Running a Quality Stream

This week’s Drip Tip shows you some areas to focus on to help you run a quality stream for your buyers!

Camera Quality (Desktop and Mobile)

A quality stream always starts with a great camera, so experiment a little to find what looks best for your brand.

Desktop: Investigate using a webcam that has a high resolution so your picture will look as clear and crisp as possible.
Mobile phone: Newer model phones are just as high quality, if not better, than webcams. Look into upgrading the phone you use for streaming to really take advantage of the megapixels offered on new phones.

Lighting

Great lighting is key. Make sure your stream is well lit so viewers can clearly see the action in front of them. You may even want to purchase a ring light. This is a relatively cheap item that will help your stream look better!

Camera Stand

You should always use a proper stand for your camera, regardless of whether you’re using a desktop or mobile device to broadcast. A stand is pivotal to ensure a solid, firm angle of the action and will help your stream look even better, if framed correctly. Here is an example of an overhead stand you could use.

Streaming Space

Find a nice quiet place in your home to use as your dedicated streaming area. Set up your equipment and lighting accordingly, and use a professional, attractive backdrop. Here is an example of a great streaming space from Tofu’s Trading!

Breaking Mat

We recommend using a breaking mat as the centerpiece of your stream. Having a mat with a colorful image, or even your own logo, can really help your stream stand out. Here is a great example of a custom breaking mat from streamer Poke Coleman!

OBS

If you use your desktop for streaming, you may want to consider using OBS or Online Broadcasting Software. There are plenty out there to choose from, so do your homework to find the right fit. Streamlabs is commonly used, so you might want to start there. Using an OBS will allow you to have a multi-cam setup and even have an overlay with graphics. Here’s a great example of OBS streamer D-MaG!

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