Top 7 Streaming MISTAKES That Small Streamers Make! - Learn From My Fails!

[@StreamScheme]

Are you excited about the free animated overlays coming out soon? And have you made any of these mistakes? What videos do you want next? Comment below! Check out the timecodes below, and if this video helped let me know in the comments! If you want to join our tiny but growing community check out our other content: bit.ly/JoinTheStreamScheme 🕘Timestamps: 0:25 - Introduction 1:35 - Setting Up A Camera For Twitch 2:10 - Where To Put Your Camera For Twitch 2:26 - How To Light Yourself For Twitch 3:10 - How To Manually Set Your Webcam in Slobs and OBS 3:45 - How To Grow A Community On Twitch 4:50 - How To Set A Twitch Schedule 6:05 - How To Setup Your Audio For Twitch 6:35 - Can I Use a USB Mic For Twitch? 6:40 - How To Hear Yourself In Streamlabs OBS 7:15 - How To Level Your Microphone For Twitch 8:00 - Audio Filters For Streamlabs OBS and OBS 8:50 - Technical Settings In Streamlabs OBS 9:25 - Why Dynamic Bitrate is Terrible 10:20 - How To Plan Out Content For Twitch 11:50 - Outro

[@xxxsniper4lifexxxx292]

Stream Scheme how to set up stream notifications for like follow s and how to set up points

[@barbarianzg8826]

Ok,i'll never stream again..lol

[@StreamScheme]

@@barbarianzg8826 Oof, whys that?

[@barbarianzg8826]

Personal restrictions..lol..i'm terrible at comunity management..public speaking..i can understand why it's needed but can't do it as supossed to..i'm lacking of selfconfidence to do it good and entertaining that way

[@alexblankenship7831]

I'm in school and starting out twitch... I don't know what I should do as I don't have the money for the camera. I also stream from my xbox rn as I don't have a computer that is good mine I may be able to work but it is still trash

[@eeek143]

"always stream the same days and same time slots" *Cries in retail hours*

[@StreamScheme]

Oof, sorry man!

[@likkha]

:FeelsBadMan:

[@LookAPotatoCat]

There is a streamer I watch that posts his schedule weekly in his steam group and it works pretty well for him

[@aubreymorgan9763]

@@LookAPotatoCat I've seen a lot do this. Scheduling is my biggest problem so I try to announce when I'm going to stream as early ahead of time as possible, IRL commitments kinda keep me up in the air some days. But it seems to work as long as you give a heads up. Not perfect as a set schedule but we can't all do that so next best thing.

[@Acavedweller]

Me who has shitty internet and can maybe stream every few weeks

[@antbutuk7036]

Me who doesn't stream: *sips tea* hmm interesting

[@StreamScheme]

Hahahaha hope it still was enjoyable!

[@strivingstranger6]

@@StreamScheme enjoyable - 100%

[@this-nerd]

You helped me a lot. I just hit 1k followers on Twitch and I am not a talker. It sounds so simple, but yet no one thinks to write content down. I started making little cards I put on my desk, when it gets quiet I just read the card. Thanks a bunch!

[@StreamScheme]

Glad I could help! It is a simple thing, you're right! But it goes so far!

[@BeatGoat]

8:13 As an alternative, properly configured Compression + Noise Gate will also do the job. Compression will even out the mic volume by boosting it when you're quiet and dialing it down if you get too loud. Noise Gate allows you to set volume thresholds at which the mic will start and stop picking up sounds (i.e. your voice will go through because you're next to the mic, but quieter stuff like background noise will be left out when you aren't speaking).

[@StreamScheme]

Yep, compression is a great tool! I want to keep things very simple for people when they start out though, so for beginners I tend to recommend Limiters but I do explain Noise gates in my video about microphones :)

[@DerpDiggler]

Even when I start with 0 viewers many times I'll still start out by talking about what I'm going to be doing in game that day and what my plans are so that once anyone watches the VOD or Highlight they still feel connected to me right from the beginning as if I was talking to them.

[@InvaderG]

i do the same thing

[@jonasreu1219]

With how many viewers do you start now?

[@DerpDiggler]

@@jonasreu1219 Anywhere from 5 - 15 atm. It used to be 0

[@jonasreu1219]

@@DerpDiggler nice man, where are you from and can you send me your twitch link?

[@thekingofcookies4877]

Audio filters are a thing...and they can stop background noise and keyboard noises!?! I NEEDED THIS!

[@StreamScheme]

Heck yeah!

[@emmanash9717]

"always stream the same days and same time slots" cries in living in a shared house and having no idea when my housemate will be using the same room to game and shouting fortnite words

[@MUUD7]

You should stream that lol

[@TheBro-zs3nl]

@@MUUD7 get a real job. Go to school. Go to a trade union job.

