Are you excited about the free animated overlays coming out soon? And have you made any of these mistakes? What videos do you want next? Comment below! Check out the timecodes below, and if this video helped let me know in the comments! If you want to join our tiny but growing community check out our other content: bit.ly/JoinTheStreamScheme 🕘Timestamps: 0:25 - Introduction 1:35 - Setting Up A Camera For Twitch 2:10 - Where To Put Your Camera For Twitch 2:26 - How To Light Yourself For Twitch 3:10 - How To Manually Set Your Webcam in Slobs and OBS 3:45 - How To Grow A Community On Twitch 4:50 - How To Set A Twitch Schedule 6:05 - How To Setup Your Audio For Twitch 6:35 - Can I Use a USB Mic For Twitch? 6:40 - How To Hear Yourself In Streamlabs OBS 7:15 - How To Level Your Microphone For Twitch 8:00 - Audio Filters For Streamlabs OBS and OBS 8:50 - Technical Settings In Streamlabs OBS 9:25 - Why Dynamic Bitrate is Terrible 10:20 - How To Plan Out Content For Twitch 11:50 - Outro
Personal restrictions..lol..i'm terrible at comunity management..public speaking..i can understand why it's needed but can't do it as supossed to..i'm lacking of selfconfidence to do it good and entertaining that way
I'm in school and starting out twitch... I don't know what I should do as I don't have the money for the camera. I also stream from my xbox rn as I don't have a computer that is good mine I may be able to work but it is still trash
@@LookAPotatoCat I've seen a lot do this. Scheduling is my biggest problem so I try to announce when I'm going to stream as early ahead of time as possible, IRL commitments kinda keep me up in the air some days. But it seems to work as long as you give a heads up. Not perfect as a set schedule but we can't all do that so next best thing.
"always stream the same days and same time slots" cries in living in a shared house and having no idea when my housemate will be using the same room to game and shouting fortnite words
You helped me a lot. I just hit 1k followers on Twitch and I am not a talker. It sounds so simple, but yet no one thinks to write content down. I started making little cards I put on my desk, when it gets quiet I just read the card. Thanks a bunch!
Even when I start with 0 viewers many times I'll still start out by talking about what I'm going to be doing in game that day and what my plans are so that once anyone watches the VOD or Highlight they still feel connected to me right from the beginning as if I was talking to them.
Vtubers have it easier in the camera department, no need for lighting or a decent camera and most everything can be adjusted in virtual space, background and all. It's so refreshing for me to be able to skip camera and lighting sections of videos like this but where you trade off some thing you get complexities of other things -.- lol I love VTubing though and love to see the community grow.
@@darkprincess4679 I agree! The benefit of not needing to worry about having a good camera and lighting set-up is balanced out by either finding someone to create a virtual avatar for you, or take the time and effort to make one yourself. But the fact that, giving that I have my system set up, I can just click a couple of settings and be 'seen' on stream is amazing
@@ryzhiialen This is true, but for example I just use my webcam built-into my laptop which is normally a pretty bad choice but for vtubing it works perfectly and my only lighting is a ceiling light above my laptop. Both of those just come with my setup and not something I needed to go out and buy. If I wasn't vtubing I would def need to get a better camera and lighting is very important , more so than the camera, but when your vtubing really almost any camera and lighting will do, as long as the tracking program can see you. In fact most hand tracking that I've seen uses infrared so even in total pitch black it's kind of funny to think I would still have hand tracking lol.
@@StreamScheme That's not planning content, that's how to talk while presenting content you already have. You're over reaching. Just do a proper one and we'll be happy
8:13 As an alternative, properly configured Compression + Noise Gate will also do the job. Compression will even out the mic volume by boosting it when you're quiet and dialing it down if you get too loud. Noise Gate allows you to set volume thresholds at which the mic will start and stop picking up sounds (i.e. your voice will go through because you're next to the mic, but quieter stuff like background noise will be left out when you aren't speaking).
Yep, compression is a great tool! I want to keep things very simple for people when they start out though, so for beginners I tend to recommend Limiters but I do explain Noise gates in my video about microphones :)
Some games don't let you sadly, they block important or crucial things the viewers want to see, and then recently due to space limitations my angle has changed so it is better to be looking across the gameplay meaning I have to go over the left middle of frame. It isn't ideal but you have to do what you can. :)
The biggest problem for me is the set schedule thing. I want to do it, but I work in a restaurant with different hours every week, and I only get my schedule for each week the Saturday before. Best I can do is make a new plan every week. Hopefully it's enough for now!
@@HydraWolfTV That's what I've been doing. I always stream at the same time, and try to keep it as close to the same days as I possibly can. Usually it only shifts back and forth by one day, so it's actually been working out pretty smoothly!
LOVE the camera on the right corners! I do that on my streams on Twitch but didn’t realize how much that might be helping me! I do music streams and get raided 2-4 times per stream, mostly cause people appreciate my camera and lighting, but man, no one would be doing that if my camera were blocked by the live/viewer bits! Thanks foe the video :)
Glad you liked the video! Obviously not every game and camera angle works on the right, for example my new set up I’ve had to go left but middle so it isn’t hidden or blocking any game! It’s worth paying attention to as you go! :)
Eljay - this video literally changed my stream up so much and I have never felt so confident while live! I know I can't make it into every stream since our timezones are so far off, but I really appreciate all of the help you've given me. I can really feel myself improving and I feel so much more proud of the content I'm producing. Thank you so much dude!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m so glad to hear from you! And to hear you’re going so well! I’m just a guy doing his best, if your stream has improved that is entirely because of your hard work! Keep it up!
Man Ive been streaming for 3 years and u gave me the most advice anyone has ever given me including my streamer friends. Granted I knew a majority of this info, the way u break it down just made me open my eyes and strive to be a better content creator. Thanks man keep up the good work.
@@mossmother3768 right now I'm at 2200ish. With a page reach of over 5 million. At this time last year I only had 900. So I think I've made some progress.
Streaming with a schedule, it literally feels like I’m going in for work and this is not work this is having fun with your viewers. If I put a schedule I’m gonna get bored very fast.
All I can say is that if the streamer I like streams inconsistently, my attention starts to wane. It sucks, but I only have 3-6 hours of entertainment allotted a day so being consistent is a must
if you arent committed enough to get a schedule you will have a lot less viewers because they wont know when to expect you are going live, as soon as i got a schedule my average viewers almost doubled and a schedule makes me more organized and gives me more motivation to stream that day
I concur. It may be helpful in the long run to have a consistent schedule, but it can be extremely tedious. For me the issue is my friends and family do not have stable schedules to tune in. Which leaves me at a disadvantage, because I am not exactly Mr. Popular. Keep that similar situation in place for a couple months and it seems futile to stream at all.
I don't schedule everyday I stream. Just two with a good idea of what I'm doing on those days. Then I stream randomly for myself for the sake of variety so I don't get bored.
honestly i thought this would be like this but when i have a schedule i feel much more organized. i have work and go to the gym while trying to study for school and make time for my gf and friends so a schedule is really soothing for me
I've never really thought about the planning segment for the content. I actually plan my schedule and the game but not much of my content in the stream. Interesting point!
Excuse me, what if you're just a casual streamer who isn't worried about streaming schedules? I just stream whenever I feel like doing it whenever I happen to play a game! Is that ok if I don't really mind?
You’ll struggle to grow, this video and most of my videos are under the assumption that somebody is trying to do everything they can to grow. If you’re just doing it for fun, then it isn’t a big deal :)
Been watching your videos for a few days now. Lots of great information. How you speak slowly and clearly but not too slow is great!! Definitely subbed and i plan to watch you on twitch as well!! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos!!!
