tutorial Archives - Lightstream Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:48:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 Stream with Lightstream in 60 Seconds https://golightstream.com/stream-with-lightstream-in-60-seconds/ Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:31 +0000 https://golightstream.com/?p=27658 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtg3u90JJUc Lightstream takes the complication out of going live. Whether you’re a professional or if this is your first time, we show you how easy it is to go live to YouTube, Facebook, or Twitch in less than 60 seconds using Lightstream Studio. I know that probably sounds too good to be true, but you can […]

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]]> How To Customize Your Twitch Channel For Better Visibility https://golightstream.com/how-to-customize-twitch-channel/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:00:17 +0000 https://golightstream.com/?p=30967 Believe it or not, there’s more to live streaming on Twitch than turning on your webcam and launching a game; in fact, there are a number of ways that you can actually customize your Twitch channel to make it more visible and appealing to viewers. From creating a custom Twitch overlay, to optimizing your channel […]

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]]> How Do You Make Money on Twitch (And How Much Do Twitch Streamers Make)? https://golightstream.com/how-much-do-twitch-streamers-make/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:54:03 +0000 https://golightstream.com/?p=30894 Twitch is an online live streaming platform that focuses on watching other gamers play video games, but has grown immensely over the past several years into a massive website for watching all sorts of live content, including video games, podcasts, ASMR, national events, and people sitting in hot tubs apparently. This massive growth, combined with […]

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]]> What is Video Bitrate, and How Does it Affect Video Quality? https://golightstream.com/what-is-video-bitrate/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:26:35 +0000 https://golightstream.com/?p=30740   There are many factors that come into play when creating a great live stream. Offering a great personality, identifiable brand, and good gameplay is all extremely important, and you probably won’t find much success on the platform without them. However, before you should even start to worry about the above-mentioned factors, you need to […]

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]]> How to Create the Perfect Profile and Twitch Banner Size for Your Channel https://golightstream.com/twitch-banner-size/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:53:40 +0000 https://golightstream.com/?p=30592 Going through all of the right steps to stream on Twitch can be a humongous challenge, with so many elements that need sorting out. Mapping out a stream schedule, writing a catchy bio, and physically setting up your stream gear, all of it takes time and effort. But before completing the aforementioned tasks, you may […]

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]]> Top 4 Games with Black Lead Characters You Can Stream Today https://golightstream.com/top-games-with-black-lead-characters/ Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:00:50 +0000 https://golightstream.com/?p=30559 It is officially Black History Month 2022 and we at Lightstream wanted to do something a little bit different to celebrate. Usually, this is the month when we celebrate notable black people who’ve made an impact in the world, but this time around we wanted to highlight some of the most notable black characters in […]

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]]> How To Live Stream: A Simple, Effective Guide https://golightstream.com/how-to-live-stream-for-beginners/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:52:42 +0000 https://golightstream.com/?p=30482 There’s no doubt that live streaming has become a booming trend. Between April of 2019 and 2020, hours watched by live stream audiences grew by 99% – an enormous growth period for the industry. So, how can you jump aboard the trend? Keep reading for a simple, step-by-step walkthrough of how you can begin live […]

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]]> How To Live Stream Mobile Games On Twitch https://golightstream.com/how-to-stream-mobile-games-on-twitch/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 08:38:07 +0000 https://golightstream.com/?p=30294 As Twitch grows increasingly popular amongst the gaming community, more and more streamers are looking to broadcast their gaming chops to the wider world.   Up until now, most of the attention was aimed at the PC and console gaming world. XBOX, PlayStation, and modern gaming rigs have (historically) dominated the market due to their […]

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]]> Using Virtual Camera Software with Lightstream https://golightstream.com/using-virtual-webcams-with-lightstream/ Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:34:54 +0000 https://golightstream.com/?p=27702 Add camera filters to stand out from the crowd. In this post we’ll cover how to add filters using virtual camera software like Snap Camera, Manycam, Vcam, and Altercam. You can also use virtual camera software to use a DSLR camera in your Lightstream project or replace your green screen background using OBS Virtual Camera. […]

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]]> Twitch IRL Streaming Explained https://golightstream.com/twitch-irl-streaming-explained/ Sun, 26 Dec 2021 19:15:41 +0000 https://golightstream.com/?p=29719 Twitch used to just be for gaming, but with the recent introduction of Twitch IRL Streaming, gaming is now simply one of the many thousands of topics routinely explored on the platform. So let’s take a look at this relatively new (and ragingly popular) streaming category on Twitch. To find out how you can start […]

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