# OBS Studio

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[You can use the online timer tool without registration and for free anytime from the "Create Timer" button on the homepage.](https://timer-share.com/)
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TIMERshare can be easily integrated with OBS Studio, a powerful free streaming and recording software.\
Integration with OBS Studio allows you to **display timers on online meeting tool screens or directly on the live stream broadcast screen**.

<figure><img src="/files/NPLg9bOFwb4hZkCJ7hFz" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Additionally, TIMERshare offers the ability to [separate timer elements individually](#id-2-taimnowoshitewosuru) and [set the background to transparent](#id-1-wonisuru). This allows for seamless integration of the timer with other video or presentation materials, enabling **flexible placement according to the screen layout**.

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Looking for OBS studio? You can download it here.\
<https://obsproject.com/download>
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> The following step-by-step instructions may vary depending on your environment or software version. Please note that this is not a guide for using the software itself.\
> Company and product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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## Add TIMERshare to OBS Studio

### 1. Add 'Browser' to Sources

Click the '+' button in the Sources panel and select 'Browser' from the list.

<figure><img src="/files/CJUGI0oR2vsO4pxQR6V4" alt="ソースへ「ブラウザ」を追加"><figcaption><p>Add 'Browser' to Sources</p></figcaption></figure>

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In OBS Studio, at least one 'Scene' is required. If no scene is set by default, click the '+' button in the Scenes panel to add a new scene.
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### 2. Set Browser Properties

In the 'Browser Properties' window that appears, paste the URL of the TIMERshare viewer screen into the URL field.

Set the width to 1280 and the height to 720 (HD / 16:9 aspect ratio).

<figure><img src="/files/ovYoR6hk4aRR1mWCWuU8" alt="ブラウザのプロパティを設定する"><figcaption><p>Set Browser Properties</p></figcaption></figure>

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If the timer has a chime sound set and you want to play the sound during streaming or recording with OBS Studio, enable "Control audio via OBS."
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For instructions on obtaining the viewer screen URL, refer to '[Get Share Link](/en/quick-start/share/get-share-link.md).'
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The width and height do not have to be set to 1280x720. The elements on the viewer screen adjust responsively, automatically fitting any screen size.
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### 🎉 TIMERshare Displayed in OBS Studio

Try starting the timer from the controller screen.

<figure><img src="/files/SgoaFVuSC0MrhHyx8i7N" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

By the way, TIMERshare can be accessed from any internet-connected device (Desktop/Mobile) via a browser. This makes it easy to control the timer from your smartphone, even if other tools occupy the screen during streaming, ensuring uninterrupted flow.

Refer to the following items according to your use case.

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### Using OBS Studio's Virtual Camera with Online Meeting Tools

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You can use OBS Studio’s virtual camera to display the timer [on major online meeting tools](/en/integration/online-meeting-tools.md) like Zoom and Teams.
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You need to select "Start Virtual Camera" from "Controls" in advance.
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<figure><img src="/files/MoOmZlnCKW1VfJWfpkGG" alt="「コントロール」から「仮想カメラ開始」を選択する"><figcaption><p>Select "Start Virtual Camera" from "Controls."</p></figcaption></figure>

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## Display Timer Over Camera (Use with Camera)

By setting the background to transparent or separating timer elements individually, you can seamlessly integrate the timer with other video or presentation materials, allowing flexible positioning according to the screen layout.

<figure><img src="/files/z63xKCjRncafmXBH6MEi" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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You can use OBS Studio’s virtual camera to display the timer [on major online meeting tools](/en/integration/online-meeting-tools.md) like Zoom and Teams.
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### 1. Set Background to Transparent

No chroma key blending or filters are needed. Simply [add the URL parameter](/en/quick-start/advanced-settings-operation/use-url-parameters/viewer-bg-transparent.md) `timer-bg-transparent` to the viewer's share link, and the background will become transparent.

```typoscript
ex. https://timer-share.com/timer_sections/UUID?timer-bg-transparent=true
```

<figure><img src="/files/yY7NNh0nRdz3UvT0H4R2" alt="背景を透過色にする"><figcaption><p>Set Background to Transparent</p></figcaption></figure>

### 2. Separate Timer Elements for Screen Layout

Screen trimming can be cumbersome. Simply [add the URL parameter](/en/quick-start/advanced-settings-operation/use-url-parameters/viewer-screen-separation.md#display-only-time-title-progress-bar) `only-timer-display` to the viewer's share link to display only the specified elements.

<figure><img src="/files/FfKHhEZq5Dj7yPiRIZeB" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

```typoscript
ex. https://timer-share.com/timer_sections/UUID?only-timer-display=timer
```

<figure><img src="/files/AZv2yO3HfigB6xz6eCTr" alt="要素を分離して画面を構成する"><figcaption><p>Separate Elements for Screen Layout</p></figcaption></figure>

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When specifying multiple parameters, start the first parameter with '?' and separate the second and subsequent parameters with '&'.

ex. <https://timer-share.com/timer\\_sections/UUID><mark style="color:orange;">**?only-timer-display=timer**</mark><mark style="color:purple;">**\&timer-bg-transparent=true**</mark>
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## Separate Timer and Camera into Different Scenes for Quick Switching

### 1. Set up 'Camera Scene' and 'Timer Scene' in OBS Studio

Add new scenes in OBS Studio and give them clear, descriptive names.

<figure><img src="/files/nbu6eO6l639efq7K0t2A" alt="「カメラ用シーン」と「タイマー用シーン」を作成する"><figcaption><p>Create 'Camera Scene' and 'Timer Scene'</p></figcaption></figure>

### 2. Select Scenes to Quickly Switch Between Timer and Camera

You can select scenes to quickly switch between the timer and camera.

<figure><img src="/files/BLZDQkGVsWkLGgMbWB1v" alt="タイマーとカメラをクイックに切り替え"><figcaption><p>Quickly Switch Between Timer and Camera</p></figcaption></figure>

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For more details, you can customize 'Scene Transitions' in OBS Studio to enhance the visual effects during scene switching. For more information, search online for 'OBS Studio Scene Transitions.'
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