Show / Hide video button for better performance → Recommended for outdated hardware
When the Led indicator is Green (Show Video) the video is displayed on the left side of the chat. In this situation there will be more resources used for streaming
When the Led indicator is Black (Hide video) the video will be replaced by a “black cover”resulting in less resources being used while broadcasting
the Video Capture in OBS does not fit the whole screen
In case the image appears as in the above screenshot, you need to Select the Video Capture Device (a red rectangle will appear when selected) → Transform → Fit to Screen
Broadcast Quality
OBS offers feedback and metrics related to the ongoing broadcast such as CPU Usage, Time since starting broadcast, FPS, Dropped Frames, and Bitrate
A green square means that everything is working perfectly, as opposed to a red square indicating there are some issues that maybe caused by high load of CPU, network etc.
In case of HIGH CPU Load close any other windows that you might have (ex: if you have 10 tabs opened in your browser and you don’t need them it’s better to have them closed)
In case of issues with FPS / Bitrate / Dropped Frames – revise the Streaming settings and go down a resolution. In case you’ve initially opted for 1280×720, go down a resolution and see how that works.
Select the Operating System (Windows / MacOS / Linux)
Click on Download Installer
Once the download is finished, install the application
Open OBS software
The first time you open OBS you will be asked if you want to Auto Configure OBS → Click CANCEL
Click on + To add a new Video Source
Select Video Capture Device
Input desired name
Check “Make source visible”
Click OK
Device: Select desired Webcam (ex: Logitech C920)
Check “Use Preset”
Resolution: Select the Recommended resolution based on the speed test
Frame rate: 30
Click OK
Click On SETTINGS
Choose the STREAM TAB
Select Service → Show All… → CAM4
Select Server → CAM4
In order to get the Stream Key you need to open the Broadcast Window on Cam4
Choose External Encoder
Choose Get Stream Key
Copy the Stream Key
Choose External EncoderChoose Get Stream KeyCopy Stream Key
Paste the Stream Key from cam4 into the input field
Choose the OUTPUT TAB
Go to Output Mode – Select Advanced from the dropdown list
IF Encoder is x264 use the following settings:
Rate Control: CBR
Bitrate: The one recommended (see above table)
Keyframe Interval (seconds, 0=auto): 1
CPU Usage Preset (higher=less CPU): superfast
Profile: main
Tune: zerolatency
x264 Options (separated by space): bframes=3 b-adapt=0 partitions=none scenecut=0 no-weightb weightp=0 sliced-threads Note:! For x264 options you need to copy+paste the values manually
IF Encoder is QuickSync use the following settings:
Check the box for Enforce streaming service encoder settings
Target usage: balanced
Profile: main
Keyframe Interval (seconds, 0=auto): 1
Async Depth: 1
Rate Control: CBR
Bitrate: The one recommended (see above table)
B frames: 3
Check the box for Content Adaptive Quantization
Choose the VIDEO TAB
Base (Canvas) Resolution: Use the recommended resolution based on the speed test (ex: 1280×720)
Output (Scaled) Resolution: Use the same resolution as the Base (Canvas) Resolution
Downscale Filter: Bilinear
Common FPS Values: 30
Choose the ADVANCED TAB
Scroll down to Network Area and check the following box: “Dynamically change bitrate to manage congestion”
Click OK
Click Start Streaming
Open Broadcast window on CAM4 → Select External Encoder
If you are entering into a private show on another platform while you are live on CAM4 we have added a Solo Private Show feature. This allows you to start a private show with no viewer which
gives you privacy for the show
keeps your directory position and viewers in CAM4.
Offers an increase in your revenue by having spy viewers.
You will find a new tab under your private show settings called Solo to set this up
Can’t see or use your camera and microphone set up in CAM4 Streaming 2.0?
Please make sure that you are logged into Cam4 and can access Streaming 2.0 tab in the Broadcast window
I get a message that my camera or microphone is disabled / No camera or microphone appears on my CAM4 Streaming 2.0 broadcast page.
The camera and/or microphone are disabled in your browser. Please enable them by clicking the “Allow” button near the address/URL bar to allow cam access for the site – Select Continue allowing / Allow -> Done – and then refresh the page.