I can't imagine you see these comments on older videos, but I wanted to thank you for your tips videos. We are super not doing the same type of content on Twitch, but your tips have been really helpful in my trying to tweak some things for channel growth. Thank you!
Learning the technical aspect of it.... I actually spent a week and a half testing and trying settings for my pc before my first streaming.... And ended up replacing my HHD with an SSD to fix my lack of stability on my stream. It worked!
I just wish one of these videos would have good recommendations on lighting options when you don't have a whole lot of space to work with. Like desk lamps only go so far when you don't really have anywhere to put them.
Great videos. Very realistic and down to earth :) I'm still on the road to being discovered and learning what games work/dont work at this stage, but at the same time I am enjoying the process. Thanks heaps for your tips!
Was a video about preparing/planning for a stream ever made? Highly interested in that topic, as I see my husband's stream suffers greatly from "not knowing what to do/what to play" etc. right before streaming. Thank you so much and have a nice day.
@@StreamScheme Sweet! Just finished skimming your video titles and loading all contents so I could search them, so you know there's serious interest. BTW, just subscribed.
I still prefer talking to myself on youtube since i know that at least I might get some views but my main problem is that I'm not constant with the videos.
That's fair, honestly consistency while it helps a lot with TH-cam the crucial part is search traffic which I talk about in my 0 - 1000 subscribers and then again in a video coming soon about growing a gaming channel.
There’s a few points that I do differently. For the facecam position, I choose middle left which also doesn’t get covered up. Second, dynamic bitrate, I use it, mainly due to the fact of internet that rarely is stable. I cannot choose a set bitrate without dropping frames unless I leave it very low at all times, so it’s useful for that 5 minutes of a stream it may drop.
I understand cameras are very important for connecting to an audience but as a faceless streamer do you have any advice on I could connect with my viewers through voice etc?
Even though OBS displays the -5dB to 0dB range as red, it is not peaking. 0dB is where it will peak; when it peaks the entire bar will highlight red and stay red. That's what happens in OBS Studio which I use and I don't think SLOBS is that different from how it displays that data.
Having some head room for when you shout loudly, cough, laugh, etc is crucial, if you are hitting red when talking or with your general audio, you'll absolutely peak eventually. It is easier to teach people to avoid the red all together then to say, "You can go a bit into the red" because a lot of these guys are just base level beginners.
I play mainly rainbow six: siege, so when coming up for points for the stream(luckily I have played since the beginning and I keep up to date with maps/new peeks/new ways to use a site) it usually goes like this: map bans -> map is chosen -> "Oh I could possibly give a small tip for this site" It's more like off the cuff but knowledgeable information about the sites.
Question on schedules, I'm currently in school so I'm very inconsistent to when I have my free time, should I have the weekends a specified time and for week days a estimate of when I'll most likely be live?
I've only seen this one video of yours but I already like it better than alot of other "How to" videos I've matched. Subscribed. Can't wait to watch your other videos! Keep up the great content!
So my c920 camera has horrible white balance and the obs settings dont save...and I have to reset the camera each time. I have found this is common. So I want to move to dslr. What are some affordable options...I was considering an A6100 for example on ebay, thoughts?
It's a tough call, I used the A6100 for work a few times when we needed B cameras or Car Cameras, but never as a camera for streaming. If you switch to a DSLR, you'll need to invest in a lot of things, a D tap battery that plugs into a wall outlet, mounting, lenses, etc. I use the C922, and honestly it works really well for me and is a lot less hassle than using any of my Sony cameras as a device. Are you earning enough from streaming to invest in a camera and all the accessories? If so an upgrade could be worth it, but otherwise just getting solid lighting could be a better bet.
@@StreamScheme I do have three VILTROX light panels and an overhead light. I'm lit up fairly well but the whites in the C920 are extra...white and shiny. Even using a nice LUT I can't seem to get the colors/white balance to look natural. My image just looks "OK". I have tried adjusting the lights moving them down to 3300 kelvin and adjusting them so they are not shining directly on to me. Maybe my light setup needs an adjustment? Without boring details--My office space will be remodeled over the next month & at that point I want to move to a DSLR. Funds are not an issue as long as I'm not dropping $2K on a camera with no accessories. So if we're looking at a $800-$1K budget, are there worthwhile camera options/kits available that I can purchase to stream with? Appreciate your response btw, and I'm glad I found your channel. I watched 4 or 5 videos and went to bed late :D
This might sound harsh but I think as a teenager if they really want to make it as a Streamer they shouldn't stream whatsoever. Putting aside the fact that at 14-16, you most likely don't have the money to do it properly but honestly, most aren't emotionally mature enough or have the experience to be able to handle the things that come with streaming. I know at 16 I wouldn't be, and I know based off this channel and seeing teenagers trying that this is pretty spot on. If someone REALLY wants to make Streaming and Content Creation their goal, then as I said, DO NOT STREAM, step away and practice learning about filmmaking while you finish high school. Watch lighting tutorials, sound tutorials, learn the ins and outs of the trade. Make short films on your phone, and never release them. Study properly and take notes on everything. Research how online content works, study marketing, VSEO. The biggest part, step away from content as entertainment you enjoy and really look at it from the outside, why it works, how it works, why people do certain things, why people enjoy it. Practice storytelling, improv, and spend time growing as a person, learning experiences, and meeting new people. When I was a Teenager I got told, "Starting something is never wasted effort. It takes 10,000 hours to be considered a master, so anyone who starts young and works hard will be much further ahead than those who start at university." and this is the core concept, you don't have to stream to If a young person really want to do this, take the time now to grow skills that will benefit you in the future when you are older and ready to tackle it. Hope this isn't seen as discouraging but I think it is a much smarter path and safer path for young people. Good luck!
@@sleeptired1 There are exceptions to the rules, but I don't try teach people they'll be the exception because it is just incredibly unlikely. It takes a lot of hard work.
Really enjoying going though your "help" videos has pointed out a lot of stuff i need to work on to get my streams better, I know I am very new to all this just really wanna make the content I love and this has been a real eye opener to help show that to others in a more engaging way!!
I would love to keep a schedule but sadly school work is very inconsistent, I try my best. I love streaminng and talking to new followers and engaging. Sadly i dont have the money either so my audio and video quality is on a budget, no webcam either, still trying!
I'm a recent TH-cam myself. I started about a month ago, and I'm having fun. Sure I would like to get better and grow more, but if your not having fun, then there's no point
Out of curiosity, what would you say the right length of a stream is? I do Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7-10pm GMT every week like clock work - but should I be doing more than 3 hours?
Entirely how you feel, do what you can do consistetly. I think anything under 90 minutes might not be enough time, but 3 hours is a good amount. I tend to do that much, but some nights just keep going because it's fun.
@@StreamScheme I've gone on for longer before, but only if I'm mid-game or If I want to finish doing something - I try and end the stream leaving people wanting more instead of going until the viewership dies down as everyone goes to bed (Which also means bigger raids for me to dish out to other channels when I finish to pass on the love). Cheers for the reply! :)
You don't even need special lights, I use two old desk lamps and it might not look perfect but it looks good. I found these in our storage, you don't need to buy expensive lights in the beginning!
An hour before my stream, I sit and think about topics I can converse with myself with. I just sit in silence and let my mind run free. Been going well but I can’t wait to get more creative and thoughtful with it :)
Oh yes, please, video about planning! I've never been organized and I never really planned anything (and I somehow spent the last 10 years working as a graphic deigner ;D) I need all the help I can get ;_;
I only started streaming recently and it's nice to hear some tips even if I can't implement all of them right away (sharing a room making can or mic set ups difficult).
