English 286: Rhetoric of Video Games

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Recording Gameplay & StoryMaps

Slide Deck: Recording Gameplay & StoryMaps

What is OBS?

Open Broadcast Studio (OBS) is a free and open source program that allows you to screen record, stream, and create videos. It is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux. To use OBS with consoles (Playstation, Switch, or Xbox), you will typically need a video capture card with an HDMI cord hookup to a monitor.

OBS is available in the DiSCO for use, but you can also install the software on your own computer. An account or license is not required. To have OBS installed somewhere on campus other than the DiSCO, contact the IT Helpdesk.

Tutorial Guide: OBS instructions
Getting started with OBS, setting up video sources, adding audio, and streaming to twitch
Connect OBS to Twitch
(Optional) In the event that you want to stream to Twitch, here is how to connect OBS to your Twitch account.

Record to Google Drive

If recording in the DiSCO - make sure to set the recording path to a folder in your Google Drive! That will prevent the video from being saved onto the local computer.

When storing videos and embedding from Google Drive, make sure that the share settings are set to public (anyone with the link).

Need more Google Storage? Request an increase in storage via the IT Helpdesk!

Streaming with Consoles - Video Capture Cards

Do you want to record gameplay on a console? We have video capture cards available for checkout at the Library Circulation Desk!

Go to Equipment Checkout
Click Reserve, make sure to select Rolvaag Memorial Library
Search for "Video Capture Card"

These video capture cards are also compatible with other gaming systems (Playsation, Xbox, Switch) and recording with cameras.