You may have heard about YouTube, in fact, if you haven’t then you must have been asleep for the last 10 years. But uploading a video is now nothing new; the world of live broadcasting is expanding and something that people are taking part in. This small guide takes a look at what it’s all about. The world of online gaming has exploded in the last 10 years and recently so has online broadcasting of games. Why? Because it helps to bring a community together who all enjoy the same things, and well, games too. Take Twitch.tv as the main example, now run by Amazon, attracts a huge amount of gamers and a large community. The same can be said for those who enjoy socializing online, people can simply turn their webcam on and allow people to come and chat with them.
If you’re planning to get involved in this, then you should check out this online broadcasting guide, which explains in detail how it all works and the best sites to visit. The sites act as platforms and community, so this is important.
Having a webcam is essential:
Next, you’ll need a webcam or a gaming console in order to use these platforms. Buying a webcam doesn’t cost too much. You’ll also want to consider your internet speed as if it is slow, you might not be able to broadcast at all, or maybe in low resolution. You might also want to consider using your smartphone too, as it can be used with certain sites.
Beware of the Trolls:
Remember that you’ll come across trolls – people whose mission is to make you react and feel upset. This is the sad side to doing much online, but they’re easy to ignore once you realize they are simply trolls. Online trolls gravitate towards these types of sites because they can find easy targets for their entertainment, but you’ll realize who they are once you come across one.
Become a popular Broadcaster:
One interesting thing to note is that you can even make money from gaming online and broadcasting yourself online. If people enjoy your content and you do it regularly, then you can build up a loyal following that will be willing to donate and support your channel. A rare number treat it as their job and have a professional kit which is designed to give them a very professional show. YouTube is a great place to become a popular broadcaster, all you need to have more YouTube likes.
Have fun:
The main part of online broadcasting is to have fun and enjoy the experience. It can be great meeting people from international countries that you otherwise wouldn’t have had the opportunity to do so.
Hopefully, this mini-guide has helped you to discover what online broadcasting is and how you can get involved. Will you do online gaming or try and find new friends to hang out with? Let us know in the comments below.