If you have fast internet(6 megabits or more), but broadcasts on Twitch as a source are still slow, then read this guide! This guide will also help if you have a low-performance PC and when watching videos there is little fps and the PC is paralyzed.
A little theory
When viewed through a browser, data from the server is transferred to the client and immediately broadcast on the screen. And sometimes the data stops being transmitted for a second or more (network load on your provider, the Twitch server can’t handle it, etc.), and the broadcast freezes. Interruption of data transmission even for a few seconds has a negative impact on stability.
Besides, this method allows you to watch broadcasts without flash player and in general without browser. The CPU load will also become less (especially important for Linux, since the flash player of this OS does not support hardware acceleration). For example, when viewing through a browser on Linux, my CPU (Core 2 Duo [email protected]) is 80-90% loaded, and when viewed through alternative way only by 8-20%. RAM is also saved. So you can comfortably watch broadcasts in FullHD with 60 fps on older systems (provided that your video card supports hardware video decoding. Even old GF 8600gt support this technology).
Twitch is currently moving to html5. HTML5- this is, of course, good, but new technology extremely intensively consumes CPU resources. For example, my video broadcasts are slow even in “medium” quality.
So, the idea is this: first we download a piece of the stream to our computer, into the buffer. We set the buffer size ourselves, I recommend 32 megabytes. Next, we do not show the live broadcast, but read data from the cache (buffer). 32 megabytes is approximately 10 seconds of stream. Even if the video transmission from the stream stops for some time due to unstable Internet or lack of peak speed, there will be no lags, the data is taken from a pre-prepared cache. 32 megabytes in ideal conditions will ensure continuous video broadcasting when the Internet connection is lost for up to 10 seconds. Next, the buffer will fill up again.
Let's get down to business. Linux
As we can see, when watching streams, the CPU is only 10-20% loaded. Without this method, the CPU load would be 80-100%.
Since the program is a console program, and command line V Windows systems, in my opinion, is disgusting, and the directory organization system is very strange; using the program on Windows is not so convenient. Besides, Windows users, as a rule, are afraid of the console. But don't panic! You will succeed.
We launch the program itself with the command livestreamer.exe [link] [quality]
For example:
Available qualities (from best to worst): source, high, medium, low, mobile.
To view goodgame:
Available qualities: 720p, 480p, 240p
But that's not all! The program supports several dozen online streaming services and more. A list of all services is available on the website:
Creating a bat script (optional)
Create text file and open it for editing. Enter the line
(change the link to the desired streamer and indicate the correct path to the livestreamer) and save. Change the extension from txt to bat. Ready. As soon as your favorite streamer starts broadcasting. All you have to do is double click on this file and enjoy streaming video.
Let's start setting up your profile.
To proceed to settings, go to home page click on your nickname and select “ Settings”.
Profile
On the page " Profile» you can change the case of your nickname in the “ field Display Name”, email, avatar and add some information “ About me”.
Turbo access
On this page you can purchase “ Turbo access” to the Twitch portal for $9, receiving some privileges, such as turning off advertising, additional emoticons, and more.
Channel and videos
Here it is configured appearance your channel. Detailed design channel can be seen in the “For Twitch Streamers” section.
Security and privacy
In the " Security and privacy"You can change your password, configure " Two-factor authentication "and so on. I don’t think it’s worth describing everything in detail, since this section has been completely translated into Russian :)
Notifications
Don't underestimate the "tab" Notifications". Here you can set up SMS and email notifications about the broadcast of your favorite streamers, when someone appoints you as a moderator on a channel, and so on. Please take the time to configure this tab correctly.
Connections
A very useful and convenient feature. Provides the ability to connect accounts from other social networks. networks to your twitch account. For example, when you connect to Twitter, tweets will be automatically created about the start of your broadcast. 
Subscriptions
In the " Subscription» all your paid subscriptions and the privileges provided. You can also cancel your subscription, unsubscribe from channels (with a refund of payment) and monitor the time remaining until the end of a particular “subscribe”.
If you have any questions about setting up twitch account- ask in the comments. We’ll help you figure it out :)
What do you need to know to avoid being banned on Twitch?
