Learning aim A: Investigate different methods of streaming esports

A1 Different platforms for streaming

In groups of no more than 3 discuss and list the streaming platforms that you know.

There are a number of streaming platforms available to professional and budding streamers. The below list identifies the most commonly used and known.

Twitch.

The streaming service known as twitch began its life in 2011 as a spin-off from a general interest streaming platform known as Justin.tv. The platform itself rocketed to around 45 million viewers in the October of 2013 supposing its original platform. As of 2020, Twitch had 3 million broadcasters monthly, with 15 million active users daily

Above is an image of the twitch studio that is used to enable broadcasters to select a number of sources to be included within their streams. Examples of things that can be included in the streams are; images, sounds, overlays, camera feeds, screen feeds, windowed application feeds and a number more. 

Mixer.

YouTube.

Youtube is one of the world's largest video streaming platforms with an estimated 2 billion users monthly watching some sort of video. The platform has local versions of the service in over 100 different countries and covers numerous languages. The Youtube platform is the second most visited website in the world behind is parent company google.

The daily viewing hours on the platform is estimated at over a billion which suggests that over 5 billion videos on average have been viewed. the most popular video currently (Jan 2023) is Baby Shark with just over 10 Billion views.

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Hitbox.

Discord.

Steam.

Azubu.

A2 Different streaming software

When looking to create a stream users have access to a number of different software platforms that can enable the recording of the users screen's audio outputs, mic inputs and an extensive amount of other features and functions. These pieces of software are, in the most part free. 

Software:

o OBS

one of the most commonly known and used software platforms OBS was 

o Raptr

o FFSPLIT

o Discord

o Xsplit.

Terms and conditions.

Streaming management software, e.g. stream chat, emotes, direct address, alerts, followers.

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Learning aim A: Investigate different methods of streaming esports

A.P1 Explore different technologies used in streaming for esports

A.P2 Explore the different characteristics of streamers and their streams

A.M1 Analyse the differences between the different streaming technologies and the characteristics of streamers

AB.D1 Evaluate different livestream technologies and strategies across a range of esports/games and how they deliver content for their audiences.

A3 Characteristics of streamers

Schedule. 

Channel branding.

Audio and Visual features.

Broadcast content. e.g. tournaments, casual.

Broadcast purpose, e.g. entertain, inform, promote, educate.

Type of streamer:

o amateur

o semi-pro

o professional

o team

o organisation

o charismatic

o funny

o charming

o serious.

Interaction with audience, e.g. stream chat, emotes, direct address, alerts, followers, subscribers, competitions/giveaways, social media.

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Learning aim A: Investigate different methods of streaming esports

A.P1 Explore different technologies used in streaming for esports

A.P2 Explore the different characteristics of streamers and their streams

A.M1 Analyse the differences between the different streaming technologies and the characteristics of streamers

AB.D1 Evaluate different livestream technologies and strategies across a range of esports/games and how they deliver content for their audiences.

B1 Different strategies in esports

• Strategies used in esports, e.g.:

o blitz

o funnel

o split push

o rush

o rotations

o nuke

o turtle.

• Statistical analysis.

• Methods of specific game strategies.

• Prior knowledge, e.g.:

o player/team records

o accuracy

o win/lose ratio.

B2 Planning for an individual performance

• Games and equipment.

• Skills and activities to develop techniques.

• Performance analysis.

• Feedback.

• Quality of player performance.

• Individual performance, e.g.:

o plans to improve individual performance

o understanding of player limits

o clear aims and objectives

o personal strengths: learning, personal development, reflection.

• Streaming platform to use.

• Game to stream, e.g. Rocket League, League of Legends, Overwatch, Fortnite

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Learning aim B: Demonstrate the skills and strategies used in esports games

B.P3 Describe the skills and strategies of two esports games

B.P4 Use relevant skills and strategies effectively in two different esports games

B.M2 Explain the strengths and areas of improvement for a selected game including recommended activities to improve own performance

AB.D1 Evaluate different livestream technologies and strategies across a range of esports/games and how they deliver content for their audiences.

B3 In-game skills and strategies used in different genres of games

Strategies that take place in different gaming genres.

Innovative thinking and evaluation of in-game skills and strategies.

Identifying and developing successful strategies within games.

Opposition strategies and counter play strategy.

Macro play.

Micro play.

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Learning aim B: Demonstrate the skills and strategies used in esports games

B.P3 Describe the skills and strategies of two esports games

B.P4 Use relevant skills and strategies effectively in two different esports games

B.M2 Explain the strengths and areas of improvement for a selected game including recommended activities to improve own performance

AB.D1 Evaluate different livestream technologies and strategies across a range of esports/games and how they deliver content for their audiences.

C1 Live-Streaming

Background research.

Planning.

Schedule.

Pre-production with testing, feedback and review.

Target Audience.

Content.

Game.

Equipment.

Streaming platform:

o Twitch

o Mixer

o YouTube.

C2 Shoutcastering/Commentating for a game

Types of shoutcast/commentator, e.g. play by play, colour, hybrid, solo/collaborative.

Purpose, e.g. information, fun, context, structured.

Communication information:

o player

o in-depth game

o skills

o strategies

o tactics

o story

o narrative

o reason.

Preparing information:

o player

o game

o notes

o what is happening

o why it is happening

o answering questions.

Voice:

o tempo

o quality

o volume.

Communication:

o tone, accent, articulation

o knowledgeable

o technical terms.

Shoutcasting/Commentating:

o knowledge of personal actions

o knowledge of gameplay

o knowledge of tactics and strategies

o pace and energy

o capturing an audience

o use of audio

o maintaining stream quality

o capturing key events

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Learning aim C: Produce and review a live-stream

C.P5 Use appropriate skills and techniques to produce a live-stream

C.P6 Review the live-streamed game

C.M3 Use effective skills and techniques to produce and review a high quality live-stream

C.D2 Evaluate the live-streamed game with the different techniques used, showing development for future improvements.

C3 Review the streamed game

• Demonstration of:

o skills

o strategies

o in-game knowledge

o game mechanics: macro play and micro play.

• Methods of gaining feedback.

• Improving gameplay.

• Improving skills.

• Impact of personal performance.

• Methods of improvement.

• Strengths and weaknesses:

o stream

o voice

o talent

o technology

o personal skills.

Skill building:

o stream

o watching footage

o understanding strengths and weaknesses

o constructive criticisms

o feedback

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Learning aim C: Produce and review a live-stream

C.P5 Use appropriate skills and techniques to produce a live-stream

C.P6 Review the live-streamed game

C.M3 Use effective skills and techniques to produce and review a high quality live-stream

C.D2 Evaluate the live-streamed game with the different techniques used, showing development for future improvements.

C4 Evaluation of personal skills

Critical evaluation of the stream.

Critical evaluation of personal skills.

Impact of stream.

Revise the stream success:

o player

o stream

o vocal performance

o quality.

Personal development recommendations based on the review of the stream:

o skills and knowledge for the streaming performance

o qualities of the streaming performance

o best practices

o appropriateness of the stream

o development for future improvements.

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Learning aim C: Produce and review a live-stream

C.P5 Use appropriate skills and techniques to produce a live-stream

C.P6 Review the live-streamed game

C.M3 Use effective skills and techniques to produce and review a high quality live-stream

C.D2 Evaluate the live-streamed game with the different techniques used, showing development for future improvements.