Help viewers follow your English-language streams with Live Captions in XSplit Broadcaster. Learn who benefits and how to send captions to Twitch and YouTube Live.

YouTube has started rolling out Dual Format streaming to a limited number of streamers. In this article we will take you through the steps to get it set up. The process is currently somewhat involved, but it will become more streamlined as the feature is refined. Step 1 - YouTube dashboard First check if you have access to the feature by going to your YouTube dashboard. Notice the minor difference in the text here. If you see the text at the top box "Connect a vertical stream

Are you ready to revolutionize your online meetings? You can use XSplit Broadcaster as a camera for apps like Discord, Zoom and Google Meet. This powerful tool enhances your streaming experience and allows you to take advantage of features like background removal in other applications. Let’s dive into how to set up XSplit Broadcaster as a camera and the numerous benefits it can offer. How to use XSplit Broadcaster as a camera. What is XSplit Broadcaster? XSplit Broadcaster is

As a game streamer or content creator, effective communication with your remote guests is vital for creating engaging streams. With Skype's recent shutdown, many are searching for alternatives that work seamlessly with XSplit Broadcaster. Luckily, several tools can help you connect with guests while maintaining high-quality video and audio. In this post, we'll dive into the top three alternatives to Skype for enhancing your stream setup in XSplit Broadcaster. Why Skype Altern

Hey everyone! I'm thrilled to announce a game-changer in the world of screen recording and content creation. As XSplit's Business Development Head, I've seen my fair share of cool tools, but this one's special. Today, we're celebrating the open beta launch of Canvid, a revolutionary screen recording software for Windows developed by our amazing friends and former colleagues. Canvid, founded by the same visionary behind XSplit, has been a labor of love and innovation. Canvid i

NPU processors and AI technology It may seem like live streaming has been done the exact same way for the past many years. However, under the hood, new hardware capabilities, encoding technologies, and technical innovations have been constantly shifting the underlying landscape. When I joined XSplit back in 2012, live streaming was just starting to gain traction. Since then, I've had a front-row seat to the incredible technological advancements that have transformed and are c

The Elgato Stream Deck has slowly become quite ubiquitous as a productivity tool. What was initially designed for switching scenes and playing reggae horns during a stream is now used by coders, video editors, DJs, and more! Even I was a doubter of the stream deck, and now I use mine daily to produce videos. So with that being said, let’s see what some of the best Elgato Stream Deck plugins are! The Best Elgato Stream Deck Plugins for XSplit Broadcaster Alright, alright, this

For a lot of us, having our own room dedicated to streaming is a dream. Get all that RBG everywhere, and have a ton of interesting stuff behind you. People coming into the room and hanging out while you play multiplayer games, the dream! However, many times we need to start in the corner of a room. Streaming in small spaces is the reality for a lot of us so today we’re going to discuss how to set up and maximize a small gaming space. Camera for Streaming in Small Spaces So on

VSTs are a great tool for improving the overall production quality of your stream. A VST, or Virtual Studio Technology, is a digital interface that allows you to manipulate sound. In our case, we will discuss how you can use it to make your microphone sound better. Even better, they’re fully supported in XSplit Broadcaster so let’s run down some of the best VSTs for live streaming! How to Set Up VSTs Using VSTs with XSplit Broadcaster is easy. Go into your audio mixer, and cl

VSTs are a great tool for improving the overall production quality of your stream. I mean, the people need to hear you! So today we’re going to discuss how you can use VSTs for live streaming! VST stands for Virtual Studio Technology and enables you to create a digital studio with various options. We’re going to take a look at EQ, a compressor, and a limiter which can all be used in XSplit Broadcaster to make your microphone sound better. How to Set Up VSTs for Live Streaming

TikTok, the social media giant, is no doubt interested in live streaming. In fact, some accounts are able already able to go live but it’s still a limited feature. While the content is currently still mostly focused on the short form TikTok is known for you will find more and more live streams among it. So, let’s discuss how and why you should be streaming to TikTok. Why would you want to stream there? TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media sites around at the mom

Telegram is an encrypted, multi-platform messaging service that boasts enhanced security features. Recently, they have introduced live streaming which can not only be done from their mobile app but also from your desktop using programs like XSplit Broadcaster. Here, we’re going to discuss how to stream to Telegram easily from your desktop! Telegram Desktop Streaming Setup The first thing you’ll need to do is make sure you either have a group chat or channel set up as this wil

On my daily browse of Twitch I stumbled across a DJ set that basically played all the dance hits from the 1990s through to the 2000s. It had special effects, background dancers, everything! Now, in the world of DMCA takedowns, streaming copyrighted music, something we have discussed before, isn’t really a good idea but if it’s DMCA safe? It can be a great way to connect with a new audience! Let’s take a look at how you can live stream DJ sets with a bit of production flair! S

Colors have an impact on the way we see and interpret visual information. They can influence emotion, set the mood, build structure and emphasize certain elements. This means that choosing the right colors can make your presentation stand out and control how it’s received. So, what are some critical tips for using color theory in your presentations? Using color theory in your presentations Colors are often associated with emotions. Warm colors, like reds, oranges, and yellows

XSplit VCam is now available on Mac! Now you can use our AI-powered background removal and replacement program on macOS devices! Getting started is easy, head over to the VCam landing page and download and install VCam. You can either log in with your XSplit account or create a new one if this is your first time using VCam. Clicking “skip login” will let you use VCam without logging in, however, this won’t be connected to your Premium account, and while can use all the featur

XSplit Presenter, our latest software, lets you give professional presentations with personality and flair. Today, we want to talk about how you can easily get started sharing your presentations online or in person! First up, once you have downloaded, installed, and opened XSplit Presenter for the first time you’ll be prompted to load a presentation into Presenter. You can also click “Connect Presentation” to get started on a new project if you are returning. You can load a P

I think one of the main challenges people encounter when they start streaming is the endless pursuit of stream quality. Now, stream quality can mean a few things. The quality of the content, the production quality, or the quality of the streaming feed itself. While the first two are very important, people aren’t going to stick around your stream if the video is pixelated and or lags every few seconds. So today we’re going to talk about stream quality or actually how to proper

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 all this, I have developed some hosting tips and experience that I think will help make your life easier when it comes to doing it yourself! Research! This is probably one of the biggest el

Investing in the right microphone is one of the biggest, and sometimes most important, upgrades you can make to your content creation setup. However, you’ll need a proper mixer or audio interface to power many of these microphones, so let’s figure out which one is right for you! Mixers Photo by Alexey Ruban on Unsplash A mixer is a device that helps you adjust and route incoming and outgoing audio signals and can generally take in a variety of analog audio inputs such as XLR

NOTICE! - Updated article here for using your phone with VCam. It’s an exciting day for us here as we are unveiling the newest member of the family, XSplit Connect: Webcam. Availabl e for both Android and iOS devices, Connect: Webcam is a free companion app for XSplit VCam designed to allow your smartphone to be used as a wireless webcam. Aside from that, it also utilizes the same VCam technology which allows you to enjoy all its features, most notably superior background de