Twitch For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Find your own streaming success with Dummies Twitch For Dummies will get you up to date with Twitch, the breakthrough streaming platform where you can set up a channel, increase your viewership, and find your people. Step-by-step guides and helpful, real-life examples get you ready to go live and, who knows, maybe even earn a little money while having fun online. Check out this new edition for all the details on the new Creator Dashboard interface, streaming in the metaverse, and details you need to know to get the world watching. This handy reference even covers the latest Twitch integrations for streaming from your mobile devices. Community-based entertainment has never been hotter, and Dummies shows you how to get on board. Discover why the streaming platform Twitch is taking the world by storm Set up your first channel, stream gameplay, create highlight reels, and find viewers Understand the ad revenue structure so you can earn cash from your stream Get current on going live from the latest console models to Virtual Reality This is the perfect Dummies guide for new and established Twitch streamers who want to improve their audience and skills. Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Foreword Introduction About This Book How to Use This Book Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here Part 1 Getting Your Game On Chapter 1 Welcome to the World of Twitch Creating a Twitch Account Press X to begin: The basics “New Twitch, who dis?”: Completing the Profile All in the details: Channel and Videos settings Controlling the signal: From privacy to connected third parties Learning at the Feet of Masters: Following and Subscribing to Twitch Channels Following on Twitch Subscribing on Twitch Other Twitch Resources Chapter 2 Turning a Console into a Streamer’s Studio What’s Your Preferred Platform? PlayStation Xbox Nonessentials . . . That Are Essential Video cameras Audio gear Laptop computer or mobile device (on a stand) Green screen Virtual assistants Chapter 3 Making First Impressions Creating a Complete Twitch Channel Creating an Info Panel Deciding which Info Panels to create Editing and deleting Info Panels Streaming Off Your Console Setting up your PlayStation for streaming Setting up your Xbox for streaming Chapter 4 And We’re Live! (Wait, We’re LIVE?!) Streaming Your First Gameplay OMG! I’m live! What do I do now?! Wrapping up your stream Post-Show Production: What to Do After a Stream Take a bow: Social media shout-outs YouTube: Your content, on demand Creating a highlight Chapter 5 Setting Schedules and Managing Social Media Same Bat-Time, Same Bat-Channel: Setting Your Schedule From start to finish: A basic schedule Your own pocket of time: The length of your stream Consistency and Communication Notifications on Twitch Notifications on Social Media Notifications on Discord When Life Happens: Changes in the Schedule Chapter 6 Improving Your Stream: Being Your Own Harshest Critic G, PG, PG-13, or R: What’s the Rating? Setting the Mature Content option The parameters of adult content Popularity Versus Pleasure: What Are You Streaming? Streaming popular games Streaming games you enjoy Streaming retro games Beyond Consoles: Streaming without Video Games Part 2 Creating Your Broadcasting Studio Chapter 7 Streaming without Constraints: Streaming from a PC Looking under the Hood: What a PC Needs The computer processor Cooling systems Random access memory Graphics card Capture card Power supply Setting Up Your Console Making Creativity and Interactivity Happen with StreamElements and OBS Downloading a template from Nerd or Die Setting up OBS with StreamElements Incorporating your template Customizing your template Adding a camera to your template Adding a console to your template Setting Up Audio: Easier Said than Done Setting up your audio in OBS Using Discord as your Party Chat solution Chapter 8 Bells & Whistles: Nifty Add-Ons for Your Twitch Stream Stand By for Stream: Introduction and Intermission B-roll Second-in-Command: Channel Moderators StreamElements: Your Friendly Neighborhood Virtual Assistant Say it again and again: Using custom commands Locking it down: Spam protection Complete Control: The Elgato Stream Deck Chapter 9 All the World’s Your Stage Quiet on the Set: A Critical Look at Your Twitch Studio Couchcasting Streaming from the office studio Streaming from the set Twitch on the Go: Streaming from a Mobile Phone Setting up your mobile stream with Streamlabs Customizing your mobile stream on Streamlabs Live from the Metaverse: Streaming in Virtual Reality Setting up your PC for VR streaming Launching a VR stream Part 3 Levelling Up with Twitch Chapter 10 Let’s GOOOOO, Chat: Welcome to the Show! Announcing Who, What, Where: Your Show Intro Gittin’ Gud at Multitasking: Responding to Chat Checking in with Chat in real time Checking in with Chat at specific points Creating Content for Two (or More): Hosting Interviews Extending interview requests Asking really great questions Avoiding really bad questions Taking a Bow: Ending Your Stream Chapter 11 In between the Streams Meanwhile, at