learn to make (cute) FREE overlays for twitch! -- beginner tutorial

hi friends! today i'm giving you a (way too) in depth tutorial on how to make a basic overlay for your gaming streams on twitch, youtube, facebook (wherever you choose to stream!)

we'll be using these free resources:
http://www.photopea.com
http://www.pexels.com
http://www.pixabay.com

(this is unsponsored / unsolicited btw! lmaoo)

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0:00 - intro
0:44 - what we're making
1:00 - what is photopea.com?
1:36 - what is pixabay.com?
2:05 - creating a new project
2:25 - learning about the layers menu
3:28 - setting up the main background
4:28 - how to gaussian blur
5:05 - how to blend multiple images together
6:55 - how to merge layers
7:40 - setting up game screen shape: rectangle tool, rounded corners
10:25 - setting up webcam shape
11:20 - deleting the shapes from the main background
12:00 - how to add a border/stroke
14:50 - how to create a different border for webcam
18:03 - how to create transparent pngs
18:45 - using the pen tool to cut out images
20:50 - rectangle tool for most recent follower
23:20 - text tool to add username
23:54 - how to save / export as .png
25:50 - the final overlay!
26:09 - how to crop webcam in SLOBS/OBS
26:30 - wrap up

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my equipment:
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webcam: (logitech c920) https://amzn.to/3pxnFsU
microphone from this video: (blue yeti) https://amzn.to/2SiiHUI
current microphone: (shure sm7b) https://amzn.to/3w7tzDB
audio interface: (audient evo 4) https://amzn.to/3gnnpbM
microphone pre-amp: (triton fethead) https://amzn.to/2RD95DS
mic boomstand: https://amzn.to/3gzvL0n
lights: https://amzn.to/3gigMHY
el gato streamdeck: https://amzn.to/3zbEUV3

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