Automatic swing recording with OBS Studio

[jrz]

I'm not seeing a buffer file in the Videos folder. After hitting Ctrl-R and Ctrl-S I get two video files in that folder, but that's it. Am I missing something?

I only have one camera set up at the moment. The problem is that when following the instructions step by step, when it comes time to select the replay buffer file there is no file in the Videos file. Two files are created after I hit ctrl-alt-s and ctrl-alt-r.

[htdumps]

Use this:
Huge update. We now have sound detection and full fps playback with OBS and Replay source. This has been a huge amount of work on the developers part, if you like it please feel free to donate to him. He is very responsive and can tweak the plugin even more. paypal.me/exeldro

Ok I'm going to assume you are somewhat comfortable with Obs, you can add camera inputs, and install plugins.

Step 1 Installing Replay Source OBS

1. Download from https://github.com/exeldro/obs-replay-source/releases

2. Unzip the download in the 64 bit plugins folder for example: C:\Program Files (x86)\obs-studio\obs-plugins\64bit

Step 2 OBS

1. Create a new scene

Step 3 OBS

1. Add one video capture source name it DTL, make sure to adjust the camera and set it to highest fps

2. Add an audio input source, name it MIC

3. Add "ReplayInput" source, name it DTL slow, then select DTL and change the following values:
Check Capture Internal Frame
Select Your mic for the audio source.
Duration 4000
Load Delay 1000
Maximum replays 1
Speed Percentage change to your preference
Threshold db change to how loud you need it so it will only capture the ball strike. I have it set to -11.00

4. Click OK.

[dborden0]

Thank you for this write up! This works very well, with minimal hassle setting up. The only thing I am struggling with is the preview window size. I am rotating my camera image 90 degrees, and when I overlay it over the skytrak app, there is a ton of "whitespace" around the replay image that takes up a lot of real estate that I don't want to lose. It feels like I am just doing something wrong and it should be an easy fix. I can try and post a picture in case my description doesn't make sense.

[htdumps]

Post a picture. You can also set your canvas size to 4k which gives you a lot more Real estate

[dborden0]

For simplicity sake, I just bought another monitor to display playback on and don't bother with overlaying it on the projector. Of course my wife noticed the construction in my shop right away. lol.

[dborden0]

If you update to the latest version of OBS studio, (version 24) it will break RelayInput. There is a new version of RelayInput you need to download to fix the issue. Just in case anyone run into this.

[wzjy47]

Do you happen to know where to download the new version of RelayInput?

[htdumps]

https://github.com/exeldro/obs-replay-source/releases

[Phoenix01]

Hi , I can't figure out how to get the "ReplayInput" source shown under "Source - Add" pull down menu. I saved the reply-source file under \obs-studio\obs-plugins\64bit directory. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

[htdumps]

Is your OBS up to date?

[Phoenix01]

I just downloaded & installed OBS Studio, so I guess it is the latest - 24.0.3 (64 bit)

[htdumps]

Come on over to discord and Ill try to get you sorted out, https://discordapp.com/invite/PakHbUA

[wzjy47]

I've got the same issue, so if you happen to figure it, I'd appreciate any feedback...Thanks!

[Phoenix01]

Hi htdumps , I am on discord now, what should I do please? Thank you

[Phoenix01]

wzjy47 , htdumps did the trick for me: He had to remotely login to my PC and fixed the issue. It seems he installed the old version obs studio first then upgraded to the latest version. I am not sure. Please ask him for help. He is Gooooooooooooood! Now I need to get a decent webcam.

[htdumps]

Thank man! there is an issue with the current version needing a dll from the older version that doesn't ship with new version. To fix this install Uninstall OBS completely, install v23, then update through the help menu. Or wait a day or two for the OBS plugin to be updated.

[wzjy47]

Thanks! I'll give that a try this weekend.