[@eleanorthewolf3146]

"Make sure you have a camera" Vtubers/Virtual Streamers: allow us to introduce ourselves!

[@StreamScheme]

I’d consider Vtubers the same as having a camera personally :)

[@darkprincess4679]

Vtubers have it easier in the camera department, no need for lighting or a decent camera and most everything can be adjusted in virtual space, background and all. It's so refreshing for me to be able to skip camera and lighting sections of videos like this but where you trade off some thing you get complexities of other things -.- lol I love VTubing though and love to see the community grow.

[@positronixgamingarchives7522]

@@darkprincess4679 I agree! The benefit of not needing to worry about having a good camera and lighting set-up is balanced out by either finding someone to create a virtual avatar for you, or take the time and effort to make one yourself. But the fact that, giving that I have my system set up, I can just click a couple of settings and be 'seen' on stream is amazing

[@ryzhiialen]

@@darkprincess4679 they still need a camera and light for face tracking) it can be not so good but still Sorry for my English

[@darkprincess4679]

@@ryzhiialen This is true, but for example I just use my webcam built-into my laptop which is normally a pretty bad choice but for vtubing it works perfectly and my only lighting is a ceiling light above my laptop. Both of those just come with my setup and not something I needed to go out and buy. If I wasn't vtubing I would def need to get a better camera and lighting is very important , more so than the camera, but when your vtubing really almost any camera and lighting will do, as long as the tracking program can see you. In fact most hand tracking that I've seen uses infrared so even in total pitch black it's kind of funny to think I would still have hand tracking lol.

[@zu3167]

Eljay - this video literally changed my stream up so much and I have never felt so confident while live! I know I can't make it into every stream since our timezones are so far off, but I really appreciate all of the help you've given me. I can really feel myself improving and I feel so much more proud of the content I'm producing. Thank you so much dude!!!!!!!!!!!

[@StreamScheme]

I’m so glad to hear from you! And to hear you’re going so well! I’m just a guy doing his best, if your stream has improved that is entirely because of your hard work! Keep it up!

[@MrGraysonic]

Keen to see a video on planning content! Need to get ready for my tuxedo-wearing, gambling streams.

[@StreamScheme]

Thanks for the kind words and the support!

[@busterman2731]

"Always put your facecam as far to the right as possible" Has his own facecam on the left side of the stream o_O

[@StreamScheme]

Some games don't let you sadly, they block important or crucial things the viewers want to see, and then recently due to space limitations my angle has changed so it is better to be looking across the gameplay meaning I have to go over the left middle of frame. It isn't ideal but you have to do what you can. :)

[@lelouch0reki392]

i'd like a video on the planning out content

[@StreamScheme]

Working on it!

[@lelouch0reki392]

@@StreamScheme thank you :)

[@bikerboy3k]

And he never delivered. Great. But we keep giving him traffic..

[@StreamScheme]

@@bikerboy3k Actually I did make it, it's called "How To Keep Yourself Talking" and it came out weeks ago. Hope it helps you!

[@bikerboy3k]

@@StreamScheme That's not planning content, that's how to talk while presenting content you already have. You're over reaching. Just do a proper one and we'll be happy

[@SorokoTTV]

I've never really thought about the planning segment for the content. I actually plan my schedule and the game but not much of my content in the stream. Interesting point!

[@StreamScheme]

It can go a long way! :)

[@kellergie2602]

The biggest problem for me is the set schedule thing. I want to do it, but I work in a restaurant with different hours every week, and I only get my schedule for each week the Saturday before. Best I can do is make a new plan every week. Hopefully it's enough for now!

[@michaelrobins2955]

Scheduling is honestly still a bit hard even if you don't have changing hours

[@HydraWolfTV]

you could perhaps try a shifting schedule where you start stream between certain hours its not a precise schedule but it gives a general idea?

[@kellergie2602]

@@HydraWolfTV That's what I've been doing. I always stream at the same time, and try to keep it as close to the same days as I possibly can. Usually it only shifts back and forth by one day, so it's actually been working out pretty smoothly!

[@faith4693]

Stream Scheme: Webcam Me knowing damn well I won't use a camera until I'm not scared: Hmm interesting... I think I will use this information later

[@StreamScheme]

You don't have to rush into anything, it's important to know that it can help and you can make the decision when you're ready :)

[@Dollie_Babie]

Guess you gotta be a Vtuber now

[@frosty_farms]

Man Ive been streaming for 3 years and u gave me the most advice anyone has ever given me including my streamer friends. Granted I knew a majority of this info, the way u break it down just made me open my eyes and strive to be a better content creator. Thanks man keep up the good work.

[@StreamScheme]

Good luck David! Keep it up mate, hope the videos can continue to help! I really appreciate the comment :)

[@mossmother3768]

how many followers did you get in those 3 years?

