Vtuber | nizima LIVE

❶ Install the necessary software on your computer

In addition to nizima LIVE, this guide will use "OBS Studio", a free streaming and recording software. However, you can also use other streaming software.

Download nizima LIVE

After downloading nizima LIVE, follow the instructions on the screen to install it.
Once the installation is complete, launch the software.

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● Click here for nizima LIVE install/launch instructions

● Click here for a detailed guide on how to use nizima LIVE

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Download OBS Studio

Download and install OBS Studio.
Once the installation is complete, launch the software.

❷ Import a model into nizima LIVE

If you have a Live2D model, you can add it from the model list icon located at the top of the main menu.
If you don't have a Live2D model, try the sample models included with nizima LIVE first!

● Click here to learn how to import a model

❸ Set up your camera and background in nizima LIVE

Camera tracking

Click the "Camera settings" icon from the main menu of nizima LIVE and select the camera you want to use.

● You can use either a webcam or an iPhone, but an iPhone is recommended for better tracking accuracy.
Click here for the instructions on how to connect with iPhone.

Remove the background

Click "Background settings" from the main menu of nizima LIVE and select "Remove background". You can hide the UI of nizima LIVE by double-clicking the nizima LIVE window.

❹ Capture nizima LIVE in OBS Studio

From the "Sources" panel, click "+" and select one of the following: "Window capture", "Game capture", or "nizima_LIVE".
Give the source a name and click OK.
Select nizima LIVE in "Window" and press OK when displayed

❺ Capture a game in OBS Studio

Do the same as for "04. Capture nizima LIVE in OBS Studio" to capture games.

Click "+" and select "Windows capture" or "Game capture". If you select "Game capture", set the "Mode" to "Specific window capture" and select the game you want to display from the "Window" list. You can move the items added to the sources up and down. The item at the top will be displayed in front of the other layers in the preview window.

● The appropriate settings vary depending on the game. If you want to capture a console game, you will need special equipment.

● If you want to display a background or chatbox, you can set them up in OBS Studio together.

❻ Linking to a streaming platform

Register for YouTube

Open YouTube and register for an account. Click here for the YouTube website.

Prepare for streaming with OBS Studio

From the "Settings" menu in OBS Studio, select "Streaming".
From "Service", select YouTube and click "Connect Account".

Prepare for streaming on YouTube

Set up on the YouTube side to be able to start a live stream.
For conditions, please refer to the "YouTube Help" page.

Stream with OBS Studio

Set up your stream from the stream management menu.
(If you want to schedule a stream, check the "Schedule" box.)
After finishing the setup, click 'Create and Start Streaming' to start the stream.
To end the stream, click "End stream".

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