A live report from an erupting volcano, broadcast from the festival, commenting on a sports match to the public - before, looking at famous presenters from the TV screen, many only dreamed of being in their place. Today, fulfilling a dream is easier than ever. It is enough to start a live broadcast, for example, on YouTube - and you are on the air.
The main thing is to thoroughly understand in advance the question of how to make a stream on YouTube and get acquainted with all the intricacies of this process so that unforeseen situations do not arise during the broadcast.
The main problems that may arise:
- slows down the video;
- the sound disappears.
The causes of problems in most cases are insufficient speed of your Internet, incorrect stream settings. Therefore, if you are going to stream for the first time, do not rely on chance, be sure to test the broadcast before going live.
The first thing you need to stream on YouTube is to have an account on this service. How to open a channel on YouTube is described in detail in this article, and therefore we will not dwell on this process. Moreover, many who want to stream a channel already have one. Moreover, an important condition is that the service allows you to broadcast only if your channel has a good, not tarnished reputation.
Also, do not be superfluous:
There are two live streaming options:
Delayed broadcast start;
Going online immediately without much thought is suitable for experienced streamers.
A delayed stream can also be called a scheduled broadcast - you specify in advance the time of your appearance on the air, you can add a backup stream, restrict access to it.
Broadcast Presets
To stream on youtube, go to your account and then go to the Creative Studio (Creator Studio).
Here in the menu on the left we find an item that is called “Live broadcasts” (Live Streaming). Click on it, and then on the “Get started” button in the middle of the screen.
The first and foremost rule is that your account must be verified. If you have not done this yet, the service itself will offer to go through the verification procedure using your phone, and will also check the reputation of your channel.
We indicate the country in which we are located, our phone number and the method of obtaining the code: using SMS or voice message. Press the "Submit" button to confirm that all data is entered correctly.
“With the same number, you can verify a maximum of two accounts per year”
The received code is entered into the window on the next page and the verification procedure is completed. Click "Continue", accept the terms of use and get to the broadcast control panel, where we can start streaming on Youtube, after setting it up.
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After you figured out the verification, you can proceed directly to the translation. In order to stream on YouTube you will need:
- Download, install and set up a video encoder - a special software that allows you to broadcast your video, sound, etc.
- Fill in the basic information about the broadcast.
- Choose the best settings for your needs: enable monetization, add tips for viewers, for example, with a link to your website or another channel that you want to advertise.
First, let's make the necessary settings. In the "Basic Information" field, enter the name of the stream at the top (1), below - the description (2). Here we select the category to which our broadcast can be attributed and upload the appropriate icon.
In the "Parameters" under the broadcast window, you can activate the "Turn on the video recorder" function and then the viewers will be able to rewind the video, though not more than 4 hours, and view the moments they like at will. Also, if you don’t want everyone to have access to the recording after the broadcast, check the box “Make the recording available only by link”.
Here you can also choose whether your broadcast will be broadcast with a delay or not. If you choose "Live on air with the least delay", you will actually broadcast in real time. If you "Reduce Buffering Time", you will get a better data transmission, but the viewers will watch you with a time delay of 30 or 60 seconds - depending on which option you choose.
You can go to the "Advanced Settings" button and there select other options to your liking.
And this is how the field with hints that you can add to your stream looks like
Now let's take a look at the video encoder. The most popular free program for streaming on YouTube with open source code - OBS (Open Broadcaster Software).
- XSplit Broadcaster for Windows
- Wirecast Play for Windows and Mac.
For streaming games, the Elgato Game Capture HD60 and XSplit Gamecaster are great.
The principle of operation of all programs is similar in many respects, and therefore we will consider how to stream to youtube via obs. Download the program from the official website https://obsproject.com/. Following the step-by-step recommendations of the installer, install and run it. This is what the main program window looks like. We are here primarily interested in the settings, because without them there will be no “kin”, and in the truest sense of the word.
In the tab "General" (General) in the field "Profile" (Setting Profile) enter the name of your stream. The options "Tray icon" and "Minimize to tray" also do not interfere. Click "Apply"
In the "Broadcast setting" tab, select the Streaming Service - YouTube. If a warning appears in red text, click the Optimize button below.
Select the start time of the stream. If it is "Today and now", then we will be prompted to immediately start a live broadcast and hold a video meeting using Hangouts. Since this does not suit us, we select "Broadcast Type" - "Special" and click "Create Event".
