Streaming Resources - Revision history

HDL: Updated link to Mac information page.

2014-10-05T22:38:52Z

Updated link to Mac information page.

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	* [[Open Broadcaster Software]] - Free and powerful. Using OBS to stream is rapidly growing in popularity.		* [[Open Broadcaster Software]] - Free and powerful. Using OBS to stream is rapidly growing in popularity.
	* [[XSplit]] - A popular streaming software. The beta period for it has ended, so now it costs $40/year to use unless you want your videos to have a watermark.		* [[XSplit]] - A popular streaming software. The beta period for it has ended, so now it costs $40/year to use unless you want your videos to have a watermark.
	* See ~~the~~ [[Mac ~~Capture~~]] page for the OS X options.		* See [[Mac Recording and Streaming]] page for the OS X options.
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	== Streaming Services ==		== Streaming Services ==

HDL: Edited the Mac OS X line.

2014-10-05T15:02:53Z

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	* [[Open Broadcaster Software]] - Free and powerful. Using OBS to stream is rapidly growing in popularity.		* [[Open Broadcaster Software]] - Free and powerful. Using OBS to stream is rapidly growing in popularity.
	* [[XSplit]] - A popular streaming software. The beta period for it has ended, so now it costs $40/year to use unless you want your videos to have a watermark.		* [[XSplit]] - A popular streaming software. The beta period for it has ended, so now it costs $40/year to use unless you want your videos to have a watermark.
	* See the [[Mac Capture]] page for the ~~MacOS~~ options.		* See the [[Mac Capture]] page for the OS X options.
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	== Streaming Services ==		== Streaming Services ==

Mr. K at 15:49, 27 March 2014

2014-03-27T15:49:59Z

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	[http://live.nicovideo.jp NicoNico Live] is another option. You can either use much the same software as people do for Twitch, or their in-browser streaming which takes a video and audio output, and streams them for you, albeit at low quality. A small monthly fee is required to create a channel to stream to, but only free accounts are required to watch. Nico, being a long-established service with a proven foundation to support high traffic, tends not to have the same, constant stability problems some people report Twitch to have.		[http://live.nicovideo.jp NicoNico Live] is another option. You can either use much the same software as people do for Twitch, or their in-browser streaming which takes a video and audio output, and streams them for you, albeit at low quality. A small monthly fee is required to create a channel to stream to, but only free accounts are required to watch. Nico, being a long-established service with a proven foundation to support high traffic, tends not to have the same, constant stability problems some people report Twitch to have.


	~~== Additional Streaming Guides ==~~
	* [[Recording and Streaming\|Recording and streaming at the same time]] - It's a bit more complex than it may seem.
	* [[Stream_60fps\|Streaming footage at 60 fps]] - The default setting for streaming software is 30, so if you are recording in standard definition you'll need to deinterlace the footage.

Mr. K at 15:48, 27 March 2014

2014-03-27T15:48:37Z

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	* '''Streaming software''' - There are a lot of options available. Right now Open Broadcaster Software and XSplit are the two most popular choices.<br /><br />		* '''Streaming software''' - There are a lot of options available. Right now Open Broadcaster Software and XSplit are the two most popular choices.<br /><br />
	* '''[[Capture Device]]''' - If you plan to stream gameplay from a console, you need a capture device to stream. You don't need this if you are streaming a PC game.<br /><br />		* '''[[Capture Device]]''' - If you plan to stream gameplay from a console, you need a capture device to stream. You don't need this if you are streaming a PC game.<br /><br />
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	== Streaming Software ==		== Streaming Software ==
	* [[Open Broadcaster Software]] - Free and powerful. Using OBS to stream is rapidly growing in popularity.		* [[Open Broadcaster Software]] - Free and powerful. Using OBS to stream is rapidly growing in popularity.

Mr. K at 15:48, 27 March 2014

2014-03-27T15:48:29Z

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	* '''Streaming software''' - There are a lot of options available. Right now Open Broadcaster Software and XSplit are the two most popular choices.<br /><br />		* '''Streaming software''' - There are a lot of options available. Right now Open Broadcaster Software and XSplit are the two most popular choices.<br /><br />
	* '''[[Capture Device]]''' - If you plan to stream gameplay from a console, you need a capture device to stream. You don't need this if you are streaming a PC game.<br /><br />		* '''[[Capture Device]]''' - If you plan to stream gameplay from a console, you need a capture device to stream. You don't need this if you are streaming a PC game.<br /><br />
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	== Streaming Software ==		== Streaming Software ==
	* [[Open Broadcaster Software]] - Free and powerful. Using OBS to stream is rapidly growing in popularity.		* [[Open Broadcaster Software]] - Free and powerful. Using OBS to stream is rapidly growing in popularity.

