twitch tutorial: how to talk to yourself / entertain your chat / tips for streamers w/ 0 viewers

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[@HeyShadyLady]

Thank you everyone for the support on this video! I was not expecting this many people to see it tbh! I'm gonna make a follow up video soon and will be focusing heavily on streamer burnout... but also wanted to say that I wish I had stressed more in this video how important it is to just amplify your OWN personality / qualities -- it's not so much "BE LIKE MARKIPLIER - MAKE JOKES LIKE HIM" - it's learn from his (and the other streamers') techniques and apply that to your own strengths. don't let it stress you out to talk 100% of the time... I think I was more trying to make the point of "don't mute your mind.... express everything you can, react to everything out loud." Hope everyone had a great new year! :D See you soon in the next video!

[@deliteful8003]

i have 0 viewers on twitch and im trying my best as if someone is watching. I know how to keep viewers watching me play. But how Am I going to gain any at least 2 or 3? Btw i stream games i feel like I am really good at them and sometimes like to have a laugh at what happens or commentate situations.

[@pohaku7573]

Ty Baka very relevant information, thanks so much! Currently with the VR Chat craze i'd say the game helps people develop that "ability to talk", since it's a social game.

[@compulsiverambler1352]

+Ty Baka Did you know that Markiplier has seen your video and mentioned it during a stream? It starts at the 55:49 mark of video "Markiplier, Amy and Girbeagly November 11, 2017 Twitch.tv PUBG Zombies and Golf with Friends Stream"

[@HeyShadyLady]

no i didnt knOW THAT THANK YOU FOR TELLING ME OMG

[@Kon4Dence]

Ty Baka thanks it was a lot of help for me as a new streamer

[@mstertrav3606]

Why am I embarrassed to talk to myself on stream? I do it all the time when I'm alone Edit: I forgot completely about this comment but I do see a lot of people still relating. The thing I can suggest the most is to keep going. Even if you feel uncomfortable. Since I've made this comment I kept going and I am now affiliate on Twitch and I am still going

[@brandonshand4718]

Im the same. Sever anxiety issues. I try to avoid looking at my viewer count to avoid psyching myself out. I'm still working on it but I try to separate my mind from the idea im being watched. Your not onstage, it really shouldn't be so hard. Idk im still working on it. Hopefully with time and maybe some anxiety medication lol I also take a beta blocker, that may help some with gameplay as well. Keeps your heartrate and sweat level down. Performers take it for stage fright.

[@kittydollsxo189]

Me rn

[@emiq0791]

Same

[@laizywaizy5776]

@@brandonshand4718 all you gotta do is just focus on gameplay and dont worry about numbers, focus on ur game and leading people in to your stream and have fun. at the end of the day ur gonna have fun and just chill, if someone talks in chat don't panic or anything just chat just like he was talking on discord or phone or party, thats my best advice for you

[@brandonshand4718]

@@laizywaizy5776 ye that's pretty much exactly what I've been doing. Still something to adjust too but the more I stream the better I get

[@hedge1199]

i actually started streaming for the very reason of learning to talk more. since i am personally very silent and awkward irl i thought streaming could be good practice for this. this tutorial helped alot, now thanks!

[@lilscenechick1995]

I'm the same way. I've gradually become more talkative and conversational over the years but I still have a hard time voicing ALL my thoughts.

[@UnknowingTio]

I'm on the same Page, it's been helping, but is really Hard to handle everything.

[@derekprobizanski]

@hedge how do you think you've improved over the last 2 years?

[@feniskoura3726]

i wish i had the confidence to even try xD

[@Secahhh]

me too!!!

[@unownnnn]

This isn't just another boring filler tutorial, this is analysis! Great stuff!

[@HeyShadyLady]

thank you, I'm really glad you liked it! :D

[@milk2percent416]

Grillz are good teacherz... men not so much

[@Woodythehobo]

yeah thanks decent vid ( 99% of these kind of vid on youtube are clickb8)

[@FrankTehTank96]

Honestly, Half the tutorials are trash and lowkey clickbait. This was like a college research paper on how to stream LOL

[@EricWilliamsCG]

I like this tutorial more than I like the example screamers...I mean streamers.

[@moon.benjee]

I went from 1/2 viewers on average, to 6 average using these tips. People even vocalised that they love how chatty I get. You're a legend for this one❤️

[@henryrivera47]

My biggest fear is my family hearing me talking to myself, we have very thin walls so everything can be heard and that makes me anxious

[@HeyShadyLady]

Honestly same, I live with my family with thin walls too, sharing a wall with my brothers room... at first I was nervous and tried to keep my voice down, but after a few months of streaming regularly and gathering an audience who laughs at your jokes, you should start to feel more confident and everyone in the household should be used to it! Communication is key as well!