On the page that appears, set the number of cameras, specify the maximum bitrate of the video encoder that it supports, and select the program itself with which we will work. For OBS, select the "Other video encoders" option. After that, the “Url of the main server”, “Url of the backup server” will appear, where the service will broadcast data, as well as the “Stream name”.
"Stream name" copy and paste into the "Play Path/Stream Key" field in the OBS settings. Customize other settings based on your needs.
Then add sources in the main program window. For example, if we are streaming a game, launch it, and then right-click on the "Sources" field and select "Add". Select what you want to add from the list that appears.
Now the main thing is not to forget to start the stream both in the program and on YouTube itself.
That's all! We figured out how to start a broadcast on youtube - you can go live.
During the broadcast, you will be able to:
- Communicate with your viewers and respond to comments;
- Use YouTube Analytics to track how many viewers are watching you.
Be careful with music for streaming on youtube, because if you decide to sound the air with songs that you do not have the rights to, you can get in trouble. After all, it is well known that video hosting carefully monitors copyright compliance.
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Youtube is the most popular video hosting. At the moment, millions of videos on various topics have been uploaded to the service. But not only videos are uploaded to the service, now streams have become very popular. This article will describe in detail the ways to stream on Youtube, as well as auxiliary programs.
What is a stream
Stream is live streaming, which is maintained by a blogger on a specific topic. As a rule, streams are entertaining in nature, teaching or demonstrating the process of passing a video game.
Why use Youtube stream
With the help of a stream, bloggers can show the environment, review a product, show a walkthrough of a video game, and much more. At the moment, streams have gained great popularity, the number of viewers on one live broadcast can reach several thousand people. At the same time, the stream is a good way to earn money and a way of interaction between viewers and the author.
Streaming Benefits on youtube:
- users can broadcast in high definition, which is difficult to do using other services;
- it is possible to rewind the broadcast to the required moment, without watching the whole video;
- live broadcast availability. After the recording is over, the stream is automatically available for full viewing;
- editing a saved broadcast. Users have the ability to change the duration and add various effects.
How to create a broadcast on YouTube
OBS Settings
The program is designed for flexible configuration and management of the stream on YouTube:
Broadcast Preview
After the basic settings have been made, it is necessary to check the performance of the live broadcast in order to avoid various kinds of problems:
- go to YouTube and click on the profile icon in the upper right part of the screen;
- then open " creative studio»;
- in the left main menu, click "All broadcasts";
- then open the "Control Panel" at the top of the screen;
- click " Preview" to make sure OBS is properly configured.
If for some reason the stream does not start, you need to reconfigure the settings in OBS. Most often, problems are associated with a mismatch between the bitrate and the broadcast key. If image distortion or various freezes are observed, it is necessary to reduce screen resolution. If all parameters are set correctly, you need to update the video card drivers. When using a laptop for streaming, we select exclusively a discrete card, and not a built-in one.
Also, in case of an “invalid path or URL connection” error, you need to check the server address and the translation key.
After that, you can already start streaming on YouTube.
Additional settings
To create a high-quality broadcast, you need to perform several additional steps to configure the settings:
- first you need to run software OBS;
- after that you need to go to the section " Sources»;
- then in the context menu select the option " Add»;
- in this section, users have the opportunity to select the screen capture area, or create several scenes that will broadcast one or another area;
- for live broadcast, where it will be shown game process, you must select the tool " Game capture»;
- to connect the collection of funds (donat), you must use the tool " BrowserSource". The service is already built into the program, you only need to connect it by selecting it in the "Sources" section;
- After that, click on the "Preview" tab. The main window will display all previously added sources and scenes.
How to stream on Youtube
Some users are wondering how to make a stream on YouTube? There are only two options - use a video camera or a program for recording video from the screen.
How to shoot a stream on YouTube using a digital camera:
- first of all it is necessary accept streaming video from camera to computer. To do this, you need an "HDMI" cable or TV tuner;
- further need use converter which will convert real-time video to "h.264" format;
- You will need a stable Internet connection, at least 10 Mb/s.
It should be noted that a computer for such purposes should have very good characteristics. Budget PCs won't work.
Other programs for creating a stream
Wirecast Play
With the help of this software, users can get high-quality video broadcast with the addition of various scenes and sources. Wirecast Play allows you to encode all video streams in real time on all platforms and servers.
