Recommended Tools and Things
There’s a lot of choices out there. It can be confusing to know what is good and what isn’t. Here we recommend software, hardware, and other streaming things to help you make the content you want!
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The Best of Software
OBS Studio
The most used software for live streaming available, obs Studio is constantly improving. with a wide array of plugins and scripts, there is near endless opportunities to make a unique stream.
Streamer.bot
A light weght desktop app that adds an advanced level of interactivity to any live stream. With a growing community and the ability to share, streamer.bot is creating a new standard in interactive streaming.
https://streamer.bot/
StreamUp Plugin Installer
The easiest way to install your obs studio plugins! A standalone application that not only installs plugins, but can update them easily! just a few clicks and you have everything you’ve ever wanted in obs!
https://streamup.tips/product/pluginstaller
Moonlight
You can stream your collection of PC games from your gaming PC via Sunshine to any supported device and play them remotely. Moonlight is perfect for gaming with a two PC setup without the hassle of a capture card.
Sunshine
Sunshine is a self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight. Offering low latency, cloud gaming server capabilities with support for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs for hardware encoding. Software encoding is also available.
DaVinci resolve
A video editing software that is both powerful and versatile. Even the free version provides a wealth of tools to make any content look professional.
GIMP
A free open source image editing software that provides tools that can rival photoshop. This tool is great for creating thumbnails, advertisements, and schedules. The best photoshop alternative around.
Timebolt
This program searches through your recorded video and removes any dead space. Revolutionize your filming and editing process by letting this save you hours of trimming out the unnecessary portions.
Blender
A free and open-source graphic design program that allows the creation of 2D images, 3D models, animations, and more. Blender is a powerful program that can enable endless visual creations.
Localsend
Send files effortless through your home network between all of your devices. No wires, no workarounds, and no hassles. Send video from a phone to your PC quicker than a USB cable! Transfer smarter!
Favorite web services
Doras.to
More than a link-in-bio platform, doras.to offers customization, including media kits, embedding livestreams, and even blog hosting! make a better impression with more than just a list of links.
https://doras.to/?aff=Yvbqw
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Fourthwall
An expanisve and high quality merch provider that also gives creators control of their store. Fourthwall is setting new standards with product variety, membership management, and connectivity. explore your brand’s full potential as you want.
Metricool
Post your content across multiple accounts. Breaks aspects down to tailor posts for each social media platform to satisfy posting requirements. You can even schedule content out for months! best part? It now includes bluesky!
SullyGnome
One of the most comprehensive Twitch analytic tools on the internet. Sullygnome tracks streamers, games, teams, and more while also allowing you to go in-depth with your own analytics! It even has a game picker and raid finder built in!
VidIQ
Creating YouTube videos with VidIQ can help your channel grow. With education, optimization, and assistance generating video ideas, Vidiq stands out as an indispensable resources for YouTube growth.
Tangia
Add some of the best interactions available on the internet to your stream! Text to speech, media share, and so much more to incorporate into your stream that there will never be a lack of ways for your chat to engage! Oh yeah, it has its own version of a battle pass to it too!
StreamUp
Some of the best designed streamer.bot creations available come from streamup. With a combination of free and paid extensions available, there are a wide variety of different things to include on your stream to help your stream get that little nudge in the direction you want!
https://streamup.tips
Hardware that works
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All items listed here have been or are currently being used for OSUPhoenix’s streaming needs. All items listed met or exceeded expectations.
Mirabox Capture Card
A solid alternative to an elgato capture card, this more budget friendly capture card is ready to record in 1080P 60 FPS with a passthrough of 4k 30fps. it is not flashy, but it gets the job done with solid visual quality.
EMART Led Photography Lighting Kit
A two pack of LED lights that are budget friendly and bright enough to improve camera quality easily. These are fantastic starter lights and your viewers will definitely notice the difference between house lights and these!
FUDESY Extra Large Green Screen
A green screen that is worth every penny. Easy to pull up, easy to store, and plenty of space for any creator. The hard metal casing provides a lot of solid protection for the green screen with a handle to easily move it.
MOUNTUP Laptop Arm Mount
If a laptop is your method to read chat or to complete a 2 PC setup, this arm mount will let you put that where you need it most. Strap your laptop in to provide extra security and use the wire harness to keep it clean.
FERRISA 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switch
Need versatility with your gaming equipment? Look no further than this four input, two output HDMI matrix. This isn’t a splitter, this is an amazing device that let’s you play your XBOX on the TV while also playing the Playstation on stream. Perfect for die hard gaming households.
https://amzn.to/3QcXIwY
PCI-E to USB 3.0 7-Port
The more tech you use, the more USB ports you need. This plug and play PCI-E card functions without fault and manages bandwidth surprisingly well. Even USB cameras do not lose image quality through it.
Sceptre 30-inch Curved Gaming Monitor
A solid HD Widescreen monitor that makes gaming on it crisp and clear. With a 200hz refresh rate, this monitor makes it easy to play competitively. Though, don’t count on the built-in speakers to provide quality sound.
WALI Mount Bracket Adapter
When a monitor is not compatible with your mount, this bracket adapter will make it work. While getting the monitor to sit firmly within it sometimes gives a fit, this is still a great option over spending hundreds of dollars to buy another monitor.
https://amzn.to/3WZk3lt
LTC 120mm Daisy-Chain PC Case Fan
Tired of tons of case fan wires? Not anymore with these interlinking case fans. Easy to snap together and only one power cable to have to manage. The bonus is the LEDs shine beautifully.
HUANUO 17-32 Inch Dual Monitor Stand
A dual monitor arm with sturdy construction and strong gas and spring-controlled arms. This comes with plenty of cable management, alan wrenches to lock into place, and smooth motion arms and mounts. Easy to move screens any time you need.
CORSAIR 6500X Mid-Tower ATX Dual Chamber PC Case
It may be big, but the dual chamber helps keep every component of your PC cool and performing at peak efficiency. Easily install your components and route the wires for a beautiful looking PC. The dust covers are easy to remove to clean and will stay in place on the case.
https://amzn.to/3WZk3lt
Dell WD19S Docking Station
The ultimate addition for any laptop streamer. Supporting dual monitors, USB ports, and ethernet port, this docking station provides a boost to a laptop setup that helps laptops work more efficiently for streamers.
*Check compatibility of your laptop before purchase!
YouTube Video Resources
Explore our comprehensive array of downloads, designed to empower you and your stream, and let us be your trusted partner in achieving success.
Twitch Ads Game Generator
The only coded section of the Twitch Ads Game tutorial. This download is an import for Streamer.bot and will provide the first section to build your own Ads Game for your Twitch stream!
Copy the Import String Below:
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Streamer.bot and Fourthwall Variables
Order Variables
Subscriber Variables
Donation Variables
From The Tutorial Video