Plan Scene Layout
30 minutesMap out scenes for starting soon, live gameplay, BRB, and ending screens.
Field context
This workflow is part of 3 niche fields
Complete guide for obs scene configuration — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.
Map out scenes for starting soon, live gameplay, BRB, and ending screens.
Calculate canvas resolution, source scaling, and aspect ratios for each scene element.
Add game capture, webcam, alerts, and overlays to each OBS scene with proper layering.
Practice hotkey scene transitions and verify all sources render correctly on stream output.
Calculate source scaling ratios for game and webcam overlays.
Verify canvas and output resolution match stream target.
Size browser-based alert widgets for consistent overlay density.
Confirm scene switch timing does not cause frame drops.
Key benchmarks for obs scene configuration.
| Scene | Sources | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Soon | BRB screen | Pre-stream |
| Main | Game + cam + alerts | Live |
| BRB | Static image | Breaks |
Switch to BRB scene before leaving desk — viewers see a professional hold screen instead of idle gameplay.
Build alert layouts as nested scenes — update once and every parent scene inherits the change.
StreamElements and OWN3D offer free alert widgets — skip paid packs until you have regular viewers.