Media Lab: International Games Month: Algorithms and Influencing - Twitch

Crack the code of gaining streaming influence and join us this International Games Month in the Media Lab! Twitch is the ultimate arena for live-streaming content. With more than 2 million people watching at any given time, it’s where the action never stops.

If you’re dreaming of becoming the next big streamer, finding a community of likeminded gamers, or simply curious, don’t miss out on this chance to learn how streaming gameplay content works and how to increase your visibility.

Participants will learn about:

• Twitch, its algorithms, and how to get started.
• The art of building loyal audiences and strategies for monetisation.
• Supercharging the streaming experience using tools and interoperability with other gaming platforms, like OBS Studio.

About the Facilitator:

Albert Ong is the founder of Tinkery, an edTech social startup aiming to make hands on learning accessible through creative prototyping kits and courses. Albert has over a decade of experience as a hybrid mechatronics engineer, biotechnologist and interaction designer, and has worked on a range of industry and research projects ranging from art installations at Vivid Sydney, rehabilitative games and exoskeletons, bioreactors, drones, makerspaces, industrial robots, facility management systems, green architecture, and speculative and futures design projects.

Cost: $8.50

Age: 16+

Skill level: No previous experience is neccessary.

Equipment: It is recommended participants set up a free account with Twitch before the session. The Media Lab is equipped with computers which can be used to access Twitch. If you have a laptop device you are welcome to use this instead, however please select BYO (bring your own device) as the ticket type.

Spaces are limited so book your spot today.

About the Media Lab and Digital Tools collection:

The Media Lab boasts a professional studio set up with a cyclorama wall, green screens, studio lights and Surface Studios with the full Adobe Creative Suite. The digital tool library contains cameras, recording equipment and other digital accessories that can be borrowed for free with your library membership.

Accessibility Information:

Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email [email protected] or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.

Terms and Conditions:

• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.
• This workshop will not be recorded and cannot be accessed after the scheduled time. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces and repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations, bookings may be refused in the future.
• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.

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