Twitch, like any social platform, has many restrictions on its use, as it allows you to interact with different people from all over the world. And it would be wrong to ignore Twitch, classifying it as a standard Internet resource, because the platform is highly popular, covers a wide range of users and has the specifics characteristic of video platforms, because it allows you to broadcast video in real time.
To start broadcasting on Twitch and have the opportunity to earn money, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules of the resource, knowledge of which will save you from unwanted blocking.
According to Twitch laws, you must be at least 13 years old, and registered users from 13 to 18 years old are required to visit the Internet site under the supervision of their father and mother. Twitch has the ability to ban a page or channel if you break the rules.
The main rules are familiar to everyone: do not violate copyright, do not incite ethnic hatred, violence, do not broadcast sexual data, etc., etc. The administration of an Internet site can ban your page without explaining the reasons.
By downloading, installing or visiting the Twitch website, you confirm that you are over 13 years old and have never been removed from the service.
Briefly about blocking:
Compliance with laws
Respect the law. Any violation of local, regional and national laws will be prosecuted, inciting violation of laws will result in a ban.
Evading account blocking
If your access to a resource is restricted, you do not have the right to bypass the blocking prematurely. Any attempt to bypass the lock by changing account, identification data entails an increase in the blocking period, up to an indefinite period.
Self-torture, suicide attempts
Any violent actions towards oneself that can cause harm to health and endanger life are prohibited. This also includes suicide attempts, intentional mutilation, drinking alcohol in unlimited quantities and using drugs.
Violence, threats against others
Any actions aimed at humiliating the honor and dignity of people are prohibited. Threats, slander, and intimidation against any person, users and moderators of the resource are prohibited.
DDOS threats, use of weapons
Attempts and threats to injure or commit murder, threats to use DDOS attacks and SWAT apprehensions are prohibited. It is unacceptable to use or brandish any type of weapon.
Display of confidential information
Don't invade other people's privacy. Any confidential information about a private person posted on the resource is prohibited from being displayed without his consent. Distribution of identification information (real name, place of residence), information from private social profiles forbidden. Streaming content that depicts another person's private life or touches private property is prohibited without permission.
Discrimination against social groups
Any statements that discriminate against people based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, or nationality are punishable by account blocking.
Personalization
Impersonating another person, a representative of an organization, including a Twitch employee will result in the user being banned indefinitely.
Malicious activity on the resource
Any activity aimed at destabilizing the work of services and Twitch services and other users. This includes flooding, spam, unauthorized advertising, spreading viruses and malware, selling accounts, and phishing.
Pornography and explicit behavior
Any content or activity related to pornography, as well as excessively explicit sexual behavior or clothing is prohibited. Behavior that focuses on violence, blood and other extreme content is prohibited.
The use of any pirated content is prohibited. Uploading and displaying content that you do not own is only possible with the permission of the copyright holder.
Cheating in online games
Actions that give an advantage over other players in multiplayer online games are prohibited. During the game, it is prohibited to follow the broadcast of another player.
Games for adults
Broadcasting games with elements of pornography and sex is only possible as long as you do not focus attention on it. Gameplay modified to include a sexual theme is strictly prohibited. Broadcasting of games rated “Adults Only” is also prohibited. A list of all banned games is available on the Twitch website.
Broadcast of closed beta tests
If prior permission to broadcast beta testing is not obtained, the channel may be deleted at the request of the copyright holder.
This is everything you need to know to avoid getting banned on Twitch. Good luck on your streams!
This spring, Twitch Media Group launched beta testing of the desktop version of its streaming service, and the official release of the application took place in early August. The developers not only imported all the features of the browser version, but also expanded the functionality. Let's try to figure out what new Twitch Desktop App can offer to viewers and streamers.
A little background
Twitch is one of the few services that has managed to supplant YouTube, which is dominant in all areas of video broadcasting. Having started in 2011, just two years later Twitch ranked fourth in terms of traffic in the United States, with an audience of 45 million unique visitors monthly. Such success attracted the attention of market giants and the service was bought by one of them, Amazon.
In turn, in the summer of 2016 Twitch buys Curse - the developer software for games and their broadcast. Since then, work has begun on creating our own desktop application that allows us to monitor the service’s broadcasts outside the browser. It was the Curse client that became the basis for the Twitch Desktop App.