[@igotanewaccyalluwu8144]

and then theres me, streaming really quietly at 10pm-3am

[@sillyfloofer]

Hey, if you can I suggest streaming at a later time! I know a lot people can't due to school and such but if you're able to stream around 9PM or so whenever they're not as active that could really help lower some nerves. I found that 9 or 10PM is a sweet spot for not being too late but enough for me to not have to worry about my surroundings as much!

[@thebiggied6529]

SAME

[@nox_rayne]

@@thebiggied6529 I'm the same way. I stream once a week, and even that is a little difficult because I live with three other people in a small house.

[@crowpancake2423]

I also actually already DO all of those vocal reactions and inner monologues when I'm just playing by myself to no audience, which is the main reason why I want to get into streaming in the first place. This video honestly just makes me feel more ready than ever!

[@Shoob-k5u]

I’m totally the same! And sometimes I have a joke I think is so good but no one was there to hear it and I’m like “what a waste 😔”

[@strwbrrykat]

yes! me too!! im very vocal and expressive naturally and thought it would be fun to implement that into streaming

[@PinupSticknerd]

Just more fun😊 ✊

[@LittleRosieThorn]

I think my biggest problem is streaming when I am not alone... sounds weird but it makes me super uncomfortable having my family members listen to me commentate haha. EDIT: sooo, I forgot I even made this comment! But I’ve been affiliated since September, and I’m 100% comfortable talking to stream no matter who I’m around. I would say my self confidence has actually grown ever since I started streaming! It all comes with time.

[@cedrickellis4204]

LittleRoseThorn THIS ALL OF THIS HOW DO PROS HANDLE THIS

[@art3mis015]

Yes.

[@TheLastRasputin]

Been dreading the day I can't schedule my streams for when they're gone lol

[@raiden5321]

Especially when they're loud too itll probably be annoying to the viewers too I want to stream so bad on my console but idk how the viewer would react to constant background noise

[@deathbysnusnuuable]

See if you can get a chat going with friends. I’m not a streamer. But if I’m having a good time with friends idgaf if my fam hears 😂

[@Xario1]

You know, now that you point it out, I would prefer to watch PewDiePie than Markiplier, becuase Markiplier actually talks too much, and I like that PewDiePie at least pauses to take a breath. Not to mention, if you do it right, you can actually convey a lot of emotion to your audience using silence. It all just depends on the preference of the audience.

[@foreverisalongtimewithdeac2768]

@@shreeeze Agreed... he would get on my nerves in 5 minutes and I'd move on. Obviously, someone likes the style though.

[@atmaillumina]

I agree on talking more often to fill up dead air, but silence is another good tool to use. Sometimes, it's better to just stfu.

[@ReadingAllDayLong]

Even though I'm the kind of person that can just sit with someone and vibe in complete silence for 4 hours straight, this was very helpful in getting to know how to fill silence when I may want to but not know how.

[@JE-kn9sz]

I'm so nervous but excited (nervicited???) about beginning to stream and this helps get me even more excited about it! These tips will definitely stick and I'm pretty sure they'll help me lol Edit: waaaayy more helpful than just "you're a girl, use that" I've been getting

[@theempireroyale]

Nervous and excited are the same! Think about the feelings you get when you're feeling like either!

[@SkySpiral7_Lets_play]

"nervicited". Ha. I just recently watched MLP Equestria Girls. But yeah: it's a valid emotional mix.

[@Splinter4077]

Not a streamer and have no interest in it, but that was interesting! Never thought about how a new twitch streamer might have to talk with a 0 audience!

[@NeonFlame000]

Splinter4077 yeah, I have a problem with speaking. I don't really like my voice, but I try to talk through stuff. I play battlefront II, there's not a lot of content to talk about.

[@safetywaffles8502]

@@NeonFlame000 that's why ya need friends!!

[@ProjectKrimson]

@NeonFlame I feel you💜

[@d1vinexchaos802]

Safety Waffles everything’s better with friends 😂 whenever I stream I’m just quiet all stream until someone in chat talks to me; like don’t speak unless spoken to, kinda thing 😅 Hey Shady thanks for the Heart ❤️😁

[@grayman7809]

i don't have any intent of streaming why am i watching this

[@leftintears]

G G analysis is great

[@the2379]

i broke the 69 likes, sorry dude

[@thoriusbattengham]

@@the2379 :(

[@Toys4YouJucariiPentruTine]

great clip! Thank you! really helpful. I am now thinking about starting a twitch channel so glad I found you! good luck!

