Scene Creation Per State. Different scenes for different stream states (starting soon, live gameplay, BRB, ending).

Standard scene set every streamer needs:

• Starting Soon scene: displayed before the stream officially begins. Music + countdown timer + "stream starts in X minutes."
• Live (default) scene: the main scene during active broadcasting. Webcam + game capture + branded overlays.
• BRB / Be Right Back scene: for breaks. Music + "back in 5 minutes" message.
• Ending scene: displays during stream wrap-up. Recent supporters showcase, social handles, schedule for next stream.
• Game Capture vs Just Chatting variants: different scenes if your stream switches between gaming and chatting modes.

Why multi-scene structure works:

• Smooth transitions between stream states (no awkward "I'll be right back, give me a sec...")
• Pre-recorded loops handle moments when you're away (BRB scene with music)
• Audience expectations match what they see (Starting Soon = stream not started yet, ok to wait)
• Production quality signals professional channel

Scene transitions:

• OBS: Scene Transitions panel — set fade duration (0.5-1 second is standard)
• Stinger transitions: animated cuts between scenes (premium feel, $20-100 from theme stores)
• Hotkeys for fast scene switching (Ctrl+1 for Live, Ctrl+2 for BRB, etc.)

The discipline: create the scene set once, document the hotkey for each, practice scene transitions before going live. Smooth scene management is what separates amateur and professional production.