How to start a stream

TV is rapidly losing its popularity – most people are not interested in TV content. Video hosting services have also been developing rapidly in recent years. There is available content for every taste and it can be freely selected according to your taste and desire. On video hosting sites, you can get first-hand information, listen to music directly from the authors, and special subscriptions will help you get rid of annoying ads.

In addition to recorded video content, live streams are also hosted on hosting sites. Any user can start such a stream, talk about what is painful, share something interesting or not so interesting with subscribers. It is easy to start a stream if you know the instructions and have the necessary SOFTWARE.

What is the stream on YouTube

A stream on a popular video hosting service is a live broadcast. It can be compared to a football match. Football is always broadcast live. Stream – this is the same live broadcast, only instead of the game can be the blogger himself.
Main types of streams:
* Answers to viewers ' questions – these can be questions in chat mode or questions that viewers wrote earlier;
* Unboxing and reviews;
• Sweepstakes;
* Game streams with chats and comments.
However, most often bloggers earn money on streams. There is always a so-called “Donat " on the broadcast. The viewer can transfer a certain amount of money to the author of the stream by clicking on this button.

Software and streaming services for YouTube

If you need to raise the stream on YouTube, you will need special SOFTWARE. The most popular streaming software:
• OBS Studio. This is the most popular product among streamers and youtubers. The program is simple, has a clear interface, and has a built-in donation system. The software is free and available on the developers ' website;
• XSplit Broadcaster. The special feature of this software is that you can work with several video hosting services at the same time. For example, the broadcast can be watched separately on YouTube, separately on Twitch. To use this package, you need a license – its maximum price is 15 00 rubles. Test mode is available for free;
• FFSplit. Software with expanded functionality, but an incomprehensible interface. The video is uploaded only in one format – FLV. The SOFTWARE also has a long installation time.

How to stream to YouTube with OBS

To start a live broadcast, you need OBS Studio. The broadcast won't work without it. The software package is able to eliminate video braking and stores videos in different formats.
To set up the broadcast and start it, in the channel settings, check whether streams are available. In 2020, YouTube changed the terms. Now, to conduct streams, the channel must have:
• 1000 subscribers or more;
• Phone number with confirmation;
* Absence of any violations.
If these requirements are met, then it's time to go to the settings. The first step is to allow broadcasts to start on the channel. The procedure is as follows:
* Activating the "Live broadcast" option”;
* Click on the video camera icon and click On " start streaming”;
• The stream settings will open. Enter the name at the top, select access – it can be open or restricted, as well as by link. You don't need to start a stream of rhinestones – you can choose the appropriate date and time. Advanced settings allow you to enable or disable comments and restrict access to the stream by age.
In order for the broadcast to work smoothly, without defects and lags, you should focus on the characteristics of 720 p and 1000-4000 Kbit/s. Then go to the “Live broadcasts "tab, click on the" Start broadcasting " button, scroll to the bottom of the page and copy the key. You will need it when you launch the streaming SOFTWARE.

How do I start a stream?

To start, open OBS and follow the simple instructions:
• Go to the "file" menu, then to settings and click on the "broadcast" icon. In the window, enter the stream key, select the YouTube service, the server - " Primari»;
• Click on the "exit" button. Then adjust the bitrate-it depends on the power of the computer hardware, and also adjust the audio;
• After completing the configuration, click the "start broadcast" button.
Before you stream, it is recommended to check everything again and make sure that the broadcast is on, you can hear the sound and there are no lags.

Stream from mobile

Launching a live broadcast from mobile devices is much easier than from a computer. Just install one of the streaming apps. Mobile devices have a lot of advantages – you can stream not only from home, from the car and any other places.
The Screen Mirroring app is a great choice to organize broadcasts to most media hosting sites. The software allows you to broadcast the smartphone screen. The configuration is done automatically. For beginners, there are detailed instructions. The app is paid, however, the free version, although stripped down, allows you to conduct live broadcasts.
With update 14.31.50 for the YouTube app on Android, Google has allowed you to stream games directly from the app. Audio will be captured from the microphone on your mobile device, and video will be captured from the screen. To start, click on the camera icon and then on "start broadcasting". Then go back to your smartphone's desktop and launch the game or app.