[@deepvaik]

So how's that Twitch channel going? It's been a tear and I'm curious!

[@envy5714]

I watched the whole video without skipping because I respected how much detail you went in with this video and the analysis you put together. Great Job! this really helped me.

[@HeyShadyLady]

thanks so much! :D

[@ElmoTheAnarchistAWRSON]

Step 1 - Get friends Step 2 - Talk to friends Step 3 - ??? Step 4 - Profit

[@codesymphony]

I talk less when I'm in a discord with friends while streaming. seems too forced to say random shit while they're listening, but it's less awkward if it's just me talking to my chat or about the game

[@lilly3988]

symphony agreed 100%. I feel so awkward talking to myself when im in a party and streaming. But do a lot better when im alone

[@lakecake8248]

@@codesymphony use push to talk in discord(assuming thats what you use), they wont hear u when youre just talking random stuffs about the game !

[@MrKilljoy119]

This ^ Go to keybindings and bind push to mute. Best thing ive done yet.

[@GullySyde28]

i didnt even mean to watch this but after 10 seconds you made me interested in the subject so kudos you have great screen presence and enjoyed the breakdown alot of people will get help from this you nailed it

[@hoodwink3344]

I didnt mean to read this comment but after 3 seconds i puked in my mouth a little bit.Kudos

[@HeyShadyLady]

glad you liked it!! :D thanks for the feedback!

[@neesavibes]

As a brand new baby streamer, this video was incredibly helpful. Especially for me personally who's always been kinda shy and reserved, finding things to talk about more/react to/engage what viewers I have feels so so important and I'm super grateful for these tips.

[@ancient_void]

I started streaming recently (6 followers), and usually stream to 0-1 people. Of all the tip videos I've watched, you're the only one to specifically address how to engage a potentially non-existent audience (techniques and ideas). Thank you.

[@JohnTheodore]

Thanks so much for this video - really helped me get my stream going. I stream iRacing, which is a fairly niche audience. After watching this video, I went from averaging 2 or 3 viewers a stream to averaging 20-30 on a good night in just a couple weeks. Really appreciate the tips!

[@HeyShadyLady]

that's amazing, i'm really glad it was helpful for you!! :D best of luck with your stream growth! ^-^

[@JohnTheodore]

Update on stream growth - just passed the 500 follower mark last night! Thanks again for the great video!

[@itzaleyva1623]

Wow!! Thts awesome!

[@seymour6686]

John Theodore how’s it going

[@Larieckha]

I think Sniperwolf was the most comfortable to watch tbh! I also like watching Jacksepticeye but mostly, I can’t stand people talking to much or being over-dramatic....it just seems fake to me! I’m more on the quiet side myself! I guess there’s an audience for every style and personality!

[@Meo.Melody]

gaminginscrubs why was she so comfortable to watch?

[@coows]

@@Meo.Melody it depends on personality

[@lilscenechick1995]

I know this is an old video but this was so insightful. Mark and Sean are two of my favorite Let's Players on KZbin and I definitely aspire to be more confident like they are when expressing their feelings and thoughts. I'm new to Twitch and I've only streamed three times so far, but I'm really excited to grow my channel and try new things. I do become a little quiet when I'm "tense" (from the gameplay) and I definitely refrain from talking over dialogue. I dislike when people continue talking to finish their thought without at least pausing the game, end up talking over dialogue, and then are confused because they missed something important. Your tutorials/advice videos are super helpful. Thank you!

[@stephen-macdonald]

This is going to be my biggest challenge to overcome. I mostly intend to stream art but half the time I think I create on autopilot so the obvious choice of talking out my process to fill dead time might not always work for me. Eventually I might have chatty chatters to bounce off of but in the meantime I really need to train myself to keep my mouth running.

[@marinagaming9601]

Thank you so much for this. You are literally teaching us how to be entertainers and at the end of the day, that’s what youtubers and streamers are. So this is VERY important.

[@HeyShadyLady]

I'm glad I could help!! 💜

[@daveinci6158]

Don't feel bad everyone has a weakness for Markiplier. Thanks for the tips, actually helped me quite a bit.

[@SonicPhantom89]

I think this was a fantastic tutorial because you talked us through the points and then showed us real examples and examined them from the point of view of what we had been taught so we can see how it's applied. I talk to myself in the shower and the car all the time and I'm generally quite comfortable speaking to people in a public speaking forum, especially when I'm ad libbing with little/no notes. This is what makes me think I'd enjoy making Twitch content for people.

