- Look, it's no secret
that I'm the gaming queen around here, but back in the day
I would spend hours making Twitch overlays
relying on many different apps and software.
By the end of it, my eyes were blurry.
I was all out of patience and too tired
to even get my game on.
Thankfully, Canva's free overlay generator
is a total lifesaver
that helps you do everything in one design dashboard
ultimately saving you time
so you can get back to doing what you do best.
No, gaming.
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Hi, I'm Liz, a software engineer
in Canva's User Trust team.
When I'm not fighting cybercrime
and keeping your Canva account safe
you can find me gaming with my buddies
shouting at my screen, and inhaling junk food.
In this video, I'll show you how to create
and customize a winning overlay for Twitch.
Then download and import it to your live streaming software
setting your stream apart from the crowd
and boosting engagement, which is what we want, right?
But before I show you that
have you subscribed to Canva's Channel?
Here you'll find a ton of helpful,
inspiring how-to videos to take your designs
to the next level.
Our tips from the team playlist is packed
with expert guides taught by people here at Canva.
Oh, look, here's my first video, how to make a gamer logo.
So you might be thinking, Liz,
why do I even need a Twitch overlay?
Well, honestly, if you're a streamer who's not ambitious
and not keen to share your journey and connect
with your audience in a professional, engaging way, well,
you probably don't need an overlay.
And frankly, what are you doing watching this video
in the first place?
But if you are wanting to raise your level
here's why you need an overlay.
One, it sets your stream apart
making it look sleek and consistent with your brand.
Two, it boosts engagement
and creates a better viewer experience
encouraging them to get involved.
And three, it's so much fun, it's like your own TV show.
Honestly, once I show you what's possible
you're gonna be addicted to making these just like I am.
Now you know the why.
Let's talk about the different types and sizes.
Start by browsing through
our pre-made Twitch overlay templates
and customize to suit your style and brand.
The best size for Twitch overlays is 1920 by 1080 pixels.
This is the highest screen resolution when importing
to broadcasting software tools
or keep your overlay looking crystal clear.
Types of overlays include webcam overlays,
header overlays, stream labels,
live chat overlays, subscribe, like, share, donate
and about me buttons.
So, what makes a great Twitch overlay?
The key is to showcase your personality, authenticity
and commitment to your audience.
Focus on personalizing your overlays
and making sure all your channels branding stays consistent
from the profile avatars to the banner image.
Oh, I like that one.
Let's customize that one.
Once it opens, heads to the elements section
and you'll find millions of free and premium graphics.
Type Twitch into the search bar.
Click see all in graphics.
Here you'll see some of the most popular elements
to make your overlay come alive.
You can also incorporate chat features,
new followers and subscriber counts.
Just drag them into the editor
and resize and recolor to suit.
If you've added a brand palette
you can find it by clicking here.
Alternatively, play around with shades
until you find one you love.
Honestly, I'm no designer
but Canva makes me enjoy the design part instead
of dreading it like I used to.
Okay, this is feeling pretty good.
It's got my branding here, my contacts here.
This is where my face will go
and you can watch all the action here.
It's pretty basic though
which seems to be a trend these days.
Reduce the clutter so people can focus on the gameplay.
What do you all think?
Should I add some additional things?
All the things LOL.
There's some good suggestions actually.
Drop any more on the comments below.
Okay, let's add a few extras, like live chat and sub count.
I'll move the game cam over a bit.
It means there'll be less game
but the other features should make up for it.
Webcam stays here
but I'll incorporate the contacts in a little.
So in this new space, I'll add live chat,
a little graphic here.
At the top I can put my followers.
Oh, actually I'll do latest follower.
People always get a buzz out
of that when they see their name appear and sub count here.
Of course, this could be a whole bunch of other things.
Depends on what you want to hype.
Yep, that's looking more like it.
Adding animations in Canva is super easy.
Watch this.
See here where it says animate.
Hit this with nothing selected
and you'll get page animations.
Here you can add one animation style
to every element on the page.
Just hover over them and you'll get a preview.
If you want to animate an individual element, select it
and you'll be able to animate that and nothing else.
Let's do the live chat.
We'll have a typewriter effect
so it encourages people to chat.
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How easy is that?
I know you probably can't wait to get started
but there's one more thing I wanna show you before you dash.
How to download, ready to import
to your chosen stream broadcasting platform.
For static overlays,
download and export your design as a PNG file.
You can also do a transparent background
but be aware this is for Pro subscribers
and Canva for Teams users.
For animated formats, you'll want mp4.
Your animated Twitch overlay is now ready for importing
on stream broadcasting platforms like OBS or Stream Labs.
Let me show you how.
To add an overlay to your Twitch live streams
go to your preferred broadcasting software
then create a new scene,
select sources and import your overlay image file.
Arrange the overlay according to your preferences
and define the label type for each stream label source.
This ensures the right information displays
on the correct part of your overlay design.
Whether you use Twitch Studio,
OBS, Stream Labs, Stream Elements
or other broadcasting software, it's all pretty intuitive.
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In under 10 minutes, you have a great overlay
so you can get back to improving your gameplay
or developing new video content material.
You know, the stuff you love doing.
Drop your questions in the comments below
and the Canva team will get back to you ASAP.
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I know, I know, I should be gaming
and chowing down on chips and dip by now
but there's one more thing I wanted to ask you before I go.
Did you find this video helpful?
If so, check out the playlist full
of top tips so you can become a Canva whiz.
Here's my recent fave.
We release new videos like this every week
and I'd hate for you to miss out.
So go ahead and like and subscribe
to our channel before you rush off to make those overlays.
Now I seriously need to get back to my game.
See you next time.
Bye.