How to Set Up a Speedrun Timer (LiveSplit Tutorial)

I've had a bunch of people recently ask me about how to set up LiveSplit so I figured I'd make a comprehensive video tutorial to answer all of the frequently asked questions. This tutorial includes everything you'll need to get started with LiveSplit for timing a speedrun! I explain how to start/stop the timer, make your splits, what everything mean during a run, how to change the layout, among other things!

Splits: 0:41
Hotkeys: 1:35
What the numbers mean: 2:52
Layout Settings (Modules): 3:40
Subsplits: 5:08
Layout Settings (Customization): 6:58
Switching Comparisons: 9:49
Transparent Background: 10:53

[Smallant]

I know it's not a Super Mario Odyssey Tutorial, but I've had a lot of people asking me questions about this recently so I figured I would make a tutorial for it! Super Mario Odyssey stuff is still in the works!

[citywokbesitzer]

Thank you. Now I can finally start my American Dad Speedrun attempt

[davian]

Damn, Ant literally inspired me to start speedrunning and I wanted to find a tutorial on using the timer, and of COURSE Ant made the tutorial. Thanks Ant!

[reekinator]

POV: You're spending more time setting up your speedruns than actually speedrunning.

[ReeceTheTroll]

(top left) "mininmum captures"


*gr8 setup man*

[ragingredreviews]

What a living legend. You are easily the most important member in the community right now, thank you so much!

[Buffbud]

i just want to say. I've been thinking of speedrunning games soon, and I've seen your videos/ streams, and i know you're normally all goofy and stuff... but this video is clear, concise, and professional! Thank you!!!

[ink]

4 years later and I'm finally getting into portal speedruns. Thank you so much Smant for this, I didn't even know that you did stuff like this. Thanks again m8!

[devilhimself]

Hi there, I'm smallant1, welcome to my deep, calming voice simulator.

[awesomeaggron]

Finally a livesplit tutorial that goes super in depth on things like sub splits :) Time to remake my darker side splits, super useful :)

[MeeeeRP]

Thank you for this. I've been watching a bunch of your videos recently and they've inspired me to start speedrunning. I found this video on google and didn't even realize it was you until five minutes in.

[johnmyronowens]

I stumble upon smallant even when I don't want to. I literally have one of his videos opened in another tab

[ChicagoRetroGamer]

Wow! This was an amazing tutorial. This was exactly what I needed, and I was able to get it done rather quickly. The one note I would throw in there is to pay close attention to your font sizes and formats when doing the chroma filter. Cheers, and I just subbed. Great video!

[SulliverVittles]

That is an amazingly well done tutorial. Been considering trying out Speedruns myself and this helps a ton. Thanks a bunch!

[florianmangelberger]

I can't believe that I looked for this tutorial, and it was by my favorite content creator. You truly are a legend.

[lyon_]

oh god ive never heard you talk softly like this and its so calming

[unniFI]

i just binged some of your older tutorials, now with this i think i'm pretty set

[dony]

Nice to see such a channel, I really hope you do continue such prime content for many years to come.

[notDmanTV]

smallant how is it ive been watching you for ages and yet 2 years ago you were the hero i'd need now. thank you sir for being part of the inspiration for my platinum challenge run and helping me set up my stream. many thanks!

[milkeeunicorns]

I like your voice, It's quite nice to listen to when you're doing commentary! Thank you for making this as well it really helped! Keep up the great work :)