[@MrAKH820]

Alright... listen up people. Please forgive me HeyShadyLady for bringing up this sour point in the Twitch streaming community but I feel it needs to be said. It seems like every single time I see a tutorial video on KZbin about how to grow your Twitch channel there's some loser who drops the comment about "if you want more viewers than you need cleavage" (making their comments PG here). Absolutely FALSE. Certainly I'm sure there are some female streamers out there who shamelessly flaunt this to their benefit but this video is proof of what it looks like to do it right! Thankyou HeyShadyLady for the awesome video and great insight. This was a masterclass tutorial video tackling a very difficult aspect of Twitch streaming. Keep up the awesome work. You've just got another sub :)

[@Viperz61]

This was honestly one of the most helpful tutorials I've seen on this topic so far. Great work, thx!

[@jadarexx5753]

This is so helpful, my viewers mostly consist of lurkers, and I don't want to have to rely on chat to keep the conversation going, so this video is going to help make my streams alot better

[@ColdenBloodVODs]

As someone who doesn't talk very much on or off camera, I found this very insightful! Really glad that I came across this, I'll keep all this in mind as I try to improve myself

[@kaensgaming9114]

It's tough being an introverted streamer, maybe even a paradox, the struggle is real

[@Zenzareus]

I guess the trick is not to be afraid, though it's hard to voice yourself. I'm gonna start by preparing some things to discuss or talk about, and hopefully, that'll lead up to a point where I can voice myself on the spot. good luck to you, :).

[@xgreeds_gamingx8929]

I really feel this I'm just starting out streaming on the Xbox one on mixer xD

[@elias_xp95]

I live in a shared flat and I'm scared of talking loud incase my flatmates hear me... anxiety fucking sucks man 😧

[@dacasualdad]

I agree

[@mohohato]

My weakness is silence I still need to work on this

[@HeyShadyLady]

i feel you on this!! sometimes it's hard to push yourself out of the silence box, too... but best of luck!! :D

[@velourianord5093]

nathan rabalais sssaaaaaame

[@Chevifier]

Its really a matter of consistency while trying to improve with each stream/upload.

[@elseeye]

My weakness is not having a computer good enough to stream

[@MasamuneNinjo]

same here but honestly for me when I start talking to myself when I have no viewers I feel really awkward, sometimes I gotta try it for sure.

[@AkibanaZero]

Super late to this because I was just shown this video. Great analysis and very actionable stuff. This is what we need more of because so many "coaches" and "teachers" are preaching to be more entertaining but give no framework for it. Being entertaining is such a broad and big concept and I'm glad you and some others have stepped up to make some sense of it all.

[@HoneyGaming_]

For me I enjoy streaming with other people (online friends who also play the games I stream.) and it helps a lot because you have someone to bounce off of. I’ve gotten to a point now where streaming by myself isn’t a problem but at the beginning it was nice to have a reliable person there in the moment to bounce off of.

[@saintcastle]

streaming has made me more talkative and grow as a person. i have come a long way.

[@Jcapp6219]

I'll be honest, I have no idea who you/Ty Baka is. And i skipped this video the first time i saw it's title in my suggested videos. thinking to myself "I mean, it's going to be mostly common sense stuff" and its true a lot of is, but you also have some really good insights and a good way of explaining things. +1 sub!

[@lanceolson5988]

I learned a lot from this one video, especially with the analyses on popular streamers. I tried talking to myself in the car and found it strangely easy to just make a completely one- sided conversation on just one random thing that came to my head. Thanks for making this.

[@meesulsmeep]

My biggest problem is I limit myself from doing certain reactions or being myself because I worry I’m going to be too cringy. But after watching markiplier it really gave me feel better

[@kamaninon]

Thanks, I just started streaming yesterday officially, did try starting a few years back but my setup was just sloppy and well I kinda just forgot about it. The silence is uncomfortable for me and I am also introverted but I will definitely try to narrate my inner dialogue. I am currently playing a very grinding game so this should be great practice. Ideally, my first goal would be to gain a few followers but mainly to boost my confidence streaming and maybe developing a style or finding ways to combine my interests into streaming, for example, I am a Sound Design and 3D Animation student. I am thankful to all of you streamers sharing with the community your experience and helping others to grow. I know it's small compared to the 8.3k subs that you already have but you got one from me too.

[@thestudland6921]

This is the most insightful video, really straight to the point too. Love the examples too! And yes, often times I believe that knowing your personality makes a big difference in performance. It's not how you act in another person's image, rather playing to the best of your own personality. You just have to identify what that is, stick with it and grow it.

[@kittyXrebellion]

This is hella great advice, especially for someone like me who (I'm somewhat ashamed to admit this) actually talks out loud and constantly while I'm doing mundane things around the house. Like, the part where you mention to practice narrating you thoughts to grow more comfortable with talking when no one is around - I sort of do that already. Problem with me is that I need to structure what I say/think because I tend to ramble.

