“Replay Cue” System in OBS to Manage Instant Clips and Multi-Camera Replays

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pirro0814

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Hi OBS community

I’d like to propose a new feature (or plugin) called a “Replay Cue System”, inspired by how vMix Replay works — but designed natively for OBS Studio.
This idea targets sports broadcasts and live productions that require instant replays and multiple camera angles without leaving OBS.

Goal​

To allow users to create, organize, and play back replays manually or automatically, either as:
  • Instant clips (recorded through Replay Buffer or Source Record), or
  • Saved clips located in a specific folder (e.g., /Replays).
Additionally, it should support switching between multiple camera angles to show the same event from different perspectives.

Proposed Functionality​

  1. Initial setup:
    • Choose a folder where OBS saves or detects recorded replay clips.
    • The system indexes clips automatically (or via a refresh button).
    • Optional folder or tag mapping by camera (e.g., “Cam1”, “Cam2”, “Cam3”).
  2. Replay Cue Panel:
    • Displays a list of all available clips with details (name, duration, timestamp, camera).
    • Lets users select and play any clip into a dedicated “Replay” scene.
    • Includes options for “Auto Play Next” and custom hotkeys for each clip or camera.
    • Can trigger a stinger transition or fade effect when launching a replay.
  3. Multi-angle replay:
    • Supports the same event from multiple camera sources, allowing operators to quickly select which angle to show — similar to vMix Replay behavior.
    • Perfect for 2–4 camera setups in live sports or shows.

Example Use Case​

During a football or basketball broadcast:
  • The operator presses a hotkey.
  • OBS saves the last 10 seconds from each camera (e.g., three angles).
  • The clips appear instantly in the Replay Cue panel.
  • The operator picks one or cycles between them using transitions.
  • Clips can later be deleted, saved, or exported for social media.
Benefits
  • Provides a professional, broadcast-level replay workflow directly in OBS.
  • Reduces the need for third-party software like vMix or Roland P-20HD.
  • Enables multi-camera instant replays and clip management from a single interface.
  • Ideal for sports, e-sports, or live event production.
  • Could easily integrate with Stream Decks or control panels.
This feature would be a game-changer for anyone using OBS in live sports or event production.
Would this be possible as an official feature or community plugin?
Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated!
 
Hi... I also, here in Italy, work on streaming with OBS for my sports club’s matches. It would be great to create a community of sports streamers to help each other, maybe also by sharing our videos to “learn” from each other.
I was searching for a similar plugin
For the same replay from different cameras, in the past I tested the “Source Record” plugin. I tested it with only two cameras, but it seemed to work well.
On the other hand, for selecting a specific replay among those previously stored (or sequentially the most recently stored ones), I still haven’t found a solution.
 
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