The Video Switcher Template<\/strong> enables seamless switching between up to 9 video sources<\/strong> during your production. It\u2019s designed for maximum flexibility and ease of use, especially in live scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the Video Switcher focuses solely on switching video<\/strong>, using an Audio Only Layer<\/strong> ensures consistent and centralized audio, especially in professional setups where an external audio mixer handles all microphones and sound sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This setup is perfect for live streaming, event production, or studio-based broadcasts where source switching and visibility are essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To customize the Video Switcher Template for your specific setup, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p><\/div>\n You can show or hide the content panel of any source by simply double-clicking the empty space inside its tile. This is helpful to keep your workspace clean and focused.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\t\tKey Features:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The Camera Source in mimoLive is a versatile input that supports a wide range of video and audio devices, from built-in webcams and USB capture dongles to professional HDMI and SDI interfaces. This section of the manual guides you through connecting and configuring video sources\u2014including DSLRs, webcams, screen grabbers, and capture cards\u2014to integrate live video into your production.<\/li>
The Audio Source provides audio input from a microphone, a camera with an integrated microphone or some kind of audio interface that is connected to your Mac. Bringing Audio into mimoLive Audio devices can be connected to the Mac in several ways: USB, Thunderbolt, and FireWire. Some devices are even virtual devices that receive data […]<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nLayers<\/h3>\n\n\n
The Video Switcher layer in mimoLive is a powerful tool that allows you to easily switch between up to 9 different video sources with smooth cut or dissolve transitions. One of the great benefits of this layer is that it can seamlessly transition between sources with different pixel resolutions or different FPS (frames per second).<\/li>
When starting with mimoLive\u00ae, the first tool you should familiarize yourself with is the Placer Layer. This basic yet pivotal layer is the cornerstone of creating visually engaging and professionally structured broadcasts. In this guide, we will explore why the Placer Layer is foundational, its capabilities, and how it enhances your video production process. The Placer Layer is the most basic representation of your footage in the layer stack. It enables you to perform basic edits to the appearance.<\/li>
The Audio Only layer injects audio input from any source thats provides audio, like an Audio Source, \na Video Source, a Media File Source or a Media Playlist Source, into the program output.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nOutput Destinations<\/h3>\n\n\n
The NDI\u00ae Output Destination sends video data to any NDI\u00ae receiver on your local network. NDI\u00ae also transports the alpha channel which gives you the opportunity to use mimoLive as a graphics generator in NDI\u00ae enabled environments. Adding a NDI\u00ae Output Destination Add a new NDI\u00ae Output Destination to your Output Destination list by clicking […]<\/li>
Send audio output to audio devices New documents created with mimoLive automatically add an Audio Aux Output Destination, named Audio Monitor, that allows you to route audio mixes to a specific audio output device. You can add additional Audio Aux Output Destinations to route any desired audio mix to the same audio output device using […]<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nAdapting the Video Switcher Template to Your Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Review all sources labeled \u201cCamera 1\u201d<\/strong> through \u201cCamera 9\u201d<\/strong> in the Sources<\/em> panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
For each source, click the \u201cVideo Device\u201d<\/strong> popup menu and choose the appropriate input device from the list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ensure that each selected device displays a live preview in the Video Switcher layer preview confirming the connection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n