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This article is a basic guide on how to get started to stream EVE and EVE University related content on Twitch. More comprehensive guides on how to utilise the tools mentioned within this guide are widely available across the internet and there are a multitude of different tools that could be used instead of the ones suggested here. | |||
= Streaming via EVE University’s Twitch account = | == Streaming via EVE University’s Twitch account == | ||
To stream via the EVE University’s Twitch accounts, you will require the EVE Uni’s Twitch Stream Key. The key will be made available to you via the [[EVE_University_Management|CEO of EVE University]] and will regularly be reset to avoid any complications. | To stream via the EVE University’s Twitch accounts, you will require the EVE Uni’s Twitch Stream Key. The key will be made available to you via the [[EVE_University_Management|CEO of EVE University]] and will regularly be reset to avoid any complications. | ||
If you are planning to become a longer-term streamer of classes or other content via EVE Uni’s Twitch account, please discuss this with the respective Managers | If you are planning to become a longer-term streamer of classes or other content via EVE Uni’s Twitch account, please discuss this with the respective Managers i.e. [[Communications_Department|Communications]], [[Teaching_Department|Teaching]] etc. | ||
= Streaming using OBS - A simple guide = | == Streaming using OBS - A simple guide == | ||
The most widely used tool for streaming via Twitch is [https://obsproject.com/ Open Broadcaster Software - OBS]. While a lot of the settings are somewhat self-explanatory, it can be challenging to get started. The following guide provides you with some basic advice on how to set up your stream via OBS. | The most widely used tool for streaming via Twitch is [https://obsproject.com/ Open Broadcaster Software - OBS]. While a lot of the settings are somewhat self-explanatory, it can be challenging to get started. The following guide provides you with some basic advice on how to set up your stream via OBS. | ||
== Scenes == | === Scenes === | ||
[[File:OBS scenes simple.png|thumb | [[File:OBS scenes simple.png|thumb|Example of several basic scenes in OBS]] | ||
One of the strengths of streaming via OBS is that you can set up multiple scenes. Imagine those as virtual screens which you can easily switch in between. The most common ones for streaming content such as a class would be: | One of the strengths of streaming via OBS is that you can set up multiple scenes. Imagine those as virtual screens which you can easily switch in between. The most common ones for streaming content such as a class would be: | ||
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* Outro screen - when finishing up your stream, provide a graphic thanking the viewers and provide any relevant info e.g. EVE Uni logo, Partner logo, invitation to join future classes etc. | * Outro screen - when finishing up your stream, provide a graphic thanking the viewers and provide any relevant info e.g. EVE Uni logo, Partner logo, invitation to join future classes etc. | ||
[[File:OBS - Hotkeys.png|thumb|left|Set up Hotkeys to switch between scenes.]] | |||
It is easy to assign hotkeys to each scene to make for a smoother transition between the scenes. This comes in particularly handy when switching between slides and the EVE client. | It is easy to assign hotkeys to each scene to make for a smoother transition between the scenes. This comes in particularly handy when switching between slides and the EVE client. | ||
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Some ideas for additional scenes: | Some ideas for additional scenes: | ||
* Be right back scene - if you need to take a break and want to let your viewers know that you will be right back. | * Be right back scene - if you need to take a break and want to let your viewers know that you will be right back. | ||
* Browser/Desktop scene - great for showing UniWiki pages or other content on a dedicated desktop screen. These scenes pose the highest risk of accidentally showing parts of your computer you do not mean to share with the stream. It is therefore only recommended to use browser or full desktop scenes if you are well aware of how to avoid infringing on your own privacy. | * Browser/Desktop scene - great for showing UniWiki pages or other content on a dedicated desktop screen. These scenes pose the highest risk of accidentally showing parts of your computer you do not mean to share with the stream. It is therefore only recommended to use browser or full desktop scenes if you are well aware of how to avoid infringing on your own privacy. | ||
== Adding elements/sources to scenes == | === Adding elements/sources to scenes === | ||
[[File:StreamingExample1.png|thumb|Example of Introductory Scene with multiple elements]] | |||
Each scene consists of one or more sources. | Each scene consists of one or more sources. | ||
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Use Alt + drag to crop your sources. | Use Alt + drag to crop your sources. | ||
=== Audio === | |||
[[File:Audi advanced.png|thumb|Advanced Audio Settings to adapt microphone noise]] | |||
== Audio == | |||
[[File:Audi advanced.png|thumb | |||
OBS makes it easy to pick up (or mute) both your microphone as well as your Desktop audio. | OBS makes it easy to pick up (or mute) both your microphone as well as your Desktop audio. | ||
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In case you are having issues with a lot of background noise, OBS allows you to use in-built ''Filters'' to add noise-suppression to make your voice clearer. | In case you are having issues with a lot of background noise, OBS allows you to use in-built ''Filters'' to add noise-suppression to make your voice clearer. | ||
== Camera == | [[File:Audio filter noiseSuppression.png|thumb|left|Example of Noise Suppression filters applied to microphone.]] | ||
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=== Camera === | |||
[[File:Twitch Guide - video camera.png|thumb|200px|Who is this?]] | [[File:Twitch Guide - video camera.png|thumb|200px|Who is this?]] | ||
While totally optional, adding a camera aka. adding a face to the name, can increase engagement significantly. It allows viewers to feel like they are actually interacting with the content creator, by seeing their reactions and being able to "look them in the eyes"<br> | While totally optional, adding a camera aka. adding a face to the name, can increase engagement significantly. It allows viewers to feel like they are actually interacting with the content creator, by seeing their reactions and being able to "look them in the eyes"<br> | ||
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== Streaming Resources == | == Streaming Resources == | ||
=== EVE University Streaming graphics === | === EVE University Streaming graphics === | ||
==== EVE University related graphics ==== | ==== EVE University related graphics ==== | ||
For Logos and other EVE University related graphics, please consult the [[UniWiki:EVE_University_Graphics|EVE Uni Graphics library]]. | For Logos and other EVE University related graphics, please consult the [[UniWiki:EVE_University_Graphics|EVE Uni Graphics library]]. | ||
==== Plug-and-Play Frames ==== | ==== Plug-and-Play Frames ==== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery showfilename=yes mode=packed> | ||
Twitch Slide Starting Soon.jpg|Intro slide before the stream starts | Twitch Slide Starting Soon.jpg|Intro slide before the stream starts | ||
Twitch Slide welcome.jpg|Slide when the stream starts | Twitch Slide welcome.jpg|Slide when the stream starts | ||
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Twitch Slide thanks.jpg|Slide for the end of the stream | Twitch Slide thanks.jpg|Slide for the end of the stream | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==== Single Objects ==== | ==== Single Objects ==== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery showfilename=yes mode=packed> | ||
Obs frame-empty.png|OBS empty frame | Obs frame-empty.png|OBS empty frame | ||
Obs frame v2.png|OBS empty frame with space for avatar or logo | Obs frame v2.png|OBS empty frame with space for avatar or logo | ||
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=== EVE Partner Program graphics === | === EVE Partner Program graphics === | ||
{{Note|The Partner Program graphics are only to be used when you stream on behalf of EVE University.}} | {{Note|The Partner Program graphics are only to be used when you stream on behalf of EVE University.}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery showfilename=yes mode=packed> | ||
EventsCover 800x450 Partner.jpg|800x450 Partner JPG | EventsCover 800x450 Partner.jpg|800x450 Partner JPG | ||
Image 445x500 Partner.jpg|800x450 Partner JPG | Image 445x500 Partner.jpg|800x450 Partner JPG | ||