1) Sign in on site where you want start broadcast.Many novice streamers think not just about PC configuration for stream but also the choice of platform. 2) Download & Install Streamlabs OBSDid you decide where is will be your stream?
Ok, next item - Download & Install program.Go to official site on or click on homepage our site button 'Download Streamlabs OBS', download Streamlabs OBS and run install.Install Streamlabs OBS in the disc partition that you want. When install is ended don't clear checkmate with 'Run Streamlabs OBS' and click button 'Finish'.Next will be started program and the first thing you're going to see is start form for enter in program.
Enter in program using sugggested form (Twitch, Youtube, Mixer or Facebook).NOTE: If you choose 'Setup Later' then you enter on mainpage Streamlabs OBS but do you will not be are available nearly all functions. However, you can initially see on how look program and later through button 'Login' enter in Streamlabs OBS. But you better login at once through one of the four form so that correctly implement initial setup.As an example choose form Twitch.tv. Click on button 'Twitch', enter login and password and then from the pop-up window with permits to access Streamlabs OBS to click 'OK'.The next step a program import a collection scenes. Click 'Continue'. Further a program will ask you import scenes and settings from Open Broadcaster Software. If you not have this program just click 'Start Fresh'.
Then, opened window with suggestion connect widgets. Click 'Setup Later', widgets will configure next time.
Next - 'Automatic optimization'. Click 'Start' and await.
After autosetup a program itself will pick up settings for stream, however there is a nuances of which we'll tell in third item.At that install a program is ending. 3) Decide that we shall be broadcasting.Good.
We are installed a program. Now we need to understand, what are games we can broadcast.Actually all depends from configuration your PC, because for stream need 2 type sources PC - sources for games & sources for broadcast.If you have PC older or non-powerful configuration than for you suit only live-stream and old or undemanding perfomance games. With medium configuration can already be play in all modern games but graphic quality will be on a minimal level because of resource consumption to stream.
Once connected you can then use Streamlabs OBS or a similar streaming software to add a source for your video capture device and configure the rest of your stream with overlays and widgets. Keep in mind that you may also need some additional equipment such as a USB microphone or audio mixer. Streamlabs OBS How to Record Separate Webcams and Gameplay layers OBS Guide 2018. So you can see how we stream two webcams and the game you’re gonna start coming to themes and choosing a theme or you guys suppose you could do it manually, but you want to choose a theme. So we need to add that. We are going to add Game Capture in.
In this case we need adjust optimal graphic settings a game and broadcast. With powerful PC everything understand - cool graphic, cool quality stream, etc.So there is we've few options:1) Try start stream on what we have2) Update hardware3) Buy new PCNOTE: Update or buy new PC you can in your city to retail stores or order delivery from Ebay & Amazon.So how do find out optimal games for stream? Very simple.We need to run game on minimal graphic settings. If in game will be 60+ FPS for online-game and 40+ FPS for singleplayer, then this game can be to try broadcast, and if possible can be to increase graphic quality in game or Video bitrate.
If FPS will be less forty, then you will be uncomfortable to play and you also hardly can be broadcasting even in minimal quality stream - 720p@30fps. Here we should update hardware, buy new PC or refuse of this game and find something else.NOTE: Find out FPS using program Fraps or through built in game a frame counter if game have this setting.Install supposed games for stream, check FPS, choose suitable games and go to the next step.
5) Technical settings a programWe are created design for stream. Now should be set up technical settings a program and connect widgets.Enter in Dashboard - My Account - Donation Settings and connect payment acceptance Paypal.NOTE: You can also use third-party extensions to receive donations, such as Donationalerts.com and connect like widget in Streamlabs OBS using Sources - + - Browser Source. That's convenient for those who want connect other e-wallets for donations.Now let's go to in Settings Stremlabs OBS. Click on cogwheel in top-right angle a program and open tab 'Stream'. If you enter in a program through one of form, then you'll see complete line 'Stream key' of service through which we entered in Streamlabs OBS.
If 'Stream key' is empty then 'Stream key' should look for in personal account on site for broadcast and insert into field.Next, open tab 'Output'. In this location there is an information about broadcast quality. Configure don't need anything because when installing, Streamlabs itself everything configured but as was suggested, above in third item, everything depends from PC and game for stream. Therefore, in 'Streaming' we have average performance, which should be adjust on startup broadcast with game, especially 'Video bitrate'. Set 'Audio bitrate' on 128 - that's enough.On tab 'Video' are configured screen resolution on stream - Output (Scaled) Resolution and stream FPS - Common FPS values.
Put minimal value 1280x720 and 30 FPS in those lines.Open tab 'Hotkeys' and set up all the necessary hotkeys and click Done.So, all setting is end and time has come launch a first stream. 7) Additional tipsOk, we are started stream. But remains the question: Who will be watch our stream? If at sites with a little competition you can to get on top, it's on big sites types Twitch or Youtube make it is incredibly difficult.
You might be wondering, “ Since I can stream directly from my current generation console, why do I need an Elgato capture card or to run OBS through my PC?” WellStreamerSquare already posted a for streaming directly from your PS4. But you may want to boost your streaming experience for your viewers by using a PC and OBS.
What do I mean by boost? If you’ve watched any of the bigger streamers on Twitch, you’ll notice they have pop-ups for their followers and subscribers and even death counters and any other numerous things happening on their stream while broadcasting. And sadly, those wonderful extras cannot be obtained without using your PC and some sort of streaming software.So why? Because it’s free and it’s awesome. It’s very, very simple to use and there are handy to get you started. So if you just started streaming, this is one of the best applications to use, because it won’t burn a hole in your pocket.
