Output Panel

The Output panel is your control center for sending OverMox content to streaming software like OBS. Here you configure resolution, frame rate, and choose how to broadcast your scene to the world.

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Understanding the Output Panel

The Output panel shows a live preview of what your audience will see. Above the preview are controls for:

• Resolution - Output dimensions in pixels
• Frame Rate - How many frames per second to render
• Camera - Which camera to broadcast
• Output To - How to send the video to streaming software

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Resolution Settings

Choose your output resolution from the dropdown or enter custom values.

Preset Resolutions

Resolution	Best For
3840 x 2160	4K streaming (requires powerful hardware)
2560 x 1440	1440p streaming
1920 x 1080	Standard HD streaming (recommended)
1664 x 936	Reduced 1080p (better performance)
1280 x 720	720p streaming (great for lower-end systems)
1080 x 1080	Square format (Instagram, TikTok)

Custom Resolution

Select “Custom” from the dropdown to enter any width and height. This is useful for:

• Matching your specific stream layout
• Creating content for non-standard aspect ratios
• Testing at lower resolutions during development

Performance Tip

Higher resolutions require more GPU power. If you’re experiencing lag, try dropping to 720p during setup, then increase to your target resolution when going live.

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Frame Rate Settings

Control how smoothly your output renders.

Preset Frame Rates

Frame Rate	Best For
Free	Maximum FPS your system can handle (uncapped)
244	High-refresh competitive content
144	High-refresh displays
60	Standard smooth streaming (recommended)
30	Lower-end systems or bandwidth-limited streams
15	Minimum supported (emergency fallback only)

Custom Frame Rate

Select “Custom” to enter any value (minimum 15 FPS).

Streaming Recommendation

Match your output frame rate to your stream settings. Most streamers use 60 FPS for smooth motion or 30 FPS to reduce CPU load. There’s no benefit to rendering at 144 FPS if your stream is capped at 60.

VSync

Enable VSync to synchronize output with your monitor’s refresh rate. This can reduce screen tearing but may introduce slight input lag.

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Camera Selection

If your scene has multiple cameras, use the Camera dropdown to choose which one provides the output. Each camera option shows:

• Camera name
• ItemTag identifier (in parentheses)

Switching Cameras

When you select a different camera:

1. The output smoothly transitions (if transitions are configured)
2. The new camera becomes the “main” broadcast camera
3. All output methods (Spout, NDI) automatically switch

This is perfect for:

• Switching between different angles
• Going from a wide shot to a close-up
• Cutting to a different virtual set

Multi-Camera Setup

Create multiple cameras in your scene for different shots. Name them clearly (like “Wide_Shot”, “Close_Up”, “Overhead”) so you can quickly switch during your stream.

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Output Methods

The “Output To” dropdown lets you choose how OverMox sends video to your streaming software. You can enable multiple outputs simultaneously.

Spout

Best for: OBS Studio on Windows

Spout is a real-time video sharing framework that sends frames directly to OBS without encoding. This is the fastest, highest-quality option.

Setup in OBS:

1. Install the Spout2 Plugin for OBS
2. Add a new “Spout2 Capture” source
3. Select “OverMox” from the sender list
4. The OverMox output appears instantly

Advantages:

• Zero latency
• Lossless quality
• Low CPU usage
• Supports transparency

NDI

Best for: Sending video over a network

NDI (Network Device Interface) broadcasts your output over your local network. Any NDI-compatible software can receive it.

Setup in OBS:

1. Install OBS NDI Plugin
2. Add a new “NDI Source”
3. Select “OVERMOX” from the source list

Advantages:

• Works over network (different computers)
• Industry-standard protocol
• Compatible with many professional tools

Note: NDI has slightly more latency than Spout and uses some CPU for encoding.

Choosing Between Spout and NDI

Scenario	Recommended
OBS on same computer	Spout
OBS on different computer	NDI
Multiple programs need the feed	NDI
Lowest possible latency	Spout
Need network flexibility	NDI

Use Both

You can enable Spout AND NDI simultaneously. Use Spout for your local OBS and NDI to send a preview to a second monitor or tablet.

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Transparent Background

Enable alpha channel transparency in the output. When active, areas with no content become transparent rather than show skybox or camera background color.

Why use transparency:

• Overlay OverMox on top of gameplay footage
• Layer multiple OverMox scenes
• Use OverMox as a browser source overlay
• Create clean keyed output for production

In OBS: Both Spout and NDI sources will receive the alpha channel automatically. Just make sure your OBS source isn’t set to ignore alpha.

Post-Processing Note

Some post-processing effects may not work correctly with transparent backgrounds. If you see visual artifacts, try disabling post-processing on your output camera.

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Live Preview

The main area of the Output panel shows a real-time preview of your broadcast output. This is exactly what your streaming software receives.

Preview vs Stage

View	Purpose
Stage (3D viewport)	Edit and position objects with helper gizmos
Output Preview	See final broadcast-ready output

The Output preview:

• Shows the exact crop and framing
• Displays post-processing effects
• Renders at your output resolution
• Includes any markup/drawing overlays

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Streaming Workflow Examples

Basic OBS Setup with Spout

1. In OverMox:

   • Set Resolution to 1920 x 1080
   • Set Frame Rate to 60
   • Enable Spout in “Output To”

2. In OBS:

   • Add new “Spout2 Capture” source
   • Select “OverMox”
   • Position and resize as needed

Your OverMox scene now appears live in OBS.

Multi-Camera Stream

1. Create multiple cameras in your scene:

   • “Main_Wide” - Full scene view
   • “Closeup_Avatar” - Tight shot on your avatar
   • “Alert_Angle” - Dramatic angle for celebrations

2. During stream, use the Camera dropdown to switch between shots

3. Configure transitions for smooth cuts

Network Preview Setup

Send a preview to your phone or tablet:

1. Enable NDI output
2. Download an NDI monitor app on your mobile device
3. Connect to the same network
4. Open the app and select “OVERMOX”

Now you can monitor your output from anywhere in your room.

Overlay on Gameplay

1. Enable “Transparent BG” in OverMox
2. Set up Spout output
3. In OBS:
   • Game Capture source at bottom
   • Spout2 Capture (OverMox) above it

Your OverMox avatars and effects overlay on top of gameplay.

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Performance Tips

If Output is Laggy

1. Lower resolution - Try 1280x720 during setup
2. Reduce frame rate - Drop to 30 FPS
3. Disable unused outputs - Turn off NDI if only using Spout
4. Check other applications - Close unnecessary programs

Optimizing for Quality

1. Match resolution to stream - No point rendering 4K for a 1080p stream
2. Stable frame rate - Consistent 30 FPS looks better than fluctuating 45-60
3. Use Spout locally - It’s faster than NDI on the same machine

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Related

• Stage - Working in the 3D viewport
• Scene Objects - Objects in your scene
• Transitions - Smooth camera switching