OBS Lua TalkOver Video Rewind 2026-07-25

Talkover Sync: The Ultimate Workflow for Content Creators​

If you create tutorials, reaction videos, or commentary, synchronizing a live talking-head recording with pre-edited footage can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. This script provides the perfect solution, allowing you to watch your video and record perfectly timed talkovers simultaneously inside OBS Studio.

Simply export a draft of your current project, load it into OBS as a media source, and place it next to your camera feed. You can now watch your video play out while delivering your commentary live, ensuring your reactions and timing are absolutely perfect.

Streamlined Hotkey Controls​

This script features a highly efficient, hotkey-driven workflow designed to keep you in the creative zone:

• Pressing the first hotkey simultaneously starts your video playback and begins your OBS recording.
• Pressing the second hotkey stops the recording and pauses your video exactly where you left off, setting you up to resume your talkover from that exact frame.
• Pressing the third hotkey stops the recording and automatically rewinds the video back to the start of your current section, allowing you to reset for a new take instantly.

The Perfect Multiple-Take System​

For the ultimate workflow, pair this with the popular "delete last video" script created by another user. By using both scripts together, you can completely streamline your recording process. Every time you stumble or want to redo a section, simply hit your third hotkey to rewind, trigger the delete script to trash the bad take, and immediately restart your performance with a clean slate.

Seamless Post-Production Integration​

When your recording session is finished, you will have a neatly organized collection of talking-head clips. Because they were recorded in perfect sync with your playback, dropping them into an editing program like DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro is effortless. The clips will align flawlessly with your main timeline, allowing you to easily scale down your talking head into a Picture-in-Picture corner box and place it anywhere on your screen.

Video Tutorial on how to use it..​

Tutorial video: Full setup and workflow walkthrough: