When you open the theme from the website into the software, you can install the overlay right from there. Instead, it prompts a message that you need Streamlabs OBS, gives you the option to download the software, or has an option for you to open in Streamlabs OBS. So, clicking the “Install” button from the Streamlabs website doesn’t install the overlay into Streamlabs OBS. What I’m thinking about doing is having a generic stream overlay for when we play games that I haven’t found a theme for in the meantime. With hundreds to choose from, though, I’m sure I can find something that fits eventually.

And what the search is showing really isn’t standing out. For example, I want to play Minecraft tomorrow. Unfortunately, some of the games I play don’t really have themes that jump out at me. This means you can search for the game’s name and come up with a few that might work for the stream. Some themes are developed specifically for certain games.

That’s because I do intend on finding the best overlay theme per game we play.Īnd because we are all over the map when it comes to genres, I’ll no doubt have quite an extensive list of scenes in Streamlabs OBS for each game. In either case, this is something that is more than likely going to be an ongoing strategy for the next year. It just seems that I have more control and the examples are much larger to view. Personally, I prefer to search over themes using the actual website. You can also search for overlays using either method. When looking for an overlay, Streamlabs gives you two methods: 1) install from the website, or 2) install directly in Streamlabs OBS. I might be swayed to do a Photoshop or Photopea tutorial. If you’re interested in how to do this, leave a comment. And I’ve made a few of my own using Photoshop and saving them as PNGs.

Personally, I like to match the stream overlay as closely to the game as possible. Ranging from minimalist designs to animated layouts, there is something for everyone regardless of the type of stream you’re creating. In Streamlabs Prime, you have access to a very long, and constantly updated, list of overlays. Essentially, this covers any element on top of a game. For example, a camera and the alert box are elements of a stream overlay. What Ever Works to Engage the Audience What is a Stream Overlay?Ī stream overlay is the visual element that sits over video of gameplay.

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