[@HeyShadyLady]

i'm the same way! i can talk in circles forEVER and realize i never actually made a point xD

[@emilysearles9898]

This was super solid. I’ve watched a lot of other videos on this and I appreciate the EXAMPLES in this one. Very helpful.

[@pretzels_and_beer1058]

This was such a great video and amazing insight. You really went into great detail about what the chat and lurkers alike are all most likely feeling when searching for entertainment. Not only that, but you gave amazing tips on how to accomplish this no matter what personality type you have. Thank you so much!!!

[@acrios90]

This is super comprehensive and useful! Not only do you explain how to fill dead space when streaming/recording in a really easy to understand way. You actually mention what to do if you don't have a audience. Most advice I have seen from established Streamers usually falls down to "Interact with chat". Also the breakdown of other content creators footage really nailed it home!

[@An-nm3hk]

Thank you so so much for this tutorial! I just started streaming and I'm super talkative and expressive and I was toning it down thinking it would be too much, but you made me feel confident and encouraged me to just let myself go and be myself. Thank you also for the great analysis and tips, it was all so useful. Wish you a great day💜

[@metrofnl8422]

This video was very well put together. Good job Ty!! One thing I notice on twitch though is that sometimes streamers have to say things twice on stream. I feel alot of viewers come in and ask questions but get a 30 second ad as its being answered. Then they feel ignored and dip.

[@HeyShadyLady]

aw thanks, metro!

[@MrChiprocks1]

Just discovered this video and your channel and I'm very happy I did. This is a great, must-watch video for all new (and old) KZbinrs looking for valuable tips on Commentary/Talking. Job well done. Video gets a HUGE Thumbs Up and Like and you now have another follower. Looking forward to seeing more from you. Thanks.

[@HeyShadyLady]

aw, im glad you liked it! :D thanks for the feedback, i really appreciate it!

[@MrChiprocks1]

You're welcome Ty. Keep the awesome videos coming!

[@saphironkindris]

it's so hard to fill dead air, considering i'm used to watching videos in silence instead of making them. One thing I've started doing is having a dialogue with the videos I watch to set myself in the right frame of mind for talking a lot.

[@HeyShadyLady]

That's an excellent idea! You just kind of have to train yourself to think out loud, and it definitely takes time. Having a constant stream of consciousness isn't what *everyone* is looking for when it comes to streamers, but I think it's a good starting point, and you can alter and adjust over time to suit your own needs, and your audience's needs :D

[@frostedogre4528]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. I am a new streamer that just started this week and this was so helpful because I immediately went and watched some of my past streams and realized where I can improve! Amazing job and great concept involving other people to see what's good and what's not. Fantastic!

[@GutsFromGerk]

this video really helped me realize how much of a dead shot streamer i am, and it helped me start to engage with even a deadchat. thank you!

[@existencelogs]

i agree with this so much. i usually turn on a stream while im busy around the house because i want to listen to talking. lots of great tips!!

[@HeyShadyLady]

i'm glad you liked it! :D and yeah, i'm the same way! a HUGE majority of the time i'm watching streams i'm just in full on lurk mode, and never really talk to the streamer

[@BeardedCoffeeMonkey]

I never even considered the stream might just be background noise for some folks. Great tip. =)

[@ArtofMichi]

Do you have any advice for creative streamers? I usually do animation and drawing illustrations.

[@HeyShadyLady]

I think doing creative streams is SO much harder to actually entertain your audience, because you don't have the video game to fall back on -- with creative streamers it really comes down to the conversation that you build, what you're talking about, how you interact and keep your audience engaged that's actually participating in chat. I could do an entire video on just creative streaming tips. I'm not sure how long until I can get that done though, so for now I can say: definitely still do the "small talk" thing about your day, and what's new, stories from your week, or anything like that, and maybe have kind of prepared a list of topics you can discuss while you're working on your craft. My sister does crochet and knitting streams, and she ends up talking about her favorite subjects while she's working. It makes the time go faster for her while she's working. when I do creative streams, I usually gravitate to mental health issues, because it's something I'm really passionate about, and also paranormal / creepy stories. So just try to focus on what your favorite subjects / topics are. Maybe even do reviews of books or movies you've seen? Talk about them in depth? Do the fishing technique with your audience, ask them about favorite movies or books, and ask leading questions like "what did you think of (actor's name) playing (character)?" or whatever your area of interest is in.. Then you can get a conversation going, and it allows you to entertain vocally while your audience is engaged in the discussion, too.

[@ArtofMichi]

Wow did not except such a long response! Thank you so much for taking time to comment! This is super helpful and I hope to start bringing in more people because of your great advice. Thank you thank you!

