Todays Guest
We talk to Hugh “Jim” Bailey, the guy who created Open Broadcaster Software, more commonly known as OBS. We discuss how OBS grew from a solo side-project to the world’s most popular streaming software, why Twitch is still the best platform for viewers, and what it’s like to turn down a 7-figure offer.
- Download OBS: obsproject.com | Support OBS: Open Collective/Patreon | OBS Twitter: OBSproject
Topics Covered
- Jim's decision to build streaming software
- How OBS began, and the story behind the name
- How OBS became so popular
- OBS Classic vs OBS Studio
- OBS's best and worst features
- Major releases, bug fixes and frustrations
- Turning down 7-figures to protect your users
- Dealing with competition from Streamlabs OBS
- The scope of OBS and it's many use-cases
- How many people work on OBS Studio
- Dealing with pressure to perform whilst streaming
- Jim's favorite streamers to watch
- The platform wars between Twitch, YouTube, Mixer, and Facebook