There's some good tips on here. I've been streaming for years, but always to a small audience. I never really cared much about having a ton of people. The one thing you said that took me by surprise was the lighting segment. I never would've guessed people really care about lights.
Lack of a community is a symptom less so a mistake or an issue, what do you think is making it hard for you to be discovered? What could you do more or differently? Would love to hear more! :)
Do you do any networking? Have you talked to other streamers or engaged with other streamers in their discords or chats? That might help eek in a potential community as well as grow your reputation
While I can absolutely appreciate the time and effort he's put into this video AND how all the points are a lot more valid than most other videos like this make, I still have yet to see one of these videos actually admit to the immense amount of luck it takes to make something of yourself, not just in Twitch or TH-cam, but the entertainment industry as a whole. Yes you need to have a personality and content to play off that personality and all these technical things he's talking about do help, but you still have to rely on the crappy algorithms that Twitch and TH-cam implement to even remotely get noticed. If you don't have the right thumbnail or the most clickbait title you can think of, it's not going to make a bit of difference. After streaming on Twitch for 8 years and then moving over to TH-cam, I can say without a doubt, DO NOT try and make this a career. Do it because you like doing it and not because it's trendy or you think you'll make it a job. In the long term it will be less enjoyable if you try to go that route. Forget about the follower count, the viewer count, etc. If you're having fun, people will see that and that's ultimately what will matter in the end. So if I can agree with something from this video, it's the point that connecting with your audience is possibly the most important thing you can do. If you don't grow, don't sweat it. Embrace the audience you do have and you'll see gains in the long term.
I talk about how much luck is required a lot on my stream and I have in a few videos where I mention how viewers/followers are bad goals due to them being "luck" and not controllable goals. That said, luck isn't something you can teach someone so if I said that in every video people would feel defeated with no real steps to improve themselves. There are ways to increase your chances, for example not playing oversaturated games like Fortnite, Warzone, Apex, or the hot trending games like Valheim etc, streaming from a PC with production value and high-quality audio/camera, making discoverable YT content and learning the algorithm, networking, building valuable content, spending time working on your content, making engaging titles, and so much more. It is easy to hope for luck, but much harder to actually put the time in. I hope on my channel people take away actionable steps from the videos I post, the reason I spend so much time scripting and producing them is because that effort improves the chances they will do well and grow. Every day I think about how lucky I am that people support and I didn't use to think any of it had to do with my own work but the community has helped me build confidence. Just some ramblings on the topic of luck and work, not sure if it helps at all but I do hope the channel provides something, good luck on your journey! :)
@@StreamScheme Very much agreed on the streaming of popular games. I can't tell you how many times over the years I've had people come into my stream and ask me something like "Hey why don't you play League of Legends?" or something like that and don't seem to understand my reasoning for not doing so. On the topic of improving all the little things, I can absolutely attest to the validity of adding production value to your stream, thumbnails, titles, etc. I spent quite a few years just understanding OBS and how the majority of it worked, making my own overlays and notifications, transitioning scenes to add some flair, etc. So in no way, shape or form am I diminishing the value of the work that it takes to make things work for you and I completely understand that making a video to just say "It just takes luck" is literally a waste of time. I just don't want people to come away from videos such as yours thinking that if they do these things, it's a guarantee that it's going to equal success because you know those types of people exist out there. I just wanted to share my experiences with a fellow content creator, as well as your audience, in hopes that they do get the understanding that these are not sure fire ways to get popular and that quite a bit of luck is involved because it always comes down to the right person/people seeing the right video at the right time. But that doesn't mean that people should stop trying new ways to improve, as you said, themselves and their work. I absolutely appreciate the pointers you made, especially that one about the camera positioning. Even though I don't stream on Twitch anymore, I'm still looking into how my camera is positioned on the screen in case TH-cam does something similar. Thanks so much for the response and I bid you good luck as well sir :D
I am just starting out, haven't even been gotten my feet wet on any type of streaming only some TH-cam videos. BUT, I am am a big researcher on things that interest me SO trying to do my research and so far your videos have been a ton of help. Please keep them coming! AND - Count me as the one person (at least) asking for planning content videos ..... Have only watched three of your videos so far so forgive me if you already have one out and I just haven't found it yet!
Yes Eljay ! I would definitely like to see a video on content planning, I've been feeling that I've been running out of things to talk about and not sure which steps to take when it comes to content planning.
i find it helpful thinking about conversation starters, and there are generators on google you can use that really blows up my chat box. I will move my camera from the left to the right now, thanks for the tip.
Great point using conversation starter generators, I usually just try to keep them on a similar topic to what I am doing that night, so playing Subnautica I make up crazy ocean facts, or plan out convos about undersea lairs hahaha hope the video helped!
Well done mate. Saying you did some of these mistakes to connect is nice. Not coming down hard on what not to do is a nice touch. I've watched plenty of these kind of videos and I still make these mistakes. But I live with it, I'm don't view myself as someone looking to make it big in the twitch/content world. I just want someone to watch or maybe sometimes have a little convo about the game or themselves. Although you mentioning the monitor yourself for the audio is something I didn't know and will be using it. Thank you for the video and I hope you make more.
I've been using the mic in my webcam for my stream for a long time and the quality's pretty good; I think it's overly ignored because it's definitely a great option until you have a usb mic; much better than a headset mic.
Another thing about the facecam: Put it somewhere where it does not block important elements of the game. As a viewer I usually find this very annoying, so on my own streams I make sure it doesn't block anything. I usually do this by making a screenshot of the game (or finding one on google), put that in OBS and move the facecam to a good spot.
Some great tips, while I'll try and implement as much as I can... I'm an art streamer, not a gamer streamer, i'm also currently limited on my USB Ports, so I've got room for one cam - which is focused on my art - and my mic. I cannot seem to find a USB hub, but I cannot keep doing art on my laptop anyway, so it doesn't feel priority when I want to upgrade to an Art PC and therefore have more USB's... My only thing I haven't really figured out, outside of figuring out talking points, is to keep myself in Camera Frame while looking down at my work.
Not sure if you're still replying to comments here. But I have a technical issue that I was wondering if you knew a fix. I got the C920 and have been using its built in Mic. It sounds good and picks up my voicem but there seems too be a low humming noise. No fans are on in the room, and it's not close to my actual PC (which isn't even loud to begin with) maybe it's the cameras processor? I simple fix, but costly one would be to just get an actual mic. But was wondering if there was another fix. Thanks and great video!
That would be at its core the C920 microphone is a low-quality microphone, the hum is the camera and the computer. You can fix it by adding a Noise Suppression filter as shown in my Make Any Mic Sound Better video, but I do recommend just generally looking at getting a dedicated microphone :)
Do you have a guide of how you plan out your videos and your thought process With it all? Like topics to talk about and how to keep them going with no viewers or chatters ? And what the 3-5 things per hour that you would write down and talk about ?
i do every single one of these very basic tips. i still dont know why im not growing at all. i hope you can help me figure this out. sometimes you need an outside prospective on your work to get the most realistic view of it.
