Let's Build The WORLD'S CHEAPEST Complete Stream Setup

[@Senpai]

At 00:34 when I said "You're going to make some money" what I meant was "You're going to SAVE some money".... I haven't figured out how to make you money straight off my vids yet. Someday ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@Jtg07]

How'd you comment this 9 hours ago lmao

[@thedominator87]

@@Jtg07 im guessing it takes time for the videos to go live in subscription boxes, he could still comment/update before it appears to us

[@vanerek]

And here I was, thinking I was about to get paid to watch videos... Living the life...

[@boggle250]

Lmao true

[@Luca-Scott]

@@Jtg07 the vid was unlisted or scedueled

[@orangejuice]

People always ask what gear I use and are disappointed there’s no magic piece of gear or software that will give them success. At the end of the day, content is king. Be good at what you do. Be it educational or entertaining.

[@ScalesQT]

2mil omg

[@iainacosta7453]

Oj, I want to join ur clan but im at 17k, can u lower the trophies requirement to 20k plz?

[@tek_soup]

at the end of the Day, YOU are the product, your selling.

[@OriginalOwen]

omg hi oj

[@kingphantom5587]

hello there OJ

[@theojames4543]

Reason I like this guy. He tells the truth and isn't a sell out.

[@ShaitanKnight]

Agreed

[@aayushchhalotre6495]

Absolutely true

[@JadeNeoma]

Agreed but the expression is sell out, not sale out

[@theojames4543]

@@JadeNeoma opps lol

[@Leada1ne]

"Sell".... and you are 100% accurate!!

[@thebrigandier]

Skip the tissue and point the lights towards your walls as a reflector. Much better diffusion, more control over brightness by playing with different angles, and $1.50 cheaper.

[@GameTrekkie]

True dat. I’ve been bouncing my photography lights off the drop ceiling with a white diffuser hanging in front of my face. It sounds weird but it works.

[@blakeoney]

@@GameTrekkie definitely a daily photographer move. On camera flash rarely looks good pointed at the subject. Almost always swivel my flash head to a wall or ceiling. Even if there’s nothing to bounce off of I’ll point my flash straight up and bounce it off a flash card on the flash.

[@alwaysyouramanda]

😭 every cent really matters when you only ever made around $11k a year

[@steveo6725]

I will try that ! Thanks a lot. Would it work in a really small room ? My streaming setup is in a 11x5.5 room and I am trying to figure out how to do my lighting. Was thinking about putting a LED strip with a cold white above my desk

[@GameTrekkie]

@@steveo6725 check out a video Sam did on lighting setups with just one light and a diffuser.

[@CasmoTV]

As a guy in his 40s who suddenly decide to start YouTubing and streaming, I gotta say your channel and your input is invaluable. Really enjoy hearing your professionalism and candor on subjects. Keep it up.

[@JamesLundquist]

I definitely second this motion!!! I started streaming last year at 47 and Harris' content has helped me immensely. I also love the truth and honesty without fear of making someone else mad with his opinions! I love it!!!

[@DNAcl0ne]

I guess I'm finding my group in the comments lol. I'm about to get into streaming....I think. I gotta admit this is all pretty intimidating being in my 40's

[@foxdie22]

same here! just started this week, ill sub you!

[@bradk4303]

I turn 45 Monday and here I am learning to do the same thing.

[@KENGAR89]

I love seeing everyone in this comment section trying this hobby out being in their 40's! I turned 34 this year, I grew up playing games my entire life, it's been my escape from the world. This year I decided to try this out for the first time, and I respect the courage it takes to let the world see you live.

[@EposVox]

You can just set manual white balance on your phone :P

[@DanielSOlmstead]

Plus manual focus... :P

[@OldManBadly]

Yup, the white balance would have been a good move, a great way to get rid of orange face... Also a reminder that putting tissue over lights can be a fire hazard. Not recommended to leave them like that for any length of time just in case.

[@LuckierSage1]

@@OldManBadly It should be alright if you get some led bulbs, they still get warm but not nearly hot enough to start a fire (at least from my experience)

[@DiscoCokkroach]

Hey, Harris! This completely random guy knows how fix your problem! XD

[@OldManBadly]

@@DiscoCokkroach Remarkably, while Harris is very experienced, even the best people in the field are constantly learning new things. An open mind is a big part of it.

