Tutorial: 3rd Party Integration Layers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-uq7agWYto What are 3rd Party Integrations? 3rd Party Integration layers allow you to bring in dynamic content from other websites. Custom URL overlays like Rainmaker and StreamElements are a great way to showcase recent subscribers, donations, stats from your game, and more! They are available to use for both Studio 1 and Studio 2 users. Personalized messages are a great […]

Refer a Friend Contest

Leaderboard Top Referrers(Currently Tied) EvilFireMedic Flowjacksonfgc_ Thanks to everyone who have participated so far. You still have a chance to get in the lead! Wonder what this leaderboard is for? Now, until April 1st 12:00am CST when someone (lets say a friend or a cat) buys a Lightstream subscription using your referral link, you will […]

Stream without a capture card: How to setup Lightstream with your PlayStation 5 to Twitch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caDCu7dr7pA Creating a great looking stream as a console content creator shouldn’t require a high end gaming PC or capture card, but you will need a basic computer or laptop for initial setup. With our Lightstream Gamer Project, you can do all the things that pro streamers do to increase audience engagement like add text, […]

3rd Party Integration Setup

Getting setup with any streaming software can be a daunting task, especially when you’re not familiar with what’s needed before you go live. With this guide, you will learn how to add 3rd party integrations into Lightstream and understand what’s best for you and your content. What are 3rd Party Integrations? 3rd party integrations are […]

Game Selection – How Much Does It Really Matter?

Making the decision to stream can be very exciting. Most beginner streamers daydream about building a following playing their favorite games. What many don’t realize that unless you can funnel a following from another platform, streaming a popular AAA game is detrimental to early growth on Twitch. This post will explain why and give you […]

Tips to Become a Successful Streamer

Looking to become a more successful streamer? Here are some tips you should follow to make your streaming career a success.  Mental fortitude If you are seriously interested in becoming a successful streamer, there are two qualities that stand out above all others: 1) perseverance and 2) motivation. Building a community usually takes a lot […]

A Webcam Positioning Guide for Xbox Broadcasting

Webcams on Xbox Streams Whenever you’re broadcasting to sites like Twitch, using a webcam to bring yourself on-stream is one of the best ways to connect with your audience. The Xbox One and Series S|X both accept most major USB webcams – simply plug one into an Xbox USB port and you’re good to go! […]

How to Grow Your Viewer Count as a Console Streamer

Console streamers are typically under-represented on streaming platforms. That being said, there is a large viewer base who specifically seek out those who broadcast from their Xbox, Playstation, or Nintendo Switch. There are several strategies that you can utilize to grow your viewer count as a console streamer. This post will go over 6 easy […]