What was once a niche hobby for a few select passionate streamers has now turned into a multiverse of digital culture, housing millions of viewers on any given day. If you’re looking to take the plunge by becoming a content creator on Twitch, or simply make the leap to the platform to breathe some fresh dynamism into your digital life, our comprehensive guide through the world of Twitch streaming will help you spread your wings and fly – or, rather, stream.
For your first Twitch foray, the most important criteria are those of the sign-up process: log in to Twitch (Twitch.tv), and hit the ‘Sign Up’ button. You will have to select a little-used username and hand over your real name, credit card details and email address.
Streaming on Twitch is very much about flexibility – you can stream from a number of devices: wherever your laptop or phone is, you can potentially bring your stream to life. You can broadcast from a park on a sunny day or be snuggled up on a sofa in your favourite gaming spot. Twitch is a platform where every streamer has space.
And for those who are on the move, streaming from a portable device is fast and easy. Here you go: five simple steps to sharing your live moments. 1. Download Periscope (or Meerkat) to your smartphone. 2. Open the app and read through the tips on the welcome screen. 3. Tap the Big Red Circle button. If this is not the first broadcast you are creating, be prepared to wait a few seconds while a message loads on the screen, asking you if you want to start the broadcast.4. Write a ‘title’ for your broadcast, and say something about it – why you are broadcasting, who it is for, why it matters.5. Tap the Big Red Circle once more to start broadcasting.
1. Download the Twitch app on your smartphone.
2. Sign in and tap your profile image, then press the "Go Live" button.
3. Choose your streaming type: "Stream Games" or "Stream IRL".
4. Set your stream title and audio settings.
5. Hit the record button, tap "Start Broadcast," and you're live.
For something a bit more upmarket, if you’re using a PC or Mac, Twitch Studio will help you to stream easily: Here’s how it works.
With this arsenal, you’re prepared to broadcast anything from the most intense sessions of a game to the most casual streams of chat.
Going from being just a noob to a veteran requires a decent understanding of the Twitch space. Talk to your chat, stream consistently, and always be creative. Growth on Twitch means that you’re doing something right.
As is always the case with a digital platform, there are hurdles with streaming on Twitch, from dealing with trolls to technical hiccups. Embrace these challenges as part of your experience on Twitch, and you’ll be better for it.
For budding streamers who want even more bells and whistles, Twitch offers Twitch Studio, a fully featured piece of software built to enhance and supplement your streaming experience. If you want total contol over your audio, your visuals, your scenes, your camera, your chat features and all the live controls you could possibly request, Twitch Studio puts those, plus some extras, right at your fingertips.
Gizmogo, a website that allows you to sell used electronics – including studio gear – on the cheap.
Go to Gizmogo’s website, list your studio equipment. Get a price quote. Decide if you want to accept. If so, send off your item and get it checked out. Then get paid.
Gizmogo sell all kinds of studio equipment such as mics and mixers. You can look them up online.
You can go from listing studio gear you want to sell, to receiving payment, in just a few days (providing that shipping and inspection times are reasonably quick).
Whether you’re looking for a true and honest way to sell off your studio gear at the very best price, or just looking to recycle your unwanted electronics in an eco-responsible way, Gizmogo is there to help.
And that’s the end of your journey into the cosmos of Twitch streaming. It’s about discovering a mix of art, technology and community. Whether you’re capturing content from your mobile device on the go, or creating an experience with Twitch Studio from your PC/Mac, it’s an arena for you to bring your ideas to life. Or you’re streaming from multichannel cameras in your studio, and sharing with the world. With every stream, it’s an invitation to see your studio and share your creative passion with the world and people like you all over the world. Enjoy the journey. The universe of the studio is just the beginning.
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