
Why is NVENC so Important for Live Streaming
You may have noticed in pretty much every article I’ve written about streaming, that at some point I mention NVENC or tell you to buy an NVIDIA GPU. There’s a very good reason for that, NVENC is amazing for live streaming! Now that the GPU market is starting to heal, I thought it would be…

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…

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,…

Introducing VideoCom
We have been delighted with the anticipation around both the newly released XSplit Presenter and the upcoming XSplit Capture. As the apps have grown and developed, based on users’ feedback, it has become clear that they need a dedicated team to focus on them. With that in mind, we are proud to introduce you to…

Using VSTs for Live Streaming
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…

How to Run a Low Latency Co-Stream with Friends
Have you ever wanted to stream with your friends? And I don’t mean streaming with them coming in on a Discord call. I mean actually pulling in your friend’s face cam and gameplay feed in as separate sources and with low latency. This is the kind of thing that can make running an online tournament…

The Best Ways to Use Social Media As a Streamer
Building an audience as a streamer can be difficult, which is why it’s important to have a solid grasp of different social media platforms. Once you do, you can use them to elevate your streaming game while engaging with viewers and building your brand. You can even become a social media streamer and stream directly…

Live Streaming Physical Art Creation
Live streaming is not just for gaming content. A huge number of people are widening their channel’s reach and generating extra income by creating content on everything from workout routines to make-up lessons. These days, artists are also getting in on the action. In this blog post, we will discuss how to live stream art.…

What is the New Twitch Meta and Should You Take Part?
There’s a (sort of) new player that raced to the top of the Twitch meta in 2021: the subathon. Not a new concept in live streaming, a ‘subathon’, combining the words subscription and marathon. This is where the streamer pledges to remain live as long as viewers continue subscribing to the channel. Its recent popularity…