Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Twitch has added native support for viewers to enable closed captions (or subtitles) while watching livestreams. All you have to do is send that data to Twitch along with your video and audio. In this video, we'll go through the simplest method for setting that up in OBS Studio so that you can widen your reach as a creator and offer viewers the ability to enable subtitles for your stream.
📌 Resources mentioned:
Written guide: gamingcareers.com/guides/twitch-live-closed-captions
⏩ Timestamps:
0:00 Why are closed captions needed?
1:38 How to install OBS Captions Plugin
2:39 Configure options for closed captions in OBS
5:43 How viewers can enable closed captions on Twitch
6:47 Dual PC setups
8:15 Make your streams more accessible
#Twitch #Captions #GamingCareers
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Twitch has added native support for viewers to enable closed captions (or subtitles) while watching livestreams. All you have to do is send that data to Twitch along with your video and audio. In this video, we'll go through the simplest method for setting that up in OBS Studio so that you can widen your reach as a creator and offer viewers the ability to enable subtitles for your stream.
📌 Resources mentioned:
Written guide: gamingcareers.com/guides/twitch-live-closed-captions
⏩ Timestamps:
0:00 Why are closed captions needed?
1:38 How to install OBS Captions Plugin
2:39 Configure options for closed captions in OBS
5:43 How viewers can enable closed captions on Twitch
6:47 Dual PC setups
8:15 Make your streams more accessible
#Twitch #Captions #GamingCareers
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✨ Streaming Gear: gamingcareers.com/gear
(My full setup, mics, cameras, and software recommendations)
💌 Newsletter: gamingcareers.com/newsletters
(Weekly streaming news, tips, and guides)
🌐 Website & Tools: gamingcareers.com
(Written guides and free streaming tools)
📱 Connect with me:
Discord: discord.gg/gamingcareers
X/Twitter: twitter.com/gamingcareers
Instagram: instagram.com/gaming.careers
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Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
![OBS v24 is GAME CHANGING! [Dynamic Bitrate, Browser Docks, Pause Recordings]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iiZJ90mkxZI/mqdefault.jpg "OBS v24 is GAME CHANGING! [Dynamic Bitrate, Browser Docks, Pause Recordings]
The latest major update to OBS Studio (v24) just got released and as always, there are some must-use new features and improvements!
⏩ Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Dynamic Bitrate
2:29 Custom Browser Docks
3:42 Pause Recordings in OBS
4:10 Select Multiple Sources
4:50 Default Recording Format to MKV
5:32 Disable/Enable Preview
5:50 Browser Audio Controls
6:03 x264/FFmpeg/CEF Updates
#OBS #Streaming #GamingCareers
✨ Streaming Gear: https://gamingcareers.com/gear
(My full setup, mics, cameras, and software recommendations)
💌 Newsletter: https://gamingcareers.com/newsletters
(Weekly streaming news, tips, and guides)
🌐 Website & Tools: https://gamingcareers.com
(Written guides and free streaming tools)
📱 Connect with me:
Discord: https://discord.gg/gamingcareers
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamingcareers
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gaming.careers
Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.")
![Streamers Go Vertical - Shorts Rev $, Aitum OBS Plugin [EP69]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kYMpfcy29nw/mqdefault.jpg "Streamers Go Vertical - Shorts Rev $, Aitum OBS Plugin [EP69]
Is vertical content going to be the future for live streamers? Join @GamingCareers and @BenjaminGreenYT for the Gaming Careers Podcast live!
📌 *Episode hub: (links, transcription, additional info)*
https://gamingcareers.com/podcasts/streamers-go-vertical/
🎙️ *Listen to more episodes:*
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-gaming-careers-podcast/id1494930083
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WxNyrrZghoQeZXfhMyyat
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS83ODE1OTUucnNz
Web: https://gamingcareers.com/podcasts
⏩ *Timestamps:*
0:00 Starting soon (skip this)
10:06 Intro
12:29 The Year of AI on Twitch
18:20 Is Twitter sharing ad revenue?
22:16 Chat history feature on Twitch
24:22 YouTube Shorts revenue share
39:59 Aitum Vertical OBS plugin
48:17 Listener Q: Multi-streaming
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https://gamingcareers.com/builds/
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https://gmngcr.rs/tubebuddy - 20% OFF with code: GCBuddy
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https://gamingcareers.com/podcasts
💌 *Subscribe to my email newsletter:*
https://gamingcareers.com/newsletters
🎬 *The editing software I use:*
https://gmngcr.rs/editing-software
📢 *Gaming Careers socials:*
https://gamingcareers.com
https://discord.gg/gamingcareers
https://twitter.com/gamingcareers
https://instagram.com/gaming.careers
https://youtube.com/gamingcareers
https://twitch.tv/gamingcareers
📢 *Benjamin Greens socials:*
https://twitter.com/_BenjaminGreen
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https://twitch.tv/benjamingreen
*Hashtags:*
#GamingCareers #Podcast #Twitch
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