How To Stream Procreate: Step-by-Step Guide for Mac, Twitch & YouTube
Here we will learn how to stream Procreate in different platforms.
There are many platforms where Procreate can be streamed but we will be focusing on the major ones where you will benefit the most.
We will learn about the things that are required for the setup – the ingredients.
After that, we will learn about the step by step process of streaming in detail – the recipe.
We will also learn the process of streaming for each of the platforms separately and the common mistakes made during the process so that the journey of streaming is smooth.
The last and the most important step we will be doing is to enjoy streaming.
Let’s start learning how to stream Procreate!
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Streaming Procreate From iPad To Mac
Even without thinking of gaining public views or audience streaming, Procreate from iPad to Mac can help you have access to a bigger screen.
If you are an artist, nothing is more annoying than having to create art on a smaller screen where you have to zoom in and out hundreds of times.
Even more annoying is when you lose track of proportions while zooming in and out so many times.
You cannot deny that the experience of giving life to your imagination is satisfying on a bigger screen.
The bigger the screen, the better the view, and the better the art.
Let us see how you can stream from your iPad to Mac.
Read the instructions carefully and follow them.
What You Need:
- iPad where you will be using Procreate
- Mac where it will be streamed
- lightning cable to connect your iPad with Mac
- Quicktime or Quicktime Pro downloaded in your Mac
- any streaming capture software like OBS (Open Broadcasting Software) downloaded in your Mac
What To Do:
Connect one end of the lightning cable to your iPad and the other end to your Mac.
Ensure that the lightning cable is connected correctly on both ends; there should be no loose connections.
Open Quicktime or Quicktime Pro in your Mac.
Go to ‘file.’
Select the option ‘new movie recording’ from the file.
Click on the dropdown arrow next to record symbol and switch it to your iPad.
Open the capture software, like the Open Broadcasting Software, popularly known as OBS.
Select any of the existing scenes or create a new scene and then add a source by selecting ‘windows capture.’
A dialog box will appear where you will see a space for typing a new name under “create new.”
Type the name of your choice and click ‘ok.’
A window will appear where you need to go to window dropdown options.
Select the Quicktime player and click on ‘ok.’
Open Procreate.
There you go, your live streaming is ready.
Now take a deep breath, smile, and start streaming as you are creating your new art.
Streaming Procreate From iPad To Twitch
Why just stream for the better view on the bigger screen?
The world is waiting for you.
You might doubt why would anyone would want to be with you while you create your art.
Everyone just wants to see the final result.
Well, many are interested in the process of art, just as much they are interested in the art itself.
This platform can also help you collaborate with other artists who are just like you.
Let the world have a share of your happiness.
You can also get paid for what you love doing.
Streaming Procreate from your iPad to Twitch can help you do that.
Let us see how you can stream from your iPad to Twitch.
Read the instructions carefully and follow them.
What You Need:
- iPad where you will be using Procreate
- PC or laptop where it will be streamed
- lightning cable to connect your iPad with your PC or laptop
- software for recording like Apowersoft iPad Recorder downloaded in your PC or a laptop
- any streaming capture software like OBS (Open Broadcasting Software) downloaded on your PC or laptop
What To Do:
Download and install Apowersoft iPad Recorder on your PC or laptop.
When you open the program, you will see that it wants you to sign in; but if you are just streaming to OBS (which we will be doing), then there is no need to sign in here.
Click the evaluate button right beside the sign-in button on the right-hand side.
You will see a small screen which has an instruction on how to connect your device.
Take your iPad and lightning cable, connect one end of the lightning cable to your iPad and connect the other to your PC or laptop.
Ensure the lightning cable is connected correctly on both ends; there should be no loose connection.
Swipe to the menu on the iPad and select the screen mirroring option.
Click Apowersoft from screen mirroring option.
Open OBS from your PC or laptop.
Click on ‘add new source.’
Select ‘window capture source.’
From window dropdown, select Apowersoft iPad Recorder option.
You will see a little preview of your iPad on your PC or laptop which you can resize according to your need.
Click the button ‘done’ below.
Resize the window to whatever size you want.
Streaming Procreate From iPad To YouTube
Why should you stream Procreate from your iPad to YouTube?
It is because there is a higher chance of getting discovered here.
It will make it easier for you to expand your web presence.
You can make a tutorial or just a fun time art.
You also can get paid for what you love doing.
Let us see how you can stream from your iPad to YouTube.
Read the instructions carefully and follow them.
What You Need:
- iPad where you will be using Procreate
- screen recording app available in the control center on your iPad
- Streamlabs software in your iPad
- PC or Laptop or just any other device where you can check if the live streaming is going smooth
What to Do:
Check if you have the screen recording app available on the menu on your iPad.
To check, swipe to the menu on the iPad where there should be an icon that looks like a record button with a white circle.
If you do not have that screen recording app available in the control center or the menu, exit the menu.
