/vt/ - Virtual Youtubers

everyone here is a contrarian idiot and they dont watch streams so i would tread lightly about asking for advice here.

that being said, it is very context dependent. but generally, the fact of the matter is you need to excel as an indie in this oversaturated industry, at least THREE of the following are necessary:

>good voice
>entertaining personality
>good model
>interacts with chat A LOT

without that, you havent got a prayer. there are some who will stay for the model and voice, but if your personality becomes too intolerable you might get harassed on SNS (see: saruei)

furthermore, if you do nothing but stream apex or genshit it will be difficult to sustain numbers. personally i loathe these games and i have dropped several chuuba because its literally all they would play and they didnt interact with chat enough or at all to justify me actually showing up.

good luck,

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What is /asp/?

A thread for aspiring vtubers! Whether your goal is to make the journey as an independent streamer or to gain experience and build a portfolio for agency auditions. Let's help each other grow and make it. Indies are welcome to selfpost, but shill responsibly. Share your knowledge, insights, feedback, discuss what has worked and what hasn't worked for you. And always remember to do your research before posting personally identifying information. That includes both in this thread and in your audition applications to agencies.

FAQ:
>Do I need a fully rigged model to be a vtuber?
Nope! You can get started as a simple .png character!

>I want to learn how to rig Live2D models, where do I go?
Brian Tsui (of Iron Vertex), Kira Omori and the official Live2D YouTube channels have many tutorials available.

>Where can I find artists/riggers?
vtuber.gg, ArtStation, DeviantArt, Twitter, Reddit, Skeb.jp, etc.

>I just want to get started, can I buy pre-made models?
Yes! Live2D models can be purchased off nizima.com (Live2D's official marketplace) or booth.pm (general Japanese indie artist website). Be sure to check compatibility with your facial tracking software!

>Where can I learn how to digital market myself?
https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/digitalgarage

>Where can I find some good games to stream?
https://twitchtracker.com/games
https://sullygnome.com/

>Twitch or YouTube?
The general rule of thumb is Twitch if your content is primarily based on livestreaming and YouTube if your content is primarily pre-recorded and edited.

>Do you think there's an audience for X, Y, Z content?
First, ask yourself if you would watch a streamer of your skill and experience. Second, do a check on social media and look to see if other streamers are already creating similar content. Don't limit yourself to vtubers, include traditional real life streamers to scope out a potential audience.

Pastebin Guides and Resources:

General: https://pastebin.com/AJLkFrGK
OpSec Guide: https://pastebin.com/uALiNZCV
Twitter Networking: https://controlc.com/9eba2fbc
"avoid doing this shit": https://pastebin.com/vbp6qEdt
Social media branding: https://pastebin.com/jVERSLqG
Take with a grain of salt Parasocial Guide: https://pastebin.com/zmpCResg

Hololive Auditions have opened up to males
https://en.hololive.tv/audition

Tsunderia Auditions have opened:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw62DblwJ70gYbQcKCmmf_1EMNxVv4dxTAigWLWv-7hc5DUQ/viewform

AkioAir auditions are opening very soon!

Stay grounded, stay hopeful

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Look harder.