How do I live-stream games?
I would suggest streaming with the no longer free program, XSplit. It's very popular for StarCraft II, and is quite easy to use. It can stream both your game audio and your microphone. (Plus, it doesn't need your Stereo Mix!) You can mix together scenes which you can switch between at any time. Plus, it streams straight to the website, and you don't have to have the website you are streaming to open.
Works well with twitch.tv and ustream.com
How to do this:
- VH Screen capture drivers to capture what your doing on screen. (Recently bought by XSplit)
- Make certain audio drivers are up to date. And are not using Windows default drivers.
- Check to make certain Mic and "Stereo Mixer" are not hidden, active and working correctly
- Download Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder to actually stream video/audio
- Streaming sites will offer you a Streaming API key or an XML file that contains the streaming key. Plug it into the Adobe Software
If all goes well, you should be set to go.
Alternative Programs:
- WebcamMax - $50
- Broadcam - Trial / $50
- CamStudio - Free / open source
- XSplit - Free / Beta
Streaming Websites:
- www.UStream.tv - Free / Ads
- www.twitch.tv - Free / Ads
- www.livestream.com - Free / Ads
- www.bitgravity.com - Subscription
For more applications and a great guide that goes into a lot more detail from the Team Liquid Forums.