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

How to Host A Live Talkshow or Podcast: Actionable Tips

Hosting a podcast or a live talk show is something I have a bit of experience with and honestly, the live element is probably the most exciting part for me! I’ve hosted TV shows, live stages, interviewed a bunch of people in a live environment, and been a part of a number of podcasts. With…

Chris Slight

April 29, 20216 mins read

The Importance Of Agendas For Meetings

Setting agendas can make or break a meeting, especially at the moment when all our meetings are remote. An agenda adds structure, purpose and helps keep everyone aligned towards a common goal. You don’t want to spend a quarter of your meeting discussing what it is you’re about to talk about, this is the magic…

Chris Slight

February 18, 20213 mins read

Finding The Best Laptop for Live Streaming

If you’re looking for a more portable streaming setup we’re here to give you some tips to look for when you’re looking to pick one up. Now we’re mostly looking here at a second encoding machine, so for example you want to take games from another PC without having to encode on the same machine…

Chris Slight

November 25, 20203 mins read

The Best Webcams for Video Conferencing

Webcams have become a vital tool for remote work with everyone checking in for meetings over Teams or Zoom. Let’s not forget the family quiz or just a catch-up call with a friend, but what are the best webcams for video conferencing out there? Well, that’s what we’re here for right? Let’s take a look!…

Chris Slight

November 13, 20203 mins read

Adding XSplit VCam 2.0 to Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, and more

XSplit VCam 2.0 is the revolutionary, best in class AI-powered background removal and replacement tool but you already know that! You’re here because you want to know how to add it to various programs and honestly, it couldn’t be easier! Zoom Adding VCam into Zoom is as simple (as we’re going to find out with…

Chris Slight

October 8, 20202 mins read

Discussing Remote Work with XSplit’s CMO John Howe-Marshall

Marketing any product is a science, throw remote work into the mix, with your team all working from home, and it could be made even harder! We sat down (over a video call) with and spoke to our Chief Marketing Officer, John Howe-Marshall, about the challenges and unexpected benefits remote work has bought to him…

Chris Slight

October 21, 20203 mins read

XSplit Broadcaster 4.0 is Here

XSplit Broadcaster 4.0 is here and we couldn’t be more excited to share this big update with you! We have been focusing on creating the best live streaming software available for the last ten years and we feel with this update we’re a step closer to making streaming more powerful, more accessible, and more sophisticated…

Chris Slight

September 30, 20202 mins read

Common Mistakes Streamers Make Pt. 2

Streaming is easier than ever but there are still many pitfalls but, as I discussed in Part One, there are still some common mistakes with easy fixes that can help make your broadcast better. Audio Quality Audio quality is, debatably, even more important than the quality of the visuals. You might have noticed this yourself,…

Chris Slight

September 3, 20203 mins read

Catching up with Tanya De Pass; Streaming, Tabletop, and Inspiration.

Tanya De Pass has been a shining light in the streaming and gaming world for a while now and we have gone from fans to working together on a few projects. In this interview, we got to sit down and talk with Tanya not long after her XSplit 101 stream, where she ran down how…

Chris Slight

July 21, 20203 mins read

Things to stream: More Than Just Gaming!

Streaming can seem like it’s a pursuit purely for showcasing your skills in the videogame world but more and more people have seen it for what it is, a medium just like television with the ability to go live whenever and wherever you are. Got an idea you think might work in a live environment?…

Chris Slight

June 5, 20203 mins read

Streamers we like and why you should watch them

I’d imagine it wouldn’t surprise many people but the team here at XSplit watch a lot of streams! We wanted to take some time to highlight a few of the streamers we’re watching the most at the moment and why you should check them out! First up, it’s me, Chris Slight, in what will hopefully…

Chris Slight

April 24, 20203 mins read

Working from home with XSplit Broadcaster – Giving a Presentation

With more and more people working remotely or working from home, making a presentation that’s both informative and effective can be tough. If you’re clicking around tabs on a browser, fiddling with desktop programs while trying to show your camera and the presentation during a Zoom call isn’t easy, or is it? If you couldn’t…

Chris Slight

March 20, 20203 mins read