[@EvokerKing]

"No one will come into your chat and complain about this setup." Me: This is that one weird specific pitch that kills my ears for some reason.

[@gutterg0d]

My experience is that people in general won't complain about technical issues even when things are completely shit, so that particular quote is a moot point. People who care about technical quality won't stick around long enough to tell you it's bad.

[@iamthecrux]

"people won't come into your chat" he could've stopped there and it'd ring true for me 🤣

[@DarkenedCyrus]

This video is so informative for small creators. I myself used Home Depot clamp lights and RGB bulbs for almost a year. I also have 2 of those flood lights that I recently purchased. It’s like you literally previewed my setup in this video! You are so right. Gear doesn’t matter. Communities aren’t made over the gear you have. Focus on growing yourself and setting goals that you have control over. Also, Streambeats Rock is simply fantastic.

[@yourpalgames]

Damn there are some amazing tips in here - and proof that you don't need a big budget to stream!

[@Th3Birdman]

I caught that Model S bro... that subtle flex 😂

[@Maradnus]

hes making 100k a month... obviously^^

[@xRycnn]

when he said walmart sheet what was he taking about

[@empanada420]

@@xRycnn Well, you can use a green sheet from Walmart can work as a green screen instead of buying lets say an Elgato green screen so you save money

[@xRycnn]

@@empanada420 well im not in america but would i just use a green piece of paper?

[@empanada420]

@@xRycnn just use a green blanket… like a green bed blanket and hang it up from your ceiling. Like a big, non-furry, blanket… smooth and green

[@Pixel-Vixn]

Anyone can go big and go home. Doing this segment of best quality for cheapest is BY FAR my most favorite of your videos. Honest, humble and informative. You have jumped up in the rankings of favorites.

[@2ndto1gaming67]

I truly love your honesty and how you stick with what you say regardless of how it may or may not upset others. Honesty isn't always nice . You have motivated me more in the last 3 days of watching your content than I have ever been . Thank you for all your hard work and research. I look forward to watch new content.

[@aryehhawbaker104]

I was always bothered by how prohibitively expensive streaming can be; it always felt very unfair; so I gotta say I REALLY APPRECIATE what you are doing there.

[@JGandT]

Harris thanks for all your great content. Your videos and streams have helped me get my KZbin channel off of the ground. StreamBeats is a great gift to the world of creative content. So big thanks to you, your wife, Sam, and Ryan for your hard work and dedication to us the creators. Keep it up!

[@lemontangs]

It's 2am and I'm about to hit the sack...New notification. Oh look another new Alpha Gaming video dropped....back down the rabbit hole I go.

[@Tss958Gaming]

It is not about the money you spend but about the communityand relationships you can build! I might grab my self those back ground lights. I mean I already sunk more money than I realized into my set up but those lights would work perfect for me.

[@SpicyDisco]

The thing Ive always wondered though. Lights give off heat, Tissue is very light, Wouldn't it be a slight fire hazard to leave them on for a long stream? I know Its a common trick

[@rpgelitist]

Bro, one year later, your videos have enabled me to setup a cheap setup as well as trick other noobs think I know OBS! Thank you very much for your efforts! Cheers!

[@alwaysyouramanda]

Having had a lot of reptiles growing up, the tissue on that particular light has me nervous 😬

[@thewizdad]

Right?

[@maggbeaf1598]

Yess it made me nervous, had those and they would get hot!! Maybe use led lightbulbs?

[@Rizzstech]

those lights are usually UVB or UVA which are much hotter then LEDs, basically in LEDs 100% energy goes to light, bulbs have 5% light and 95% heat

[@EidolonSpecus]

@@Rizzstech LED bulbs can get really hot too depending on the model. Not as hot as incandescent bulbs, but some can get close enough for that paper-wrapped lamp to still be a fire hazard. The converter for the current in the bulb is not 100% efficient at all. The LEDs themselves are very efficient, but that's only one part of the circuit in that bulb.

