The Internet and the gaming industry is developing in a vein where users are increasingly spending their time watching live broadcasts rather than playing toys themselves. It's all about the capabilities of a computer or smartphone - some users cannot afford to play new shooters on their computers, but see what is there and how they want. On a smartphone, it’s convenient to watch some kind of broadcast when your hands are busy - while cooking, eating this very food, while traveling via 3G, at work, while no one is watching. Gradually, a trend will appear on the network to stream (broadcast) a mobile game to the Twitch network. That is, when you show on the Internet not a computer game, but a mobile one. Today we decided to tell you about the first option to stream a mobile game - using an Android emulator. We have already told how you can play, now it's time to put it on the network.
Download emulator and game
We prefer the BlueStacks emulator for ease of installation and support for most gaming products. While you're putting the app on download, it's worth considering what kind of mobile game you want to stream. It should be noted right away that no one will watch runners, races, shooters and casual games like three-in-a-row. A shooter and a race will be inconvenient due to mouse control in the emulator, and there is no point in streaming casual games - they are not interesting for viewing from the outside. It is best to show the game in some kind of real-time strategy. People are watching, learning, watching your trial and error, asking questions and you can respond immediately. We chose Clash of Clans because of its popularity on the Internet and the ability to calmly be distracted by questions from viewers in the chat. You will download and install the emulator, select your game and run it in the emulator.Adjusting the image in OBS
The fact is that the picture on the emulator will not fully stretch to the entire window in the stream. Tablets have a slightly different aspect ratio and there is no way to adjust the size of the emulator. We advise you to stretch the window to the width of the monitor, then lower it down a little so that the stripes below and above are the same. Then you can add an overlay there and everything will look even more beautiful. Finally, you can add your webcam, text and some image for beauty. We do not litter the screen, the process of the game itself should be in the foreground.Launching the stream
To start the broadcast, you need to register on the Twitch network and find the broadcast key in the settings there. We enter it in the OBS profile settings and after setting all the parameters for ourselves (bitrate, picture, compression, sound, and so on), you can safely start broadcasting. On the Twitch website itself, we advise you to look for the name of your game - if there is one, then the broadcast will have more chances to gain viewers. You should also add a description to your channel and communicate with viewers more often, if any. Actually, this is where all the settings end.Conclusion
We have only talked about the simplest elements of broadcasting a mobile game. It's interesting and fun - you sit, drink tea and play your favorite mobile game on PC, and people watch and chat with you. Soon we will also tell you how to add an overlay to your channel (an overlay of images that covers the black bars), how you can broadcast game process directly from a smartphone or tablet and give a couple of tips on how to develop your channel. Today, all you need to start broadcasting is the Internet and a couple of minutes of free time - why not try it.Comments and reviews How to stream android games
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It's 2014, and people today are doing a lot more interesting things than it might seem at first glance. Streaming is one of those activities. I often hear questions about streams specifically from the point of view of events, as, for example, events are broadcast from Kyiv now. But now we will not talk about politics, but about the technical side of the issue. And not about game streams or let's plays, but about broadcasting events online. Honestly, I didn't think it was that simple until I sat down and started looking for information on this topic. So, if you're interested and want to start streaming yourself, here's what you'll need to get started.
Smartphone
Your main device should be a smartphone or tablet with a camera. It is clear that the better your device, the cooler the streams will be. In practice, the services that users on the Web most often recommend support more than one mobile OS. Most popular sites are on iOS, but may not support Android or Windows Phone. Of course, this does not mean that only the iPhone will fit the seasoned streamer. No, another operating system will also work, but iOS is more suitable for experiments and more choices. The minimum requirements for the device itself are as follows: a camera, a good microphone and, very desirable, support for high-speed connections.
We tested the apps on the iPhone 5, samsung galaxy Note 3 and Nokia Lumia 1520. The functionality of the applications of the main sites is duplicated. Accordingly, you can try to stream from almost any modern platform. But this is not all that may be required, although a modern smartphone with one of the above operating systems will be enough to start.
Additional accessories
For a good stream, you can use just a bunch of different add-ons. Take, for example, a case. Depending on the event you're covering, you may need waterproof or shockproof cases. The former are suitable for broadcasts from street events or foam parties, when there is a risk of getting your smartphone wet and saying goodbye to it, while the latter will protect your smartphone from bumps and falls (for example, at a concert). This is the first thing to think about.
Next, you can take care of all kinds of mounts and tripods. If you want to get the highest quality result, then a tripod will solve the issue of image shaking. What's more, if you're into filming, you might as well have a steadicam that will also come in handy and will only add to the enjoyable viewing experience for your audience.
A very important addon will be a good network connection. Unfortunately, in Kyiv it is rather difficult to find an operator with a good high-speed connection. That's where a portable Wi-Fi modem comes in handy. It will help not only save extra time for your smartphone, but also solve the problem with a slow connection.
If we talk about the battery, then broadcasting video to the network is a resource-intensive process for it. Test streams on my iPhone 5 heated the case and drained the battery fairly quickly. So if you have some kind of additional power source, it is better to use it. Be that as it may, this is in any case the accessory that is always useful in the household.