Peculiarities:
- The PRO version of this software allows users to add web stream, IP cameras and input sources;
- advanced editing functions;
- intuitive user interface.
Flaws:
- to use full functionality purchase required PRO version.
XSplit
A simple and powerful tool for creating streaming video on various streaming services. The basic version of XSplit is equipped with all the basic features that will help you create a quality online broadcast and start streaming.
Peculiarities:
- support for capturing video from the screen;
- support for custom integrations and plugins.
- video editing;
- access to notifications and chat settings to organize downloads online.
The program has no shortcomings, the standard version of the software has in its arsenal all available features, which will help create a high-quality broadcast.
Monthly license price:
- 36 months: $4.17;
- 12 months: $5.00;
- 3 months: $8.32;
XSplit Gamecaster
This software is primarily suitable for those users who conduct streams, showing the process of passing the game. XSplit Gamecaster works with both console and PC games.
Peculiarities:
- Advanced screen capture capabilities;
- users can easily switch to webcam mode and the background can be easily removed;
- many professional editing functions;
- support for chat and notifications.
- free and paid license.
Gameshow (Mac/Win)
With this program, users can start a live broadcast within a few clicks. In Gameshow, you can edit videos, customize widgets.
Peculiarities:
- the ability to use multiple layers to develop interactive videos;
- you can create playlists using transitions and custom time effects;
- users will have full control over the development of the scene.
Flaws:
- To use the full functionality, you will need use paid version.
- the price for the PRO version is $29.
Airserver
One of the best programs for streaming on multiple platforms - Xbox, PC and Mac. With AirServer, you can create really high-quality content.
Peculiarities:
- the program provides interaction between different applications running on different platforms;
- compatible with Windows, Chrombook and Android.
Flaws:
- periodically observed program departures and freezes;
- basic version with limited features.
- $11.99 for educational needs only;
- $14.99 - consumer license;
- $19.99 - for a business license.
The modern world will never be different - YouTube, Instagram, Viber and so on are too closely woven into it. Television for many now fades into the background. Coming home from work or school, you can download a movie from “torrents”, watch an online series or a game “stream” on YouTube. And you can just hang in social network and forget about TV altogether.
Game "streams" are now especially popular, they are watched by thousands of users. Some play games and comment on it, others put on scientific experiments live. Each vlogger has its own personality, its own fans and its own stories. Some broadcast these broadcasts for their own pleasure, others (most) in order to earn a little (a lot) of money. Today we will try to join the rest of the world and launch our own online broadcast on YouTube.
STEP 1
Before you start streaming on YouTube, you need to make sure of two fundamental things - that you have a fast Internet connection and a powerful computer.
To check the speed of your provider, just look at the contract ... Or go to speedtest.net. Select "Change server" on the site, then "Moscow, Megafon" - the test for this server is stable and most often shows the real indicators of your connection. Of course, during the test, disable all programs that may affect the result. At the end you should get the following result:
We are interested in the outgoing speed - Upload. Please do not confuse with incoming, as these are different things. It should be at least 10 Mbps. If lower, then the video may be jerky. We'll talk about this later.
The next item is the computer. You need at least a 4-core processor of the Intel i5 level (for example, i5-4570) and higher. RAM- 8 GB and OS Windows 7-10. For gaming "streams" in Full HD, of course, you need a powerful video card of the GTX 970/1060 level. Do not forget about the webcam if you plan to broadcast not only games but also yourself on the Internet.
STEP 2
The next step is to register on YouTube and set up the software on your computer. In our example, the Vivaldi browser is used, this does not affect the registration algorithm.
Go to youtube.com and click "Login" at the top left.
After registering with Google, we go back to youtube.com. In the upper left corner of the picture, click on your profile picture and select "Creative Studio".
On the left, select "Live broadcasts" and click "Create a channel". We agree to the terms. YouTube may require verification of your mobile phone, it's fast - be sure to pass it. After these manipulations, the "Live Broadcasts" section becomes available to us. It's time to set up the streaming software.
STEP 3
The next step is to choose a video capture program and broadcast it to the network. There are not many options here, but they are still there. The leader here is Open Broadcaster Software or OBS. The main advantage of this solution is that it is free and has a wide range of features. There is also Xsplit broadcaster, but there you will face serious limitations for free version. In particular, when broadcasting at resolutions above 720p, there is a logo on the video.
