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No matter where you are in your live-streaming journey, the right tools can make all the difference. For instance, Loupedeck, with its innovative, customizable interface, offers streamers a way to enhance productivity and streamline the creative process. Loupedeck is a great tool to improve your creative process (especially when paired with plugins such as Streamlabs Desktop).
This article dives into specific ways you can use Loupedeck and Streamlabs Desktop to transform tasks from brainstorming to post-stream editing, creating a smooth, distraction-free journey through your content creation workflow.
P.S. We recommend reading our Loupedeck x Streamlabs guide to fully grasp all the functions you can make possible when these two great forces collide.
Content Calendar Management
When you’re serious about being a live streamer or any other type of content creator, staying organized via a content calendar is a great place to start. Whether you use something simple like your Google Calendar or something more advanced like Asana, having a full view of what content you’re working on and what you have in the pipeline to post can help you stay consistent—consistency is key.
Use your Loupedeck to assign a button on your device to open your content calendar of choice for quick access. You can also set up keyboard shortcuts to improve your workflow when utilizing your content calendar. Below is a video tutorial from Loupedeck that can help you get started.
Effortless Switch Scenes While Streaming
This feature is invaluable for streamers who stream various types of content or wish to keep their audience engaged with dynamic visual changes. By assigning specific Streamlabs scenes and overlays to different buttons or dials on your Loupedeck, you can transition smoothly without interrupting the flow of your live stream.
Start Recording and Streaming Simultaneously
Streamline your workflow by setting up your Loupedeck to initiate both streaming and recording in Streamlabs Desktop with a single button press. This functionality is perfect for creating content for different platforms, ensuring you capture every moment of your live stream for later editing and sharing.
Manage Stream Labels for Engagement
Stream labels like recent subscribers, new followers, top cheerers, and donors are essential for acknowledging viewer interactions. With Loupedeck, you can program buttons to show or hide these labels on your stream via Streamlabs Desktop hotkeys (keyboard shortcuts). This setup ensures your audience feels recognized without overcrowding your stream's canvas.
Pro-Tip: There are tons of Hotkeys that you can create in Streamlabs Desktop that can be used as quick actions on your Loupedeck device. Be sure to check out our Streamlabs Hotkeys guide to learn more about configuring your shortcuts before using them with Loupedeck.
Post Stream Editing
After you hit the stop button on streaming and recording, it’s time to move on to the next phase—promoting content on your social media platforms and engaging with your audience elsewhere. Whether you plan on creating short-form content using Streamlabs Cross Clip or want to edit long-form content for YouTube using Streamlabs Video Editor, you can remove hurdles by setting up actions to open these applications. Additionally, you can assign shortcuts for frequently used editing functions (where applicable), speeding up your editing process and maintaining the momentum of your creative flow.
Checking Analytics
Understanding your stream's performance is crucial for growth. Use Loupedeck to set up multi-action buttons that simultaneously open analytics on multiple platforms (including your Streamlabs Dashboard). This setup allows you to comprehensively review your stream's reach and engagement across platforms, giving you valuable insights into your audience's preferences and behaviors.
Example: Create a custom button that opens up all of your streaming platform's analytics pages and social media insights, allowing you to compare and analyze data efficiently.
The limitless customizability of Loupedeck, paired with the robust tools offered by Streamlabs, presents an opportunity for content creators to enhance their content creation process tenfold. Happy creating!