5 Common Mistakes Sim Racing Streamers Make and How to Fix Them

[@Simracingpaddock]

Took me a LONG time to get comfortable while streaming. I need to figure out how to jump back in well! Thanks for the video

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

You’re very welcome good sir! Thanks so much for the comment! I never imagined SRP would jump on one of my videos and thank me for the content... madness 😂

[@JamesTumilty]

You know I've been streaming at least weekly for nearly a year now, and it took 6 months to get a regular crowd, and they are such good guys. Suppose my point is it takes ages to get the viewers in, I'm not quick, in fact that's one of my things, I'm consistently slow. It's amazing just how much work you have to put in too. Even just doing a good title and thumbnail takes a good amount of time, I just try to do something better, just one little bit of a stream, every time I do it. It soon builds into better content.

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

100% it’s important to be yourself and think about the long run rather than short term. And enjoy it :) thanks for commenting

[@boostedmedia]

I have absolutely no idea what’s going to happen when I stream. Lmao

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Bahhh hahahaha some days, what I tee up at the start isn’t what happens... but at least we all get confused together

[@alchemistkj]

i'm trying to wrap my brain around streaming my "racing" but I haven't quite gotten there as yet This video has helped alot Like you I have to balance a job and children but not sure how to fit making content into the mix

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

yeah race for you first and foremost. Once you're in a groove, only then stream. Don't do stuff just to impress the stream. That'll never work

[@Desertrat446]

Thank you. I like the two scenes. The switch between large and small game screen is brilliant. Your advise is great. Still finding my persona.

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@HassansinX]

Nice to see a person not be perfect and just be himself on stream earned a sub

[@jdmf1408]

Watching this during my 10 minute lunch break! LD the GOAT

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Haha thanks :)

[@chiledog9442]

I am engaging with one of my favorite KZbinrs with a comment. Maybe they will notice, maybe they won’t. Either way It’s still a good feeling to know it’s helping my favorite youtubers by commenting on their videos

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

I think you’ve got the wrong number mate

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

I joke :) you’re a legendface :) thanks for the support. I noticed :)

[@VXR_Mods]

This is very helpful. I've been looking at changing up my content so I really appreciate the video.

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

nice one! Hope it helps! I'm no expert and I bet people could make many videos on all the mistakes I make :p

[@aidan285]

Thank you! These tips are amazing, 10/10!

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

You’re very welcome :) glad they are interesting or might help.

[@wainwrightracing]

Fantastic advice, i'm just starting out with the whole youtube streaming video stuff. I've watched a few of your videos especially reviews and throughly enjoyed them.

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Thanks for the kind words! People seem to really love these videos

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

Really nice video mate. Some lovely pearls of wisdom👌🏻 Thanks a lot👍🏻

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

You're very welcome! Hope it helps someone

[@PandesalDrift]

Thanks for the tips...I rarely stream but it does take a certain skill to interact and play at the same time..

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Yeah it begins to come naturally after a while. One easy way to train is by doing lots of practice for your races. Then you go into an autopilot mode

[@TheVhonvhon]

i love how u talk to ur audience man. gonna subs

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Thanks ❤️ it’s an important part of streaming for me

[@Teqqlesdoessimracing]

Being a VR racer I haven't streamed for some time. Did it badly a while back and definitely agree with some of your points here! I may give it another go as I'm finding ways to make ACC a little less demanding. Frame drop in VR is no joke ;)

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

yeah VR streaming is something I don't know if i'll ever crack. I love driving in VR but streaming and being watched in VR sucks for everybody. VR is very isolating.

[@Teqqlesdoessimracing]

@@LaurenceDusoswa I've seen Jimmer doing more VR content of late and it's hard to watch. For my reviews I can move the cameras around so it's less intrusive but a tough nut to crack indeed

[@SARCORACING]

Thank you for this Laurence. Really appreciate the video... it has helped me.

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

You're very welcome

[@roostergeeracing6962]

Very useful. Thank you, and your vids are always ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

You’re very welcome! Thanks for using your valuable time to watch my video ❤️

[@EpicFatLip]

That's a really helpful video LD, as soon as everything is ready over here you can expect some streams from this little Belgian here...

