5 Hidden StreamYard Features to Help You Live Stream Better

Learn how to be a better live streamer.
In this how to StreamYard tutorial, learn about five hidden StreamYard features to enhance your broadcast and make it easier when you are live streaming with Melanie Dyann Howe.
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[@coachjonpodcasts]

Tip #1 - You can upload animated GIF files (e.g. countdown timer up to 60s or animated logo) Tip #2 - You can use alternate camera angles if you have a 2nd Webcam (open 2nd Streamyard browser window) Tip #3 - "The Voice of Oz" (how to have your voice when your camera isn't on) Tip #4 - The spacebar can be used as an "undo" button for your last action Tip #5 - You can use streamyard for your virtual meetings up to 10 participants (on a paid plan) or 6 participants on a free plan I think tip #2 is the coolest, but I also want to have an animated GIF logo and I'll probably end up using the first 4 tips :)

[@StreamYard]

Thanks for summarizing these, and for sharing your favorite hack! Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@BTBA_podcast]

@@StreamYard Selfishly, I was summarizing these for my benefit, haha, so I can refer back to this at any time :D

[@StreamYard]

Well, you helped us all in the process :)-Presleigh🦆

[@aalewis100]

These are some great tips. I am already familiar with three of the five. Looking forward to implementing the other two tips.

[@MasterBoxingLLC]

You’re super cute with your animated broadcast. Love it. I love these features. My Facebook’s hosting over 224k and I’m working diligently to keep them entertained as engaged. Using more tools will allow me to energize the audience even more using the cool perks. Thanks again for taking the time to share. Good stuff #supercute 👌🏽

[@murkymarkdella4058]

Thank You for all the great info. Used free Yard last week . Upgraded for this week. looking forward to an amazing stream!!!!!!

[@JustLarry315]

I love the multi camera idea. I’ve been using it instead of Zoom for a while. It works way better.

[@myislandjamaica]

Love the spacebar option...new to me. Thanks.

[@ThatBackYardLifeHWGAC]

Going live in a few days, using SY your videos have been a life saver, thanks for keeping it super simple👍🏽

[@StreamYard]

Good luck with your steam! Let us know how it goes and what it is about. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@WriterVicYates]

I am a Streamyard newbie. Thanks for sharing these tips ❤❤

[@thecreativelady1908]

Mel, you ROCK! Love all the tips but that SPACEBAR tip. . . 🔥

[@StreamYard]

So glad to hear you loved the spacebar tip! Were there any others that were shared that you're looking forward to using in your own streams? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@MelanieDyann]

Right? I use it ALL the time now. So helpful to not have to take my eyes off of the camera.

[@GoingGreenMom]

Very interesting! I didn't know about the 4th!

[@lordcharfield4529]

I’ve just subscribed to Streamyard and to this channel. Exciting stuff!

[@StreamYard]

We’re glad to have you as a subscriber. Thank you. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@sutanah]

Thanks! Spacebar for the Win! 🏆 We use the other features discussed.

[@payotimeRamsYT]

Thank you!

[@Funny_videos_998]

I just want to thank you for braking down and sharing your amazing hidden secrets to all of us,god bless 🙏

[@CherRossyChicks]

Thanks so much! Very helpful

[@StreamYard]

Thank you.

[@MinisterCrystalDozier]

Yes I always wanted to know how this was done. Thanks a bunch.

[@StreamYard]

You’re welcome.

[@SusanforSLCAquatics]

Great 👍🏻 I learned some things. Hot key, #5 and more!

[@StreamYard]

So glad to hear! Happy streaming. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@GirlConfident]

Melanie!!!! I was searching how to start live-streaming on YT with StreamYard and your beautiful face popped up! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Excited to learn from you 💖💖🥳

[@StreamYard]

Thanks for watching! Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@gigglytoons333]

I love the lighting too.

[@JesseLopezOutdoors]

I am using streamyard to fish live on the water. And to host a live bass fishing tournament at the end of August.

[@MelanieDyann]

LOVE THAT! I love fishing, especially bass fishing. We'll have to check out your channel!

[@mkbeautylounge]

I love all of these! I would LOVE to use streamyard for my virtual meetings but need the capacity to have more than just 10 in the studio

[@StreamYard]

Hi Christie, with our new premium plan, you can have up to 15 in the studio. You can check it out at www.streamyard.com/plan. - Julie 🦆

[@JohnHenrySoto]

Great video! The space bar feature is cool cause I'm always fumbling with the mouse to remove someone's comment. I love the new feature of uploading more than one picture at a time to show on your stream. It used to be one at a time. Ugh.... lol. But now it's super easy. Thank you for these videos.