Penguin’s Secret Lair: Your Channel between Streams Why host other streamers? Selecting other streamers Twitch on Demand: Past Broadcasts Past broadcasts on Twitch Past broadcasts on YouTube Highlight Reels, Revisited Creating highlight reels with iMovie Leveling up: video editing with HitFilm Express Chapter 12 From Hobby to Side Hustle . . . to Full-Time Job? Semi-Pro: The Affiliate Streamer Expressing yourself: Emotes Patrons of the Arts: Subscribers Expressing your loyalty: Subscriber badges A penny for your thoughts: Bits Skipping the intermediary: the Tip Achievement Unlocked: Partnership Why become a Twitch Partner? The checklist for a Twitch Partner Show Me the Money: Revenue Opportunities This Twitch stream is sponsored by . . . Affiliate programs: Working together So, Chat, let me tell you about this amazing product from . . . Show me your swag! Don’t Quit Your Day Job Just Yet Part 4 Beyond the Console Chapter 13 Building Your Twitch Community Check Me Out Now: Publicizing Your Stream Twitter TikTok Instagram Hover YouTube Creating a social media strategy Who Is “The Fam” and Why Do They Matter? Oh hai, Mark: Talking to Chat The Fam includes other streamers too The Community Board: Discord Setting up channels Share with the class: Talking to your Chat Family Matters: The Unseen Community Members The significant other When your kids want to stream Chapter 14 Twitch Etiquette Don’t Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out: Bad Behavior on Twitch Yo, check out my stream . . . Hey, Streamer! Hey! Listen! Pay attention to ME! Well, I support this stream, so you owe me They See Me Trollin’ and Hatin’ . . . You just earned a timeout, kiddo: Muting trolls in stream Hate raids Not-So-Merry Melodies: Twitch, the RIAA, and the DMCA What the DMCA is When the DMCA leveled up The simple (but complicated) relationship between the RIAA and Twitch Where to find stream-safe music Positive Impressions: Putting your best foot forward on Twitch Chapter 15 Game Over: Twitch Outside of Gaming Game On: The Rise of Esports NASA TV: Going Live in the Sky The Food of Love on Twitch: Music Harping on a passion: Meadow Fox Sing a song: Ashley Abbink and Camila Knight The Sounds of Serenity: ASMR Phasmo for Real: Old Spirits Investigations Live Gaming for Good: Charity Streaming Remembering rule 1: Charity streaming is not about you! Setting up a Tiltify profile Doing a little prep before you get started Part 5 The Part of Tens Chapter 16 Ten (or More) Life Lessons from Twitch Twitch Enabled Me to Take Center Stage Twitch Opened the World to Me Twitch Helped Me Realize I Am Not Alone Success Is Waiting for You If You’re Willing to Work for It Twitch Encourages Me to Look for Improvement You Always Have Someone Watching Your Back Twitch Can Surprise You in the Best of Ways One Life Lesson from Twitch It’s a Glimpse of How Good We Can Be Twitch Took My Education and Leveled It Up Twitch Restored My Faith in People To Thine Own Self Be True Twitch Doesn’t Believe in a Comfort Zone, and That’s a Good Thing Twitch Opened Doors I Didn’t Know Existed There Are a Lot of Good People in the World — Connect with Them Twitch Taught Me the Power of Community If You Have Something to Share, You Have to Make It Happen Twitch Proves the Power of Paying It Forward Chapter 17 Ten Final Thoughts from a TeeMonster on Twitch Five Lessons from Five Years Grow at your own pace Don’t let life pass you by Stream fearlessly Make yourself your stream’s top priority Stream because you love it Five Goals for the Streams to Come Don’t define yourself by analytics A good mantra to focus on: My stream is a fun place to be Remember, there’s no silver bullet to success To thine own self be true Partnership is not the endgame Index EULA "Twitch For Dummies will get you up to date with Twitch, the breakthrough streaming platform where you can set up a channel, increase your viewership, and find your people. Step-by-step guides and helpful, real-life examples get you ready to go live and, who knows, maybe even earn a little money while having fun online. Check out this new edition for all the details on the new Creator Dashboard interface, streaming in the metaverse, and details you need to know to get the world watching. This handy reference even covers the latest Twitch integrations for streaming from your mobile devices. Community-based entertainment has never been hotter, and Dummies shows you how to get on board." -- Description provided by publisher Find your niche with Twitch(R) Twitch(R) For Dummies is your guide to turning your console or computer into a broadcast studio. From your first stream, you build a strategy for attracting people (maybe even a lot of them!) to your channel. Discover how to build an audience through social media, create original content, and even make a little spending money for studio upgrades. Plus, this revised edition offers expert tips on becoming a better streamer. Inside... Setting up a Twitch stream Scheduling streaming sessions Making money with Twitch Practicing good Twitch etiquette Promoting yourself on socials Building a follower base Getting expert advice from successful streamers