VTubing
VTubing combines traditional streaming with digital avatars performed by creators. Through the utilization of motion capture technology, their avatars mirror movements and expressions in real-time bringing their custom-designed characters to life. Whether it’s a cute character, commanding fantastical creature, or an everyday object, VTubers bring a new view to streaming by immersing their community in imaginative worlds.
VTuber Styles
TWITCH TIP:
Streamers generally play a character and stick to their lore and personality traits. It’s important to invest in how well you deliver an authentic experience.
VTuber Display Types
PNGTuber A PNGTuber is a visual representation of a host activated by speaking or button press. Typically displayed using a variation of 2D images/frames. | Live2D VTuber 2D art is mapped to automatic visual and audio inputs by the broadcaster. Live2D VTubers use a face tracking app to relate movement to the model. | 3D VTuber The same technology used by 3D VTubers is used in video games and motion pictures. Often utilizing a series of tracking systems or apparel to fully mimic real-life motions. |
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Stream Set Up
Developing a checklist to ensure that all components of your VTuber model are ready for broadcast is essential. Test your model's tracking, audio levels, and scene layouts before going live. Making sure your avatar responds naturally to your movements and appears correctly sized in your stream layout will prevent the need for quick fixes mid-show.
VTuber Streamer Strategies:
VTubers have even more immersive ways that they can engage with viewers with a little bit of practice. For example, you can have a certain word, Channel Point redemptions, and more trigger certain toggles or background changes. Creating dynamic scenes that invite viewers to be actively in your show has proven to increase engagement.
VTubing is special in that every aspect of the broadcast can be tailored to the vision of the broadcaster. The possibilities are truly endless, as they are not limited by real world considerations.
VTuber Creator Club
VTuber Club | Online entertainment has entered its VTuber era, where streamers are using virtual avatars to represent themselves on stream. The possibilities are endless and so are all the questions! Collaborate with other VTubers to tackle all the software and hardware questions to make your avatar come to life…and maybe find your next collaboration, too! Apply here! |
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Interaction Inspiration
Your community wants to interact with you and your content. Consider new ways to involve your community to keep viewers interested and engaged throughout all parts of your stream. Twitch tools can help to set your live stream apart!
Community Days | Set a day where your community can join in on the fun. Invite them to join a game with you on stream, play online party games, or Twitch-integrated mini games. Involve viewers by letting them join your show or react live to new outfit reveals to bring additional hype to your stream. |
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Create rewards that feel authentic to your stream and community to engage viewers. Consider custom rewards that can be seen on screen in real-time. Whether you’re switching hair or throwing an item at your VTuber model Channel Points can add instantaneous variety to your live stream. | |
Adding a Community Challenge gives your viewers the opportunity to use their Channel Points to unlock special events or streams! From scary to celebratory, you can add any type of challenge! Initiating a challenge keeps viewers coming back in hopes that their contributions unlock the reward. | |
Stream Together is a great way to collaborate! You can share who you’re streaming with and turn on Shared Chat for a unified viewing experience. From animated talk shows to chaotic gaming sessions, Stream Together will combine both your and your peers chat together to amplify the fun! |
