A stinger transition is a custom video or animation that plays between scene changes in a live stream on Twitch or Youtube.
It adds a professional touch and smooth transition effect, which keeps viewers engaged.
In this detailed post, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to add a stinger transition in OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) and where to find stingers to use.
Download or Create a Stinger
First, you need a stinger file to use as your transition.
Stingers are usually short video clips or animations in formats like WebM, MOV, or MP4.
You can find ready-made stingers on various websites or create your own using video editing or animation software. Here are some resources for stingers:
- Nerd or Die (https://nerdordie.com)
- OWN3D (https://www.own3d.tv)
- Visuals by Impulse (https://visualsbyimpulse.com)
- Fiverr (https://www.fiverr.com) – Hire freelance artists to create custom stingers.
Open OBS and Navigate to Scene Transitions
Open OBS and locate the “Scene Transitions” section, which should be near the bottom-right corner of the window.
If you can’t find it, go to “View” > “Docks” > “Scene Transitions” in the top menu.
Add the Stinger Transition
Click the “+” button in the “Scene Transitions” section, and a menu will appear.
Select “Stinger” from the list of available transitions.
Give the stinger a name.
A new window titled “Properties for ‘Stinger Transition'” will open.
Configure the Stinger Transition
In the “Properties for ‘Stinger Transition'” window, follow these steps:
- Click “Browse” and locate your stinger file (WebM, MOV, or MP4) on your computer, then click “Open.”
- Choose a “Transition Point Type” from the dropdown menu.
You have two options: “Time (ms)” and “Frame.”
“Time (ms)”: Specify the time in milliseconds when the transition should occur.
“Frame”: Specify the frame number when the transition should occur. - Set the “Duration” in milliseconds for the entire stinger transition.
Make sure the duration is long enough to cover your stinger’s length.
If your stinger has audio, you can control the audio settings in the “Audio” section. You can choose to “Monitor Only,” “Monitor and Output,” or “Output audio to stream only.”
Save and Test the Stinger Transition
Click “OK” to save your stinger transition settings. Now, in the “Scene Transitions” section, you should see your new stinger transition in the dropdown menu.
To test the transition, switch between different scenes in your OBS project.
You should see your stinger transition in action.
Adding a stinger transition in OBS is a simple process that can significantly improve your stream’s production value.
With a variety of resources available for finding or creating stingers, you can easily customize your transitions to match your brand and style.
