How to become a Vtuber
Let's install the necessary apps,
set up the streaming screen, and prepare to stream on YouTube!
❶ Install the necessary software on your computer
In addition to nizima LIVE, please use "OBS Studio", a free streaming and recording software. 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.
Download OBS Studio
Install it after downloading OBS Studio.
Once the installation is complete, launch the software.
❷ Import a model in nizima LIVE
If you have a Live2D model, add a model from the model list icon at the top of the main menu.
If you don't have a Live2D model, try the sample models embedded in nizima LIVE first!
If you have a Live2D model, add a model from the model list icon at the top of the main menu.
If you don't have a Live2D model, try the sample models embedded in nizima LIVE first!
❸ Set up the camera and background in nizima LIVE
Track with the camera
Click the "Camera settings" icon from the main menu of nizima LIVE and select the camera you want to use.
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 Load nizima LIVE in OBS Studio
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From the "Sources" panel, click "+" and select one of the following: "Window capture", "Game capture", or "nizima_LIVE".
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Give the source a name and click OK.
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Select nizima LIVE in "Window" and press OK when displayed
❺ Load a game in OBS Studio
Do the same as for "04. Load nizima LIVE in OBS Studio" to load 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.
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".