Documents and Templates

mimoLive uses a document‑based workflow. Each project is contained within a single file with the .tvshow extension.
You can open and work with multiple project documents at the same time, allowing for great flexibility in managing different productions.

Templates are reusable mimoLive documents. When you open a template, mimoLive automatically creates a new project file based on it. Any changes you make affect only the new file—your original template remains untouched.

Creating a New Document

When you launch mimoLive, the New Document Window appears by default. Here, you can start a new project or open a template.

Opening the New Document Window

• If the window doesn’t appear, access it manually via File > New… from the menu bar.
• To quickly create a blank document, hold down Option while choosing File > New…. (This bypasses the window and instantly opens an empty project.)

Using the New Document Window

At the top, you’ll find tabs for:

• Recents – Reopen recently used documents.
• Templates – Browse and select templates, including: Any templates you’ve created yourself, a completely empty document, perfect for starting from scratch, Tutorial templates to learn about mimoLive or Genre Templates dedicated to a special topic. Learn more about Templates

Choosing Frame Rate and Dimensions

After selecting a template:

• Frame Rate – Common choices are 30 fps or 60 fps for computer screen viewing, but you can choose others as needed.
• Pixel Dimensions – Select from standard video presets, or choose Custom Dimensions… to enter your own width and height. mimoLive supports non‑standard resolutions up to 8K UHD+ (7680 × 7680).

Once ready, click Create New Document to begin your project.

Working With Multiple Documents

mimoLive allows you to run multiple documents simultaneously. This is particularly useful if you’re managing different versions of a production—for example:

• One version for live streaming.
• Another for live stage output.
  

Both can be operated side by side.

Creating Your Own Templates

Templates are invaluable when you produce the same show repeatedly with a consistent setup (e.g., your studio configuration) but need to update details like titles or lower thirds for each show.

Key Benefits:

• Ideal for shared environments (e.g., schools) where multiple users work with mimoLive.
• Protects your original configuration from accidental changes.

How to Create a Custom Template:

1. Set up your document with the desired layers, sources, graphics, and configurations.
2. Go to File > Save as Template.
3. Enter a name and choose a save location.

Your custom template will now appear in the Templates tab of the New Document Window.

Editing a Template

• A template file uses the .tvtemplate extension.
• To edit, change the file extension to .tvshow and open it in mimoLive.
• Make the desired changes.
• Save it again as a template using File > Save as Template.

Sharing a Template

To share a template:

• The recipient can then use the template in their own mimoLive setup.
• Copy it from the Group Container on your account to the same location on another account or computer.