Hey! I checked out your latest VoD, and these are just my thoughts that might hopefully help you out a bit. Things I noticed: - Games: Star Citizen, Warzone, Rogue Company are all games you won't appear in the top 3 rows for, which is crucial for being a new creator. Even rogue company the least saturated of all of them you won't appear in the top 15 rows. - Another note here is that switching games midstream is VERY VERY detrimental for creators, if you get a few viewers from one game, and you switch the next night before those viewers can connect with you as a creator rather than with the game, you will most likely lose those viewers, let alone if they only join for a few minutes and you switch mid stream. Commit to one category, focus on it, and grow an audience you can connect with. - Title: Same title for the past 3 streams, not a big deal but the title won't help at all in the categories you are choosing to play in because again, nobody will see it since you aren't top 3 rows. - Keeping yourself talking: I clicked onto 4 different places in your VoD, and watched for 5 - 10 minutes to try and see what a new viewer clicking on would get. During this almost every time I clicked and stuck around you didn't speak or bring anything that would've made me want to talk in chat. The one time you seemed really talkative was when you were pitching a credit card or bank account? I don't really know what that was. - Emulating DrDisrespect: This might be just a joke you have running at the moment, but when I first started studying content creation I was listening to a podcast with some very large creators and they said, "Whenever I see small creators one of the biggest mistakes they make is they don't bring their own unique value to content, they try to mimic or copy larger creators which doesn't work for 2 reasons. 1. We have a large audience so we can do weird or strange things and it works for us, and 2. Nobody wants to watch someone imitate a creator when they could just go watch the original creator." In short on that last tip, you might get a few clicks but I think you should focus on your own unique value and what is something you can bring to your content. - Schedule: Based off what I can see you haven't set a schedule up and locked it in on your Schedule tab on Twitch? I might be wrong but the vods make it look like you don't really have a schedule either so if someone did find you, how would they know when to come back regularly? I hope this helps, it isn't meant to be harsh, these are just the places that I think you could improve. Good luck!
Question about music... I personally switch off a stream the moment I check in and they have random background music. Are others like this? Any idea if the platform shows any advantage to having background music? ( I don't mean the music built into the game. I also am not interested in issues with licensing of the music at this point )
You would be in the minority on this one, most people prefer to have some sort of lofi or backing music for a lot of games like Stardew Valley, etc. Some games the music is an integral part of the game so streamers should be smart about this, such as Animal Crossing forcing the tracks, or Final Fantasy, heck even Hitman. But most people do prefer to listen to backing music rather than the empty space or other things. Licensing wise it isn't as bad as people make out, there are hundreds of royalty free totally safe options out there.
Some good quality tips my dood. I'm definitely terrible at keeping a schedule, most of the time i'm like "ahhh tonight seems like a good time", need to work on that.
after christmas I'm going to have a set schedule and have a much better like time to stream. One of my main issues at the moment though is talking to my audience, often when no one is in the chat. Any tips on that?
I started streaming on twitch.. and im so out of my comfort zone.. i haven't actually streamed in weeks as my laptop lags so much and my main console game constantly crashes. I don't no what to do anymore.... loved the vid.. very informative and gonna try all the tips youve given as well as watch all the ones i can related to streaming
Honestly, it is going to be very tough. I don't know your life so it will be hard to give advice but you'll need to find the times you can be most consistent. And at the end of the day, if the best way for you to be consistent with your content creation is to instead create 1 video a week on TH-cam following the 0-1000 guide I uploaded then that might be the best way for you to grow an audience until your schedule becomes more friendly to consistent streaming. Hope this helps!
Do you have any tips on feeling more comfortable talking to other streamers (especially ones that are older than you)? It helps me a lot to talk to other people while streaming but I get really nervous.
Are you excited about the free animated overlays coming out soon? And have you made any of these mistakes? What videos do you want next? Comment below!
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🕘Timestamps:
0:25 - Introduction
1:35 - Setting Up A Camera For Twitch
2:10 - Where To Put Your Camera For Twitch
2:26 - How To Light Yourself For Twitch
3:10 - How To Manually Set Your Webcam in Slobs and OBS
3:45 - How To Grow A Community On Twitch
4:50 - How To Set A Twitch Schedule
6:05 - How To Setup Your Audio For Twitch
6:35 - Can I Use a USB Mic For Twitch?
6:40 - How To Hear Yourself In Streamlabs OBS
7:15 - How To Level Your Microphone For Twitch
8:00 - Audio Filters For Streamlabs OBS and OBS
8:50 - Technical Settings In Streamlabs OBS
9:25 - Why Dynamic Bitrate is Terrible
10:20 - How To Plan Out Content For Twitch
11:50 - Outro
Stream Scheme how to set up stream notifications for like follow s and how to set up points
Ok,i'll never stream again..lol
@@barbarianzg8826 Oof, whys that?
Personal restrictions..lol..i'm terrible at comunity management..public speaking..i can understand why it's needed but can't do it as supossed to..i'm lacking of selfconfidence to do it good and entertaining that way
I'm in school and starting out twitch... I don't know what I should do as I don't have the money for the camera. I also stream from my xbox rn as I don't have a computer that is good mine I may be able to work but it is still trash
"always stream the same days and same time slots"
*Cries in retail hours*
Oof, sorry man!
:FeelsBadMan:
There is a streamer I watch that posts his schedule weekly in his steam group and it works pretty well for him
@@LookAPotatoCat I've seen a lot do this. Scheduling is my biggest problem so I try to announce when I'm going to stream as early ahead of time as possible, IRL commitments kinda keep me up in the air some days. But it seems to work as long as you give a heads up. Not perfect as a set schedule but we can't all do that so next best thing.
Me who has shitty internet and can maybe stream every few weeks
Me who doesn't stream: *sips tea* hmm interesting
Hahahaha hope it still was enjoyable!
@@StreamScheme enjoyable - 100%
"always stream the same days and same time slots" cries in living in a shared house and having no idea when my housemate will be using the same room to game and shouting fortnite words
You should stream that lol
@@MUUD7 get a real job. Go to school. Go to a trade union job.
You helped me a lot. I just hit 1k followers on Twitch and I am not a talker. It sounds so simple, but yet no one thinks to write content down. I started making little cards I put on my desk, when it gets quiet I just read the card. Thanks a bunch!
Glad I could help! It is a simple thing, you're right! But it goes so far!
Even when I start with 0 viewers many times I'll still start out by talking about what I'm going to be doing in game that day and what my plans are so that once anyone watches the VOD or Highlight they still feel connected to me right from the beginning as if I was talking to them.
i do the same thing
With how many viewers do you start now?
@@jonasreu1219 Anywhere from 5 - 15 atm. It used to be 0
@@DerpDiggler nice man, where are you from and can you send me your twitch link?
"Make sure you have a camera"
Vtubers/Virtual Streamers: allow us to introduce ourselves!
I’d consider Vtubers the same as having a camera personally :)
Vtubers have it easier in the camera department, no need for lighting or a decent camera and most everything can be adjusted in virtual space, background and all. It's so refreshing for me to be able to skip camera and lighting sections of videos like this but where you trade off some thing you get complexities of other things -.- lol I love VTubing though and love to see the community grow.
@@darkprincess4679 I agree! The benefit of not needing to worry about having a good camera and lighting set-up is balanced out by either finding someone to create a virtual avatar for you, or take the time and effort to make one yourself. But the fact that, giving that I have my system set up, I can just click a couple of settings and be 'seen' on stream is amazing
@@darkprincess4679 they still need a camera and light for face tracking) it can be not so good but still
Sorry for my English
@@ryzhiialen This is true, but for example I just use my webcam built-into my laptop which is normally a pretty bad choice but for vtubing it works perfectly and my only lighting is a ceiling light above my laptop. Both of those just come with my setup and not something I needed to go out and buy. If I wasn't vtubing I would def need to get a better camera and lighting is very important , more so than the camera, but when your vtubing really almost any camera and lighting will do, as long as the tracking program can see you. In fact most hand tracking that I've seen uses infrared so even in total pitch black it's kind of funny to think I would still have hand tracking lol.
i'd like a video on the planning out content
Working on it!
@@StreamScheme thank you :)
And he never delivered. Great. But we keep giving him traffic..
@@bikerboy3k Actually I did make it, it's called "How To Keep Yourself Talking" and it came out weeks ago.