[@StreamYard]

Glad you liked it! We also have hotkeys now as well. More on using them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXjbpX-Dq5eUi6s Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@JohnHenrySoto]

Yes! The hotkeys are great too!!

[@SuperFoodParents]

That space button to "undo" was a game changer because it seems simple but it is so very useful, thanks! My next goal is adding a second camera 📷✔ This tutorial helps understand the steps

[@StreamYard]

We're so glad. to hear this! What type of camera are you going to use for your second camera? A spare mobile device, old webcam, something else? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@SuperFoodParents]

@@StreamYard More than likely a spare mobile because I already have that and it'll minimize the learning curve for new camera settings 📱✔

[@StreamYard]

@@SuperFoodParents great idea! A mobile device has a great camera. Which model are you using? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@PepeForte]

Love Streamyard, but with so many comments, I lose viewing most of them, we really need to fix this. Also, a color code or checkmark would be great to know which ones I have already put into my live stream. Thanks!

[@RyanWeeden]

Love this video!! May I ask how you filmed/ edited this particular video (with the zooms, transitions, etc)? Did you use a screen record software like Camtasia or other?

[@StreamYard]

We recorded the pieces and then ran them through Adobe Premiere. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@RyanWeeden]

@@StreamYard Thank you! Loving Streamyard!

[@tokeneitor7831]

I loooooooove the way you teach the tips!

[@StreamYard]

Thank you for the feedback. Which of the tips was your favorite? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@ErskinMusic]

Nice Video and much needed content

[@VanessaAngelroseDesings]

Thanks for sharing

[@TheCryptopractor]

Found a crazy useful one today. Was invited onto a stream and with just 2 clicks was restreaming on my 2 YT and Twitter channels. Fantastic. Canceled restream subscription. Nice!

[@StreamYard]

Sweet! So happy to hear that :) - Katie 🦆

[@4thandFlex]

I love it Thank you!!!

[@joebob9791]

Thankyou very helpful! i'm a stream host and needed to find a way to hide my video but not my mic and only have the presenter's video showing

[@StreamYard]

Hey there! You can do this. Add yourself to the stream but turn off your camera. You can choose to enable or disable audio avatars. support.streamyard.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051856052-Can-I-Join-A-Live-Stream-Session-With-Just-Audio- - Katie 🦆

[@JacqlynCharles]

Thank you. I stumbled on this

[@splitrock323]

Thanks for the awesome tips. Adding the second camera but controlling the audio has been an issue. Now I have the knowledge of how to adjust the settings.

[@StreamYard]

Fantastic! Keep in mind, if you're bringing in another camera, such as a smartphone, you'll want to plugin a pair of old headphones to fully mute the audio. Just lowering the volume on your smartphone doesn't mute it entirely. We recommend using a pair without a mic. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@MelanieDyann]

Sweet! So glad you found it helpful! We have another video all about the additional cameras. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGrTf4RrhJKfkLM

[@mercurious6699]

this is awesome, thank you!

[@StreamYard]

Glad to hear! Which of these tips was your favorite? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@mercurious6699]

@@StreamYard I'd say the hack to add and switch to a second camera at will during a broadcast

[@StreamYard]

@@mercurious6699 thanks for sharing! Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@letsgo_live]

wow... really helpful tips, thank you

[@StreamYard]

You're so welcome!

[@OCantinhoBenfiquista]

What do you use for the uplighting in the background? Looking to get some good quality uplighting.

[@StreamYard]

Those are just inexpensive lights from a home improvement store. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@jamiescountryliving]

Thank you very much

[@MSRosebud7777]

WOWWWWW MEL!!! I BEFORE I EVEN GOT INTO THE VIDEO THE QUALITY OF YOUR PICTURE IS BLOWING ME AWAY!!! AMAZING! I would LOVE to improve mine to look more polished like yours....Are you able to share what you e using??? THIS is not a regular WEBCAM or PHONE, I'm sure!

[@StreamYard]

We're using a DSLR camera with a Sigma lens; however, you can achieve similar results using a smartphone. We talked about how here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2K4d3yBacqAnac Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@MSRosebud7777]

@@StreamYard YOU GUYS ROCK!! Thank you! I’ll check it out. Any recommendations on WEBCAMS? I use my desktop mostly to record and stream live ☺️

[@StreamYard]

​@@MSRosebud7777 here are some recommendations. streamyard.com/blog/live-streaming-equipment/best-webcams-for-live-streaming/ What are you currently using for a camera? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@MSRosebud7777]

@@StreamYard THANK YOU!!