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Nice! Can’t wait :)

[@culerone]

Hey great video I started streaming not sooo long ago How do you record your stream to then transfer and edit to put it on you tube

[@scr4tb0y_gaming44]

Thanks mate i was thinking about starting to stream sim type videos i will take this in mind thanks a lot amd keep up the amzing vids 💯

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Thanks a million :) cheers for commenting :) you should start! The best thing about starting is that nobody is watching and you can make as many mistakes as you like :p

[@scr4tb0y_gaming44]

@@LaurenceDusoswa aha cheers mate. What camera would you recommend for a beginner?

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

For streaming (and this video) I used a Logitech c920.

[@scr4tb0y_gaming44]

@@LaurenceDusoswa cheers really appreciated ❤

[@jackyharrisracing750]

Good content and good advice! I don’t stream, I make videos for now as I don’t have equipment at would let me stream with good quality but everything you said is relevant to what I do. Thanks!

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

You’re very welcome! I hope it helps some people maybe. Which equipment is letting you down dude?

[@arraurrul]

I will start talking now, thanks

[@Jimster71]

All good points [goes off to get a cat] ;)

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

hahaha thanks :)

[@rickswanracing3139]

Thanks for the super informative video... I have been creating Iracing POV content for a few months now for KZbin and am trying to find a way to make it more interesting! Your video gave me some ideas on how to improve my content and hopefully improve viewership. :)

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

awesome! I dropped you a sub. Have you considered streaming? Your setup is well suited to a live stream. If you're looking to get high numbers for minimal effort, try streaming on tik tok. You would do really well.

[@rickswanracing3139]

@@LaurenceDusoswa Thanks! I actually am planning to stream and have been looking at the community channels and specifically yours has been super helpful. The problem that I am trying to sort out is the camera angle.. I like having all three: the POV headcam, the Driver cam, and then some sort of iracing TV replay. I havent quite sorted the tech out. I currently run 2 GOpros and have a second computer I can use to stream, but I am seeing one GOpro is a little older and cant easily act as a webcam, the other one is newer but there is a latency problem. so need better ideas on the tech side to have a small enough cam that I can have on my head, a small cam on the front cage, then the Iracing TV broadcast. I think in a bind I can just omit the IRACING feed for the Live streaming. And thanks for the Sub! its much appreciated!

[@rickswanracing3139]

@@LaurenceDusoswa Found myself rewatching this today because i am going to give streaming a go. I am trying to figure out how to mount a 4th monitor on the sim as I have a cage and roof. Time for some creativity. Side note, just got off an MSC cruise and they had an f1 sim on it running AC. So much fun…

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

@@rickswanracing3139 hahaha awesome! Did you take any pics? Post them on my discord! discord.gg/PotatoNation

[@DaveMcRee]

Always, go wide at the last turn at Donnington :-) Great video mate, #EyesForward :-)

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Hahahaha thanks :p yeah it’s one thing talking while focused on a race, but talking while doing a 1 take advice video like this is another story 😂

[@spiceyrollgaming7069]

Keep this up very helpful

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Cheers! Hope it helps someone!

[@IsandJako]

did u do this while streaming?

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Haha I wasn’t live, but I hit record instead of ‘go live’ :) I needed it to be a bit authentic so I chose this format

[@IsandJako]

@@LaurenceDusoswa nice!

[@raycsnell]

I upload a video and a couple of days later you upload one about poor quality videos! Coincidence Laurence?? Lol Keep up the good work chap another excellent piece of content. :-)

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Hahahaha your video was great quality! Thanks for the comment dude, I really appreciate it :) I hope it helps some people

[@FordEntertainmentGroupFEG]

Nice video. I watch you because your a likeable fellow! Keep it up.

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Haha thanks man! That means a lot to me. I have loads more videos in the works, just haven’t found the time to film them

[@BillyGoatBoy]

Good video mate, I’m streaming would love to have a bit more interaction on my streams. I’ll definitely try and put into practice what you said

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Hope it helps. The one about pretending loads of people are watching really is a big one. And you obviously need to try to share your stream through social media, etc.

[@joshuaammer4314]

nice video.

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Thanks :)

[@joshuaammer4314]

@@LaurenceDusoswa you reminded me of what I need to hear. I gained a good bit of followers from ATS but my passion is racing. I feel guilty for racing sometimes. But I gotta do what I love and the rest will come.

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Exactly! Nobody wants to watch someone who isn’t enjoying themselves :) not long term :p

[@arraurrul]

Nice

[@glutenfreesr9858]

What's V ooorrrr? 😃

[@LaurenceDusoswa]

Bahahaha veeeee orrrrrrr

[@glutenfreesr9858]

@@LaurenceDusoswa Class!