Help me YouTubers, I have lots of game/system/config questions

[3080guy]

Recording gameplay is new to me - Ive got a few questions Im hoping you guys can help with, please
1) What is recommended as a popular, robust and easy (possibly free) to use software for capturing game footage with 2 additional cameras as well as the game footage. Do I need something better than what Im using?

2) Ive started tinkering with the GeForce Experience. Can the GeForce Experience software handle 2 cameras?

3) I cant even find where to switch cameras in GeForce. How do I get the software to record from the other camera (if two are plugged in)?

Thanks for any help, much appreciated.

 

[3080guy]

I too have recently started a YouTube channel and I use GeForce Experience to record, however I do not use a camera. I think you may need to look at OBS for multiple cameras maybe?

What I do recommend though is a decent mic, a pop filter and RTX voice if possible. Also, ensure you use an audio track for gameplay and a separate one for your mic so when you're editing you can edit them independently with volumes and such.

Thanks for the tips and reply. OBS looks good from what Ive seen so far, cheers! Whats the focus of your channel? Post something up

 

[3080guy]

Unsure if this link will work as it is from the YouTube app, but my channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSh7tB6gK08Kbvqvr58pGw

Only been going 3 weeks but seem to be getting into the swing. Very much finding my patter and way forward. At first I was a bit nervous and awkward but there is improvement as the videos progress. Had some mic and audio issues earlier on, but hopefully getting there now. I don't expect to see any results for 12 months or so but looking for 100 subs before Dec 2021.

I am doing it for me to be honest as I enjoy it. I am playing games that interest me and not what I think will get clicks. My biggest issue is that I hate my voice as it is not as 'manly' as most and I do rush my words on occasion but I am learning to pace myself better. It will come with time though.

If I have learnt something though is that just starting producing content, reviewing and improving is more important than the audience right now. Without content you have no audience, but also without content you will not fail, pick yourself up and improve.

Hope this helps.

Youve got good gaming knowlege, an interesting voice and are well read - You'll get more than 100 subs by this time next year.

 

[3080guy]

The few you tubers i know, use OBS too

Thanks for seconding that tedaC, I'll give it a go!

 

[3080guy]

Many thanks for your confidence

You know your onions so its interesting listening to you.
I found OBS was instantly accessible. I watched one youtube video which was luckily the one I needed, and just went straight in and set up a few cameras, the stage thingy, resolution, a start/stop recording key, and it all worked perfectly. The only thing that needed increasing was file quality. Its really easy to use.

I just need to find a video editing suite to use. Is there anything decent that is free, or is it better to buy a beginner package outright like Premiere Elements? Im not going to be making money from this hobby for a while and free or cheap suits me for now.

 

[3080guy]

I opted to use Shotcut for my videos. Free and relatively easy to pick up and use - but that said I have a little experience with video editors from uni days so I may be biased. For video thumbnails I was using GIMP but honestly I gave up with it after a few weeks. It just, doesnt flow - for want of a different expression - and it was annoying me. I ended up purchasing Photoshop (currently £9 or so a month with Lightroom too) on a 12 month subscription.

You say I know my onions, but everything I know I have learned in just a few weeks of trail, error and research - a lot of research. Truthfully though, just jump in and record. The hardest thing for me was not pressing record but starting to talk and sound...normal? Oh and on the subject of talking, and if you have an nVidia card (10 series or later I think) I suggest looking in RTX voice. It is AI magic that reduces background noise and only (well mostly only) picks up your voice. Very good for clean audio when recording.

I hope all this helps. I am sure someone will come along soon and correct me on everything!

Your in game banter was about other games and gamers like to hear gamers talk about games, is what I meant. My audio setup will is good. I opted for DaVinci Resolve as I hear it is several suits in one, which has great appeal. Plus what comes free for beginners is comprehensive and substantial in terms of functionality, from what Im hearing. Just need GIMP for editing thumbnails and Im all set.

 

[3080guy]

How are to getting on @3080guy ? Can you show me your channel yet?

Long answer... not at the moment

 

[3080guy]

Wow...what was the short answer?

Any reason why?

The short answer was no.
+1 for RØDE Microphone boom arms. Solid. Hold weight. Quality.

The longer answer is, before I start, Im thinking a little more on what Im wanting to do and why.
Am I going to be happier using my extreemly random sense of humour in content creation as an outlet for my creativity, VS getting caught up trying to create more serious and resourceful content to simply aid folk in making purchasing decisions.
Just chewing over how random Id like my content to be. How many channels do I want. Do I feel they will be conflicting.

Im quite passionate about all aspects of digital content creation/consumption and whilst I could easily get lost in sharing sensible philosophies on the games I enjoy, I reckon its important too that I do what suits me, and that might be a focus more on just sharing my own random quirkyness that reflects that aspect of me, in scripts. Not worrying what others think or being my all sensible self.

Id like to create videos which are fun, laid back, random and probably ridiculous. I have non gaming interests and will want to be creating non gaming related content sometime soon, Im not sure I want to do both. So, nothing to see here atm. Still just chewing ideas over.

Like OBS, recommend it!

 

[3080guy]

I am tempted to drop GeForce Experience and try OBS. I keep getting oddities with GFE, such as each time my PC is powered on I need to reset my recording mic volume. Also tonight I had some weirdness with my mic recording, almost like static, but it was only there in one of the three recordings I did tonight. Very odd.

Try Obs. I got to grips with it really quickly. Liked it.

 

[3080guy]

Nice. Good progress.
I got DaVinci Resolve too, but have not started using it. But it was my choice due to versatility.

 

[3080guy]

Is it possible to earn an income out of game streaming? Or extremely difficult to do?

Start a new thread. Its a great question and deserves more attention that it will get here.

 

[3080guy]

Hit 101 subs today

Well done. Aim higher, and go on a mission (if you fancy it) for a year, asking those who have gone before you, what you can do to massively increase growth.
When you knock on doors seeking information, the information you need has a way of finding finding you.
Anyway, well done. Keep going