Hope it helps you!
@@StreamScheme That's not planning content, that's how to talk while presenting content you already have. You're over reaching. Just do a proper one and we'll be happy
8:13 As an alternative, properly configured Compression + Noise Gate will also do the job. Compression will even out the mic volume by boosting it when you're quiet and dialing it down if you get too loud. Noise Gate allows you to set volume thresholds at which the mic will start and stop picking up sounds (i.e. your voice will go through because you're next to the mic, but quieter stuff like background noise will be left out when you aren't speaking).
Yep, compression is a great tool! I want to keep things very simple for people when they start out though, so for beginners I tend to recommend Limiters but I do explain Noise gates in my video about microphones :)
Audio filters are a thing...and they can stop background noise and keyboard noises!?!
I NEEDED THIS!
Heck yeah!
"Always put your facecam as far to the right as possible"
Has his own facecam on the left side of the stream o_O
Some games don't let you sadly, they block important or crucial things the viewers want to see, and then recently due to space limitations my angle has changed so it is better to be looking across the gameplay meaning I have to go over the left middle of frame.
It isn't ideal but you have to do what you can. :)
The biggest problem for me is the set schedule thing. I want to do it, but I work in a restaurant with different hours every week, and I only get my schedule for each week the Saturday before. Best I can do is make a new plan every week. Hopefully it's enough for now!
Scheduling is honestly still a bit hard even if you don't have changing hours
you could perhaps try a shifting schedule where you start stream between certain hours its not a precise schedule but it gives a general idea?
@@HydraWolfTV That's what I've been doing. I always stream at the same time, and try to keep it as close to the same days as I possibly can. Usually it only shifts back and forth by one day, so it's actually been working out pretty smoothly!
LOVE the camera on the right corners! I do that on my streams on Twitch but didn’t realize how much that might be helping me! I do music streams and get raided 2-4 times per stream, mostly cause people appreciate my camera and lighting, but man, no one would be doing that if my camera were blocked by the live/viewer bits! Thanks foe the video :)
Glad you liked the video! Obviously not every game and camera angle works on the right, for example my new set up I’ve had to go left but middle so it isn’t hidden or blocking any game! It’s worth paying attention to as you go! :)
Eljay - this video literally changed my stream up so much and I have never felt so confident while live! I know I can't make it into every stream since our timezones are so far off, but I really appreciate all of the help you've given me. I can really feel myself improving and I feel so much more proud of the content I'm producing. Thank you so much dude!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m so glad to hear from you! And to hear you’re going so well!
I’m just a guy doing his best, if your stream has improved that is entirely because of your hard work! Keep it up!
Man Ive been streaming for 3 years and u gave me the most advice anyone has ever given me including my streamer friends. Granted I knew a majority of this info, the way u break it down just made me open my eyes and strive to be a better content creator. Thanks man keep up the good work.
Good luck David! Keep it up mate, hope the videos can continue to help! I really appreciate the comment :)
how many followers did you get in those 3 years?
@@mossmother3768 right now I'm at 2200ish. With a page reach of over 5 million. At this time last year I only had 900. So I think I've made some progress.
@@frosty_farms what is your twich channel
@@frosty_farms what is your twitch channel
Streaming with a schedule, it literally feels like I’m going in for work and this is not work this is having fun with your viewers. If I put a schedule I’m gonna get bored very fast.
All I can say is that if the streamer I like streams inconsistently, my attention starts to wane. It sucks, but I only have 3-6 hours of entertainment allotted a day so being consistent is a must
if you arent committed enough to get a schedule you will have a lot less viewers because they wont know when to expect you are going live, as soon as i got a schedule my average viewers almost doubled and a schedule makes me more organized and gives me more motivation to stream that day
I concur. It may be helpful in the long run to have a consistent schedule, but it can be extremely tedious. For me the issue is my friends and family do not have stable schedules to tune in. Which leaves me at a disadvantage, because I am not exactly Mr. Popular. Keep that similar situation in place for a couple months and it seems futile to stream at all.
I don't schedule everyday I stream. Just two with a good idea of what I'm doing on those days. Then I stream randomly for myself for the sake of variety so I don't get bored.
honestly i thought this would be like this but when i have a schedule i feel much more organized. i have work and go to the gym while trying to study for school and make time for my gf and friends so a schedule is really soothing for me
Stream Scheme: Webcam
Me knowing damn well I won't use a camera until I'm not scared: Hmm interesting... I think I will use this information later
You don't have to rush into anything, it's important to know that it can help and you can make the decision when you're ready :)
Guess you gotta be a Vtuber now
I've never really thought about the planning segment for the content. I actually plan my schedule and the game but not much of my content in the stream. Interesting point!
It can go a long way! :)
Keen to see a video on planning content! Need to get ready for my tuxedo-wearing, gambling streams.
Thanks for the kind words and the support!
This video just confirmed everything I learned the hard way and try to share with the new streamers who ask, "Why are you growing and I'm not?"
It is a tough road but once you learn from the mistakes you don't make them twice!
Excuse me, what if you're just a casual streamer who isn't worried about streaming schedules? I just stream whenever I feel like doing it whenever I happen to play a game! Is that ok if I don't really mind?
You’ll struggle to grow, this video and most of my videos are under the assumption that somebody is trying to do everything they can to grow. If you’re just doing it for fun, then it isn’t a big deal :)
Been watching your videos for a few days now. Lots of great information. How you speak slowly and clearly but not too slow is great!! Definitely subbed and i plan to watch you on twitch as well!! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos!!!
Glad the videos have been helpful man! Thanks for the kind words, I hope I can keep it up for you and everyone!
I subscribed just for the "technical term for peaking is, it sounds like shit" that got me
I am a man of science hahaha
i would love to put a cam on stream but my pc barely manages to encode my gameplay that cam is out of question
I can't imagine you see these comments on older videos, but I wanted to thank you for your tips videos. We are super not doing the same type of content on Twitch, but your tips have been really helpful in my trying to tweak some things for channel growth. Thank you!
Hey I’m glad :)
Learning the technical aspect of it.... I actually spent a week and a half testing and trying settings for my pc before my first streaming.... And ended up replacing my HHD with an SSD to fix my lack of stability on my stream. It worked!
Pls make a video on how to plan streams.
I am working on it! I just filmed a video today that helps cover some of planning but I am going into full detail soon!
Thanks for the camera advice! I have dealt with bad lighting for a while now, but was able to fix it manually in a couple minutes!
biggest mistake is followers only chat when there barely is anyone viewing.
YEP! It is the honest worst!
I just wish one of these videos would have good recommendations on lighting options when you don't have a whole lot of space to work with. Like desk lamps only go so far when you don't really have anywhere to put them.
That’s why I recommend the elgato keylamps, they are the biggest space saver while maintaining light quality and variation.
Great videos. Very realistic and down to earth :)
I'm still on the road to being discovered and learning what games work/dont work at this stage, but at the same time I am enjoying the process.
Thanks heaps for your tips!
Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad they helped! I have a video on picking games that I’m really proud of that will hopefully help! Good luck!
I’m setting up for my streaming. You have helped me a lot in prepping for my start. Thank you
I DIDNT KNOW ABOUT THE AUDIO SETTING IN STREAMLABS I CAN FINALLY GET RID OF THAT BUZZING SOUND THANK YOU SIRRR
Nice! :)
@@StreamScheme oh wow u r very responsive with the comments 👍
@@spiritsery1133 I reply to everyone, but I took 2 - 3 days off to focus on the stream and have over 1000 comments to reply to now hahaha
Was a video about preparing/planning for a stream ever made?
Highly interested in that topic, as I see my husband's stream suffers greatly from "not knowing what to do/what to play" etc. right before streaming.
