Stop video recording
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OBS doesn't need that. It already does it natively. Did someone sell you some malware?
If it does it natively why does OBS offer this source recorder (which I downloaded and installed)?
https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/source-record.1285/
You only said, "video recording," with no further qualifiers. OBS has a native button already to record the main output, with no add-on needed.
The Source Record plugin adds a filter that you can put on a source, and record that *instead* of the main out.
If you're having problems with that specifically, then you can ask on the Discussion page over there.
But since we're here, what are you doing anyway?
XY problem - Wikipedia
You only said, "video recording," with no further qualifiers. OBS has a native button already to record the main output, with no add-on needed.
The Source Record plugin adds a filter that you can put on a source, and record that *instead* of the main out.
If you're having problems with that specifically, then you can ask on the Discussion page over there.
But since we're here, what are you doing anyway?
XY problem - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
I couldn't find the native button to record so I started searching the net on how to record.
Could you please explain the difference between "main output" and "source"?
None of the menus at the top talk about 'Main output' but I do see 'Source'.
I'm trying to record the video output from a couple of cameras I have set up.
If you think my add-on is unnecessary or even harmful, I will uninstall it and go with what we
have natively, if it can do the job.
koala
Active Member
It's difficult to miss that, because it's in plain sight directly visible all the time. If your OBS doesn't look similar to this, I recommend you do View > Reset UI and Docks > Reset Docks.
Thanks very much koala that was very helpful.
My screen didn't look anything at all like the one you posted!
Do you think I should uninstall the add-on I installed?
Will I have access to the record button that your screenshot shows if I do?
Will I be able to select which camera I would like to record with if I do?
Something clearly isn't right with my OBS as it is now set up.
I just discovered another huge .mp4 file on my drive, recorded late last night.
I did NOT start the recording.
It's so large I cannot even open it to play!
I'm assuming OBS is recording it, I don't have any other app that does video recording.
I just discovered another huge .mp4 file on my drive, recorded late last night.
I did NOT start the recording.
It's so large I cannot even open it to play!
I'm assuming OBS is recording it, I don't have any other app that does video recording.
PaiSand
Active Member
Please post a log with your issue! Here's how...
OBS Studio creates a log file each time you run it which contains very useful diagnostic information. Without a log file, it's much harder for any support volunteers to figure out problems and your post may be ignored. To upload a log file, go to the Help menu > Log Files > Upload Last Log...
Also, an image like the one posted by koala will be useful.
Issues with a plugin is better to ask on the discussion section of the particular plugin page.
OK I am posting a link now for my Log File. I read it and noticed it is very 'game-centric'.Please post a log with your issue! Here's how...
OBS Studio creates a log file each time you run it which contains very useful diagnostic information. Without a log file, it's much harder for any support volunteers to figure out problems and your post may be ignored. To upload a log file, go to the Help menu > Log Files > Upload Last Log...obsproject.com
Also, an image like the one posted by koala will be useful.
Issues with a plugin is better to ask on the discussion section of the particular plugin page.
I don't do any gaming.
The first things I will do is uninstall the source-record plugin I installed a couple of days ago.
Next I will upgrade OBS to the latest version.
Then I will see if I have the recording capabilities mentioned above.
And finally I will monitor for rogue recordings to my flash drive.
https://obsproject.com/logs/J533oZ9oOzUYytfV
OK an update...
I uninstalled the source plug-in.
I upgraded to the latest OBS version.
I do have the recording abilities that I didn't initially see (I did see them after koala's tip above).
Will monitor for rogue recordings.
But I immediately noticed that the new installation has messed with my AHK hotkey setup. :(
I worked for some time to get my script set up so that I could press a hotkey to:
a) load OBS if it hadn't been loaded yet today
b) minimize OBS if it was showing on screen
c) restore OBS if it was minimized to the task bar.
Now when I press my hotkey OBS isn't minimized. Rather OBS asks me if I want to start a second version of the program.
I uninstalled the source plug-in.
I upgraded to the latest OBS version.
I do have the recording abilities that I didn't initially see (I did see them after koala's tip above).
Will monitor for rogue recordings.
But I immediately noticed that the new installation has messed with my AHK hotkey setup. :(
I worked for some time to get my script set up so that I could press a hotkey to:
a) load OBS if it hadn't been loaded yet today
b) minimize OBS if it was showing on screen
c) restore OBS if it was minimized to the task bar.
Now when I press my hotkey OBS isn't minimized. Rather OBS asks me if I want to start a second version of the program.
Good news!
I fixed the AHK hotkey problem. :)
AHK was looking for OBS 30.0.2 (my previous version).
Once I updated the code to OBS 31.0.1 it worked again.