The Glowframe journal
Articles from the Glowframe journal: precise, practical answers to the questions people ask before they order.
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What Is a Stream Overlay? Every Element Your Channel Needs
Learn what a stream overlay is, what each element does on stream, from scenes and alerts to panels, plus a checklist to spot what you're missing.
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How to Set Up a Twitch Overlay That Fits Your Channel
Learn the parts of a Twitch overlay, how to match your canvas size, where safe zones are, and a setup order that keeps every scene on brand.
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How to Make a Starting Soon Screen Viewers Will Wait For
Build a starting soon screen step by step: the text to show, countdown and music options, length, and setting it as your OBS opening scene.
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How to Build a Cute or Cozy Stream Overlay That Stays Readable
Color palettes, fonts, shapes and animation styles for a cute or cozy stream overlay, plus tips to keep text readable over busy gameplay.
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How to Add an Overlay in OBS: Step-by-Step Guide
Add image, video and browser source overlays in OBS, stack layers in the right order, and fix black backgrounds and wrong sizing step by step.
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Free OBS Stream Overlays: Where to Find Them and What to Check
Find free OBS overlays safely: what packs include, license and resolution checks, and how to import them without breaking your scenes.