User guide

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Introduction
Introduction
This guide is intended to help you understand how each feature of Wirecast operates
and to provide you with information to help you make the best presentations possible.
Topics
 Editions and Options
 Wirecast Workflow
 Tutorials
 Two Ways to Use this Application
 Using AutoLive
 Main Window Layout
 Scripting APIs
Editions and Options
Wirecast is available in multiple editions. The editions of Wirecast, each with its own set
of features, are presented in this guide. The term Wirecast is used, generally, to describe
all major features.
Editions
Wirecast is available in twothree editions: , Studio and Pro.
is the most basic edition. It employs all features needed to create and stream a
presentation. It limits the number of cameras and inputs to one.
Wirecast Studio is a more advanced edition of . It allows an unlimited number of
cameras and inputs, titling overlays, chroma keys, multiple layers, shot editing, and the
ability to preview shots prior to broadcast.