[@ModMonk3y]

This is amazing thank you

[@mgfloresca]

This video and your comment above were super helpful! Thanks for creating this content. Gotta work on my inner monologue now @_@

[@bonclay7763]

draw boobies..

[@DougyFreshGames]

This was in my recommended videos. Streaming games is a weird thing, just do you people. It's being an actor, voice actor, performer all rolled into one. One time I played Mario galaxy assuming people only think I play Mario games then I'll jump into resident evil and I'll get "are you lonely?" Lol, no I'm a horror fan too and it's a thrill to get scared much like riding a big ass roller coaster. What do you think about spectators wanting no commentary in certain video games? There is a crowd apparently for that as well. I'm sure Markiplier is a stand up individual outside his videos but can't stand his let's plays lol Thanks for the informative video

[@goodnightroxella]

I think sometimes with horror games briefly being quiet can build suspense with your audience, but otherwise it’s good to usually be talking. Jacksepticeye is one of my favs! Great video thanks!

[@tegrity5822]

I haven't even watched the video yet and from the first few comments + the title I can already tell this is going to help me and my stream. Thank you for caring about the small people out here

[@LynRodriguez123]

Jokes on you, I'm already a professional on talking to myself.

[@EcomagenesEntertainment]

This is good!

[@WtbgoldBlogspot]

I appreciate the "high five" at 0:08

[@HeyShadyLady]

BLESS someone noticed

[@sgtkhaos1078]

I have high lvls of anxiety for this kind of stuff. It's a personal goal of mine to to get out there and interact with the Twitch community. I love gaming so sharing with others the same passion is what it's all about. Thank you for the tips :)

[@trethagamer13]

I like that you actually breakdown the video. This format is wayyy more helpful

[@Izzy-jp8jj]

Now i get why everone leaves my stream thank you so much!

[@contrametheus]

*Oh henlo duderino...do u like shrek?*

[@micahhurley4146]

XENON oh henlo mi duderino thanks for the connemt i does lik de shrek

[@Kiwi0green]

Thank you so much for this! I’m a new streamer and have been working on some fo these things. While I do art streaming it makes things a lot harder to talk about what I’m doing and it definitely not as engaging as playing a video game, I think these tips will really help! Also you totally have gained a follower because I like your style!

[@r6turn6dth6slab4]

This was extremely helpful and very informal to what I need to do as a new streamer and to be successful with my audience. Thank you so much shady 💜

[@Alexander-vl1lg]

Its really good to notice the names of viewers who talk to you too. Just today someone was watching my stream and followed me and their name was foxythespacepirate. I assumed that meant they enjoyed five nights and Freddy's because that's the name of one of the animatronics. So I basically had a convo with them about FNaF and It went really well!

[@InuseCounterStrike]

this video was far better than I expected.. watched the whole video

[@Daugbone]

inuse she knows her stuff!!!!

[@HeyShadyLady]

i'm so glad you think so!! thanks for watching and giving me some feedback :D

[@KeyOfAwesomeRocks]

This

[@crowpancake2423]

I personally feel that older Markiplier filled space a little TOO much. It hits a point where it just feels like annoying noises or nonsense sounds that really aren't even entertaining, and are only there because they feel as if they can't be quiet for half a second.

[@theycallmerodent9185]

I’m watching this like 12 days before I get my own PC and I’m so nervous! But I’m also pretty confident, I think I’m super funny when I play games by myself. I plan on playing an older Mario and Luigi game once I get more viewers, and I love giving each character their own voice if I can. I think it helps people who have it on in the background figure out which character is talking. Do you think this is a good idea? I can see it might be suffocating for some, but I really think the idea is nice ^^

[@HeyShadyLady]

Yessss this is a really good idea!! That's super entertaining, and also could lead you towards future work like voice acting or something like that :D as long as you're having fun, then do it! the right audience will find you!

[@Burunoyatsu]

Thank you so much for putting this video out there. I’m just starting twitch and you answered most of my questions/worries, and this whole explanation with video examples is exactly what I needed to get some inspiration! Thanks again! And looking forward to your streams 🙌😁

[@quintomactv]

Your tips are greatly appreciated thank you so much, honestly been needing these type of tips and it's helping me understand more on how to improve my stream. I tend to not talk when it gets heated in game and that's something you helped me realize and its a great refresher coming back to this ! thank you very much :)

[@Keshro]

Not everyone enjoys watching someone who talks constantly. Which is why I can't stand watching someone like Markiplier; who's also way to extreme (and fake) in reactions. Like it's beyond bad theater.