Please note: This may require a browser restart rather than just a page refresh as other tabs or browser windows may interfere with the change
Your camera and/or your microphone could be in use by another app. In many cases, your browser might not be able to access them directly if they are already in use. To fix this please close any other tabs/browsers or applications that are currently using your camera ( Tip: your camera in use indicator is lit before reaching the CAM4 website it generally indicates something else is using your cam.)
Problems streaming on more than one platform.
You may experience issues trying to broadcast on multiple platforms while using streaming 2.0. If this is an issue you will need to create a virtual cam while only using one physical cam. The most common option would be to use the combination of OBS + OBs browser plugin. This will give you an additional cam in the dropdown list of an OBS virtual cam
Install OBS Studio. It can be downloaded here, instructions for auto-configuration can be found here
Install OBS Virtual cam based on your platform. Windows, Mac, Linux. Please note for Windows this will require a system restart to complete the installation.
Open OBS Studio
Select Tools / VirtualCam in the main OBS Studio window
Press the Start button, then close the dialog
Open your browser and choose OBS-Camera as your webcam.
You don’t need to press Start Streaming in OBS, but you need to have the proper settings for sources in OBS ( Camera and Microphone)
Start Streaming on CAM4 using Streaming 2.0 or External Encoder tab.
Bitsafe offers both an E-wallet and a debit card to be used at ATM’s and POS.
Minimum payout: $50 USD
Processed: Daily
Bitsafe MasterCard costs: €29.50 annually. However, when CAM4 broadcasters apply for the Bitsafe account/card through CAM4 the first 6 months will be free of charge. If you use your Bitsafe card during all of these 6 months, the free period is extended for another 18 months.
In other words: if you use your Bitsafe account and card – you will not have to pay any annual fee for the first 2 years.
Costs for receiving money on your Bitsafe account from CAM4: free
Costs for transferring funds from your Bitsafe account to a European bank account (EUR SEPA): €0.75
Costs for cash withdrawal at any ATM in EUR currency: €2
To take advantage of the CAM4 promotion, enter the first and last name of the holder of the new BitSafe account (the holder must have uploaded their documents to the dashboard) then click below to request a new Bitsafe card and create your account.
Please note: The name provided to Bitsafe needs to match the name provided to CAM4 so you can link your Bitsafe account to CAM4 as your preferred payment method. If they do not match the link will not be completed successfully.
Creating your Bitsafe account
After entering your first and last name in the broadcaster dashboard and clicking on the link to request a New Bitsafe Card/account , a new window will open on the BitSafe.com site
Enter all of the required data (name, mobile number, e-mail address, etc.). Verify the email address provided, then verify your activation email by clicking the link at the bottom of the email.
Download the BitSafe app now available in the Android store and on the iOS (iPhone) App Store.
Scan the received QR code to associate your web account with the app and authorize it. Choose a security code to access the application (don’t forget to memorize your code !).
Requesting a Bitsafe card
From the Bitsafe.com website (not from the app) you can now apply for a BitSafe debit card by clicking “Apply now”.
Confirm your contact details and delivery address
Choose a 4-digit PIN code for your Bitsafe card. Do not forget to memorize the chosen PIN code!
To complete the request, enter the 6-digit verification code sent by SMS to your mobile phone.
CHECK THE ADDRESS on BiteSafe.com After requesting the Bitsafe card from your account on the web, you will need to upload a photo or a readable scan of an invoice (eg gas, electricity, internet bill …) displaying your First name, surname, and address (Upload Utility Bill).
VERIFY IDENTITY via the APP For identity verification it will also be necessary to upload a photo of your valid document via the app and then scan your face using your phone’s camera for facial recognition. Remember to make circular movements of your face following the instructions provided, it may be necessary to repeat this operation. We recommend that you perform this step in good light.
Once the 2 verification processes are complete, you will receive an email with your confirmation of account approval.
NB. If you have applied for the card through the CAM4 dashboard (by entering your name and clicking on the request link), you will not pay the annual cost of 30 EUR for account activation.
Wait for the card dispatch confirmation email and once you have received your BitSafe card you can send the available funds from CAM4 to your BitSafe account. The time to ship and receive the card is approximately 7-14 business days.
If there is any problem with the approval or non-receipt of the card, please write to BitSafe support: support@bitsafe.com
We are now offering CommDoo, a pay by call solution for Landlines only in DE, AT, CH, and Landlines + Mobile phones in the UK. You will see a new option in the Buy tokens overlay, besides Credit card, Paysafe, and Paypal there will also be a new option, “Pay by phone”.
