.js) of this add-on to all privileges to all users, even if the program itself is set to ''run as admin''. Each file done one at the time, annoying.
-2: ALL THE TEXT boxes have to have something written in them for the display box to come up on screen, else it would not work for me.
Have a wonderful, happy holidays Scott and the family ♥️. #GETSUM
Thanks Rochelle.
Thank you for your time!!! It helped a lot!
May God bless you sir..you've done some really nice job
So nice of you
I love your videos! Inspiring and your humor is great. So fun to watch a simple tutorial! Great stuff!
Thanks so much! There's more to come.
Wow, thanks a ton Scott!
You're very welcome!
You are a genius Sir....Thank you
So nice of you
Great tutorial, thank you! I did my installation a bit differently because having the Lower Thirds folder under Program Files required administrator privileges. I choose instead to place it in the Documents folder. It might have to do with my IT department's policies...
Yep! They always get in the way of progress.
Happy holidays Scott!! I’m on the part with the main settings when I toggle it and then click the 1st lower 3rd and toggle it it’s still red. I followed directs to the letter. I believe.
You are awesome Scott!! Great work!
Thanks Rob, much respect.
Could you explain two things to me? What is the acceptable size for the logos to work? How do I get the background behind the fonts to extend further?
Hey Charles, The aspect of the image is almost a square. Use the logos that came with the installation as the template for new logos. Try adding spaces after your text to expand the backround color. I'm not on my OBS computer right now and I don't think there's a margin parameter. Best wishes.
This is incredibly helpful, and super well made! Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Scott for your video, I got to say this is the very best video, thank you
You're super welcome there's more coming.
idk why, but watching
Scott Fichter makes me happy boi
Thanks Not.
Scott, This was BY FAR the most detailed, easy-to-follow, and useful OBS how-to vid I've seen yet. Alas, everything worked up to the point of creating the first lower-third. When I turned the general setting on, it turned blue, but the individual lower-thirds stay red when I turn them on. Did I miss something? Thanks!
Same problem here.
@Scott Fichter there's a recent plugin by, you guessed it, @Exeldro called Downstream Keyer. I've found a few demo videos on the plugin. But I'd really like to see you apply you inimitably style to it if you would please.
Thank you for a fantastic tutorial. It was easy to set up and get working with your invaluable help. THANK YOU!
Thanks for the fantastic comment dude!
you can use the memory slot to assign different design/setup in one lower third
Thank you!
This is an amazing tool and you have made it even more awesome with the way you explained it. I have now configured this tool in OBS and also added it successfully into my OBS scenes and using it as a template. A big big Thank you and you rock .... liked and subscribed as well!
Glad it helped!
Great video. I watched till the end.
Awesome thank you!
Awesome tutorial! Thanks for taking the time to show us 👍
My pleasure!
the memory slot is very powerful you can store more items to show in a group with standard timer
I see now that every slot has a hotkey now. That was not available when this video was produced.
Hi Scott I've done all plug ins but still appearing the red box when I want to play it
Great tutorial and technique. Will use it on my virtual Windows machine, but PLEASE PLEASE try to see if a Mac version is in the radars...
Chawki, I'm taking my YT revenue and going to this convention with my boys ua-cam.com/video/zZi7DS5xRD/v-deo.html. Then I'm getting a SM7B mic. Then I'm buying a new Mac. So yes, I will be making Mac videos in the future. I know that's far in the future but it will happen.
Awesome video brother!!!Many thanks.
Thank you Darren. GET SUM brother.
Excellent tutorial!
Thanks Doug. GETSUM.
im at 2:54 of the video and the option for custom browser dock doesn't show up?
WOW! A creator who uses time stamps in the comment. So helpful. What version of OBS are you using.
@@ScottFichter it says update but i always say ‘i’ll do it later’ 😂 i should probably update it and try again
Glad i found this channel . My Obs value is about to go 🆙 !
Welcome aboard! You made a good choice :)
What I had to do was paste the "Lower-Thirds" folder in the OBS Plugins folder, not the OBS Studio folder. I follow this other tutorial and all is working now.
I'm doing it now as admin. I think it will work.
Not getting an error while admin, but still does not work.
Mitch, give me some time to dig into this. I just wiped my C drive. I'm rebuilding it right now. OBS was just installed.
@@ScottFichter Scott, I followed this other guide which worked. I believe the difference was I put the "Lower Thirds" folder in the 64 bit plugins folder.
I am having another issue though and was hoping you might be able to help. I am trying to use my Video camera, instead of my webcam, as the video source. It shows in OBS as an option but I can't seem to actually get an image. Any thoughts? I will keep working on it today.
How are you plugging your camera into your computer? HDMI to USB right?
Great job Scott. I don't even try it yet but you are doing amazing job!
Thank you... thank you...