If you plan to stream an event with private comments, then you should take care of the voice quality. In other words, it's worth getting a quality headset. You can use both complete and custom headphones with a microphone. For example, we used the Cyborg F.R.E.Q. 5 with iPhone 5 through a standard four-pin jack, and this has a very cool effect on the quality of sound transmission.
You can find many accessories, and the need for them depends only on the streamer's personal requirements for the quality of his own broadcast. We, after talking a little on this topic, found about a dozen necessary add-ons for various kinds of broadcasts. It all comes down to need. So let's continue about applications and sites.
UStream
This is the first service to which any forums and thematic discussion threads are directed. There you can find a lot of different things - from news to streams of the kittens' house. Streaming from a smartphone is just a resource opportunity. Today we are interested in the functionality of just such a stream from a portable device. So, after downloading the application on iOS or Android, it is enough to register (or log in if you have an account) - and you can go to Live. To do this, you just need to press the record button, which will take you to the live broadcast. Of the quality settings, only Low, Normal and High. You can also set up a link post on Facebook and Twitter when you start streaming. The live stream will be delayed by 30 seconds. The video is streamed normally in HD, and the sound quality from a standard microphone will be satisfactory (we will return to this later). So for starters, this will be completely enough, and the records are available in your account in the service.
Bambuster
The second service that came to hand was Bambuster. It has a bit more settings, including audio and video quality. Additionally, you can set privacy and save the post without publishing. You can also upload a ready-made video that is on your smartphone. The main difference between Bambuster and other services is its availability - it can work not only on iOS and Android, but also on Windows Mobile, Symbian, Bada and MeeGo! The quality of video and audio transmission at maximum settings practically does not differ from UStream. Quite a normal picture and the same sound. His delay is minimal, 3-4 seconds. Naturally, sharing functions in social networks in place. Going live is done by simply pressing the red button. But get ready, before the start of viewing your audience will be shown quite a long ad.
UTrailMe
Another service that is often mentioned in the topic of streaming platforms. It has the most minimalistic design and also few settings. Here you can set the quality from the same three gradations as in UStream, but "High" will be available only after you invite ten friends. Even when set to "Medium", the video quality will not be worse than the competition, and the sound will be much better than previous services. Social services include not only Facebook and Twitter, but also VKontakte. Everything seems to be a little better than others, but the service is not available on Android. iOS and Windows Phone only. And, what is really remarkable, if you create a certain hashtag and connect more people to record, you can display a player through the site with all the streams with this hashtag. You can read more about this on the website of the service.
Conclusions and personal impressions
As a result, having spent quite a bit of time looking for the right software, I found at least three sites that will allow users to broadcast events in Live mode. Where can it be useful? Concerts, interesting exhibitions, sports events, parties... Yes, you can stream anything you like right from the scene! It will be useful for those who lead an active lifestyle and who definitely have something to share with the public right from the scene. The minimum required is a modern smartphone and a good communication channel. In practice, all three services are quite simple and easy to use, only UStream is more popular, Bambuster is available on almost all platforms and with minimal latency, and UTrailMe transmits sound best of all without additional accessories. I hope the question “How to stream video from a hot spot?” you got an answer. But if you know other ways to stream from your smartphone, welcome to the comments.
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If a few years ago it was difficult to imagine that through mobile smartphone If you can organize online broadcasting, then today it is already a reality.
Now every YouTube user can broadcast any events using your gadget.
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→ In addition, a service was recently launched where gamers can post their streams, reviews and much more
Now, to stream to YouTube from Android, you only need a mobile gadget and a special application.
However, there is little systematic information on the web on how to stream to YouTube via Android.
In this article, we will reveal all the secrets and details of this issue. . ↓↓↓
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3. Broadcast on YouTube Gaming. As mentioned above, YouTube has a special service where you can stream games and other interesting content. Here you will quickly have fans and admirers of creativity. Passing Android games and more are very popular. In order to stream you need to download a special program for Android.
How to start broadcasting via smartphone: detailed instructions
We will not describe the manual for all programs, but we will choose only one utility, according to which we will prepare the algorithm. Below you can see the steps you need to follow to start streaming on YouTube through your mobile smartphone. ↓↓↓
Step 1 . Download app
Go to Play market from your mobile gadget and find the program Gusher Screen Broadcaster, then install it. With the help of software, you can stream images from the screen, as well as from the camera.
→ Now you should run the utility on your smartphone.
Step 2. Program settings
First of all, we enter data to access the account. Now specify the video resolution in the settings, and you can also turn on the camera if necessary.
→ After you have set everything, you can start streaming.
Step 3 launch
To start broadcasting on the main page, you need to select the name of the broadcast, as well as the type of stream, and then click on "Create Event".
Wait for the inscription "Start Broadcasting" to appear and click on it.
→ To check how it works and is it really streaming from Android, you should go to " Video manager' and make sure the event is created.
The video will be broadcast with a slight delay, however, there are no significant differences from the usual stream.
Thus, we have considered all the popular ways that will help you create interesting broadcasts through Android and increase the number of fans, as well as diversify the broadcast format.