So you want to start streaming but you're not sure how to go about it stick around
I'm Y0kenB and I'll give you my top 10 tips for what you need to know when starting your live stream adventure
tip number 1 know your target platform
Twitch is by far the most prominent streaming platform
But you can't go wrong with YouTube mixer or even Facebook either
It all depends on the streaming style and target audience
If you don't have a particular audience how but just yet
I'd suggest to the live stream on Twitch as it is by far the most mature and has the largest viewer base out of all
of them you
Could consider using Restream.io to grow your follower and/or discover your target platform to focusing on
Restream.io allows you to stream to multiple platforms at once and
consolidate text messages while offering various analytical stats of your stream
now tip number 2
spice up your channel branding
Take some time to create nice channel art add a banner or flying screen and some interesting about sections
Linked to any social media you might have such as discord Twitter YouTube
Instagram etc to maximize your exposure and bring people into your social circle of choice
now tip number 3
know your streaming tools
the 3 streaming tools that should be on your radar is shadowplay OBS and Streamlabs OBS
Shadowplay is great for quick streams and entry-level streams
OBS and Streamlabs OBS offer a more advanced streaming service. However, I generally use SLOBS
Haha Streamlabs OBS...SLOBS. Love it. I
Generally use SLOBS for the twitch integration feature, which makes life very easy
You can download Streamlabs OBS by going to my twitch channel and clicking on the stream layers image in the About section
Or simply click on the link in the description listed below
That brings us to tip number 4 design scene overlays
Create overlays for your streams and learn how and when to use them
having a starting, be right back and
ending overlay helps make your streams look professional and keeps viewers from leaving when you're grabbing a coffee or
getting rid of a coffee as such a
Basic overlay can quickly be made within a few minutes and adds that something extra to your channel which helps you stand out of it
so tip number five
stream at 720p
I can't tell you how many times i've streamed at 1080 just to have complaints about but I fought off
buff... buff... buf
Buffering until you're a twitch partner you want to be streaming at max?
720p to ensure smooth streaming to all your viewers
Remember not everyone has great internet and most entry level platforms won't
Transcode down which ends up in your viewers getting buffer bubbles all the time
For best twitch stream settings go check out the twitch broadcasting guidelines listed in the description below
Ok, we're halfway there and we have now got. TIP number 6 check your audio
Test your stream audio at the beginning of every stream to ensure your viewers can hear you your frames and the game
the overlays come in handy for this as you can do this while the
Starting overlays up which allows people who watch your vods to easily. Skip to the actual start of the stream and
number 7
Keep to a schedule
If they know you're online that are more likely to pop by to your live streams on my stream side
You'll see that I've added an extension which shows viewers that I'm doing a live stream on Twitch every Thursday and Friday
It displays it in local time of the viewer which makes things so much easier
Now tip number 8 interact with your viewers
These two times people joining a stream one is a looker who has yarn in the background while they do something else
The other one wants to form part of the stream in some way
Acknowledge anyone in chat start that conversation
Read things on the screen and explain your thoughts if nothing else is going on
A silent stream is more often than not an empty stream
Especially if you're still growing
And tip number nine find your style
Go watch streams and find things you like, don't try to be outright
Copy somebody but find what works for you
Your are unique and so is your channel so nurture your own style
tip number 10 ...
network and enjoy
My final tip for the day is to network with others find streamers
You like say hi and pot taking they chat Auto host them if you really like them pretty soon
You'll grow your networking circles and expand your relationships. Plus you'll pick up great things along the way that you can add to your channel
Remember live-streaming is about building a community
Prep yourself for a fun evening and enjoy it
It'll certainly come through in your stream if you're having a good time
So let me know in the comments below if these tips helped you at all
Or if you have any other tips that you would like to share
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Thank you for watching. Y0kenB out.