[Phoenix01]

Need help here. I just changed a brand new PC, but my OBS replay window still keeps freezing. If I remove one camera, it seems better (less chance to freeze). This new PC is very good ($1500). So I don't think it is PC hardware. It is probably the setting somewhere is not right. Please help. Thank you.

[JeffW]

Hey htdumps, I've been using my GC2 for about a year now and just decided to add a camera into the mix. I'm following your instructions on how to do this. I;ve downloaded OSB and those instructions were pretty easy. Pretty great so far but I'm stuck at this point below, I'm a bit of a novice so i'm just following your instructions, but i'm not sure how to execute this in Voice Attack..

4. Select new command

5. Setup the command to correspond to the provided screen shot THIS IS THE PART I"M NOT SURE HOW TO DO, ALL HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED

6. Hit ok then apply.

[htdumps]

Those are the old instructions. Here are the new one:
1. Download from https://github.com/exeldro/obs-replay-source/releases

2. Unzip the download in the 64 bit plugins folder for example: C:\Program Files (x86)\obs-studio\obs-plugins\64bit

Step 2 OBS

1. Create a new scene

Step 3 OBS

1. Add one video capture source name it DTL, make sure to adjust the camera and set it to highest fps

2. Add an audio input source, name it MIC

3. Add "ReplayInput" source, name it DTL slow, then select DTL and change the following values:
Check Capture Internal Frame
Select Your mic for the audio source.
Duration 4000
Load Delay 1000
Maximum replays 1
Speed Percentage change to your preference
Threshold db change to how loud you need it so it will only capture the ball strike. I have it set to -11.00

4. Click OK.

[Jborg]

Are the camera’s that were recommended earlier in this thread the ones you guys still recommend? Looks like some of them are no longer sold or have been replaced. I know nothing about these cameras and will just get what you recommend. Dtl camera will be about 7feet away and front on will be as close as I can get. Thanks for all the time you’ve put into this.

[wzjy47]

I'm currently using 2 of these, recommended by htdumps a while back (he's a very knowledgeable and helpful person on this subject):

https://www.amazon.com/Global-Shutter-120fps-Monochrome-Driverless/dp/B07Q35V5NP/ref=sr_1_11?m=A3RREO6QRNEM25&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1562475332&s=merchant-items&sr=1-11

I've got one ~6' for face on and ~10' for down the line. The only draw back with this camera is that its in black and white, but it works great.

You might want to take a look at the Kinovea thread too. I've found that the newest version of it works very well.

[dborden0]

I used to have this working, but my recordings aren't saving now. The replay works fine. I can't even figure out how to manually save the replay. Does anyone know how to get this to work? I did update the plugin to the latest.

[evild0er]

I used to have this working, but my recordings aren't saving now. The replay works fine. I can't even figure out how to manually save the replay. Does anyone know how to get this to work? I did update the plugin to the latest.

Any luck getting the recordings to save? Having the same issue on my end.

[BushwoodBlaster]

Need help here. I just changed a brand new PC, but my OBS replay window still keeps freezing. If I remove one camera, it seems better (less chance to freeze). This new PC is very good ($1500). So I don't think it is PC hardware. It is probably the setting somewhere is not right. Please help. Thank you.

Did you ever figure this out or does anyone have a fix for this? I have done a bunch of troubleshooting and have had no success either. Replays will work for 15 minutes and then OBS will just stop responding.

[Justin JY Christensen]

htdumps are you still using this same setup? just wondering if anything has changed...I run into issues with 2 cameras using the same MIC as an audio source for the trigger...either one works flawlessly, adding the 2nd replay causes one replay to stutter/freeze

[tlrcash]

I have the same problem and it drives me insane. I hope someone has figured out a solution. I stopped using a dual camera setup because it was too inconsistent.

[Justin JY Christensen]

tlrcash the only workaround ive been successful with is make a new MIC2, but use the same microphone source...it works but then you get an echo effect because its the same mic recording twice