Introduction To Twitch TV Video Game Live Streaming

Learn How To Get Started With Twitch TV and Streaming Your Favorite Video Games Live Online!

Created byJohn Shea

Last updated 2/2019

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What you'll learn

Learn how to setup a Twitch TV Channel
Setup a Greenscreen
Understanding different streaming platforms
Use Facebook & YouTube to build a Twitch Audience
How you can earn revenue with Twitch from Donations and Affiliate products

Course content

8 sections • 39 lectures • 2h 4m total length

Thank you for taking the course! What do you get out of it?3:18
Explore how to start and grow a successful Twitch live stream, from hardware setup and channel setup to building a following and monetization ideas, with practical case studies.
Introduction with John Shea.2:58
In this video I talk a bit about who I am and my background with video games.
Want Help From John?1:01
Reach out to John via the built-in Facebook bot for quick help as you study Twitch TV live streaming; click the lecture link to message him directly.
Overview of Twitch.TV5:59
In this video I walk you through the Twitch.tv platform and explain what it's all about.
Why do you want to stream on Twitch?3:13
Partner Program, Subscriptions & Ways To Earn Revenue Streaming2:49
In this video I discuss the partner program and some ways to potential earn as a streamer.
Real Quick..1:11

League of Legends is the top game on Twitch.1:59
Explore how Twitch's browse page shows the popularity of games, with League of Legends leading viewership and Counter-Strike tournaments inflating spikes; discover global streaming across languages.
Looking deep into the browse features will show you a lot about streaming.7:52
Play Anything You Want - But Keep Sight Of What's Trending2:42
In this lecture I talk about what games you keep an eye out for and why playing more popular games can potentially bring you more viewers on your stream.
The opportunity is to find a game you like where people will watch.3:59
Find a game you enjoy that viewers need you to play by studying what people watch and why; try older or newer titles with less competition to showcase your value.
New games on release day provide a great opportunity to get new viewers.2:58

To stream you need hardware to stream and software to manage it.4:49
Learn to set up streaming hardware and software with a capture card and a PC or Mac, using Xbox or PlayStation as the source.
Simple getting started streaming solution: direct from the console with Twitch.2:54
Entry level streaming solution: BenQ monitor and Elgato HD capture card.3:30
Adopt a low-latency streaming setup using a BenQ gaming monitor with hdmi in and out and an Elgato capture card to stream and record at 60 fps.
The microphone is one of the most important pieces of equipment.2:36
Wirecast is what I use to stream on my iMac with a green screen.4:39
Learn to stream on an iMac with a green screen using Wirecast, integrating mic and Xbox footage, and manage layouts, audio, and live or recorded outputs for Twitch and YouTube.
Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)2:39
In this video I talk about the Open Broadcaster Software and what it's all about. There are many free guides for using this all over the internet and on the OBS forums. This is one of the most favored platforms out there for streamers.
GameShow1:19
This is another streaming application which is worth exploring. They charge to use this but there is also a free trial available.
Xsplit4:23
Xsplit is currently my favorite software due to it's ease of use and setup. I paid a flat rate price to get access to use the software for an entire year and so far it's been worth it for me.

Setting Up Your Channel2:42
In this video I walk you through some basics of setting up your channel on Twitch.
Getting High Quality Artwork For Your Channel2:42
In this video I show you how you can go about finding some high quality artwork on Fiverr for your Twitch overlay.
Another Source For Graphic Design & eSports Logos2:15
Learn how crowdsourcing can streamline logo design for gamers and streamers, compare options from multiple designers, and save money with a $25 discount while selecting a winning proposal.
Adding a Greenscreen2:28
In this video I show you how you can go about looking into setting up a Greenscreen for yourself. This will allow you to display just yourself and your chair while streaming without seeing the entire background around you.

Doing a little bit every day is the most effective way to do anything.2:44
Being Entertaining On Your Stream1:37
Being bad at games does not mean you can't build a following. I've seen people who are simply just entertaining on stream do really well with building an audience and engaging their fans on twitch so I discuss that in this video.
Playing Games Consistently For an Audience1:56
In this lecture I discuss playing games on a consistent basis in order to build a following. If you stream once every couple of weeks with no real plan to build a following nothing is going to come of it. Just remember your playing games because it's fun, but you also can build something bigger too.
Giving back to your streamers will ensure they come back.4:08
Giving back to your streamers with digital gift card giveaways boosts engagement and loyalty, helping your twitch channel grow a dedicated audience that returns consistently.

Uploading videos to Facebook works great for me to get people watching me game.3:22
Upload Facebook videos to build an audience by getting people to watch your gaming videos, then funnel them to your Twitch channel with links and consistent uploads.
Uploading videos to YouTube works great to get organic traffic over time.3:13
Learn how successful streamers use YouTube search and suggested videos to drive organic traffic to their Twitch channels, and how linking YouTube and Twitch boosts followers.
Follow for follow Facebook groups help to get your initial following fast.2:57
Making Friends With Other Streamers2:02
Making friends with people is always a smart idea. Find new streamers to play your favorite games with, stream together, compete with one another and more.
Receiving Donations While You Stream2:45
In this video I show you an application called Streamtip which you can use to get donations with while you stream. There is nothing wrong with being able to earn some extra money while you stream too!
How I handle haters and negative comments.4:44

The Conclusion To The Course1:28
Thanks for taking the time to go through our course! If you have any questions feel free to start a discussion and we will be glad to help you out however we can.
Bonus: How I'm Landing $1000 Clients Every Month3:39
Learn how to land $1,000 monthly clients through a scalable marketing agency using outsourcing, sales focus, and systems, backed by income proof and a masterclass invitation.

Requirements

A willingness to play games on a regular basis
Patience to setup a streaming platform such as OBS or Xsplit
The motivation to want to build an audience and expect it will not happen overnight

Description

Are you looking to get started with Twitch TV?

In this course we walk you through everything you need to know to start streaming your favorite video games live.

What is Twitch TV?

For those of us who love to play video games Twitch is the perfect platform to get out there and start broadcasting your game play to the world. Twitch TV gives you the platform to start building an audience through the online gaming community.

Here is what you get in this course:

In this course we walk you through everything including setting up your channel, getting artwork, picking a streaming platform to use, building your audience and even learning how to receive donations while you play your games live.

We discuss topics such as:

Setting Up Your Channel
Comparing different streaming platforms
Using a Greenscreen on your stream
Getting High Quality Artwork Designed
Becoming Personable With Your Audience
Running Contests & Giving Away Prizes
Building Your Audience Through YouTube, Facebook and more.

Who this course is for:

Those who enjoy playing video games and live broadcasting should take this course

Introduction To Twitch TV Video Game Live Streaming

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Course content

Introduction To Twitch.TV7 lectures • 20min

Case studies of success on Twitch.3 lectures • 13min

Which game to play? What are people watching?5 lectures • 20min

Hardware Setup and Picking a Streaming Platform8 lectures • 27min

Setting Up Your Channel4 lectures • 10min

Consistency & Your Personality4 lectures • 10min

Building a Following6 lectures • 19min

Conclusion2 lectures • 5min

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