NOTE: The guide below assumes you have read all the articles available on how to setup your OBS software to stream through Twitch. If not, please do that first, and then come back here to setup your consoles.Why the? Numerous reasons.
It’s fairly cheap on Amazon and it’s very versatile. It can be used for the Xbox360, PS3, Xbox One, and the PS4. NOTE: there is an updated version of this card called the. And there are two major differences.1) The HD60 will not work with the PS3. So if you’re looking to do anything with the last generation of consoles, do not buy this card.2) It also records 60fps 1080p. The regular HD only records in 30fps.
Now, most people will look at that and say, “ Well I want the 60fps.” And you would if you were just going to make YouTube videos. But when streaming to Twitch, most people’s Internet service cannot handle streaming 60fps without having the stream become choppy.
So be sure to check your upload speeds before you go ahead and spend any money. And most importantly, most games on console aren’t 60fps. So why spend the extra cash? And again, if you’re going to use your PS3 to stream any games, then you’ll definitely want the regular Elgato HD card. Because it comes with a special connection cable (more on this in the PS3 section below).SETTING UP THE PS4 OR XBOX ONE OR XBOX360:So OBS is installed and setup to stream to Twitch and your console is just sitting there, itching to be usedwhat do you do?1) First step is to from their site. This allows you to change settings in OBS and your PC to read the capture card.2) Connect your console to the HDMI IN port of the Elgato. The Elgato supplies you with this cable.3) Connect your TV or Monitor to the HDMI OUT port of the Elgato.4) Connect your Elgato to your PC with the supplied USB cable.
Yes, it’s that easy. Now for the settings.OBS SETTINGS:Open up OBS and in your streaming “ Scene” create a new “ source” called “ Elgato” that way you can easily find it. Right click on the Elgato source you just created and click the properties. In the properties box, choose the Elgato Game Capture under “Device.” Again, if you’re having trouble navigating within OBS, head to their site for. You’re almost done. While still in the properties, check the “ Use Buffering (milliseconds)” box and place a “0” in there.
Because if you don’t, after a few hours of streaming or recording through OBS, your webcam video and microphone audio will un-sync. This is a bug within the OBS software, but can be fixed by putting a zero in the box. Click the “OK” button at the bottom and you’re done.CONFIGURATION SETTINGS:The last thing is changing the configuration of the Elgato card.
But this ONLY works if your card is actually running within OBS. So to get that going, click “ Preview Stream” in OBS. Wait for the capture card to load and then go back into the Properties of the Elgato by right clicking the source again. Next to Device, you’ll see a “ Configure” button.
Click that sucker. This will bring up the Elgato software you installed on your PC. Click the “ Input Device” box and select either the Xbox One or PS4 or Xbox360 ( note: since both the PS4 and Xbox One are 1080p, it really doesn’t matter if you select PS4 while having an Xbox One plugged in.
Or vice versa. They’re the same thing in the Elgato’s eyes). Keep all the rest of the settings the way they are within the Elgato software, because it’s OBS that’ll take care of how many FPS and video output to your Twitch stream.
Hit the done button at the bottom and enjoy streaming from your console.SETUP FOR PS3:So the above was easy right? Now comes the hard part. The PS3 doesn’t allow video for capturing.
Because it wants to make your life difficult. But help is on the way. Remember the special cable I mentioned above that came with the Elgato? Well now is the time to use that baby. WARNING: do not have a HDMI cable connected to your PS3 or this setup will not work.
Disconnect it now if you do.1) First step is to from their site. This allows you to change settings in OBS and your PC to read the capture card.2) Connect the PS3 to the Elgato using the supplied “ special” cable. It’s really a Component/D-Terminal cable that you’ll see in the PS3 settings.3) Connect your TV or Monitor to the HDMI OUT port on the Elgato using the supplied HDMI cable.4) Connect your Elgato to your PC with the supplied USB cable.5) Now you have to reset your PS3’s display settings to read the “Special” Elgato cable.
To do thathead.Now follow the same instructions under OBS SETTINGS above. Then follow the same instructions under CONFIGURATION SETTINGS above, except you’ll be selecting the PS3 under the “ Input Device” box within the Elgato software. Easy right?SPECIAL NOTE: You can’t switch from your current generation console to the PS3 during the same broadcast, because of all the different settings within the Elgato software and the “ special” PS3 cable. So if you plan to do half a broadcast in PS3 and half a broadcast in any other console, you will have to shut down the stream, change your Elgato software settings, and then fire the stream back up. So plan ahead and let your viewers know.Good luck with all the setups. The good thing is after the initial settings, you won’t have to change anything in the future.
The bad thing is if you have a webcam and a microphone, the challenge of getting your audio to sync with your video is an entirely different beast. So my next article will deal with that debacle.
Any questions, feel free to message me on Twitch or leave a comment here. Until next timeenjoy streaming!Gaming with a hint of sarcasm. Hey great tips bro, but I have a question relating to live streaming the obs to twitch with the elgato and how to have the ps4 party chat audio available to be headed via twitch. For some reason I have the links of the elgato “female to female, male to male 3.55mm cables” connected and hook to my control do to when I want to record on the elgato on my party chat. The issue I have is that the audio isn’t being pick up on the obs so I’m left thinking that I need to purchase another male to male and connect the elgato to my gaming laptop in order to do this, I may be wrong so I’m seeking guidance in order to do this, it be awsome if you knew of a solution for this. Also I have wired headset not sure the brand name but it’s goes will when I receive, and party rec threw the elgato, the headset aren’t astro.