Step #1: Once you've set up a scene in OBS, you have the option to add different 'sources,' which are different types of files (images, sounds, audio inputs, etc.) that will add effects or visuals to enhance your broadcast. For a video tutorial, please check out VBI's YouTube channel for more! This article will walk you through adding an overlay to your OBS streaming software.

Whatever your choice is, be sure to have Visuals By Impulse complete a custom design or premade design to give your channel the look you've been searching for. Others will take a more involved approach, and add social media tags, Recent Follower, Subscriber, Donation, or Cheer/Tip to include the name of the viewers and community members that support them. Some streamers keep it simple with a fresh, clean design with just a username on it.

Ultimately, how you envision an overlay, and what you wish to display on it is up to you. If you are using a streaming software (OBS) to broadcast your content to the masses, having an overlay is a strong customization tool to give your streams a unique and professional look.

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