Click on the following consecutively.
- settings on your iPad
- ‘control centre’
- ‘customize controls’ where you can see all the apps
Search for the ‘screen recording’ option under ‘more controls.’
Click the green button with a plus sign on it beside the option ‘screen recording.’
Close the settings and swipe down the menu again; you will now see the screen recording icon.
Open Streamlabs.
Logging in with YouTube
After you logged in, you will see a live red button down below the screen right in the middle.
Click on the following consecutively.
- live button
- ‘create’
- ‘title’ and enter the name of the title you want to stream
- description and describe what you are about to stream and any other information which you might feel is necessary
- ‘access’
After you click on the ‘cccess,’ you will see three options: public, unlisted, and private.
Select the option of your choice.
- ‘Public’ if your live streaming can be seen by everyone
- ‘Unlisted’ if only those who have the link of the video can see the live streaming
- ‘Private’ if no one will be able to see the live streaming other than you
Now, open your YouTube channel on your PC or laptop and click on the following consecutively.
- ‘YouTube Studio’
- ‘videos’ on the left-hand side list
- live option just below ‘channel videos’ on the top
- video which has that red live recording icon
On the right-hand side, you will see the link to the video and a copy button beside that which will help you to share the link, especially if you had selected the option ‘unlisted’ in your iPad.
Click on that link and you will see the live streaming of that video.
Now, come back to your iPad screen and click on the following consecutively.
- little two bars on the upper left corner
- ‘screen capture’
- option ‘destination’ and select ‘active event’
- title which will appear.
Now exit the app.
Swipe the menu again and long-press the screen recording button and select the option Streamlabs.
Click on ‘start broadcast.’
Exit the menu and open Procreate.
Start creating your art as you are now live on YouTube.
Things You Need To Remember
You should be aware of the most common mistakes you might make so that the streaming process is smooth.
You need to have any iOS streaming app which is compatible with Replaykit.
Turn off the auto-lock on iPad or your live streaming might stop in the middle and you will have to go on doing the whole process again.
Check If The Livestream Is Fine
Go to setting in your iPad.
- Select ‘control center’
- Select ‘customize controls’
Ensure screen recording is enabled.
Go to the app store.
Download and open Streamlabs.
Log in with Twitch or YouTube.
Authorize the app.
Click the live stream red button on the down right corner in your iPad.
Open Twitch account in PC or laptop.
Go to the dashboard.
Click on your channel.
Ensure that live streaming is being displayed on your Twitch account.
If you are streaming with YouTube, open your YouTube account in your PC or laptop.
Click on your channel.
Ensure that live streaming is being displayed on your YouTube account.
Fun Reminders
If you are new to live streaming altogether, you might be confused about where you should start streaming your art.
Two of the best platforms are YouTube and Twitch.
They have their kind of benefit and you might need to use both, but you should know which one when.
Twitch as a platform is best spent on cultivating and building the relationship with the people who have already found you.
Whereas on YouTube, there are plenty of ways to discover you through recommendation feed and home page.
Using both will be a good idea.
One thing you can be ensured about streaming live art is that you can have the benefit of piracy protection.
When you stream Procreate live on YouTube or Twitch or any other platform, it becomes hard to save a copy of it.
Live streaming Procreate while you are creating your art from your iPad to any other platform also helps you save your time as it is real-time engagement.
There is no headache of waiting for the video to the end, editing, and uploading, it is all instant.
Unlike other forms of streaming, live streaming can be interactive and more fun.
You can interact with your audience, students, or subscribers while you are creating your art.
With live streaming, you also have more control in hand.
Viewers will view you on your time, not on theirs.
Not to miss, it creates a feeling of excitement for your viewers and subscribers who love you and your art.
More Reminders
On YouTube and to some extent in Twitch, you can upload your live streaming as an official video for them who missed your live streaming.
It can help you build your brand, maintain your brand, and make your brand stronger.
It is free – zero cost to start.
Live streaming builds trust among your viewers because now everything is transparent; you cannot cheat; you cannot edit anything.
Your viewers can see the real you which is why they will get more connected.
After live streaming on YouTube, you can filter your real viewers and invite them to your Twitch account where you can build a deeper relationship and connection with them.
Another benefit of live streaming Procreate for your audience is that it is ad-free.
You can still have yourself paid for the time you spend in live streaming your art by charging your viewers like any artist would charge for their live concert.
Final Thoughts
It is not just through YouTube and Twitch where you can live stream your Procreate art.
Learning how to stream Procreate can also be done on any other platform as well.
It is just more fun when you have engaged the audience and viewers and you can see their real-time reaction.
There is transparency between both sides.
The features in all these apps keep getting updated.
Keeping track of those updates is a good idea as they may help you upgrade your app, your skill, and the process and quality of live streaming.
Do not keep doubt in your mind about why you should be streaming your Procreate art.
The world needs you as it needs more are.
Make the change.
Start streaming!
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