Bim Barbieto, Blog Author

Bim Barbieto

Marketer of digital things. Lover of burgers.12 articles

Best Time to Stream

Out of all the streamers in the world, not very many are doing it full time. Not everyone can stream their content for 16 hours a day because of just life generally getting in the way – whether it’s a full-time job or just other hobbies. There are non-full time streamers who still want to…

Bim Barbieto

November 11, 20195 mins read

Personal Branding: Tips to Develop and Improve it

Whether people notice it or not, everyone has a personal brand. If you’re thinking “oh sure, that’s easy. I’m the Twitch streamer with the beard who plays shooters.” While that may be technically true, it might not be completely accurate. Remember, your brand isn’t just what you say about yourself – that’s only a small…

Bim Barbieto

January 8, 20204 mins read

Should Your Company Live Stream? Here are Ones That Do.

Live streaming, by virtue of its popularity and the sheer volume of users, has become synonymous with gaming and influencers. However, with live streaming being the new generation of video content, many industries have been making the most of the technology. We’ve already written about how live streaming is used in retail and video e-commerce.…

Bim Barbieto

October 14, 20194 mins read

Streamers, Care for Your Mental Health

From an outside perspective, streaming might seem like an easy gig. After all, most viewers see streamers playing video games all day, and they think to themselves, “Oh, he’s living the dream.” Little do they know, streaming as a day job involves a lot of pressure, and it isn’t as easy as it may seem.…

Bim Barbieto

October 1, 20196 mins read

How to make a lot of money on Twitch

Monetization – one of the primary reasons why people get into streaming in the first place. That’s the dream, after all, isn’t it? Being able to do something you love while making some money on the side is something a lot of streamers aspire for. But what does it take to get there? You’re spoiled…

Bim Barbieto

July 3, 20193 mins read

XSplit VCam leaves Early Access

XSplit VCam has been in Early Access since November 16, 2018. While it has been received very well by streamers, the team has been working on it non-stop – iterating and improving an already amazing background removal and manipulation software. Today, we are officially out of Early Access! XSplit VCam is now fully launched with…

Bim Barbieto

March 20, 20191 min read

Stream your Skype Calls through XSplit via NDI

In a recent blog post, Skype announced that users will be able to use their Content Creators mode to place and record calls directly within NewTek NDI-enabled apps such as XSplit. What is NewTek NDI? XSplit has been NDI-enabled for a while now. For more information on what it is and how to enable it,…

Bim Barbieto

April 12, 20181 min read

Why You Should Stream Console Games Through a PC

Ever had the urge to stream your console games? Sure, you could stream them from your console directly to Twitch or Mixer, but what if you wanted to stream an older game from a PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii-U? Or maybe you wanted to personalize your stream? By streaming your console through a PC, you’ll be…

Bim Barbieto

April 2, 20182 mins read

How to Record Gameplay with XSplit

XSplit applications can do more than just stream. Did you know that both XSplit Broadcaster and Gamecaster can record gameplay? Here’s how to do it: Recording Gameplay with Gamecaster 1. Settings Click the “Settings” tab on the top menu, and from there you’ll find “Record Settings” on the right. By default, the settings are set…

Bim Barbieto

February 23, 20182 mins read

XSplit Features You May Not Know About

XSplit is a pretty robust tool. It’s easy to use from the get-go, but if you dig a little deeper, you’re going to find that it has way more to offer than what may be immediately obvious. Stingers One of the most effective ways of improving the overall production quality of your broadcast is to…

Bim Barbieto

January 28, 20182 mins read

How to Stream to YouTube Live Using XSplit

YouTube Live is blowing up and is becoming quite a popular live streaming platform. People have been carving out their core audience on YouTube Live, just like they would on Mixer or Twitch. Streaming to YouTube Live using XSplit is crazy easy. Here’s how to do it. First, you would need to set up your…

Bim Barbieto

January 23, 20182 mins read

XSplit Tutorial Videos 2018

Do you know the ins and outs of the XSplit apps? Whether you’re an expert or someone who’s just starting out, there’s always something new to learn. XSplit Broadcaster and Gamecaster, on the surface, are designed to be intuitive. If you dig deeper into it, you’ll quickly find that there are capabilities and features that…

Bim Barbieto

January 16, 20181 min read