[@frosty_farms]

@@mossmother3768 right now I'm at 2200ish. With a page reach of over 5 million. At this time last year I only had 900. So I think I've made some progress.

[@umarsheikh8680]

@@frosty_farms what is your twich channel

[@umarsheikh8680]

@@frosty_farms what is your twitch channel

[@MakeBelieve]

I can't imagine you see these comments on older videos, but I wanted to thank you for your tips videos. We are super not doing the same type of content on Twitch, but your tips have been really helpful in my trying to tweak some things for channel growth. Thank you!

[@StreamScheme]

Hey I’m glad :)

[@taniasmr3429]

Streaming with a schedule, it literally feels like I’m going in for work and this is not work this is having fun with your viewers. If I put a schedule I’m gonna get bored very fast.

[@scottwpilgrim]

All I can say is that if the streamer I like streams inconsistently, my attention starts to wane. It sucks, but I only have 3-6 hours of entertainment allotted a day so being consistent is a must

[@HydraWolfTV]

if you arent committed enough to get a schedule you will have a lot less viewers because they wont know when to expect you are going live, as soon as i got a schedule my average viewers almost doubled and a schedule makes me more organized and gives me more motivation to stream that day

[@mistersocial4748]

I concur. It may be helpful in the long run to have a consistent schedule, but it can be extremely tedious. For me the issue is my friends and family do not have stable schedules to tune in. Which leaves me at a disadvantage, because I am not exactly Mr. Popular. Keep that similar situation in place for a couple months and it seems futile to stream at all.

[@Seloa]

I don't schedule everyday I stream. Just two with a good idea of what I'm doing on those days. Then I stream randomly for myself for the sake of variety so I don't get bored.

[@dbzyanni]

honestly i thought this would be like this but when i have a schedule i feel much more organized. i have work and go to the gym while trying to study for school and make time for my gf and friends so a schedule is really soothing for me

[@ZaneCarney]

LOVE the camera on the right corners! I do that on my streams on Twitch but didn’t realize how much that might be helping me! I do music streams and get raided 2-4 times per stream, mostly cause people appreciate my camera and lighting, but man, no one would be doing that if my camera were blocked by the live/viewer bits! Thanks foe the video :)

[@StreamScheme]

Glad you liked the video! Obviously not every game and camera angle works on the right, for example my new set up I’ve had to go left but middle so it isn’t hidden or blocking any game! It’s worth paying attention to as you go! :)

[@codybowman90]

I subscribed just for the "technical term for peaking is, it sounds like shit" that got me

[@StreamScheme]

I am a man of science hahaha

[@teriyakikiknwing1283]

Been watching your videos for a few days now. Lots of great information. How you speak slowly and clearly but not too slow is great!! Definitely subbed and i plan to watch you on twitch as well!! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos!!!

[@StreamScheme]

Glad the videos have been helpful man! Thanks for the kind words, I hope I can keep it up for you and everyone!

[@flufflingpanda6477]

I like the appearance your fiance made at 3:02, she looks lovely

[@StreamScheme]

Oh she's the best!

[@starless4778]

@@StreamScheme Maybe next time let her know she is going to be on camera beforehand.

[@Rocio-rx9ol]

Him: It's almost impossible to keep yourself talking when you just started Me with ADHD: You sure? 🤔 /lh

[@tyler_funk]

One of the only times I've listened to someone who asked for a sub, so many great tips!

[@pookie619]

Great videos. Very realistic and down to earth :) I'm still on the road to being discovered and learning what games work/dont work at this stage, but at the same time I am enjoying the process. Thanks heaps for your tips!

[@StreamScheme]

Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad they helped! I have a video on picking games that I’m really proud of that will hopefully help! Good luck!

[@memsterboy12]

Thank you so much for the help bro. I'm starting tomorrow and your honest tips are a great help!

[@Alphalaneous]

There’s a few points that I do differently. For the facecam position, I choose middle left which also doesn’t get covered up. Second, dynamic bitrate, I use it, mainly due to the fact of internet that rarely is stable. I cannot choose a set bitrate without dropping frames unless I leave it very low at all times, so it’s useful for that 5 minutes of a stream it may drop.

[@welcometogenovia6581]

I just learned so much, wow! Been bingeing your videos lately. Can't wait to see your channel blow up

[@StreamScheme]

Thanks so much!! Just doing our best!

[@gingerskydust6573]

Learning the technical aspect of it.... I actually spent a week and a half testing and trying settings for my pc before my first streaming.... And ended up replacing my HHD with an SSD to fix my lack of stability on my stream. It worked!

[@The_Tigg]

This video just confirmed everything I learned the hard way and try to share with the new streamers who ask, "Why are you growing and I'm not?"

[@StreamScheme]

It is a tough road but once you learn from the mistakes you don't make them twice!

