DYNAMIC Throw-Back Special FX in OBS: How its done!
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create an awesome real-time retro TV effect for your webcam in OBS!
Transform your stream’s webcam into an old-school black-and-white TV with a cool, dynamic reveal that’ll impress your viewers. Perfect for giving your stream a nostalgic vibe or adding a fun twist to special moments!
This effect looks best with a chroma keyed face cam, so be sure to check out my guide to a perfect chroma key in OBS: • Your OBS green screen is all wrong, and th...
💡 We’ll walk you through how to:
Set up your webcam to create the retro effect
Add dynamic movement and an epic reveal using Advanced Masks
Customize the effect with noise, glowing edges, and more!
While the video doesn’t cover how to trigger the effect with tools like an Elgato Stream Deck or Twitch Channel Points, you’ll learn how to set up the effect manually—giving you the flexibility to integrate it with any trigger of your choice! If you're interested in using an Elgato Stream Deck for seamless control, check out my affiliate link https://elgato.sjv.io/finite-stream-deck and use the discount code FINITE for a rad 5% off.
⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:19 Plugins Needed
1:03 Scene Setup
2:29 Old-Timey Effect Build
6:18 Masking/Reveal Animation
9:19 Using Noise to Roughen Mask Edge
11:03 Adding stroke/glow for an amazing dynamic edge.
15:30 Adding the effect to scenes
16:36 Conclusion
🔧 Plugins Needed:
Move plugin https://obsproject.com/forum/resource...
Source Clone https://obsproject.com/forum/resource...
Retro Effects https://obsproject.com/forum/resource...
Advanced Masks https://obsproject.com/forum/resource...
Noise https://obsproject.com/forum/resource...
Stroke/Glow/Shadow https://obsproject.com/forum/resource...
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