[@thewarriorsquestshow]

Mel has a great onscreen personality!

[@MelanieDyann]

Hey thanks!

[@thewarriorsquestshow]

@@MelanieDyann you're welcome

[@helmar_rudolph]

My thoughts exactly. Not many of those around these days, so it's even more refreshing and appreciated when it happens. Thanks, Mel, and would love to hear/see more from you here with SY.

[@21GunPodcast]

Multi cameras with the by opening another tab on the browser is tricky. It didn't work for us at all. We opened two browser tabs in streamyard. Our main camera and mic was on browser 1. And a wide shot with muted audio was on browser 2. We were having all sorts of audio issues. We trouble shot for a while and then just bailed and went with an iphone for the wide shot. We muted the mic and plugged in headphones turned all the way down so we wouldn't hear any audio

[@StreamYard]

Hi there! Please reach out to our support team at streamyard.com/contact so that they can help you. 😊 -Sam 🦆

[@SuppTalk]

Love the space bar trick

[@StreamYard]

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@PhetteHollins]

The multiple camera option is the best one

[@StreamYard]

It’s one of my favorite features as well. What type of camera are you using for the second one? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@devanslive007]

For the multiple camera angle hack how do you connect two cameras to your pc at once. I have an HDMI capture card that I use, but it is only single camera.

[@StreamYard]

Some people use a mobile device. Plugin an old pair of headphones to mute the device audio, and then send the guest link to that device. When you click the link on the mobile device, it brings you into the studio as. second or third camera. Alternatively, some people use the ATEM Mini Pro, to switch between multiple cameras sources. Here's how you make that work. streamyard.com/blog/live-streaming-equipment/how-to-use-atem-mini-pro-with-streamyard/ Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@justbeingjazzyspodcastclip1044]

Thanks

[@changingscripts]

using the "prerecorded live" feature is amazing. For less spontaneous videos that I want to edit, I can still show them as Live and be active in the chatroom.

[@StreamYard]

So happy to hear this! - Katie 🦆

[@newlookzari]

Love this video

[@a.mymediaplus2309]

Love it!

[@StreamYard]

🔥🔥🔥

[@CoachAnthonyBoxing]

Hey I have my set up similar set up I dont look so clear , I have a capture card and a Sony a6400 and it doenst look great any tips?

[@StreamYard]

Are you on WiFi or connected to the router directly? On StreamYard, the quality of the connection is much more important than the speed of your internet. It's best if you can plug in directly, or move the router closer to you. It will also help if you can close out of all other tabs and applications that are open on your device.

[@StreamYard]

For the Sony a6400, etc you need to go into the camera settings and make quite a few adjustments to the camera - I also use the Sony aXXX line. Here are a few settings to adjust. photographylife.com/recommended-sony-a6400-settings Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@Emanuel-oc1vm]

Oooh yes I’ll be using streamyard for virtual meetings 👍

[@BookcaseCritic]

Hello, does streamyard have a paywall solution so that people can charge to view their live stream events (something like crowdcast)? If not can you recommend some creative solutions to achieve this.

[@StreamYard]

Hi there! The easiest way to hide your streams behind a "pay-wall" is to sell tickets is on Eventbrite. After setting up your tickets on Eventbrite, you have your viewers register and pay there. Then, you will stream to an Unlisted KZbin stream from StreamYard. Unlisted means only people with the link can view. You will then send the people who bought tickets to your stream that Unlisted KZbin link. This is the easiest way to monetize your streams, but we do plan on implementing something built in to StreamYard in the future to make this process a lot easier. 😊 -Sam 🦆

[@BookcaseCritic]

@@StreamYard thank you for explaining this. I actually purchased an annual plan 2 months ago and haven't done even one live stream because I couldn't find a solution for making charging and making the stream private. Greatly appreciated ☺☺☺

[@XMoldyMe]

I only use stream in private mode, then we go into the next room and play on the TV. It's easier than pulling cables . So I need a really minimal response and only YT offers that at the moment

[@StreamYard]

We'd love to hear more about how you do this so we can help you use StreamYard! - Katie 🦆

[@BlittleLeague]

Oh, this is great.

[@StreamYard]

Which tip are you planning to try first? Or is it all of them? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@TayeDeesRealitySeries]

Can I edit pre recorded videos using this platform

[@benstutley2904]

Great video! - does anyone have advice on free software/browser tools for running a Live quiz in Streamyard? - hoping to involve the comment section :)

[@nickskapoor]

Can we login in 2 computer as one who is live does not play with the buttons and the other person is getting the messages description on the screen while the person is live .