[@ethanstroup5674]

Thanks for the camera advice! I have dealt with bad lighting for a while now, but was able to fix it manually in a couple minutes!

[@garythestraight9184]

11:59 - Yes! Tell me how to plan my content!

[@StreamScheme]

On it! :)

[@atmidnightsun]

Yes Eljay ! I would definitely like to see a video on content planning, I've been feeling that I've been running out of things to talk about and not sure which steps to take when it comes to content planning.

[@spiritsery1133]

I DIDNT KNOW ABOUT THE AUDIO SETTING IN STREAMLABS I CAN FINALLY GET RID OF THAT BUZZING SOUND THANK YOU SIRRR

[@StreamScheme]

Nice! :)

[@spiritsery1133]

@@StreamScheme oh wow u r very responsive with the comments 👍

[@StreamScheme]

@@spiritsery1133 I reply to everyone, but I took 2 - 3 days off to focus on the stream and have over 1000 comments to reply to now hahaha

[@thomasperkins4543]

I've only seen this one video of yours but I already like it better than alot of other "How to" videos I've matched. Subscribed. Can't wait to watch your other videos! Keep up the great content!

[@StreamScheme]

Hey thanks so much mate! It means a lot to me! Hope it helps in some way!

[@projectxgaming]

I still prefer talking to myself on youtube since i know that at least I might get some views but my main problem is that I'm not constant with the videos.

[@StreamScheme]

That's fair, honestly consistency while it helps a lot with KZbin the crucial part is search traffic which I talk about in my 0 - 1000 subscribers and then again in a video coming soon about growing a gaming channel.

[@inalakai6888]

Was a video about preparing/planning for a stream ever made? Highly interested in that topic, as I see my husband's stream suffers greatly from "not knowing what to do/what to play" etc. right before streaming. Thank you so much and have a nice day.

[@StreamScheme]

Still working on it! But it’s coming!

[@faithfocals]

@@StreamScheme Sweet! Just finished skimming your video titles and loading all contents so I could search them, so you know there's serious interest. BTW, just subscribed.

[@haavotic7687]

Oh yes, please, video about planning! I've never been organized and I never really planned anything (and I somehow spent the last 10 years working as a graphic deigner ;D) I need all the help I can get ;_;

[@StreamScheme]

I’m working on it! It’s taking a lot of time because I am trying to write it for any size streamer! But it’s coming!

[@noxieproxie]

I play mainly rainbow six: siege, so when coming up for points for the stream(luckily I have played since the beginning and I keep up to date with maps/new peeks/new ways to use a site) it usually goes like this: map bans -> map is chosen -> "Oh I could possibly give a small tip for this site" It's more like off the cuff but knowledgeable information about the sites.

[@ThomasPotter]

Pls make a video on how to plan streams.

[@StreamScheme]

I am working on it! I just filmed a video today that helps cover some of planning but I am going into full detail soon!

[@spikewolfsbane5015]

I’m setting up for my streaming. You have helped me a lot in prepping for my start. Thank you

[@shoushi4293]

I would love to keep a schedule but sadly school work is very inconsistent, I try my best. I love streaminng and talking to new followers and engaging. Sadly i dont have the money either so my audio and video quality is on a budget, no webcam either, still trying!

[@StreamScheme]

Keep it up! And if you can't be consistent at the very least release a schedule once a week to let everyone know when you'll be around! Good luck!

[@David-vz4yk]

I use my phone as webcam, and it’s on a tripod of metal and tape...

[@brookeanne13]

I can’t get over how amazing this video looks! the quality and the blur is AMAZING

[@sierrasting4444]

“Always stream in the same time slots” *cries in divorced parents and two houses*

[@popularAPunk19]

Thanks for helpful tips on streaming I am still trying to figure out set up my scheduling for stream

[@StreamScheme]

Glad I could help! Good luck! :)

[@SpaceLegends]

My streams have been slowly but surely improving and we hit 300 last night. Thanks eljay :D (is that how u even spell it? 😅)

[@StreamScheme]

That’s spot on, congratulations as well!

[@SpaceLegends]

@@StreamScheme Thank you :D

[@SpaceLegends]

@TheGreyGhoul thank you 🙏🏽

[@michaelrobins2955]

I only started streaming recently and it's nice to hear some tips even if I can't implement all of them right away (sharing a room making can or mic set ups difficult).

[@JinjaNutz]

It took me 6 months almost to learn OBS. Every single stream, something wouldnt work , or be out of sync

[@StreamScheme]

It happens, there is a steep learning curve! Good work though!

[@KuariThunderclaw]

I just wish one of these videos would have good recommendations on lighting options when you don't have a whole lot of space to work with. Like desk lamps only go so far when you don't really have anywhere to put them.

[@StreamScheme]

That’s why I recommend the elgato keylamps, they are the biggest space saver while maintaining light quality and variation.