How will it work?
For smaller token packages (up to 30 euros) a 1-second drop charge call is sufficient. The charges will be billed via your phone bill. For this option, the call lasts one second only and after that one second, it ends automatically.
For larger token packages (up to 250 tokens) you must call 2 times. For this option, you will need to wait on the line until the bar from the pop-up payment loads 100%.
Now you can BOOST your room higher in the directory for just 25 tokens! The boost will last 5 minutes. If you have not added 10 unique viewers within that period the time will extend to a maximum of 30 minutes so you can gain those viewers and increase your rank once the boost period ends
How it Works:
You will now notice the new BOOST button on your screen after starting a LIVE broadcast.
Boosted broadcasters will be evenly distributed among the top 25% of all cams based on their ranking against each other. So the lower your ranking the more positions you will gain using Boost
Click on the “Boost Now” button to start the feature.
It costs 25 tokens to BOOST yourself for a full 5 mins.
When you click on “Proceed” the cost of the BOOST will be deducted from your CAM4 account and your cam will be re-positioned on the directory page.
What Happens when BOOST starts?
You will see a message in your chat letting you know who purchased the boost.
There is a bar on your broadcast window that will slowly fill up as the time runs out.
The BOOST button is now inactive, this means you cannot click on it. The text has also changed to read” Boost Active” and includes a count down.
What Happens When the BOOST ends?
The button will say “Boost” again become active enabling you to click on it again.
You will see a message in the chat window that will tell you that the BOOST has ended and display how many viewers you gained during that BOOST.
Your directory position will change, but not necessarily back to your original position – because your new position will reflect increases in your viewers due to the boost.
Viewers can BOOST you too!!
Viewers are always looking for ways to support their favorite broadcasters. Why not encourage them to use the Boost feature on you? With their help, boosting can really make a difference in your performance and exposure on CAM4.
Each day CAM4 recognizes 20 broadcasters who have the most logged-in viewers in their room during a single broadcast. In addition to the award, each of the 20 broadcasters is awarded points according to their position.
Point Breakdown
1st place – 7 points
2nd place – 6 points
3rd place – 5 points
4th place – 4 points
5th to 9th place – 3 points
10th to 14th place – 2 points
15th to 20th place – 1 point
At the end of the month, points are added up and the top 20 broadcasters with the most points are eligible to win a cash prize for our CAM of the Month Contest!
Broadcasters with the most points for CAM of the Day, who meet the minimum earnings requirement of $250 during each month’s contest and are within the guidelines stated in the rules are eligible to win a cash prize.
Must earn a minimum of $250 during each month’s contest period. Bonuses and contest prizes are excluded.
Tips from other performers/studios do not count toward the minimum required earnings.
Only logged in viewers count towards peak viewer* total.
A broadcaster can only win once per day/month.
A valid email address must be on file so we can contact you if you win.
Employees, contractors, and coaches of CAM4 are ineligible to participate.
Shows violating our terms of service will be automatically disqualified.
Cheaters will be disqualified for that month. Repeat cheaters will be permanently removed from the contest.
Harassment of any kind toward CAM4 staff or members will not be tolerated and will result in removal from the contest.
CAM4 Admin decision is final.
*PEAK VIEWERS – are members who are logged in and viewing your broadcast. You can view the number of peak viewers for any broadcast by going into the Broadcaster Dashboard > Insights > Live Broadcasts
Tipping games are available when using the C4Broadcaster app on android devices!
What games are available in the app?
Roll the dice, spin the wheel and token keno are all now available to be used.
How do I turn on the games?
Tap the games icon from the list on the right, then choose the game you want to play!
Once you have made the selection, you will be able to set the prizes before pressing “start game” at the bottom of the screen to begin.
What is the games history button?
When a game is running you’ll see this icon in the top left. Tap it and you’ll be able to review any activity in the game so you can remind yourself which prizes have been won if you missed the notification. Tap it again to return to the chat.
What is the clock icon under games history?
If there is a clock icon that means someone has tipped to play the game, so it is on cooldown for 1 minute to allow time gor you to complete that prize. Once the timer runs out the game will resume. While the clock is active “game history” will be replaced by the name of the person playing the game and the result.
How do I stop the game?
Tap the games icon again, and choose “End game”.
Can I edit the prizes while the game is active?
No, you must end the game first.
