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Hello and welcome back to this series
 of informative videos, all about esports.

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This video takes us into an area
 that is not focused on competing

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but instead helping yourself

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to be able to record and stream
 your high octane gameplay.

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For those that aren't in the know. 

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Live streaming gaming content has taken
 the world by storm in the recent years.

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Websites such as Twitch
 and YouTube have a huge viewer base

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with a plethora of content creators. 

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So in terms of software usage,

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we recommend OBS,
 it is a free piece of software

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and it's very easily
 set up once installed. 

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If you are running the game
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OBS will automatically pick up
 what you are playing.

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Then you can either choose to begin
 recording for the odd clips or games,

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or you can choose to start recording,
 which then begins to capture your screen.

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Then you go live on Twitch or YouTube.
 So what equipment are you going to need?

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This, of course, is all about your budget
 and what is affordable to you.

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Your set up can be as basic
 as just the PC and the peripherals itself.

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Or budget pending you can upgrade
 to a full Nassr control room style setup.

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Here are some recommended equipment
 for beginner setup.

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So your PC, your PC doesn't
 need to be crazy expensive.

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However, it does
 need to have a dedicated graphics card

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that is strong enough to handle
 rendering the game 

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and also capturing footage of your game
 you are playing,

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so it doesn't have to be one of the latest
 but last generations cards

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should be able to handle this, and
 they are becoming much more affordable.

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The memory of your computer
 also needs be able to handle multitasking.

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Most machines come standard
 with eight gigabytes of RAM.

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We recommend a minimum 16 gigabytes,

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especially if it's gaming content
 you wanted to livestream.

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OK, let's move on to some peripherals.

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Your microphone and webcam are
 the only options here that really matter.

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Your keyboard and mouse are entirely down
 to your personal preference

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and have no impact on your streaming setup 

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so your microphone it can be an integrated
 one of your headset.

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HyperX offer a great range of headsets
 across the cloud variety

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and with some extra production value
 Logitech have released some fantastic

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headsets equipped with blue
 microphones across their pro range.

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Moving on to webcams,
 this isn't essential.

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However, the more you become known
 as the streamer, your viewer base

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will want to see your face
 and they can associate a personality with.

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Again, Logitech offers
 some great budget options, however.

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Razer offers some great cameras
 for a slightly higher price,

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with an integrated lighting
 to allow for a higher production value.

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OK, moving on to the tips,

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first thing's first, keep things simple. 

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Every piece of equipment  you add increases 

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the complexity in your setup,
 and if one of these parts fails,

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then the success of your entire
 stream is at risk. 

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This will also lower the odds of any
 technical errors you might come across.

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Next tip, have some backup
 equipment available.

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Even with a simple setup, there's
 still a chance that equipment may fail.

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Software can be easily reset. 

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But it's the smaller components
 that tie everything together,

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such as cables and monitors,
 which may pose a small risk of a failure.

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It's always best to play it safe and keep
 backups of your gear wherever possible.

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An important one: Don't
 forget about your audio. 

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Audio setups sometimes don't receive
 all the attention they deserve.

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Audio is essential to delivering
 a professional livestream, after all,

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so make sure you remember to give yourself
 ample time to minimize room noise.

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Test acoustics and make sure your sound
 is crisp and clear.

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And finally, look at the camera
 and not the monitor.

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Now, this tip might seem a little bit
 strange, considering most of the time

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you're going to be playing a game. 

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However, the likelihood
 is that you're going to eventually

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have some viewers in your stream. 

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These viewers ask questions, 

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and when you answer those questions
 and make sure you address the camera,

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it will make it seem much more
 of a heartfelt and meaningful answer.

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Keeping those viewers from getting annoyed
 or bored and moving on.

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I hope these tips help you start your
 streaming career. Good luck and goodbye.