Thank you so much and have a nice day.
Still working on it! But it’s coming!
@@StreamScheme Sweet! Just finished skimming your video titles and loading all contents so I could search them, so you know there's serious interest. BTW, just subscribed.
I still prefer talking to myself on youtube since i know that at least I might get some views but my main problem is that I'm not constant with the videos.
That's fair, honestly consistency while it helps a lot with TH-cam the crucial part is search traffic which I talk about in my 0 - 1000 subscribers and then again in a video coming soon about growing a gaming channel.
There’s a few points that I do differently. For the facecam position, I choose middle left which also doesn’t get covered up. Second, dynamic bitrate, I use it, mainly due to the fact of internet that rarely is stable. I cannot choose a set bitrate without dropping frames unless I leave it very low at all times, so it’s useful for that 5 minutes of a stream it may drop.
“Always stream in the same time slots”
*cries in divorced parents and two houses*
I understand cameras are very important for connecting to an audience but as a faceless streamer do you have any advice on I could connect with my viewers through voice etc?
Practice and inflection, just work hard on engaging everyone individually and make sure you aren't monotone :)
I like the appearance your fiance made at 3:02, she looks lovely
Oh she's the best!
@@StreamScheme Maybe next time let her know she is going to be on camera beforehand.
Even though OBS displays the -5dB to 0dB range as red, it is not peaking. 0dB is where it will peak; when it peaks the entire bar will highlight red and stay red. That's what happens in OBS Studio which I use and I don't think SLOBS is that different from how it displays that data.
Having some head room for when you shout loudly, cough, laugh, etc is crucial, if you are hitting red when talking or with your general audio, you'll absolutely peak eventually.
It is easier to teach people to avoid the red all together then to say, "You can go a bit into the red" because a lot of these guys are just base level beginners.
@@StreamScheme that's why it's good to have a limiter at the end of the chain, but your note on how it's easier for beginners is super true!
Thank you so much for the help bro. I'm starting tomorrow and your honest tips are a great help!
I play mainly rainbow six: siege, so when coming up for points for the stream(luckily I have played since the beginning and I keep up to date with maps/new peeks/new ways to use a site) it usually goes like this:
map bans -> map is chosen -> "Oh I could possibly give a small tip for this site"
It's more like off the cuff but knowledgeable information about the sites.
It took me 6 months almost to learn OBS. Every single stream, something wouldnt work , or be out of sync
It happens, there is a steep learning curve! Good work though!
Question on schedules, I'm currently in school so I'm very inconsistent to when I have my free time, should I have the weekends a specified time and for week days a estimate of when I'll most likely be live?
Yep, you just have to be as consistent as possible to grow.
I just learned so much, wow! Been bingeing your videos lately. Can't wait to see your channel blow up
Thanks so much!! Just doing our best!
Thanks for helpful tips on streaming
I am still trying to figure out set up my scheduling for stream
Glad I could help! Good luck! :)
One of the only times I've listened to someone who asked for a sub, so many great tips!
I've only seen this one video of yours but I already like it better than alot of other "How to" videos I've matched. Subscribed. Can't wait to watch your other videos! Keep up the great content!
Hey thanks so much mate! It means a lot to me! Hope it helps in some way!
11:59 - Yes! Tell me how to plan my content!
On it! :)
So my c920 camera has horrible white balance and the obs settings dont save...and I have to reset the camera each time. I have found this is common. So I want to move to dslr. What are some affordable options...I was considering an A6100 for example on ebay, thoughts?
It's a tough call, I used the A6100 for work a few times when we needed B cameras or Car Cameras, but never as a camera for streaming.
If you switch to a DSLR, you'll need to invest in a lot of things, a D tap battery that plugs into a wall outlet, mounting, lenses, etc.
I use the C922, and honestly it works really well for me and is a lot less hassle than using any of my Sony cameras as a device.
Are you earning enough from streaming to invest in a camera and all the accessories? If so an upgrade could be worth it, but otherwise just getting solid lighting could be a better bet.
@@StreamScheme I do have three VILTROX light panels and an overhead light. I'm lit up fairly well but the whites in the C920 are extra...white and shiny. Even using a nice LUT I can't seem to get the colors/white balance to look natural. My image just looks "OK".
I have tried adjusting the lights moving them down to 3300 kelvin and adjusting them so they are not shining directly on to me. Maybe my light setup needs an adjustment?
Without boring details--My office space will be remodeled over the next month & at that point I want to move to a DSLR. Funds are not an issue as long as I'm not dropping $2K on a camera with no accessories. So if we're looking at a $800-$1K budget, are there worthwhile camera options/kits available that I can purchase to stream with?
Appreciate your response btw, and I'm glad I found your channel. I watched 4 or 5 videos and went to bed late :D
I feel like quitting twitch I'm 13 and the taxes thing are really confusing for me any advice????
This might sound harsh but I think as a teenager if they really want to make it as a Streamer they shouldn't stream whatsoever.
Putting aside the fact that at 14-16, you most likely don't have the money to do it properly but honestly, most aren't emotionally mature enough or have the experience to be able to handle the things that come with streaming. I know at 16 I wouldn't be, and I know based off this channel and seeing teenagers trying that this is pretty spot on.
If someone REALLY wants to make Streaming and Content Creation their goal, then as I said, DO NOT STREAM, step away and practice learning about filmmaking while you finish high school.
Watch lighting tutorials, sound tutorials, learn the ins and outs of the trade. Make short films on your phone, and never release them. Study properly and take notes on everything.
Research how online content works, study marketing, VSEO. The biggest part, step away from content as entertainment you enjoy and really look at it from the outside, why it works, how it works, why people do certain things, why people enjoy it.
Practice storytelling, improv, and spend time growing as a person, learning experiences, and meeting new people.
When I was a Teenager I got told, "Starting something is never wasted effort. It takes 10,000 hours to be considered a master, so anyone who starts young and works hard will be much further ahead than those who start at university." and this is the core concept, you don't have to stream to
If a young person really want to do this, take the time now to grow skills that will benefit you in the future when you are older and ready to tackle it. Hope this isn't seen as discouraging but I think it is a much smarter path and safer path for young people. Good luck!
@@StreamScheme tommyinnit exists. 200k viewers. 16 years old.
@@sleeptired1 There are exceptions to the rules, but I don't try teach people they'll be the exception because it is just incredibly unlikely. It takes a lot of hard work.
Really enjoying going though your "help" videos has pointed out a lot of stuff i need to work on to get my streams better, I know I am very new to all this just really wanna make the content I love and this has been a real eye opener to help show that to others in a more engaging way!!
Hey thanks for the kind words! Glad to be helpful! Let me know how you go improving your stream! Keep it up!
I would love to keep a schedule but sadly school work is very inconsistent, I try my best. I love streaminng and talking to new followers and engaging. Sadly i dont have the money either so my audio and video quality is on a budget, no webcam either, still trying!
Keep it up! And if you can't be consistent at the very least release a schedule once a week to let everyone know when you'll be around!
Good luck!
I use my phone as webcam, and it’s on a tripod of metal and tape...
I'm a recent TH-cam myself. I started about a month ago, and I'm having fun. Sure I would like to get better and grow more, but if your not having fun, then there's no point
100%! It’s a balance!
Him: It's almost impossible to keep yourself talking when you just started
Me with ADHD: You sure? 🤔 /lh
Out of curiosity, what would you say the right length of a stream is? I do Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7-10pm GMT every week like clock work - but should I be doing more than 3 hours?
Entirely how you feel, do what you can do consistetly. I think anything under 90 minutes might not be enough time, but 3 hours is a good amount.
I tend to do that much, but some nights just keep going because it's fun.