[@Sag05501]

You don't even need special lights, I use two old desk lamps and it might not look perfect but it looks good. I found these in our storage, you don't need to buy expensive lights in the beginning!

[@StreamScheme]

Not at all! Just understanding how to use those lights goes so much further than someone with expensive lights who doesn't know how to use them.

[@diuqsm9147]

YES please cover a video about planning your content!!!! I have no idea of how to plan for things... Thanks!!!!

[@StreamScheme]

Hey sorry! KZbin flagged this for no reason, so I missed it! Manually approved it now though :) Working on that video still!

[@kimberlyscheffler2390]

I never thought of planning my content. Sounds obvious when you say it though... Thank you for the tips!!

[@StreamScheme]

Good luck! I go into more detail in my how to keep yourself talking video!

[@novid5029]

Thx, this was really helpful, I appreciate this video so much!

[@StreamScheme]

I’m glad to hear it! Thank you!

[@darkskies3075]

im absolutely glad i found your channel. its helped me alot. im starting to notice that i already do a few of the things you say like, starting out with just chatting then transitioning to a game. or learning what each setting does. i have absolutely grown a lot more the more i have put care and concern into my stream. also, just making this comment to see if you are still responding to all comments :Kappa:

[@OwemTwitch]

i lack a good community, i aint giving up, been trying for 6+ years and YT 10+ years

[@StreamScheme]

Lack of a community is a symptom less so a mistake or an issue, what do you think is making it hard for you to be discovered? What could you do more or differently? Would love to hear more! :)

[@erikaz1590]

Do you do any networking? Have you talked to other streamers or engaged with other streamers in their discords or chats? That might help eek in a potential community as well as grow your reputation

[@arcosraid]

Really enjoying going though your "help" videos has pointed out a lot of stuff i need to work on to get my streams better, I know I am very new to all this just really wanna make the content I love and this has been a real eye opener to help show that to others in a more engaging way!!

[@StreamScheme]

Hey thanks for the kind words! Glad to be helpful! Let me know how you go improving your stream! Keep it up!

[@nohead5666]

I feel like quitting twitch I'm 13 and the taxes thing are really confusing for me any advice????

[@StreamScheme]

This might sound harsh but I think as a teenager if they really want to make it as a Streamer they shouldn't stream whatsoever. Putting aside the fact that at 14-16, you most likely don't have the money to do it properly but honestly, most aren't emotionally mature enough or have the experience to be able to handle the things that come with streaming. I know at 16 I wouldn't be, and I know based off this channel and seeing teenagers trying that this is pretty spot on. If someone REALLY wants to make Streaming and Content Creation their goal, then as I said, DO NOT STREAM, step away and practice learning about filmmaking while you finish high school. Watch lighting tutorials, sound tutorials, learn the ins and outs of the trade. Make short films on your phone, and never release them. Study properly and take notes on everything. Research how online content works, study marketing, VSEO. The biggest part, step away from content as entertainment you enjoy and really look at it from the outside, why it works, how it works, why people do certain things, why people enjoy it. Practice storytelling, improv, and spend time growing as a person, learning experiences, and meeting new people. When I was a Teenager I got told, "Starting something is never wasted effort. It takes 10,000 hours to be considered a master, so anyone who starts young and works hard will be much further ahead than those who start at university." and this is the core concept, you don't have to stream to If a young person really want to do this, take the time now to grow skills that will benefit you in the future when you are older and ready to tackle it. Hope this isn't seen as discouraging but I think it is a much smarter path and safer path for young people. Good luck!

[@sleeptired1]

@@StreamScheme tommyinnit exists. 200k viewers. 16 years old.

[@StreamScheme]

​@@sleeptired1 There are exceptions to the rules, but I don't try teach people they'll be the exception because it is just incredibly unlikely. It takes a lot of hard work.

[@IllusiveStylo]

Super helpful video! I’m working hard on getting my stream schedule set for what works best for me. And planing content is a good idea. I’ll start planning my content more throughly and putting up notes by my pc to keep talking though I rarely have that issue I’m always talking about something. Haha

[@FullSpecStudios]

While I can absolutely appreciate the time and effort he's put into this video AND how all the points are a lot more valid than most other videos like this make, I still have yet to see one of these videos actually admit to the immense amount of luck it takes to make something of yourself, not just in Twitch or KZbin, but the entertainment industry as a whole. Yes you need to have a personality and content to play off that personality and all these technical things he's talking about do help, but you still have to rely on the crappy algorithms that Twitch and KZbin implement to even remotely get noticed. If you don't have the right thumbnail or the most clickbait title you can think of, it's not going to make a bit of difference. After streaming on Twitch for 8 years and then moving over to KZbin, I can say without a doubt, DO NOT try and make this a career. Do it because you like doing it and not because it's trendy or you think you'll make it a job. In the long term it will be less enjoyable if you try to go that route. Forget about the follower count, the viewer count, etc. If you're having fun, people will see that and that's ultimately what will matter in the end. So if I can agree with something from this video, it's the point that connecting with your audience is possibly the most important thing you can do. If you don't grow, don't sweat it. Embrace the audience you do have and you'll see gains in the long term.

