Basic guide for Vietnamese gamers who want to start a live streaming career on Twitch
Surely you have ever watched livestreams of gaming?
Over the past few years, livestreaming has become a staple for PC gamers and fans.
OBS and Twitch
To get started, you need a program that records your PC screen, and there’s no better choice than OBS.
You can download OBS here, then we’ll talk about Twitch.tv
There are also some other streaming channels besides Twitch, but this service has a few advantages over other competitors such as: it is simple, easy to use, interacts well with OBS and most importantly, has a lot of viewers.
If you don’t have an account yet, create yourself a Twitch account and then set up Menu with OBS.
Webcams
Actually, a Webcam is not necessary for streaming your game, but this is something that is expected in many live streams.
You don’t need to have a very `genuine` webcam, instead pay attention to the lighting where you play the game.
Mic and music
Mic is as important as webcam, this tool gives gamers the voice, helps players express opinions, interact with the audience… This is a factor that can help attract viewers, but if you
If you are using a desktop mic or a mic combined with a webcam, you will need a headset.
Another important factor that makes a streamer is music: turn on music while playing games.
Elements such as mic, music and sound in the game will need to be balanced so that the audience can both watch, listen to music and interact with players.
Image selection
At this step, you are almost ready to start livestreaming.
When you open OBS, a blank screen will appear.
To add a webcam, right-click on the Sources list and select Add > Video Capture Device.
Have proper behavior while livestreaming
Now you’re a streamer, but there’s no guarantee that anyone will follow your channel.
Viewers always want streamers to interact and talk to them, this is obvious.
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