Therefore, download Open Broadcaster Software from this link and install it. To run, select the 64-bit version - it is more productive. It is worth noting that OBS is even available for macOS and Linux.
After starting, go to "File" - "Settings". Select the "Broadcast" section.
Here we specify information from the video encoder settings on YouTube. They are located in the "Live broadcasts" section at the bottom of the page.
The next section to customize is "Output".
Set the video bitrate. The choice of video bitrate is a very important parameter for your broadcast. It affects the quality of the picture. It is necessary to take into account the parameters of your Internet channel (outgoing speed, STEP 1) and, based on this, calculate the optimal bitrate. It is measured in kilobits per second. In our example, the outgoing speed was about 13 Mbps (not to be confused with megabytes) or about 13,000 Kbps. For the most common permissions, it is recommended to set the following parameters:
1920*1080 (1080p) - 4000-6000 kbps
1280*720 (720p) - 2500-4000 kbps
Do not forget that there should be a reserve during broadcasting, so it is better to multiply the bitrate by 2, then we will get the requirements for the speed of the outgoing channel. Example for 720p: 4000 kbps * 2 = 8000 kbps. Our channel is 13000 kbps. The channel is compliant. Set the audio bitrate to 160 or 192.
In the "Audio" section of OBS, we leave the default settings - 44.1khz, stereo.
The section affects the performance of your computer and the speed of the broadcast. Not every PC can cope with a stream resolution of 1920 * 1080, so we set the output resolution to 1280 * 720. This will be enough to test the first broadcast. In order for the broadcast to run smoothly, try not to "stream" with an FPS of more than 30. This will heavily load the processor. Broadcasting over WI-FI is a bad idea, a wired connection is always faster.
There are a couple of clicks left to complete the OBS setup. At the bottom of the main program window, select "Sources" and click "+".
Select "Game Capture", enter any name. In the next window, click the type of "Mode" - "Capture a separate window." At the same time, you should already have the game that you are going to broadcast running. Select its ".exe" file, for example, Doom.exe or Wolfenstein.exe. Click "OK". In the end, you should end up with something like this:
The game window will be streamed to OBS.
If you want to broadcast video from a webcam or overlay it on an existing "stream" - just click on the "+" again and select "Video Capture Device". There you will see the name of your webcam and click OK. The webcam image will appear in the Open Broadcaster Software window.
Everything is ready to start broadcasting! Click the "Start Broadcast" button. Open YouTube, section "Live Broadcasts" - there is already your first live broadcast! In the title, write about what and on what topic the "stream" is, in the description - the details. It is better to duplicate both in Russian and in English.
There is a status bar at the bottom of OBS - it should be green and the drop frame setting should be around 0. This means that everything is in order and your computer is coping.
Congratulations, you are broadcasting on the air for the inhabitants of the entire globe. We wish you creative success!
There are a wide variety of programs for streaming on Twitch and YouTube, let's figure out which one, the approach for this is not an easy thing, the best. You will find out which streaming programs popular streamers use, their capabilities, and which one is best for you.
Streams (live broadcasts) for many have become a good pastime that brings decent money. Today, there are a number of programs for organizing broadcasts of decent quality.
Best Programs for Streaming on YouTube and Twitch
The principle of operation of programs of this kind is the same - the user selects one or more applications, the data from which must be sent to the network, and the software independently performs the tasks assigned to it. Consider the most popular options to achieve the desired goals.
How to start streaming on twitch and youtube using OBS
Free software used by thousands of professional streamers. It stands out with a lot of functions. The developers recently released an update called OBS Studio, but classic version also remains a relevant tool.
Use of content: there is the possibility of adding an unlimited number of videos, images, audio files, texts. The software captures both a full-screen stream and data from separate windows - browsers, webcams, etc. The result can be simultaneously transmitted to the network and recorded locally for further use by the author.
Control: In order to achieve more convenient real-time control, hotkeys are provided to switch between created scenes.
Broadcasting: By default, profiles of popular streaming services are available in OBS - Twitch, YouTube, etc. The user is provided with tools that allow you to manually add URLs, keys, debug delays, and make other changes.
Donat: connection of services for collecting money and displaying information from users on the screen is carried out by installing plugins provided by such services.
Sound: audio is recorded from the microphone and the internal channel of the PC. If necessary, you can adjust the volume, add separate sound streams, for example, from a player playing background music.