[@StreamScheme]

I talk about how much luck is required a lot on my stream and I have in a few videos where I mention how viewers/followers are bad goals due to them being "luck" and not controllable goals. That said, luck isn't something you can teach someone so if I said that in every video people would feel defeated with no real steps to improve themselves. There are ways to increase your chances, for example not playing oversaturated games like Fortnite, Warzone, Apex, or the hot trending games like Valheim etc, streaming from a PC with production value and high-quality audio/camera, making discoverable YT content and learning the algorithm, networking, building valuable content, spending time working on your content, making engaging titles, and so much more. It is easy to hope for luck, but much harder to actually put the time in. I hope on my channel people take away actionable steps from the videos I post, the reason I spend so much time scripting and producing them is because that effort improves the chances they will do well and grow. Every day I think about how lucky I am that people support and I didn't use to think any of it had to do with my own work but the community has helped me build confidence. Just some ramblings on the topic of luck and work, not sure if it helps at all but I do hope the channel provides something, good luck on your journey! :)

[@FullSpecStudios]

@@StreamScheme Very much agreed on the streaming of popular games. I can't tell you how many times over the years I've had people come into my stream and ask me something like "Hey why don't you play League of Legends?" or something like that and don't seem to understand my reasoning for not doing so. On the topic of improving all the little things, I can absolutely attest to the validity of adding production value to your stream, thumbnails, titles, etc. I spent quite a few years just understanding OBS and how the majority of it worked, making my own overlays and notifications, transitioning scenes to add some flair, etc. So in no way, shape or form am I diminishing the value of the work that it takes to make things work for you and I completely understand that making a video to just say "It just takes luck" is literally a waste of time. I just don't want people to come away from videos such as yours thinking that if they do these things, it's a guarantee that it's going to equal success because you know those types of people exist out there. I just wanted to share my experiences with a fellow content creator, as well as your audience, in hopes that they do get the understanding that these are not sure fire ways to get popular and that quite a bit of luck is involved because it always comes down to the right person/people seeing the right video at the right time. But that doesn't mean that people should stop trying new ways to improve, as you said, themselves and their work. I absolutely appreciate the pointers you made, especially that one about the camera positioning. Even though I don't stream on Twitch anymore, I'm still looking into how my camera is positioned on the screen in case KZbin does something similar. Thanks so much for the response and I bid you good luck as well sir :D

[@3sK1mOCor3]

There's some good tips on here. I've been streaming for years, but always to a small audience. I never really cared much about having a ton of people. The one thing you said that took me by surprise was the lighting segment. I never would've guessed people really care about lights.

[@augustk860]

I don’t know why but I actually prefer watching streamers without a face cam

[@StreamScheme]

Very interesting!

[@Sven-js1gp]

I don’t have a facecam 😳

[@trinityrhino]

Instant subscribe. Definitely going to go and search for your audio explanation video. Thank you

[@StreamScheme]

Glad it was helpful! OR I HOPE It was helpful hahaha

[@lint80]

biggest mistake is followers only chat when there barely is anyone viewing.

[@StreamScheme]

YEP! It is the honest worst!

[@MystikVyxsyn]

I am just starting out, haven't even been gotten my feet wet on any type of streaming only some KZbin videos. BUT, I am am a big researcher on things that interest me SO trying to do my research and so far your videos have been a ton of help. Please keep them coming! AND - Count me as the one person (at least) asking for planning content videos ..... Have only watched three of your videos so far so forgive me if you already have one out and I just haven't found it yet!

[@StreamScheme]

Hey thanks! I am glad! The planning content is fully released, it is called "How To Keep Yourself Talking" and hope it helps! :)

[@tony1985montana]

Well done mate. Saying you did some of these mistakes to connect is nice. Not coming down hard on what not to do is a nice touch. I've watched plenty of these kind of videos and I still make these mistakes. But I live with it, I'm don't view myself as someone looking to make it big in the twitch/content world. I just want someone to watch or maybe sometimes have a little convo about the game or themselves. Although you mentioning the monitor yourself for the audio is something I didn't know and will be using it. Thank you for the video and I hope you make more.

[@AcidRelic]

Thank you, I'm getting setup to start streaming, been watching Twitch since it was JTV but never streamed myself. These are great tips are nice you are helping others, some streamers act like they don't want to help because you may take their views or something.