Mr. K at 15:48, 27 March 2014

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	* '''Stable broadband internet connection''' - Most video games run at 30-60 frames per second. In order for the video feed to look smooth you'll be sending a lot of high resolution images rapidly. That takes a decent internet connection.<br /><br />		* '''Stable broadband internet connection''' - Most video games run at 30-60 frames per second. In order for the video feed to look smooth you'll be sending a lot of high resolution images rapidly. That takes a decent internet connection.<br /><br />
	* '''Streaming software''' - There are a lot of options available. Right now Open Broadcaster Software and XSplit are the two most popular choices.<br /><br />		* '''Streaming software''' - There are a lot of options available. Right now Open Broadcaster Software and XSplit are the two most popular choices.<br /><br />
	* '''[[Capture Device]]''' - If you plan to stream gameplay from a console, you need a capture device to stream<br /><br />		* '''[[Capture Device]]''' - If you plan to stream gameplay from a console, you need a capture device to stream. You don't need this if you are streaming a PC game.<br /><br />
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	== Streaming Software ==		== Streaming Software ==

Mr. K at 15:46, 27 March 2014

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	~~[[File:Streamingataglance.JPG\|thumb\|What your streaming setup should basically look like]]~~
	Streaming adds a social aspect to the speedrunning process that can help you stay motivated during attempts and connect with the speedrunning community at large. A brief overview of the process is included below. If you're already familiar with the basics and want to see some more advanced content jump to our [[Additional_Resources#Additional_Streaming_Guides\|streaming guides]].<br /><br />		Streaming adds a social aspect to the speedrunning process that can help you stay motivated during attempts and connect with the speedrunning community at large. A brief overview of the process is included below. If you're already familiar with the basics and want to see some more advanced content jump to our [[Additional_Resources#Additional_Streaming_Guides\|streaming guides]].<br /><br />

Mr. K at 15:45, 27 March 2014

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	[[File:Streamingataglance.JPG\|thumb\|What your streaming setup should basically look like]]		[[File:Streamingataglance.JPG\|thumb\|What your streaming setup should basically look like]]
	Streaming adds a social aspect to the speedrunning process that can help you stay motivated during attempts and connect with the speedrunning community at large. A brief overview of the process is included below. If you're already familiar with the basics and want to see some more advanced content jump to our [[Additional_Resources#Additional_Streaming_Guides\|streaming guides]].<br />		Streaming adds a social aspect to the speedrunning process that can help you stay motivated during attempts and connect with the speedrunning community at large. A brief overview of the process is included below. If you're already familiar with the basics and want to see some more advanced content jump to our [[Additional_Resources#Additional_Streaming_Guides\|streaming guides]].<br /><br />

Mr. K at 15:45, 27 March 2014

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	== Requirements ==		== Requirements ==
	* '''Stable broadband internet connection''' - Most video games run at 30-60 frames per second. In order for the video feed to look smooth you'll be sending a lot of high resolution images rapidly. That takes a decent internet connection.<br />		* '''Stable broadband internet connection''' - Most video games run at 30-60 frames per second. In order for the video feed to look smooth you'll be sending a lot of high resolution images rapidly. That takes a decent internet connection.<br /><br />
	* '''Streaming software''' - There are a lot of options available. Right now Open Broadcaster Software and XSplit are the two most popular choices.<br />		* '''Streaming software''' - There are a lot of options available. Right now Open Broadcaster Software and XSplit are the two most popular choices.<br /><br />
	* '''[[Capture Device]]''' - If you plan to stream gameplay from a console, you need a capture device to stream<br />		* '''[[Capture Device]]''' - If you plan to stream gameplay from a console, you need a capture device to stream<br /><br />
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	== Streaming Software ==		== Streaming Software ==

Mr. K at 15:45, 27 March 2014

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	== Requirements ==		== Requirements ==
	* '''Stable broadband internet connection''' - Most video games run at 30-60 frames per second. In order for the video feed to look smooth you'll be sending a lot of high resolution images rapidly. That takes a decent internet connection.		* '''Stable broadband internet connection''' - Most video games run at 30-60 frames per second. In order for the video feed to look smooth you'll be sending a lot of high resolution images rapidly. That takes a decent internet connection.<br />
	* '''Streaming software''' - There are a lot of options available. Right now Open Broadcaster Software and XSplit are the two most popular choices.		* '''Streaming software''' - There are a lot of options available. Right now Open Broadcaster Software and XSplit are the two most popular choices.<br />
	* '''[[Capture Device]]''' - If you plan to stream gameplay from a console, you need a capture device to stream		* '''[[Capture Device]]''' - If you plan to stream gameplay from a console, you need a capture device to stream<br />
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	* [[XSplit]] - A popular streaming software. The beta period for it has ended, so now it costs $40/year to use unless you want your videos to have a watermark.		* [[XSplit]] - A popular streaming software. The beta period for it has ended, so now it costs $40/year to use unless you want your videos to have a watermark.
	* See the [[Mac Capture]] page for the MacOS options.		* See the [[Mac Capture]] page for the MacOS options.
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	== Streaming Services ==		== Streaming Services ==
	Use [http://twitch.tv Twitch.] Twitch is a streaming service will let you broadcast your capture over the internet. Once you've created an account you'll have a dedicated channel where people can watch you play live. Twitch is currently the most popular and widely used streaming service. We currently recommend that you use Twitch to stream. A major reason to use Twitch is that as you become more established in the speedrunning community you can be added to the SpeedDemosArchive or SpeedRunsLive team streaming pages.		Use [http://twitch.tv Twitch.] Twitch is a streaming service will let you broadcast your capture over the internet. Once you've created an account you'll have a dedicated channel where people can watch you play live. Twitch is currently the most popular and widely used streaming service. We currently recommend that you use Twitch to stream. A major reason to use Twitch is that as you become more established in the speedrunning community you can be added to the SpeedDemosArchive or SpeedRunsLive team streaming pages.