[@guezzwho8000]

Keshro same

[@piwitron]

Ditto

[@KD-dr3gy]

I agreee. lol beyond bad theater. I cry!

[@MiloKuroshiro]

What you don't like is his personality and brand, not his capacity to filling space.

[@ScottAndNumbers]

Ya, I personally can not stand overly fake people like him. I would rather have a void in talking than someone faking their way through stuff.

[@SeeKaysee]

Seriously loved how in-depth you got with this! Very much appreciated!

[@0ptimismPrime]

I might be in the minority here, but i personally find people who seem to NEEDLESLY talk to NO ONE to be super annoying, and i will not watch them. If you're talking to the audience, in other words - there is audience interaction, that's one thing, but people who just endlessly blabber on and on about what they're doing or thinking when nobody asked for that, i regard that as just as annoying as store clerks who will not leave you in peace if you just want to browse. I go to streams to either get a feel for what a game is like, or to ask specific questions about it. Since i'm no better than any other viewer, answering their questions or interacting with them in other ways is just as valid as why i came to the stream, but i don't come for the streamer, i come for the game, i STAY for the streamer, but never if it's a blabbermouth like you advocate for being here.

[@ACOnetwork]

Yep, no streamer can not please every single viewer, so some are going in your direction kust to watch game, but some like me, I like some fun from the streamer, not so strong as Mark ... just more interesting than game only (ok, I like to chat quite a bit hehehe ... manny times). Have a nice timeeee.

[@hashbrowns137]

This tutorial is a godsend to me. I want to start streaming Elite Dangerous and it is a very grindy game. You spend a ton of time doing the same thing over and over for hours. Definitely don't want to be stuck commentating about me taking down a bounty over and over again or mining the same asteroid over and over. Gonna need to have plenty of topics to talk about while playing the game and your tutorial gives me a good idea of how to approach that. Thank you!

[@EethrEatr]

Thank you for throwing this on KZbin! I am new to streaming, very shy, and this is a GREAT video for ANYONE needing help with talking. You're awesome!

[@riley5501]

3:17 I didn't expect her to mention Markiplier in this lmao I love him 😂

[@shannonf101]

Hey ... I really want to start streaming... kind of to get use to talking out loude like in public speaking.. To gain myself a hobby that will benefit me eheh any advice ? I mean is that a good enough reason to stream ? Thanks

[@HeyShadyLady]

go for it! streaming for me was definitely a way to build confidence! i was a very shy and introverted person IRL unless i was around friends/family... since i've been streaming i've gotten SO much better at being myself in public. the internet definitely helps you grow thicker skin, too! hahaha

[@shannonf101]

Ty Baka thank you ! This helps a lot :D

[@seremedyredux2994]

"Those lurkers who listen to your stream while do .." That's me right now XD Learning to stream for eSports While doing math homework Thanks for the very useful video and high quality!

[@OutdatedLeon]

This is why after tried both just uploading videos and streaming, I've found myself respecting streamers alot. It's difficult because you don't have the luxury to just edit out the filler moments (the silence, the "umm"s, "ahh"s) and have to constantly make sure they keep the stream entertaining for the audience (or lack thereof). And this is not to say the other option of recording and editing videos is much "easier" though. It's that both methods have entirely different kinds of challeges on their own that one needs to experience them first hand to be able to empathize and appreciate the effort to deliver.

[@ChickenWingerZ]

Hey I just came across this while searching streaming tips and I must say thank you so much, it made me see where I’m lacking as a newly growing streamer and this really helped a lot!!! Thank you so much!

[@billyxu147]

Not a booby streamer + giving value Pogchamp

[@francoismercier671]

The Blue Yeti mic gets its audio from the side, not the top... You'll have a much better sound if you speak facing the Blue logo, not the top of the grating

[@BISHBLIKE]

First time here! Glad I watched this it's very informative and inspiring. I'm going to try and be more talkative and animated in my streams now. Thank you!

[@deepvaik]

It's been 5 years and this video still seems on point. Good job!

[@saintcastle]

I’m a small KZbinr and have tons to learn But I am fully enjoying learning the ways of KZbin and twitch. I love being creative and acting so in my gameplays and other vids I perform to the best of my abilities(but not to be fake)for all my viewers whether it’s 0 viewers or 1000 viewers. My reactions are not planned out or rehearsed. My reactions are how I really feel, I’ve learned to let it out when I get mad, talk about the game I’m playing, Even talk with my viewers who aren’t there. Lol like literally not there, most of my live streams I get 1 viewer or none. I’m in this for the long haul👍

[@GraveRevnik]

You look similar to Felicity Smoke from the Arrow Verse TV Series.