[@RodiCodersge]

I laugh because I thought I was all swanky as a start-up stream. Turns out this is almost exactly my current setup! Same mic arm, same flood lights, I spent the same amount on a diffused ring light instead of the hardware lights, and I splurged on the Elgato Wave mic you always recommend. Oh and I was lucky enough to get the Logitech webcam before they were expensive (I had it for my 9-5). Thanks for all the tips and tricks to make my stream look professional on a budget Harris!

[@MarcLJ15]

When the title said "worlds cheapest streaming setup" i thought it was a pc build

[@stonalisa3729]

a setup is mopre than just the pc

[@MarcLJ15]

Yeah

[@IamNinetyFour]

@@MarcLJ15 True, but it still NEEDS one.

[@MarcLJ15]

@@IamNinetyFour of course it still needs one

[@Jacqie]

he does have a cheap stream pc build video that could help you with that and if you use both videos you should be fine.

[@sobe8991]

Another light setup that works well and looks more elegant is puck lighting (with diffused lense). usually come in a 2-5 pack, can mount to wall, pc desk or even double side tapped to monitor or a boom arm. iirc my 3 pack was $25 from homedepot. works well if you rent and cant put anything on the walls.

[@NoobieTaco]

I imagine you have a pretty decent collection of boom arms/tripods for ways to make your camera more adjustable. I would love to see a video on that. Everything from cheap two point arms to fancy mechanized sliders for b-roll.

[@MossyStoneUK]

Just wanted to say I only discovered your channel a week ago as I'm looking to start streaming at the moment and I have to say you have the best channel dedicated to this topic (specifically the hardware involved) i have come across.

[@MossyStoneUK]

I take it back I've just seen your new house "you bastard" lol

[@PyrianVT]

I'm starting to stream again soon. I don't have much of a limited budget, but still seems like an interesting video that I can take ideas from.

[@Jacqie]

This is def a good place to start and there are a bunch of other videos that you can follow as well to help set up your stream system to help you optimize it and not overspend on items you don't need for example his videos on other mics and pc builds etc.

[@sugi_YT]

I know the video is a month old but I'd definitely recommend getting a ring light with an included phone mount, nowadays you can get them for as little as £20-£25 on a site like Amazon for instance, gives you a lot more adjustability, different tones of warmth or coolness to a camera as well as being able to dim them at the click of a button. For the streamdeck portion of the video id say if you have an old tablet lying around then instead touchportal on that and connect it that way or failing that you can buy a cheap £50 tablet and it should be fine. The Siren mini is an insanely good mic for the price and it really cannot be faulted so as per Harris' suggestion on the audio front I can't find anything better (apart from a Ffine microphone which may be a tad cheaper depending on where you shop around) Hope my random comment gives you some more advice

[@jamiebaird9331]

This was in my recommended....haven't seen previous videos and still felt like this was a good told you so bro moment...nice and well done

[@ncmotorsport1135]

Thank u so much alpha i needed a video like this 💙

[@cosmicpuma1409]

This is honestly, one of the most useful vids I've watched on You Tube for a beginner like me. I'm launching my music/DJ channel and living in Cape Town, everything is pricy. Thanks so much, really appreciated!!!

[@Farren246]

This looks like a great way to set tissue paper on fire. Be careful, folks.

[@teejay622]

Agreed! A friend tried this kind of setup a few years back to take some home portraits. The tissue paper caught fire and, luckily, he was in the room when it lit and was able to keep it from spreading.

[@HeatFlux]

This was my first thought as well

[@Senpai]

Looking back, I should have pointed out more obviously that the lights are LEDs. They won't ever catch the paper on fire.

[@MrM45ter]

@@Senpai Do you think the C920 looks good enough out of the box or would you adjust some settings to make it look more natural?

[@blackcyclist]

LEDs don't generate anywhere near the heat you would normally get from traditional bulbs

[@TechAuditTV]

Yo, is that Ramen place in Orem any good? I NEED TO KNOW.

