Chris Slight, Blog Author

Chris Slight

Chris is the Communications & Content Editor here at XSplit. You may find him voicing tutorials, on stage at events around the world, or right here on xsplit.com. Find him at chrisslight.net48 articles

XSplit Broadcaster Release Highlights: Powerful New Audio Mixer Features, Background Removal Updates, and More!

We're excited to introduce some great updates available in the latest version of XSplit Broadcaster! From smoother audio control to enhanced background removal and improved application capture, our recent releases bring several new features and tweaks to make your streaming and recording experience better than ever. Here's a rundown of what you can expect.

Chris Slight

November 8, 20242 mins read

Getting Back Into Streaming Part 2

In the last post I discussed how I fell out of love with streaming and how I intended to get back into it but focus on having fun. It's worth a read if you haven't already as we discuss burnout and how it's okay to take breaks. This time, we're going to take a look at how a month of streaming went and what I've learned on this journey!

Chris Slight

October 23, 20244 mins read

Getting Back Into Streaming Part 1

Hello there! It's been a while since I have written any blog posts here on the XSplit website, so what brings me back? Well, it's a whole theme of coming back for myself and the company as a whole. I suppose coming back is the wrong term, more of a refocus. I'm getting back into streaming, and XSplit are putting more focus on gamers and content creators. Seems like a great match!

Chris Slight

October 10, 20243 mins read

XSplit VCam 4.0 Brings A New Design And More!

The latest version of our industry-leading, AI-powered background removal software, XSplit VCam, is available now! VCam 4.0 brings an overhauled design and some new features to help with your remote work, video conferencing, or anything where virtual backgrounds might be helpful! XSplit VCam 4.0 The new design helps you do everything faster by making all…

Chris Slight

July 7, 20221 min read

How to Stream to your Steam Game Page

A lot of developers and publishers have taken advantage of being able to stream directly to their game or sale page. Streaming on Steam allows you to show off your game in a live, or pre-recorded, manner directly on the buy page. While the steam client will enable you to stream raw, live gameplay directly,…

Chris Slight

June 22, 20222 mins read

How to Run an Effective Virtual Meeting

Virtual meetings have become more and more common over the years. With hybrid work becoming more regular and some people fully transitioning to working from home, they have become essential. Hopping on a Zoom call or into a Slack space has become essential to staying connected and coordinated with your team. It’s still easy, however,…

Chris Slight

May 2, 20223 mins read

The Best Video Backgrounds for your Next Call

Since more and more meetings have been remote and online, we’ve become familiar with Zoom backgrounds. For those who don’t know, many people opt to remove and replace their zoom background. This means you’re now using a virtual background for your webcam shot rather than whatever happens to be behind you. This can be useful…

Chris Slight

April 26, 20222 mins read

The Best Webcams for Streaming in 2022

For a lot of people, a webcam is second only to a microphone when it comes to streaming gear upgrades. While the built-in camera on your laptop might work for a while, when you start getting more viewers you might want to level up. So, let’s discuss the best webcam for streaming that you can…

Chris Slight

April 19, 20223 mins read

The How and Why of Hybrid Events

We’ve discussed all-digital events before but one of the big trends we’re seeing lately is the hybrid event. A hybrid conference is something that combines the advantages of an in-person event with the accessibility of an online event. For example, a big gaming convention like PAX will have all its vendors and exhibitors in a…

Chris Slight

April 12, 20223 mins read

How to Stream Games on Facebook

Facebook has become one of the bigger destinations for streaming games. It’s no surprise that the big Meta company would be able to find a foothold with such a large userbase. The company hasn’t relied on this alone, however, they’ve been putting in the time to make Facebook Gaming an attractive site for streamers. So…

Chris Slight

April 5, 20222 mins read

Why Virtual Events are Still Important in 2022

During the pandemic, a lot of in-person events went online. From meetings, conventions to concerts, people found ways to keep gatherings happening. Online events, we found out, actually have a number of advantages that in-person events can’t replicate! So, why are virtual events important? Let’s take a look at some of the successes and why…

Chris Slight

March 29, 20223 mins read

Auto-Framing comes to XSplit VCam

With the latest release for our AI-based background removal and replacement app, XSplit VCam, we’ve bought auto-framing to the feature list! With auto-framing enabled, so long as you’re in the camera frame, VCam will make sure you’re in the center of the shot. All you need to do is head to the settings, enable auto-framing…

Chris Slight

March 14, 20221 min read