[@StreamYard]

Yes. You can login on two computers at once. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@nickskapoor]

@@StreamYard thanks so much

[@vannesag.1114]

Hi! can I enable the replay chat when livestreaming from streamyard? please help

[@StreamYard]

Live chat from which platform? If you set the destinations, those should then show up inside of your studio. If you're referring to KZbin Live chat, you can check those on your channel or for your individual videos. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@StreamYard]

New to StreamYard? You can sign-up for free here. streamyard.com/pricing

[@SusanforSLCAquatics]

Also I was putting the countdown in the wrong place. Now I know put it in the logo area! Brilliance!

[@KNOWLEDGEISPOWERPODCASTLIVE]

Can Streamyard be integrated to the Mevo Cameras

[@StreamYard]

You should be able to use wired, wireless or NDI mode with the Mevo camera and get it to work in StreamYard. Check under Cam/Mic settings and then under Video to switch your camera. Let us know what other questions you might have. Thanks! Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@backwoodsp.n.w]

How do you change the layout to Dark Mode? So it's not so bright & phones have dark mode & it helps sooo much its unbelievable. I appreciate any feedback or help I appreciate it. 🙏

[@StreamYard]

This is a good feature request. Can you submit it here. forms.gle/1MTHi4hyUxS7DVKU7 Thanks! Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@backwoodsp.n.w]

@@StreamYard Thank you very much can you pit in a request please 🙏 & thank you!!

[@StreamYard]

Yes, I can! - Katie 🦆

[@RollOutShow]

Hi can you blur your background while streaming on SY?

[@BramptonGardener]

I use split x cam i downloaded for free, woks with stream yard and you can a change your background, use any picture and or blur it.

[@callmetae3344]

Hello! How can I just share a regular picture while I’m still being in frame on on live?

[@StreamYard]

Hey there! Use our share screen function under "present"! - Katie 🦆

[@kouakouyao6608]

Yes

[@GreenwellFishing]

I am having a problem on my cell phone using streamyard, when I click Enter studio it takes my phones internet away! Any help is greatly appreciated!!

[@StreamYard]

Please reach out to our support team at streamyard.com/contact so that they can help you! -Andrés 🦆

[@ddstrawberry7773]

Hi does anyone know how I film myself walking, but when I want to show people something , change to the front forward camera. I keep searching but get mirroring stuff. Not what I need lol. Help.

[@vestrelado]

how about audio sync???? We don´t use webcams to stream. We need to have habiliy to delay sound.

[@Emanuel-oc1vm]

Yep space bar is my favourite. Its a hassle to find the comment to hide it when it has travelled upward.

[@PRESTO-ERNESTO]

Any idea how to make sharescreen opaque or transparent

[@StreamYard]

You can sometimes make adjustments to a video screen with some third-party software. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@VanessaAngelroseDesings]

Mel can we block words on streamyeard?

[@StreamYard]

No you cannot just users.

[@VanessaAngelroseDesings]

@@StreamYard I do use streamyard

[@KatherinePrice]

I’m needing the link on how to use your iPhone as a camera

[@StreamYard]

Hey! Here's one that may help :) - Katie 🦆streamyard.com/blog/live-streaming-equipment/tools-to-use-your-phone-as-a-webcam-iphone-android/

[@PastorOberdannunes]

Nice

[@riquezanews]

Thank you so much for your time. You're so empowering.

[@StreamYard]

Thank you! What are you streaming about? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@JanakLotwala]

Can we have a box to manage superchats... They get lost stream of live chats

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Sometimes I notice that superchats get "stuck" in the Streamyard interface for the duration of the stream.

[@StreamYard]

Noted as a feature request. Right now, KZbin Super Chats show up at the top of your comments when people send them. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@StreamYard]

@@ItsJamesandMark can you elaborate on what you mean by your Super Chats getting "stuck"? Thanks! Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@primoecalnejr]

is streamyard allowed to use a video transition ?

[@StreamYard]

You can upload videos to the video clip section as long as they are under 10 minutes and 200mb :)

[@user-ic2km6mn4h]

beautiful mind

[@PetualangMusik]

🙏

[@satyapalsinghrajput2081]

How to do camera zooming in streamyard with mobile?

[@StreamYard]

Hey there! This isn't possible at the moment, but will definitely pass this on as a suggestion! - Katie 🦆

[@TerryAaronPhD]

Complex

[@masudofficial76news12]

👍

[@StreamYard]

Thank you.