[@KevinGannets]

Worlds cheapest Vlogging Setup next? 😭

[@BrandonThaChosen]

A phone and a mic that’s pretty much it

[@KevinGannets]

@@BrandonThaChosen I’ve been creating vlogs with an iPhone 12 Pro for a while now and they come out great. just can’t afford to take it to the next level right now 😶

[@RrrrrrrXXX]

@@KevinGannets any smartphone (especially iPhones) look so good.. Plus you don't have to set up manually everything.. I own a mirror less camera, gimbal camera and a phone.. 90% of the time I record a video, I use my phone... However I would recommend buying an external mic no matter what camera you use

[@KevinGannets]

@@RrrrrrrXXX I agree, I've made so many videos and a lot of comments I get is "which camera are you using" and when I tell them iPhone 11 Pro/12 Pro they can't believe it... definitely need to invest into a proper mic. My biggest issue is that I when I use the front facing camera the quality is not as good and when I use the rear camera I can't tell what I'm recording lmao

[@lauli6171]

@@KevinGannets If you don't already have it, what is really useful is also a phone gimbal!

[@vindo1104]

Thank you for this Alpha! I remember when I was starting out on how to stream you were one of the Channels I go to, to learn. I've learned a lot and I already have a small community on my facebook streams.

[@lamergamer5985]

That moment when you personally know the street that Harris is driving on... 😳

[@t1deacon324]

I was casually watching and had to do a double take - been at both those stores plenty of times.

[@tayzergg]

What I spent besides my Cheap PC back in 2018. -- $5 Green Fabric. $100 HyperX Quadcast USB Mic. $13 Cheap Webcam. Total $118. Lighting is Napkins over a Desk LED Desk Lamp I had & an Extra Dome Lamp from my Geckos. If you add lighting if you don't have, Maybe bump my total up to ~$130. Absolutely doable to make a cheap setup!

[@charliedinerman7941]

He's just engraving owned into our minds

[@SeanLake3D]

Dude, You're awesome. Love it, keep it coming! We're also moving into a newly built house, but not until Jan-Feb.

[@Xwing106466]

You could use the Philips Wiz bulbs that allow you to use an app to work on the color/temp/brightness

[@dipdipotatochip9039]

I have been following this channel for a while and you’ve shown me how to make quality looking videos and saved me so much money. Thank you

[@ScalesQT]

Me: 500$ laptop, 30$ headphones+mic, phone+homemade cardbox stand = 30fps 720p At least i get 15 viewers im happy

[@BrknLaw]

That's fantastic!!! Way to go!

[@VicariousxD]

I made my lights out of amazon boxes too. Looks nice and no regrets if I break them.

[@Judoteki]

Hey, I started pointing my phone at my TV to record my gameplay videos! You're starting out better than me!

[@JamesLundquist]

As long as you and your viewers are having fun, that's what matters!!!

[@mxmobile5619]

Stream name? I’d like to watch lol

[@lui4129]

This is great, I spent a decent amount of money on my setup but if I could do it over I would follow this advise. Everyone getting into content creation should watch this.

[@ButtersChannel]

3:04 imagine how slow your b roll must've been in order for it to look slow on a time lapse 😂💀

[@YuProducciones]

Yea, looks great

[@tom546]

Just wanted to say thankyou Harris For this video. It has inspired me to start streaming as I was always put off by the overall budget and now I'm about to start my journey!

[@AdrianReddix]

Tissue paper...it's for more than hiding gifts in a gift bag.

[@ExplorewithMarco]

I love these videos, I am so glad that I found your channel a few days ago! 🙏

[@Moliminous]

Maybe it's just because I buy my phones out right. But people seem to forget these phones are like over a thousand dollars lol

[@JackLinton]

His point is that most people already have a phone anyway

[@Moliminous]

@@JackLinton i mean, not really? maybe we do because we're fortunate enough to. but most people aren't having the top-of-the-line stuff honestly.

[@CloudBlorb]

@@Moliminous tbh you don't really need a camera to start streaming and tbh if you have pc powerful enough to stream then you probably have a phone

[@PirateHempressENT]

@@Moliminous you don't need a top of the line phone and most phones ppl buy on a contract for like $50...... if you don't own a phone just say so caus eeven toddlers got cell phones now....

