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Creating your Twitch stream can be a lot of fun. Putting together your overlays, setting up your game, and finishing preparations to go live can be hard work and very satisfying when everything comes together. However, one aspect of streaming that has become more difficult over the years for content creators is music.
Twitch has become increasingly strict on copyrighted material as producers within the music industry continue to pressure the platform over its use. As such, the platform will scan any videos after a broadcast, and mute any copyrighted music, and in extreme cases will take down the video altogether. The more strikes you receive, the bigger risk you are at from losing your account.
When I first started streaming, I had a swathe of misconceptions that held me back from producing content on a regular basis. If you re an aspirant streamer, I m here to guide you through what truly matters in the world of beginner s video game streaming.
Bear in mind, this is not an in-depth guide. This article will outline a general direction for you to follow to truly succeed in the world of streaming.
THE SETUP
There are a plethora of streaming apps and programs to choose from. The most popular ones are Streamlabs and OBS Studio. I recommend using Streamlabs for beginners since it is much easier to add Overlays and Alerts to your streams.