User`s guide

Introduction

Two Ways to Use this Application

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Presenter Is Operator

In this mode of operation, the person conducting the presentation simultaneously

operates Wirecast.

Here are some suggestions for using Wirecast when you are both the presenter and

operator:

• Keep it simple Set up Wirecast to make it easy for you to be the operator and the

presenter. Set up your logo and titles so that you need to make very few changes

during your presentation. Use a minimum number of shots so it’s easy for you to

see which shot to choose.

• Keep the AutoLive feature on This enables you to present your shots with just one

click. Though this limits your ability to perform complex presentations, it is the best

way when the presenter is also the operator. To turn AutoLive on or off, select it

under the Switch menu.

• Pre-configure your shots Make sure that all the shots are created prior to your

presentation. Do not try to create or modify shots while broadcasting them.

• Use hot-keys for switching shots If your shot has a number in it, you can press the

Alt key plus that number’s key to immediately display the shot. For example, if you

have a shot named “Me With Title 1”, press the Alt key and the 1 key to display this

shot.

Presenter Plus Operator

In this mode of operation, an engineer (or operator) is responsible for using Wirecast,

and the presenter concentrates on the content of the presentation.

Here are some suggestions for using Wirecast when you have both an operator and a

presenter:

• Keep the AutoLive feature off This enables you to make several changes at one

time before taking the changes live. However, to quickly make a shot live, press the

Shift+Ctrl keys and click the shot.

• Open the Preview window The operator should use Preview mode to examine

everything before it becomes live.

• Use the Layer Windows to make more shots available Select New Layer Window

from the Window menu to open additional layer windows so you can quickly flip

between shots on several layers.

• Use the Inspector window to open and edit shots The Inspector window acts

exactly like the edit window but always edits the last shot you changed. To open

the Inspector Window, click on the Window menu and select Inspector.