We haven't forgotten anything
First of all, the functionality of the Twitch Desktop App is in no way inferior to the browser version: VOD (video on demand), videos, online broadcasts, chats, the ability to support your favorite streamers with a subscription or bits - everything is in place. However, being an independent application, Desktop App also has a number of its own advantages, such as improved performance and features of integration with the OS: minimization to the tray when minimized, autostart after turning on the PC, and the like.
Dedicated servers
Ending a broadcast session is no longer an obstacle to communication between viewers. Thanks to own servers, with the Twitch Desktop App they can stay connected 24/7 in chats or voice rooms.
Dark Mode
The dark interface mode is ideal for night broadcasts.
Chatting with friends
Overall, the app has become more focused on social interactions and community building. There are also voice calls (available in the browser version only text messages), and group video broadcasts.
CurseForge
It is very important that CurseForge, a huge collection of mods for World of Warcraft, Skyrim, Minecraft and many other games, was transferred from the Curse client to the Twitch Desktop App (thus preserving it).
You can download the Twitch Desktop App. Versions for Windows and Mac OS are currently available.
All you have to do is add a time stamp to the end of the URL – in this case we linked to the 102nd minute and 38 seconds by adding ?t=102m38s at the end of the URL(http://www.twitch.tv/liquidhero/b/297908075?t=102m38s)
Gonna keep this post short and sweet so… enjoy! 😀
Video Game Media Giants Futre U.S. and JustinTV’s TwitchTV Join in First Corporate Partnership to Serve the Covetefd 18-34 Year Old Demographic
SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – Aug 10, 2011) – Future U.S., a leading publisher of gaming and technology media properties, today announced an exclusive partnership with JustinTV, owner of TwitchTV, the world's largest gaming video and chat community, and home of 300 million monthly global video views per month. The alliance enlists Future U.S. as the exclusive advertising sales team for TwitchTV, enabling Future U.S. to leverage TwitchTV’s massive, engaged community of video game enthusiasts for brand advertising and sponsorships.
By joining forces, Digital Future will deliver a coveted audience of nearly 8 million influential, engaged video game enthusiasts with a strong foothold in the 18-34 year old demographic. Simultaneously, TwitchTV will grow its audience by tapping Future’s established network of loyal gaming fans.
“We’re proud to put our advertising and sponsorship interests in the hands of veteran gaming publishers like Future U.S.,” said Emmett Shear, co-founder and CTO, JustinTV and general manager of TwitchTV.
Future U.S. will also dedicate editorial resources to create new online gaming programming for viewing on both TwitchTV and existing Future U.S. properties, including GamesRadar.com. Editorial staff will provide expert commentary at top trade shows, product launches and online gaming tournaments such as 24 hour round-the-clock gaming marathons and sponsored events.
“We have a proven track record of directly connecting advertisers to special-interest audiences through our digital properties,” said Rachelle Considine, vice president of sales and marketing, Future U.S. “Our partnership with JustinTV and TwitchTV will assist in our efforts to extend our digital capabilities, enabling us to broaden our reach to a wider online audience and deliver new, creative content.”
For further information visit Future U.S. at www.futureus.com or TwitchTV at twitch.tv.
About Future
Future plc is an international special-interest media group that is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: FUTR). Founded in 1985 with one magazine, today we have operations in the UK and US creating over 180 special-interest publications, websites and events for people who are passionate about their interests. We hold strong market positions in games, music, technology, action sports, film, automotive and crafts. Our biggest-selling magazines in the US include Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Nintendo Power, PC Gamer, Guitar World, Maximum PC and Mac|Life, while our UK business publishes leading titles such as T3, Total Film, Digital Camera, Fast Car and Classic Rock. Our web sites include GamesRadar, BikeRadar, TechRadar, and MusicRadar. Future sells over 4 million magazines each month; we attract more than 11 million unique visitors to our websites; and we host 16 annual live events that attract hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts. In addition, Future exports, syndicates or licenses its publications to 90 countries internationally, making us the UK’s biggest exporter of monthly magazines.
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