What are Templates in mimoLive?
Templates in mimoLive are pre-configured documents designed to help you quickly set up professional live video productions. Each template includes a layout of layers, sources, and settings tailored to specific use cases—such as podcasting, virtual presentations, or live event coverage. Instead of building a show from scratch, you can start with a template, customize it to your needs, and go live in minutes. Templates are a great way to learn how mimoLive works and to streamline your production workflow.
Template Categories at a Glance
To help you quickly find the right starting point for your production needs mimoLive templates are organized into categories:
- Quick Start Templates
Simple setups for common workflows like recording, overlay creation, and video switching—perfect for getting started fast. - Tutorials Templates
Hands-on walkthroughs designed to guide beginners through their first live stream step-by-step. - Genres Templates
Purpose-built templates tailored to specific content types such as virtual presentations, call-in shows, podcasts, and more. - Layer Designs Templates
Visual design examples that showcase layer combinations like stingers, lower-thirds, and outros to enhance your show’s look.
Creating a mimoLive Document from a Template
- Open the template browser by selecting File → New…. This will open the Template Chooser window.
- At the top of the window, make sure the Templates tab is active by clicking the Templates button.

3. Browse and select the template you’d like to use as the foundation for your new mimoLive document. For details on the available templates, refer to the corresponding subsections in this manual.
4. At the bottom of the window, configure the frame rate and Program Out video dimensions to match your production needs.
5. Click Create New Document in the lower-right corner to generate your new mimoLive document.