[@farkindalikatolyesi788]

No virtual background added on mobile?

[@StreamYard]

Correct. To use virtual backgrounds, you need to be on a laptop/desktop computer.

[@USALiveStream]

Hello Melanie howdy I contacted the Marketing Streamyard about my Winning but no reply

[@StreamYard]

Hi! Just sent you a response, so sorry for the delay! - Katie 🦆

[@USALiveStream]

@@StreamYard Thank you katie

[@morganjeffreydean1507]

Is it an application?

[@StreamYard]

Hi there! Streamyard is browser-based, so there's no need to download anything 😊Just head to streamyard.com to get started -Andrés 🦆

[@The-realnews]

I still can't figure out how to use it in a landscape mode. Everytime I try it it always be in a small window😪 can't even fit my face in that tiny camera.😂

[@Bandy88]

You guys should get dark mode

[@StreamYard]

That is a great feature request Joshua! I will pass that along to the Team and hopefully that is something we can add :) -Nadine 🦆

[@juliebeland8]

Est ce possible que cette vidéo soi traduit en français écrit

[@quy1981vlog1]

hihi😊

[@laui_kubulau838]

Can't do that on a phone, can we?

[@StreamYard]

Can't do what? Some features are not available from a mobile device and require you to be on a laptop. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@Gold17]

Wish I could soak all that in lol.

[@dbdowlen]

Your giveaway page that you have to access outside of the main page is one I just found when searching for how to do a giveaway

[@DavesDimension]

with multiple cameras....I notice one of the cameras pic quality suffers

[@StreamYard]

What type of machine are you using? What types of cameras? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@DavesDimension]

@@StreamYard logitech 922 and razer kiyo pro.....I'm using a gaming pc I got brand new this past summer.....even if I use my cell via an app....it seems one of two have bad quality when live...but not if I'm using obs....it's weird

[@StreamYard]

We'd love to help you fix this in our 24/7 support live chat! Come visit us at streamyard.com/contact. 😊 -Sam 🦆

[@agabadeus1880]

Hello greetings

[@infinitemodestydesigns]

my lives are ecoring and i don't know how to fix it.

[@StreamYard]

Hey there! So sorry to hear this! Here's a helpful article for how to fix echo: support.streamyard.com/hc/en-us/articles/14015208551188-How-To-Fix-Echo - Katie 🦆

[@helmar_rudolph]

Please please add Odysee chat integration!

[@StreamYard]

Passing this along to our developers! Thanks for the feedback :) - Katie 🦆

[@KingsleyJamesIMV]

I just send the invite link to my email, open the email from my phone and boom I have two camera angles

[@StreamYard]

Yes! Just be sure you plugin a pair of headphones into your smartphone. This way you don't get audio feedback from having two microphones open. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@KingsleyJamesIMV]

@@StreamYard ​ @StreamYard thank you. I introduced a friend to streamyard. He does his talk show on there but says to me that he is not seeing the comments that people post on facebook. So he has to actually look at the Facebook live itself to see comments from a different device. He doesn't always do that so sometimes he misses important comments while he is live especially when he asks questions to the audience. How can he solve this please? thank you in advance

[@sarahaqilah9793]

CAN I CHANGE THE MIRROR IMAGE BEFORE LIVE? WHILE USING STREAMYARD

[@StreamYard]

Hi there! There's no way to flip the image at the moment, but I will pass this feedback along 😁 -Andrés 🦆

[@ball7615]

These are no features, these are hacks. Mel, you’re truly great but c’mon, we need more real features, especially the basic! How about sharing just audio (nope, the share screen hack does not count) or sharing pictures without them being an overlay or a browser tab? Resizing logos, GIFs, name tags and comments? No? How about…something, whatever, just bring something new.

[@goodnessalwayswins]

It's really not ok that all these things are not in yr instruction pages. Everything it does should be in the instruction pages without fail. It's really not ok if it's not.

[@StreamYard]

We'd love to help you with any issues you are having on our 24/7 support live chat! Come visit us at streamyard.com/contact. 😊 -Sam 🦆

[@Xp3erynce]

10 participants or actually 9 with you being 10?

[@StreamYard]

It's 9 plus you! Hope that's helpful :) - Katie 🦆

[@Xp3erynce]

@@StreamYard thank you lovely!!

[@user-ws7lx9uw5h]

Maybe my English is very bad .🔑give me please, 💙💛

[@StreamYard]

Was there a specific question that you had? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@panjabivirsachannel8825]

Thanks for sharing

[@kouakouyao6608]

Yes