New Update: Keyboard Shortcuts

Take Control of Your Broadcast with Lightstream Keyboard Shortcuts If you’ve ever been in the middle of a live stream then you know how trying to engage with your chat while simultaneously clicking around your screen to switch scenes or mute your mic can feel quite chaotic. We want your live production to feel as […]

Import your StreamElements widgets, overlays, and settings to Xsolla Partner Network

Quick links: Directions  |  Status  |  Changelog   |   Importer →  |  Discord → If you’re switching to Xsolla Partner Network and want to bring your StreamElements alerts, widgets, and chatbot settings with you, our importer tool now available in early access can handle that. No need to rebuild everything from scratch, just import your existing […]

Feature Update 1.0 is live!

Our first Feature Update is live! We just released a major update to Lightstream Studio and we’re excited to show you what’s new. If you’ve been following along, you know this is a big step forward. We previewed some of the changes in our previous blog post, but this update is now fully live and ready for […]

Lightstream Studio Feature Update 1.0

Lightstream Studio’s first Feature Update is just around the corner. If you’re even half as excited as us to get in there we know the next week will be a little unbearable, but for now here’s a sneak peek to tide you over! (or make the wait even harder, sorry if we do that) Table […]

Part-Time Streaming 101

If you’re a part time content creator and you’re struggling to manage your time, that doesn’t mean you’re a failure, you might just need to change your tactics. One of the most important aspects of being a part-time content creator is setting realistic expectations. If you are working another job or have other obligations outside […]

Social Media 101

You already know what social media is so let’s skip that bit and begin with why it’s so important to use it as a content creator. Social media can be viewed as a way to engage with your audience, disseminate more of your content, & funnel your audience to your other content or community spaces. […]

Audience Interaction 101

Being a content creator isn’t just about creating content – it’s also about building & interacting with your audience. Whether or not your content is real-time (like live streaming) or not, you engage your audience through comments/replies on social media, interacting in community spaces like Discord or Reddit, & more. For live streamers, connecting with […]

Creator Branding 101

The concept of branding can be a little daunting but we’ve put together a guide on the basics for you! Whether you’re preparing for your streaming debut or rebranding – we’re here to help! Table of Contents What is Branding as a Content Creator? Think of content creator branding as two segments that make up […]

How to Simulcast from your Xbox or PlayStation Without a Capture Card

Simulcasting is here! Since Lightstream was acquired by Xsolla, we’ve had a few questions about what this means for you, as a Lightstream user. To put it simply, the acquisition helps the team at Lightstream update our product and get to work on the features you’ve been asking for. We’re super excited to share that you can […]

Lightstream Launches Console Simulcasting

Since Lightstream was acquired by Xsolla, we’ve had a few questions about what this means for you, as a Lightstream user. To put it simply, the acquisition helps the team at Lightstream update our product and get to work on the features you’ve been asking for. We’re super excited to share that you can now […]