User`s 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
Tutorials
Two Ways to Use this Application
Using AutoLive
Main Window Layout
Editions and Options
Wirecast is available in multiple editions. All editions (features) of Wirecast are
presented in this guide and the term Wirecast is used, generally, to describe all major
features.
Editions
Wirecast is available in two editions: Standard and Pro.
Wirecast Standard 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.
Wirecast Pro is the professional edition of Wirecast and includes all the features of
Wirecast Standard. It includes an audio inspector, advanced audio controls, virtual sets,
scoreboards, and many other professional features. Features that pertain specifically to
Wirecast Pro are indicated by the Pro icon (shown below):
PRO