[@TheeOnlyDjinn]

Some good quality tips my dood. I'm definitely terrible at keeping a schedule, most of the time i'm like "ahhh tonight seems like a good time", need to work on that.

[@StreamScheme]

You got this! Just pick a few nights and a few hours, make it consistent and let everyone know!

[@christosumati5491]

I'm at the start of this long road as well and I do like that there is people who give us some tips about streaming.Hope at 30 I'm not to old for that🤣keep the good work

[@StreamScheme]

Never too old! Good luck mate!

[@naummw6328]

Very good content especially the part about planning content out for Twitch, never heard that one before tbh :)

[@StreamScheme]

I appreciate the kind words! I hope the video helped!

[@naummw6328]

@@StreamScheme most definitely it did, its enough to spark one idea yet alone more than that as u did do. One where you talk about tips for more than viewers, the schedule part was :sadface. but true

[@pipgirl7352]

8:13 bookmark of microphone filters for my future self. These are really good tips :)

[@Volentry]

Even though OBS displays the -5dB to 0dB range as red, it is not peaking. 0dB is where it will peak; when it peaks the entire bar will highlight red and stay red. That's what happens in OBS Studio which I use and I don't think SLOBS is that different from how it displays that data.

[@StreamScheme]

Having some head room for when you shout loudly, cough, laugh, etc is crucial, if you are hitting red when talking or with your general audio, you'll absolutely peak eventually. It is easier to teach people to avoid the red all together then to say, "You can go a bit into the red" because a lot of these guys are just base level beginners.

[@Volentry]

@@StreamScheme that's why it's good to have a limiter at the end of the chain, but your note on how it's easier for beginners is super true!

[@valariegraham778]

Some great tips, while I'll try and implement as much as I can... I'm an art streamer, not a gamer streamer, i'm also currently limited on my USB Ports, so I've got room for one cam - which is focused on my art - and my mic. I cannot seem to find a USB hub, but I cannot keep doing art on my laptop anyway, so it doesn't feel priority when I want to upgrade to an Art PC and therefore have more USB's... My only thing I haven't really figured out, outside of figuring out talking points, is to keep myself in Camera Frame while looking down at my work.

[@stat11]

Great tips my man! Thanks. I had not thought about setting up a schedule. Right now I am definitely THAT streamer who is just starting out and usually flip on my Twitch when one of my crew says "dude your twitch isn't up, I thought we were streaming today". LOL My RL schedule is also pretty hectic so I really need to give it some thought because hearing your explanation made a lot of sense. Again thank you for the tip and you got yourself a new subscriber from this video alone.

[@JustClaribel]

An hour before my stream, I sit and think about topics I can converse with myself with. I just sit in silence and let my mind run free. Been going well but I can’t wait to get more creative and thoughtful with it :)

[@motherlulu333]

Thx for this I have been working on my stream even tho I don’t have a mic I will be getting a set up soon and will learn more about twitch!!!

[@StreamScheme]

You got this! Small steps!

[@motherlulu333]

@@StreamScheme thx!!:D

[@kimberlywardrop2715]

Thank you so much! Only a few minutes and my camera looks SO much better!

[@StreamScheme]

Glad I could help!

[@strangegraphs6132]

I've gotta fix my lighting. Thanks for the video!

[@kingswollington9661]

Cool vid man - as someone just starting out in the streaming space this is extremely helpful.

[@StreamScheme]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HazzaHoo]

Extremely helpful. You don’t go into detail and keep it quick. Thank you for the great video

[@StreamScheme]

Glad it was helpful man! It's a tough balance and I know I sometimes am too in depth and also too vague so glad this one found a good spot!

[@FAIRWEATHER_MUSIC]

you are such a respectful professional, or at least appear to be :P Learning lots and really appreciative of your presentations/example

[@pynkannihilator]

I don’t have a schedule, but I am thinking of doing certain gameplay on certain days. I just started streaming. It’s great so far!

[@dikogahanaofc]

I love your videos my dude,your videos get me some ideas, inspiration and have more knowledge about how to stream. Please Keep it up👍

[@StreamScheme]

Glad you like them! Thanks for the support and kind words, it really means a lot!

[@riqueslabuschagne2366]

Dig this. I'm a new streamer from South Africa, and you just gave me the best tips ever. Definately applying these tomorrow to my stream. So looking forward to more of your content, and help with regards to streaming and content creation. You are awesome bro. I'm very interested to see your ovelays too. Peace out homie. Keep it going.

[@StreamScheme]

Thanks for the kind words! Good luck! Keep it up man!

[@andrejpetlak1884]

Hey man I'm new to the streaming but yours videos helping me a lot thanks agaim and stay awsome!!!

[@StreamScheme]

Glad I could help! Thanks for the kind words, Andrej!

