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What is livestreaming?

• An online, video/audio broadcast of an event (e.g. video games) as it's happening. The two most popular websites for gaming related livestreams are YouTube and Twitch.

How does it work?

• Create an account on twitch or youtube/google

• Cast your screen using: twitch's broadcast studio (only for twitch) or OBS studio (free for Windows, Mac, & Linux)

Tips/tricks for success

• Be creative and entertaining

• Always be yourself!

• Know who the audience is of games you play or ask your followers what they want you to stream.

Streaming materials and where to purchase them

These are optional, but they will help increase the quality of your steam!

• Streaming Microphone for Voice Recording and game streaming if you want to spend the big bucks on something professional - On Amazon for 80.99

• Blue Yeti (new or refurbished) - beginners microphone who aren't ready for a professional mic and want to save money - Ebay priced listed for $92.99

• HDMI Capture Card for recording gameplay but does not support streaming but is recommended for beginners -On Amazon for 69.99

• Elgato HD60 Capture Card that supports live streaming -Elgato Game Capture HD60 prices from 179.99 at Gamestop

• Playstation Camera for PS4 only if you want to stream from PS4 -Priced at $32.99

• Green Screen for background effects while you stream and here is a good price that beginners should consider -Prices at $63.99

• Elgato Green Screen that is more expensive but it values by just not setting up a bunch of poles and a cloth to save you time! - Prices at 189.99 on Amazon

Recommended channels:

• DechartGames: husband & wife duo actors and gamers; recently known for their voice acting in Detroit: Become human as Connor and Tracis, respectively. They host livestreams several times a week of both gaming playthroughs and learning/chill sessions called Curiosity Chill Tuesdays! (Disclaimer: they are both adults & sometimes swear).

• SydneeatIGN: a host from the daily game review site IGN, she hosts on the daily fix where she gives news and announcements on upcoming video games! (disclaimer:she an adult and sometimes swear but she tries to keep it family friendly.)

• TrishaHershberger: a former host for buzzfeed, she makes her own content & live streams a lot of PC games that are geared towards teens. She has this game show on twitch called the twitch gong show where you can vote on which game she will play (Disclaimer: Some of her content is mature but she is a positive role model on how young people can get into streaming.)

Upload playthroughs/lets play's &/or tutorials/how to play's to YT

How does it work?

• Create youtube/google account.

• Make friends and follow other gamers on Youtube

• Network to discover who plays the same games as you.

• Get a gaming device to start recording gameplay with a webcam, screencast software, Playstation camera or Kinect.

Tips/tricks for success

• Use video editing software to make polished videos (recommended: Filmora9)

Recommended channels:

• Typface: Minecraft building tutorials using 4K texture pack.

• DechartGames: husband & wife duo actors and gamers; recently known for their voice acting in Detroit: Become human as Connor and Tracis, respectively. They post most of the game playthroughs to youtube as well! (Disclaimer: they are both adults & sometimes swear).

• SydneeatIGN: a host from the daily game review site IGN, she hosts on the daily fix where she gives news and announcements on upcoming video games! (Disclaimer:she an adult and sometimes swear but she tries to keep it family friendly.)

• TrishaHershberger: a former host for buzzfeed, she makes her own content & live streams a lot of PC games that are geared towards teens. She has this game show on twitch called the twitch gong show where you can vote on which game she will play (Disclaimer: Some of her content is mature but she is a positive role model on how young people can get into streaming.)

play, commentate, or host Esports

What is it?

Form of sport competition using video games; can range from amateur, individual vs individual, online multiplayer to national/international MLGs (Major League Gaming) teams competing in person (wikipedia).

How do I get involved?

Competition:

• • ESL Gaming (see left image above): the world’s largest eSports company leading the industry across the most popular video games with numerous online and offline competitions.

  • Apply for the XO Academy program: an intensive 4 week training program designed to help elevate the game and the name of passionate women competitors in the FGC.

Tips/tricks:

• Start by building up your skills in a game/games you like, practice against friends & AI until you feel confident & have the combos/gameplay down.

• Watch other eSports players & competitions to learn how to get better: such as MLG competions, AnyKey affiliate players like Christine "Potter" Chi (see middle image above), & or local teams like Minnesota Rokkr Call of Duty team!

• Start competing with local, low cost, online, &/or amateur competitions (see ESL's website to get started)

Commentating/Hosting competitions

• • Host streams of you watching & commentating live on gamers, esports competitions, or gameplay on twitch/youtube using: twitch's broadcast studio (only for twitch or OBS studio free for Windows, Mac, & Linux & video editing software Filmora9

  • Once you have experience/education (ex: degree in journalism & commentating), apply to companies and organizations hosting eSports tournaments.

Tips/tricks:

• Research all you can about the player(s), team(s), & competitions (skills, history, styles of gaming, awards, those involved, etc.) you are commentating on before your hosting/commentating sessions.

• Check out AnyKey affiliates to see how they commentate & host and learn how to break into the industry such as Sue 'Smix' Lee & Jaycie "Gillyweed" Gluck (see right image above).