How is OBS Studio different? This is a brand new product made from scratch. It has all the features present in the standard version. At the same time, an additional screen was added to prepare data for broadcasting. The application works correctly on others operating systems. A large number of plugins have been added to the starter pack.
Check out the other benefits:
- Images can be positioned manually on the screen;
- There are more transitions, filters, additional effects;
- Scenes and windows are easily transferred from the working area to the air with a single click.
It should be noted that the new features have increased the load on the hardware, so for owners of weak PCs, it would be a reasonable decision to choose the classic OBS.
How to stream on twitch via obs? First we need to make settings. We launch OBS, press the settings button in the right corner, go to the “Broadcasting” section, install the broadcasting service, Twitch. At the next stage, we enter the stream key, in order to find it out, you must log in to the Twitch website under your account and follow the link https://www.twitch.tv/dashboard/, go to the “Broadcast Key” section, click show the key.
Which server to choose? It is selected for each individually, try to choose the one that is geographically closer to you. This completes the basic settings.
Want to improve your stream quality? Go to the “Output” section, set the video bitrate to 3500, you can also set the video encoding not on the processor (software x264), but on the video card (hardware NVENC), which is available on video cards from Nvidia. You can change the video resolution in the “Video” section, as a rule, the resolution should be 1920 × 1080.
Let's start a stream on twitch, for this we need to add a video capture source, this can be like a desktop, a separate window or a game. We right-click on the source area, select window capture from the list, select the window we want to broadcast, then click OK. For games, we recommend choosing the game capture mode.
Before you start streaming, click the preview button to make sure everything works, if everything works well, click start streaming.
How to start streaming on YouTube? All that we have described above, you need to do, only in the “Broadcasting” section, select the YouTube broadcasting service. How to find the YouTube broadcast key? Ask you follow this link https://www.youtube.com/live_dashboard it is located at the very bottom, in the “Video encoder settings” section. Remember the key cannot be reported, otherwise, any user knowing it will be able to broadcast on your channel.
XSplit is one of the best streaming software.
XSplit is paid subscription software. If OBS has a simpler interface that does not have a graphic design, then XSplit stands out with a pleasant and stylish design. All the functions of its competitor, described above, the program also has. Therefore, we will analyze the built-in features that are worth paying attention to.
Multistreaming: a feature that allows you to send a stream to several services, without any additional tricks and installation of plugins.
Ease of setup: for novice users, this item is especially important, because most want to run the software immediately starting the broadcast.
With XSplit, it's easier to do this. In addition, you can make a change in the bitrate without interrupting the broadcast, which will allow you to quickly debug the quality.
Working with a green screen: this feature is also present in the latest builds of OBS, it has appeared in XSplit since version 2.5. Removes the background, allows you to put your own video or image in the background, or leave it completely transparent.
How is XSplit Gamecaster different? This is a simplified version of the program that has only automatic settings. Designed for the so-called easy start. It is recommended for “young” streamers. Consumes less resources.
How to stream on twitch in GeForce Experience
GeForce Experience (ShadowPlay) Graphics card manufacturer NVIDIA has released an application called GeForce Experience that allows you to optimize games by reducing the load on your PC hardware. For streamers, a frequent problem is high resource costs when streaming, and therefore installing this software can be a good solution to improve picture quality, increase FPS, etc.
Principle of operation - GeForce Experience independently collects information about running games, starting from the parameters of the processor and other components, and then reconfigures the system.
Streaming via ShadowPlay - overlay allows you to access the recording and broadcasting function by pressing the "Alt + Z" keys. Twitch and YouTube Live are supported. There is a quick replay feature. The maximum resolution available is 1080p at 60 fps.
I would like to immediately note that streaming through GeForce Experience, we liked it, convenient and always at hand. To start the stream, in the game, press the hot keys, to open the Alt + Z menu, press the broadcast mode / start / start button, that's all, you are live, to end the broadcast, repeat these steps.
If you do not want to bother with the broadcast settings, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the program, it is easy to stream in it and easy to master.
conclusions
Open Broadcaster Software and XSplit are the two programs that remain the main tools for streaming. The main advantage of OBS should be called an active community of people who create countless plug-ins and extensions for software. XSplit is made by one team of developers, while not inferior to a competitor. It saves the user from having to study the interface closely, providing a set of functions that is understandable for a beginner.