[@murriplays7067]

Great video. Will try to fix my lighting know. Thanks ;-) The last mistake you mentioned. I did it a couple of times. That was the worst for me. I streamed a game, which I never played before. So means I did not know the mechanics of the game. That lead to that I had to figure out how to play the survival game during the stream. That was frustrating

[@MegaMGstudios]

Another thing about the facecam: Put it somewhere where it does not block important elements of the game. As a viewer I usually find this very annoying, so on my own streams I make sure it doesn't block anything. I usually do this by making a screenshot of the game (or finding one on google), put that in OBS and move the facecam to a good spot.

[@TTMG-JaY]

Couple of days back I created an account in twitch. I watched your video for beginners before going live. I remembered one point that you stressed - ' Keep talking even if there are no streamers' or 'dont check the count'. I didnt check the count and started speaking by my own. At the end of one hour session, I had 11 views. Lol I never expected that. Anyways thanks for these videos man. Yeah and my ID is 'VRGamingDiaries' in all the platforms. :D

[@mashtato6699]

Actually love your videos dude, they help a lot. Thanks man 🤙🏾

[@Capnharland]

I actually disagree about the "plan everything" sections. Sure, plan the game, maybe plan what to do on the game, MAYBE even plan some talking point or some jokes. However; you cannot plan EVERYTHING about being Live. That's honestly one of the appealing things about going Live is that it's forever changing and spontaneous. Also, I think thats a very overwhelming thing to tell someone who is new to streaming.

[@StreamScheme]

Easy to misunderstand, I don't think you should script everything down to the tee, I don't think I say that either, I just think you should plan the game, plan some of what to do on the game, plan some talking point or jokes. I don't actually think it is that overwhelming, I think it is the opposite based on what most people reply after trying it out, they feel overwhelmed WHILE live and trying to come up with talking points on the fly but with a few talking points it gets easy to push through :)

[@Capnharland]

@@StreamScheme I think I might have misunderstood then. If that is the case, I apologize.

[@zee7845]

I'm excited to get started but I definitely dont want to fly blind and set myself up for failure. Thanks for the videos. :3

[@hardcorenacho1020]

Heres a tip that I ALWAYS DO, get a device and watch your own stream that way you can see how it looks and you can hear what the audio sounds like. You also get counted as a viewer so just by doing this you will not only make sure your stream is at good quality but you will automatically be out of that 0 viewer section of the list. Hope this helps

[@StreamScheme]

Watching back and checking everything is perfect is a great idea, we talk about it in another video! Keep it up!

[@GabrielTobing]

I use my phone to monitor and use my phone's unlimited data plan as well to avoid clogging my network. I hook it up to my mixer so I can monitor it if needed sometimes. This advice is truly the way to go XD

[@tessateddmoonlord4122]

Did you do the "how to create content" already? Being the uncreative me is so hard that sometimes I want to bang my own head to the wall. Would really love to get some ideas on how to build contents. And thanks for all the valuable tutorials 😘

[@StreamScheme]

Yep! It’s named a bit different, it’s called “how to keep talking” but covers most of what you need :)

[@warriorgamerdad9314]

I'd love to see a video about planing content. I plan the days and games I'm playing, but not content for speaking

[@StreamScheme]

Video coming soon that is specifically for that topic :)

[@WarpSonic]

I've been using the mic in my webcam for my stream for a long time and the quality's pretty good; I think it's overly ignored because it's definitely a great option until you have a usb mic; much better than a headset mic.

[@isuck_newbton6679]

Thanks for helping with these things. There are so many settings to fix haha. Knowing this already makes me less happy with my first video. But hey, it's a process.

[@wpgngaming-videos888]

Part of my problem, is every time I try to adhere to a schedule, work tends to screw me out of it. My workday is supposed to be mon-fri 8am - 4:30pm. I live on the property I work for, so getting home in a timely fashion isnt a problem as far as travel time. However, there are numerous days that I am stuck at work til 6, 7, 8, a couple nights was stuck here til 11pm, its rediculous...

[@crash_course_gaming0]

I started streaming on twitch.. and im so out of my comfort zone.. i haven't actually streamed in weeks as my laptop lags so much and my main console game constantly crashes. I don't no what to do anymore.... loved the vid.. very informative and gonna try all the tips youve given as well as watch all the ones i can related to streaming

[@StreamScheme]

Hope they help! :)

[@crash_course_gaming0]

@@StreamScheme currently working on a custom pc build for gaming/streaming.. will definitely try everything when its complete and running

[@MiMickCreations]

Awesome advice! I do feel that it sucks when people refuse to watch if you don’t own a webcam… some people don’t want to invest in a camera before knowing if it’ll ever even be used. A good quality one can be $100+, it’s just not realistic to dish out that much when nothing may come of it and that would be my only use for a webcam

[@jennymarie76]

I would love to learn more about planning content and thank you for your videos. That are super helpful!