[@jennerate1206]

One thing missing from this setup, which is pretty important, and without it none of this is possible. A computer. Yes some already have a pc, but some don’t. Some of us are console gamers and would need a computer and a capture device to handle the stream side of things. I consider this to be an essential piece of “gear” for a streamer.

[@bazwynOG]

i'mma be honest, i was using streamlabs deck until they broke it about a month ago and i didnt even think about using the numpad for switching scenes. TIL.

[@Jacqie]

For simple scene changes numpads are awesome and free if you have a full size keyboard haha

[@hiddentidesgaming]

@@Jacqie Or your mouse if it has extra buttons, I've got a Redragon M686RGB that I can fully program just like a numpad.

[@Phynix72]

Bro... Love you for doing this. For so long I'm looking for this, especially from you. If you ever get here in my country, I'll personally come & thank you.

[@FOHFILMS]

There... There was definitely already compression on the Seiren Mini in what was supposed to be the dry audio

[@DaronMerryman]

Awesome!!! Thanks Harris!

[@JimboTMX]

Excited to watch and not stream. Im just here because Harris is awesome!

[@irunred9738]

The set up videos are all fine n dandy, but the real question is you personal camera boarder while in game! I want it! Honestly, the shape is unique, the small blurrs on the side are awesome and it frames a lot of information in a small space! Teach me! This is the way!

[@locke4049]

This came at THE PERFECT time for me. Thank you Harris and Sam!

[@DodgeChargerPursuit]

I enjoyed how he finished with honest solid advice, I respect honesty more than gimmicks.

[@darvire]

Another pointer for a background, and this is something I use. Is a bed sheet, or something along those lines. A darker one is preferable, as for when you have LED lights (such as the flood lights harris mentioned) it can turn your background into something beautiful. Just get a bed sheet (again or something similar) and use either safety pins or command strips and hang the sheet from your ceiling behind you. It might seem like a waste of a bedsheet, but if you have one to spare, boom there you go.

[@passive-aggressive]

Harris is like beyond smart, but he doesn’t get enough credit.

[@anthonymarra851]

I actually got my c920 on sale for 60 dollars this past holiday season and use those same lights big difference but didnt know about using the number pad cause I dont have a stream deck that blew me away great video

[@jmontyxd]

yo

[@salty8752]

Tissue paper is a great idea. I use a shower curtain liner, frosted. I have learned this, the softer the fabric, the softer the light. That drool cover pillow case will work wonders. Give it a try.

[@GEARS4107]

“Nobody is going to come into your stream and complain about the quality if it looks like this” Me with this quality with 1 viewer and no new viewers:

[@farrell7626]

Hope your streams get more views :)

[@BrknLaw]

How's your tiktok, insta, or twitter going?

[@coreyscornersaxophone]

what software is used to use your phone as a camera? im using a s8 on droid cam

[@hollietrexel8604]

You could also set up a secondary macro keyboard for some real in depth scene switching if you have a spare one laying around. And it can double for editing.

[@Raznac]

Thank you for all the information. Just started streaming and your advice has been priceless.

[@inoutsoccer11]

I don't stream, but can't get enough of your videos. Love learning about everything! Thank you and great video.

[@mobilegames2185]

the free streamdeck accually made me smile so hard for some reason. i used one of your tutorials for custom stinger transitions and i love it.

[@TrailVenture_TV]

I had problems with my epocam after like 5 mins it would disconnect even though I had my phone set to where it wouldn’t lock or go into sleep mode.

[@-allin-4all]

Wired X Display 6.99 (turns tablet into second monitor), Touch Portal 12.99 (second tablet into stream deck), Logitech c920 39.99 (on sale), Blue Snowball mic 50.00, DIY green screen 25.00. two 8" adjustable temp ring lights 20.00. Grand total 155.00 so its totally possible, great video!

[@AlphamaleAO]

thanks man, really appreciate the honesty

[@Twiggy000b]

The bm-800 kit on Amazon though... Comes with all the mic, and stand and everything for 30 bucks

[@JamesLundquist]

I got the Neewer MW-8000 kit from amazon for 35 last year. It comes with the pop filters, arm and USB cable. With a bit of tweaking, I got it to sound like a studio mic on my stream.