[@snsn4n4n4sn4sns4nm]

exactly!

[@itspluto3250]

That's who it is. I couldn't figure out who she reminded me of.

[@Sub4Subcontent]

Lets see if she can hack💻

[@theempireroyale]

Immediate thought too!

[@Bongtasia]

Thumbs Up for Using Mark as an Example ~ *The Man is Good at What He Does @}'~,~~*

[@kallieslays]

so this style of narration is very suitable for rp games or games with dialogue, but how could these tips apply to someone who streams fps games like call of duty or fortnite? how could you make moments entertaining? is that a scenario where you wouldn't wanna be talking to yourself, and just party up with some people who could help fill the silence?

[@procan4552]

kallie slays talk about the metas, tactics, what you are going to do next, what you are gonna do

[@LaurenLoeffel]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I've been seriously looking into starting a gaming channel and had ZERO idea about where to start. This helped me SO much!! New follower and subscriber now!

[@shumpdaddy9269]

I did my first official stream Saturday and I naturally did all the tips she gave at the beginning. It must come natural to me

[@HeyShadyLady]

that's awesome! glad you had a good stream! :D

[@Brian-jd4oc]

When someone comes in I ask them if they like burnt hotdogs.

[@jessegames6975]

I really like this video but, the video is only about like walkthroughs or story games, I would like to see something like this for online gaming. Good job

[@wethesheeple3413]

thank you for the helpful tips and tricks hoping to have everything ready to launch my own channel and start streaming soon a question I have is should I focus more on one platform (i.e. just twitch or just you tube gaming) or attempt to produce content on both was thinking of streaming for twitch and lets plays for yt which would allow for focusing on many games as I have many games that id like to work on playing... thank you again for this video as it has advanced my knowledge into what I hope to be successful at in the future

[@HeyShadyLady]

you're super welcome!! thanks for taking the time to watch :D the twitch vs youtube thing is a pretty tricky question, and I'm gonna copypasta what I answered to another person, if that's ok! "I think there's more instant gratification that comes along with twitch. It was also helpful for me to sort of narrow in on what I was actually interested in talking to people about, and form a community. It's entirely up to you, it's gonna be tough to build an audience from scratch on both of them, but I would definitely say to pick one and put everything into it. For example, if you start with twitch - treat it like a job. Say you stream 3 days a week, stick to it for as long as you can and network under that principle. You can do youtube videos as well, but only if/when it doesn't interefere with your streaming schedule. (apply this the other way if you want to start with youtube... set yourself a schedule like 1 video a week or 3 videos a week, and stick to it to build your audience, streaming on the side if/when you have time)... this way you can build an audience on one platform, and hopefully have them follow you onto the other one... I definitely think it's a good idea to make content across multiple platforms, but it's tricky to find a balance so that you're not spread too thin."

[@RusticB]

This was extremely helpful, thank you for taking the time to put this together for us! I'm trying to get better at making reaction videos to online content, so I'm not technically streaming, but I think ALL of these tips will be extremely helpful in making my recording sessions more entertaining. As well as I'll have more useable material. Thank you!! 👊

[@HeyShadyLady]

you're welcome!! thank you for taking the time to watch & comment :D best of luck with your reaction videos in the future!! ^-^

[@H8BitHero]

I've felt that I've not been able to get the attention and laughs i used to, you reminded me of so many things I've forgotten to continue doing and your examples are crazy good. Thanks for giving such great coverage on the topic!

[@MamaMemoVA]

This was actually really helpful! Thank you alot!

[@chickenbananas]

I wouldn’t mind hearing your thoughts on spaghetti-o’s

[@flosep6389]

I followed the rules, interacted more with viewers, now I average 15 viewers, that’s a lot, and I reached 50 yesterday, thank you 😊

[@HeyShadyLady]

you love to hear it!!!

[@chi11estpanda]

That's some great insight! You put into words what I had been finding myself doing more recently and you're totally right! I've noticed my viewers will stay MUCH MUCH longer and hang out if I'm constantly making commentary, self narrating all that great stuff. But what's more, is you totally hit home with me when you mentioned driving in the car and practicing talking to yourself because that's where it all started for me. It wasn't even intentional and I didn't even realize it until you said it but, you're SO right! Thanks again for the time you took to make this video and sharing with everyone your Successful-Twitch-Streamer Insights to Success!

[@GhostkingGames]

i am so grateful for giving a shot to this video , you were awesome and explained everything so slowly and gave examples. just did a stream apllying this concepts and jesus christ its life changing, i went from 5-7 comments to like 60., and viewers went up to , thanks so muuuch

[@HeyShadyLady]

heck yeah those are awesome results!! glad I could help out 😊😊