Using OBS Studio for Interactive Financial Visuals During Earnings Calls
OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) Studio is a powerful, free, and open-source tool that executives can use to enhance their quarterly earnings calls by streaming interactive financial visuals. Here’s how:
1. Setting Up OBS Studio
First, download and install OBS Studio on your computer. Next, familiarize yourself with its interface. The main elements you need to know are the Scenes, Sources, Mixer, Scene Transitions, and Controls sections.
2. Adding Interactive Financial Visuals
Start by creating a new scene. Then, add a new source to your scene. For financial visuals, you can add a ‘Window Capture’ or ‘Display Capture’ source that will show your financial model, graph, or chart from another program like Excel or PowerPoint.
To make your visuals interactive, consider using ‘Browser’ sources that link to interactive online graphs or charts. These can be manipulated live during the stream, showing different data points or views based on your discussion.
3. Managing Audio
Under the Mixer section, you can control your audio sources. Make sure your microphone is set up correctly and adjust its volume so your voice is clear and audible. If you’re planning to play any videos with sound during your call, add an ‘Audio Output Capture’ source to your scene.
4. Streaming Your Call
Once your scenes, sources, and audio are set up, you’re ready to start streaming. If you’re using a platform like Zoom for your call, you can set OBS as your webcam source by installing a virtual webcam plugin. This will allow you to share your OBS output directly into your Zoom call.
5. Recording Your Call
OBS also allows you to record your streams. This can be useful for providing a replay of your earnings call, or for reviewing and improving your presentation for future calls.
Benefits of OBS Studio for Earnings Calls
Using OBS Studio for your earnings calls can provide several benefits:
- Engagement: Interactive visuals can make complex financial data more understandable and engaging for your audience.
- Professionalism: OBS gives you control over your presentation’s look and feel, helping to create a more professional impression.
- Flexibility: You can switch between different visuals, share your screen, play videos, and more, all within a single tool.
To take your earnings calls to the next level, consider working with the experts at SlideGenius. We can help you design compelling financial visuals and guide you on how to best utilize OBS Studio for your presentations.
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