[@Leo-qn5ek]

I am aghast. I understood every word and even did a couple, "I knew it"s. Your home build is coming along beautifully.

[@kanopi07]

Excellent Video! Thank You!!

[@DOM-cc]

Very good Video but I have something to add in as a Streamdeck alternativ. If you have a little but of experience with programming javascript, it should easily be posible for you grabing an used novation launchpad of ebay for like 30 bucks and programm the keys into whatever you want (and can programm). I use that for streaming and it works really really well

[@JoshFlowersTV]

growing up in that same area, eating at that same ramen spot. BLOWS my mind. love your videos sir.

[@notarealsamurai]

You can use the RNNoise Noise Suppression on OBS which uses Machine Learning to suppress a lot of noise. I don't use any other filter on my mic. It sounds good as I have six fans on my pc and two ceiling fans and no background noise is heard. You should try it Harris.

[@IconicOdd]

First time commenting, but have gone down the rabbit hole watching your videos lol First thank you, you've made OBS so easy, it looked like Chinese till I found your channel. Your tips are the best. Definitely appreciate all that I've learned. I don't even steam gaming lol, I do Funko's and mysterboxes but thanks to you my channel is starting to stand out. Still working out how I want my set up but just wanted to say thank you. I've been streaming for a year but I feel like I just Really Started now

[@sammitchell7310]

Great way to start streaming! It’s always a good idea to start small, gain an audience and then begin to invest in more expensive equipment

[@evanpierri]

Duuude! I had been using hotkeys to change scenes but thought I needed a function key or option key (on mac) + a number, I didn't realize I could JUST use the number pad . GAME CHANGER

[@b.schurman]

I have that 5:18 boom arm but I use it for my Neweer light. The stand it came with is super hard to set up in a smaller space on my desk. I am now using the old stand to prop up my mic so it is away from my keyboard. I plan to get a new mic mount when I can get a new mic.

[@DorellJones]

Those mountains look amazing in the background.

[@mohamedhisham8791]

I cant overcome this but, The intro scene looks sooo goood! ❤️❤️❤️

[@The_Keh27]

built my setup cheap and in pieces. PC came with a webcam, got an old elgato (just the hd, not the hd60) for $20 on kijiji. fifine mic (usb and very inexpensive), boom mic stand for $18 on amazon. lighting I just have two lamps with led lights pointed towards the wall away from me so they reflect back softly towards me. Might use that idea of the dome lights and diffusers though once I have some spare cash again. picked up a second monitor for $20 as well (main pc screen is also my tv and I usualy play on PS4 so that was needed) Tried to to a green screen, but given the layout of my living room it wasn't too feasable - and the cats decided it was a good thing to lie down on, causing it to tear from the bar holding it up.

[@Br3ttBork3r]

that scene change with number pad is a game changer! great cheap alternative to streamdeck.

[@oscarlira3189]

I'm an entrepreneur working multiple businesses and have been watching your videos for years now. Glad to continue supporting your channel. Ever want to have a talk, I'd be happy to set some time aside and pick each other's brains.

[@Leada1ne]

"Motor Town".... my absolute FAVORITE "Stream Beat" period👍💯

[@antwonStark]

love the video but i have some better options for you guys 1. Ring Light for 31.99 on amazon it comes with a phone clamp so no need for 2 tripods. 2. RAZER Mini + Arm for 49.99 & 12.50 or Fifine Mic and Arm for 62.99 on amazon. 3. Macro Keys on amazon for 42.99 up to 64.99 with way more than 9 keys. 4. RGB Lighting - 60ft RGB LED strip for 19.99 on amazon. 5. EpocCam Pro 8.00 -------165.00 Let's face it, most of us will go straight to amazon. So here's just a few more options guys.

[@mobilechaosyt]

Another thing that can help, is moving the lights as close to you as possible. That makes the light source larger in relation to the subject and brighter. It looked like the camera was struggling with the low light. You can clip those lights directly to your monitor without much of an issue.

