OBS Studio Setup Guide

Prerequisites

• OBS Studio installed (free, open-source streaming software)
• Rollsight software installed and running
• Dice tray camera set up and working in Rollsight
• Camera visible in your system's device list

Step 1: Verify Camera is Available

1. Launch Rollsight and ensure your camera is working
2. Verify camera appears in Rollsight's vision pane
3. Check that camera is recognized by your operating system
4. Test camera in other applications to confirm it's available system-wide

Step 2: Add Camera to OBS

1. Open OBS Studio
2. In the Sources panel (bottom), click the + button
3. Select Video Capture Device
4. Name it (e.g., "Dice Tray Camera" or "Rollsight Camera")
5. Click OK

Step 3: Configure Camera Source

1. In the Video Capture Device properties window
2. Under Device, select your Rollsight dice tray camera from the dropdown
3. Camera feed should appear in the preview
4. Adjust resolution and FPS settings if needed
5. Click OK to save

Step 4: Position and Resize

1. In OBS, click on the camera source in the preview
2. Drag to position it where you want in your scene
3. Use corner handles to resize
4. Right-click for more options (Transform, Filters, etc.)
5. Consider adding a border or frame for visual appeal

Step 5: Scene Setup

Organize your streaming scene:

• Main Scene: Your VTT or game screen (primary focus)
• Dice Camera: Smaller overlay showing dice tray
• Webcam: Your face cam (if using)
• Overlays: Alerts, notifications, etc.

Arrange sources so viewers can see both your game and your dice rolls clearly.

Step 6: Using VDO.Ninja (Recommended for Remote Gaming)

Player: Sending your dice cam to VDO.Ninja

Rollsight uses the camera, so VDO.Ninja cannot open it directly. Use the built-in stream preview and share a browser tab:

1. In Rollsight: Settings → Camera & display → enable Serve video stream on localhost (note the port, e.g. 8767)
2. Open http://127.0.0.1:8767/video in a browser tab (use your port if different)
3. Open the Rollsight screen-share invite link in your browser (e.g. VDO.Ninja Rollsight invite) — it goes straight to screen/tab share, no camera option
4. Choose the tab showing your dice feed when prompted, then start sharing
5. Copy the view link and send it to your DM or streamer — they add it to their OBS

DM / Streamer: Adding the player's feed to OBS

The player sends you their VDO.Ninja view link. Add it as a Browser Source in OBS:

1. In OBS, add a Browser Source
2. Paste the player's VDO.Ninja view URL (e.g. https://vdo.ninja/?view=...) as the source URL
3. Set width and height (e.g. 1920×1080) and check "Shutdown source when not visible" if desired
4. Position the source in your scene — you now have the player's dice cam in OBS

Benefits of VDO.Ninja

• Low Latency: WebRTC for minimal delay
• Free: No subscription required
• Player needs no OBS: They use Rollsight + browser + VDO.Ninja; you use OBS
• Easy Sharing: One view link per player
• No Account Needed: Works directly in the browser

Step 7: Optional Enhancements

Filters

Right-click camera source → Filters to add:

• Color Correction: Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation
• Crop/Pad: Crop to focus on dice area
• Sharpen: Enhance image clarity
• Border/Outline: Add visual frame around camera feed

Scene Transitions

Set up scene transitions to switch between different views:

• Full dice camera view for dramatic rolls
• Split screen showing game and dice
• Picture-in-picture with dice in corner

Step 8: Test Your Stream

1. Click Start Recording to test locally first
2. Roll some dice and verify they appear in the recording
3. Check audio levels if you're including microphone
4. Adjust camera position/size if needed
5. When ready, configure streaming settings and go live!

Tips for Best Results

• Lighting: Good lighting on dice tray improves both recognition and stream quality
• Positioning: Keep dice camera small but visible - don't let it dominate the screen
• Performance: Lower camera resolution in OBS if experiencing lag
• Sync: Consider adding a small delay to sync dice rolls with game action
• Overlays: Add text overlay showing "Physical Dice" to inform viewers

Troubleshooting

Streaming Platforms

Once configured in OBS, you can stream to:

Next Steps

• Test your stream setup with a practice session
• Get feedback from viewers on camera positioning
• Fine-tune lighting and camera settings
• Enjoy sharing your physical dice rolls with your audience!