November 23, 2015

Streamate is in the process of developing SMBroadcast, a brand new encoder that all performers will be able to use to improve their video stream. This new program is easy to use, runs on almost any computer, and is capable of crisp, detailed HD video.

The program is still in development but we’re had great results so far, so we decided to let you check it out for yourself! We’re giving everyone early access to the Windows version of SMBroadcast. A Mac version is already being developed, so stay tuned!

To read more about SMBroadcast and try it for yourself, go to the new SMBroadcast Beta Encoder page on Streamate Help! If you need any help with SMBroadcast, check the FAQ at the bottom of that page.

Because SMBroadcast is still in development, we’d love to get your feedback!

Are you happy with the program? Is it missing any features? Go to the SMBroadcast Feedback and Bug Reports page and click on “Submit Feedback” to complete a quick survey.
Experience any problems with SMBroadcast? Please let us know! We’d love to find and fix the issue. Go to the SMBroadcast Feedback and Bug Reports page and click on “Report a Bug” to give us all the details.

You can use both forms as often as you’d like. Your feedback helps us a lot, so we hope you’ll let us know what you think of SMBroadcast!

As many of you know, the Halloween costume contest was a huge success and we saw a lot of participation! We’re already planning our next few on-site events, starting with a contest to kick off the holidays! One hundred performers will be awarded for participating.

The contest will run during November 28th (GMT). It will begin at 12:01AM GMT and end at 11:59PM GMT. Remember to check when Nov 28th GMT will begin in your time zone!

To be eligible for a prize, you will need to:

Update your biopic with a festive image for the holidays. Take pictures and upload your new biopics soon to make sure they’re approved before the contest begins.
Decorate your streaming area to celebrate the holidays in your own way! Your area should stay decorated during the entire contest on Nov 28th (GMT).

Members will be encouraged to vote for their favorite decorations. Members will vote with their Gold; 1 Gold = 1 vote! Gold counts as a vote when given during free chat or during shows. Gold Show pledges (to gain access to a Gold Show) do not count as votes, even if the amount is above your minimum buy-in. But once member are in the Gold Show, any new Gold given counts as a vote! You will be able to see the difference in your earnings. Earnings that say “Gold” count! Earnings that say “Gold Show” do not count.

The 100 participants who get the highest amount of successfully billed Gold votes that day will receive a prize:

1st place: $1000
2nd place: $800
3rd place: $600
4th place: $400
5th place: $200
6-20th place: $100
21-100th place: $50

This won’t be our only holiday event this year, so stay tuned for more announcements!

Twitter Promotion

Do you have a twitter account? Tweet a picture of yourself with all your decorations during the contest and tag it #smholiday. We’ll retweet them throughout the day!

The winners will be notified during the week following the contest. Good luck to everyone who participates!

SMBroadcast Beta Encoder

Holiday Kickoff Contest