[@BulbASaur-zl1vk]

Those cheap work clamp lights get pretty hot. I would worry a bit about them burning up the tissue paper. You can still do a similar method that is also cheap by getting a white piece of poster board on your wall and reflect the light off the poster board to give yourself some nice white light that isn't blinding.

[@LogansMediaHub]

Gear really doesn't matter the only real thing that matters is if you are using the correct background music _Streambeats_

[@ubiqitousofficial2438]

Just an absolute blast watching your vids. So informative and the quality is just so damn good,

[@nashaunt3159]

the akatsuki mask was my favorite part of the video.

[@demontekdigital1704]

I learned two incredibly useful things in this video, and didn't expect them. One was cropping video in OBS, and the other was setting up the number pad for hotkeys. Since I don't have a number pad on either of my keyboards this is especially useful in that I won't accidentally hit one of them. I setup macros for my SLOBS profile so it's even better! Thank you for this. It's awesome to get inexpensive alternatives to things like streaming/recording. Everyone thinks you need all this top-shelf gear, because all the streamers pimp it out, but it's not the case. This was a very well put together video, thank you!

[@Covarr]

Some tips that can bring the price down even lower: 1. Walmart has LED some desk lamps that can be had for $5 each, already covered with a diffuse panel. That's $10 total compared to the $36 for dome lights and bulbs. Not QUITE as good, but still plenty for a beginning streamer on a tight budget. 2. The website obs.ninja is completely free, and will let you send your phone's camera to your computer. Kinda like EpocCam, but web-based, free, and also works on Android. Again, the quality isn't quite as good, but still better than you might expect, and a good starting point on a limited budget. 3. Govee makes some RGB strip lights, available on Amazon, which can have quite a striking effect on the background for cheaper than the flood lights. At the lowest end of their offerings is a 16.4' RGB strip light for $18; that's $14 cheaper than the flood lights. They have more expensive models that add RGBIC (independent control for different segments of the strip), more length, or Wifi control, but even their cheapest product can make a dramatic difference for rather less than the cost of those flood lights. All in all, that's an easy savings of $34 bucks compared to your green screen setup (grand total under $100!), or $48 cheaper than the flood light version. There are a couple of small compromises, but all-in-all I think it's still more than enough for someone just starting out.

[@kaylarayla_]

excluding my pc setup I have spent a total of $164 so far granted I did buy the logitech c920 (It's better then my previous $15 webcam lol) The $$$ dont equal success, fancy equipment isn't going to turn you into sykkuno or corpse. You have to work for it there is no cookie cutter plan to streaming, Be yourself and have fun don't look to it as a get rich quick or it wont happen :)

[@IvanSinghIG]

What I'd recommend is to buy for lighting: Cheap GODOX Softbox for Flashes. A Nice LED Bulb. Light stand. Bulb Mount for the light stand.

[@candycain1527]

For anyone who has access to a Kmart (Aus and New Zealand). Depending on stock you can find a $40 AUD mic + arm + Pop filter combo and from experience the sound is far from terrible, it's a great option for the budget!

[@imcoyy580]

You should actually recommend the Fifine k69 usb microphone. It’s around 20$ and you can get a cheap book arm for 5-10$. I use the fifine every stream and constantly get asked if I’m using like an audio technica or something. They’re extremely affordable and will give you amazing sound quality for the price!

[@ItsCD16]

Great video man I really enjoyed listen to everything you had to say!

[@hailster]

There is a DIY stream deck available on Thingverse called Misterdeck. If you have a 3d printer or a friend who has one then you can build a streamdeck style device, with the addition of volume siders, for roughly $60. It's worth it and it's a fairly easy project to do if you can solder.

[@anaiyafalcon]

I made lights out of old floor lamps my parents didn't want, foam core, tissue paper and a hot glue gun... No regrets - especially if you use smart-enabled light bulbs that are adjustable, but I've also had good results just putting that floor lamp really close to the corner of my room beside my desk and letting the light reflect off the walls

[@BurnJay]

with the lighting, instead of those, use old white christmas boxes, they have a perfect glare, buy a desk lamp thats twisty, turn the light to the christmas box for indirect lighting all over your room