@@StreamScheme I've gone on for longer before, but only if I'm mid-game or If I want to finish doing something - I try and end the stream leaving people wanting more instead of going until the viewership dies down as everyone goes to bed (Which also means bigger raids for me to dish out to other channels when I finish to pass on the love). Cheers for the reply! :)
@@Kruigercast That is exactly the way to end! Killing it!
@@StreamScheme One day I'll hassle you to have a quick browse of my VODs to tell me what I'm doing right or wrong ;)
You don't even need special lights, I use two old desk lamps and it might not look perfect but it looks good. I found these in our storage, you don't need to buy expensive lights in the beginning!
Not at all! Just understanding how to use those lights goes so much further than someone with expensive lights who doesn't know how to use them.
An hour before my stream, I sit and think about topics I can converse with myself with. I just sit in silence and let my mind run free. Been going well but I can’t wait to get more creative and thoughtful with it :)
Oh yes, please, video about planning! I've never been organized and I never really planned anything (and I somehow spent the last 10 years working as a graphic deigner ;D) I need all the help I can get ;_;
I’m working on it! It’s taking a lot of time because I am trying to write it for any size streamer! But it’s coming!
I only started streaming recently and it's nice to hear some tips even if I can't implement all of them right away (sharing a room making can or mic set ups difficult).
My streams have been slowly but surely improving and we hit 300 last night. Thanks eljay :D
(is that how u even spell it? 😅)
That’s spot on, congratulations as well!
@@StreamScheme Thank you :D
@TheGreyGhoul thank you 🙏🏽
There's some good tips on here. I've been streaming for years, but always to a small audience. I never really cared much about having a ton of people. The one thing you said that took me by surprise was the lighting segment. I never would've guessed people really care about lights.
i lack a good community, i aint giving up, been trying for 6+ years and YT 10+ years
Lack of a community is a symptom less so a mistake or an issue, what do you think is making it hard for you to be discovered? What could you do more or differently? Would love to hear more! :)
Do you do any networking? Have you talked to other streamers or engaged with other streamers in their discords or chats? That might help eek in a potential community as well as grow your reputation
Instant subscribe. Definitely going to go and search for your audio explanation video. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! OR I HOPE It was helpful hahaha
I don’t know why but I actually prefer watching streamers without a face cam
Very interesting!
I don’t have a facecam 😳
Thx for this I have been working on my stream even tho I don’t have a mic I will be getting a set up soon and will learn more about twitch!!!
You got this! Small steps!
@@StreamScheme thx!!:D
While I can absolutely appreciate the time and effort he's put into this video AND how all the points are a lot more valid than most other videos like this make, I still have yet to see one of these videos actually admit to the immense amount of luck it takes to make something of yourself, not just in Twitch or TH-cam, but the entertainment industry as a whole.
Yes you need to have a personality and content to play off that personality and all these technical things he's talking about do help, but you still have to rely on the crappy algorithms that Twitch and TH-cam implement to even remotely get noticed. If you don't have the right thumbnail or the most clickbait title you can think of, it's not going to make a bit of difference.
After streaming on Twitch for 8 years and then moving over to TH-cam, I can say without a doubt, DO NOT try and make this a career. Do it because you like doing it and not because it's trendy or you think you'll make it a job. In the long term it will be less enjoyable if you try to go that route. Forget about the follower count, the viewer count, etc. If you're having fun, people will see that and that's ultimately what will matter in the end.
So if I can agree with something from this video, it's the point that connecting with your audience is possibly the most important thing you can do. If you don't grow, don't sweat it. Embrace the audience you do have and you'll see gains in the long term.
I talk about how much luck is required a lot on my stream and I have in a few videos where I mention how viewers/followers are bad goals due to them being "luck" and not controllable goals. That said, luck isn't something you can teach someone so if I said that in every video people would feel defeated with no real steps to improve themselves.
There are ways to increase your chances, for example not playing oversaturated games like Fortnite, Warzone, Apex, or the hot trending games like Valheim etc, streaming from a PC with production value and high-quality audio/camera, making discoverable YT content and learning the algorithm, networking, building valuable content, spending time working on your content, making engaging titles, and so much more.
It is easy to hope for luck, but much harder to actually put the time in. I hope on my channel people take away actionable steps from the videos I post, the reason I spend so much time scripting and producing them is because that effort improves the chances they will do well and grow. Every day I think about how lucky I am that people support and I didn't use to think any of it had to do with my own work but the community has helped me build confidence.
Just some ramblings on the topic of luck and work, not sure if it helps at all but I do hope the channel provides something, good luck on your journey! :)
@@StreamScheme Very much agreed on the streaming of popular games. I can't tell you how many times over the years I've had people come into my stream and ask me something like "Hey why don't you play League of Legends?" or something like that and don't seem to understand my reasoning for not doing so.
On the topic of improving all the little things, I can absolutely attest to the validity of adding production value to your stream, thumbnails, titles, etc. I spent quite a few years just understanding OBS and how the majority of it worked, making my own overlays and notifications, transitioning scenes to add some flair, etc. So in no way, shape or form am I diminishing the value of the work that it takes to make things work for you and I completely understand that making a video to just say "It just takes luck" is literally a waste of time. I just don't want people to come away from videos such as yours thinking that if they do these things, it's a guarantee that it's going to equal success because you know those types of people exist out there.
I just wanted to share my experiences with a fellow content creator, as well as your audience, in hopes that they do get the understanding that these are not sure fire ways to get popular and that quite a bit of luck is involved because it always comes down to the right person/people seeing the right video at the right time. But that doesn't mean that people should stop trying new ways to improve, as you said, themselves and their work.
I absolutely appreciate the pointers you made, especially that one about the camera positioning. Even though I don't stream on Twitch anymore, I'm still looking into how my camera is positioned on the screen in case TH-cam does something similar.
Thanks so much for the response and I bid you good luck as well sir :D
Great advice! I would like to see a video on how you plan out your content and some tips for that!
All covered now :) I released a video called how to keep yourself talking that does all of that!
@@StreamScheme TY sir going to check it out now!
Thx, this was really helpful, I appreciate this video so much!
I’m glad to hear it! Thank you!
I am just starting out, haven't even been gotten my feet wet on any type of streaming only some TH-cam videos. BUT, I am am a big researcher on things that interest me SO trying to do my research and so far your videos have been a ton of help. Please keep them coming! AND - Count me as the one person (at least) asking for planning content videos ..... Have only watched three of your videos so far so forgive me if you already have one out and I just haven't found it yet!
Hey thanks! I am glad! The planning content is fully released, it is called "How To Keep Yourself Talking" and hope it helps! :)
awesome vid. 2:55 what is that chat look from ?
Yes Eljay ! I would definitely like to see a video on content planning, I've been feeling that I've been running out of things to talk about and not sure which steps to take when it comes to content planning.
I would like to know how you did the chat with this effect at 2:55
3:30 Where do I find these settings?
i find it helpful thinking about conversation starters, and there are generators on google you can use that really blows up my chat box. I will move my camera from the left to the right now, thanks for the tip.
Great point using conversation starter generators, I usually just try to keep them on a similar topic to what I am doing that night, so playing Subnautica I make up crazy ocean facts, or plan out convos about undersea lairs hahaha hope the video helped!
@@StreamScheme yeah, great vid! Keep it up
Well done mate. Saying you did some of these mistakes to connect is nice. Not coming down hard on what not to do is a nice touch. I've watched plenty of these kind of videos and I still make these mistakes. But I live with it, I'm don't view myself as someone looking to make it big in the twitch/content world. I just want someone to watch or maybe sometimes have a little convo about the game or themselves. Although you mentioning the monitor yourself for the audio is something I didn't know and will be using it. Thank you for the video and I hope you make more.
You: You should have a camera! My parents: You can't use face cam before you're 18! Me who's trying to stream and I'm only 12 :/
I've been using the mic in my webcam for my stream for a long time and the quality's pretty good; I think it's overly ignored because it's definitely a great option until you have a usb mic; much better than a headset mic.
just started streaming this is 100% helpful i was wondering how to filter out fan noise.
So I'm only watching this now, and I have been having laggy issues... has the dynamic bitrate been updated/fixed?
I can’t get over how amazing this video looks! the quality and the blur is AMAZING
Another thing about the facecam: Put it somewhere where it does not block important elements of the game. As a viewer I usually find this very annoying, so on my own streams I make sure it doesn't block anything. I usually do this by making a screenshot of the game (or finding one on google), put that in OBS and move the facecam to a good spot.
Thank you so much! Only a few minutes and my camera looks SO much better!
Glad I could help!
8:13 bookmark of microphone filters for my future self. These are really good tips :)
Some great tips, while I'll try and implement as much as I can... I'm an art streamer, not a gamer streamer, i'm also currently limited on my USB Ports, so I've got room for one cam - which is focused on my art - and my mic. I cannot seem to find a USB hub, but I cannot keep doing art on my laptop anyway, so it doesn't feel priority when I want to upgrade to an Art PC and therefore have more USB's... My only thing I haven't really figured out, outside of figuring out talking points, is to keep myself in Camera Frame while looking down at my work.
Not sure if you're still replying to comments here. But I have a technical issue that I was wondering if you knew a fix. I got the C920 and have been using its built in Mic. It sounds good and picks up my voicem but there seems too be a low humming noise. No fans are on in the room, and it's not close to my actual PC (which isn't even loud to begin with) maybe it's the cameras processor? I simple fix, but costly one would be to just get an actual mic. But was wondering if there was another fix. Thanks and great video!
That would be at its core the C920 microphone is a low-quality microphone, the hum is the camera and the computer.
You can fix it by adding a Noise Suppression filter as shown in my Make Any Mic Sound Better video, but I do recommend just generally looking at getting a dedicated microphone :)
@@StreamScheme Thanks buddy! I'll go check out the video now! Might help it out a little bit before I eventually buy a mic
Do you have a guide of how you plan out your videos and your thought process With it all? Like topics to talk about and how to keep them going with no viewers or chatters ? And what the 3-5 things per hour that you would write down and talk about ?
i do every single one of these very basic tips. i still dont know why im not growing at all. i hope you can help me figure this out. sometimes you need an outside prospective on your work to get the most realistic view of it.
Hey! I checked out your latest VoD, and these are just my thoughts that might hopefully help you out a bit.
Things I noticed:
- Games: Star Citizen, Warzone, Rogue Company are all games you won't appear in the top 3 rows for, which is crucial for being a new creator. Even rogue company the least saturated of all of them you won't appear in the top 15 rows.
- Another note here is that switching games midstream is VERY VERY detrimental for creators, if you get a few viewers from one game, and you switch the next night before those viewers can connect with you as a creator rather than with the game, you will most likely lose those viewers, let alone if they only join for a few minutes and you switch mid stream. Commit to one category, focus on it, and grow an audience you can connect with.
- Title: Same title for the past 3 streams, not a big deal but the title won't help at all in the categories you are choosing to play in because again, nobody will see it since you aren't top 3 rows.
- Keeping yourself talking: I clicked onto 4 different places in your VoD, and watched for 5 - 10 minutes to try and see what a new viewer clicking on would get. During this almost every time I clicked and stuck around you didn't speak or bring anything that would've made me want to talk in chat. The one time you seemed really talkative was when you were pitching a credit card or bank account? I don't really know what that was.
- Emulating DrDisrespect: This might be just a joke you have running at the moment, but when I first started studying content creation I was listening to a podcast with some very large creators and they said, "Whenever I see small creators one of the biggest mistakes they make is they don't bring their own unique value to content, they try to mimic or copy larger creators which doesn't work for 2 reasons. 1. We have a large audience so we can do weird or strange things and it works for us, and 2. Nobody wants to watch someone imitate a creator when they could just go watch the original creator."
In short on that last tip, you might get a few clicks but I think you should focus on your own unique value and what is something you can bring to your content.
- Schedule: Based off what I can see you haven't set a schedule up and locked it in on your Schedule tab on Twitch? I might be wrong but the vods make it look like you don't really have a schedule either so if someone did find you, how would they know when to come back regularly?
I hope this helps, it isn't meant to be harsh, these are just the places that I think you could improve. Good luck!
you are such a respectful professional, or at least appear to be :P Learning lots and really appreciative of your presentations/example
Question about music... I personally switch off a stream the moment I check in and they have random background music. Are others like this? Any idea if the platform shows any advantage to having background music? ( I don't mean the music built into the game. I also am not interested in issues with licensing of the music at this point )
You would be in the minority on this one, most people prefer to have some sort of lofi or backing music for a lot of games like Stardew Valley, etc.
Some games the music is an integral part of the game so streamers should be smart about this, such as Animal Crossing forcing the tracks, or Final Fantasy, heck even Hitman.
But most people do prefer to listen to backing music rather than the empty space or other things.
Licensing wise it isn't as bad as people make out, there are hundreds of royalty free totally safe options out there.
I never thought of planning my content. Sounds obvious when you say it though... Thank you for the tips!!
Good luck! I go into more detail in my how to keep yourself talking video!
Does these tips work for someone like myself that doesn’t have a gaming pc to stream off of?because I stream on my Xbox one.
Most do but you'll have to work one thousand times harder.
@@StreamScheme here lately I’ve been averaging 1-2 viewers per stream
“Always stream on the same days and the same time slots”
SCREAMS IN MOM OF TWO
Some good quality tips my dood. I'm definitely terrible at keeping a schedule, most of the time i'm like "ahhh tonight seems like a good time", need to work on that.
You got this! Just pick a few nights and a few hours, make it consistent and let everyone know!
after christmas I'm going to have a set schedule and have a much better like time to stream. One of my main issues at the moment though is talking to my audience, often when no one is in the chat. Any tips on that?
Planning planning planning! Take notes, prep your talking points, go into it with a page of notes or ideas to keep yourself talking!
I started streaming on twitch.. and im so out of my comfort zone.. i haven't actually streamed in weeks as my laptop lags so much and my main console game constantly crashes. I don't no what to do anymore.... loved the vid.. very informative and gonna try all the tips youve given as well as watch all the ones i can related to streaming
Hope they help! :)
@@StreamScheme currently working on a custom pc build for gaming/streaming.. will definitely try everything when its complete and running
I've gotta fix my lighting. Thanks for the video!
so does it make sense to turn off [dynamicaly change bitrate when dropping frames] completely?
I personally think turn it off and you’ll most Likely see a performance boost.
I work an 8 day week so I am not off work the same day each week. How do I schedule streams if the days I'm streaming aren't consistent each week?
Honestly, it is going to be very tough. I don't know your life so it will be hard to give advice but you'll need to find the times you can be most consistent.
And at the end of the day, if the best way for you to be consistent with your content creation is to instead create 1 video a week on TH-cam following the 0-1000 guide I uploaded then that might be the best way for you to grow an audience until your schedule becomes more friendly to consistent streaming.
Hope this helps!
@@StreamScheme Thanks, I appreciate the matter-of-fact answer 👍
Do you have any tips on feeling more comfortable talking to other streamers (especially ones that are older than you)? It helps me a lot to talk to other people while streaming but I get really nervous.
Raid similar size streamers and be valuable to them :)