The Multiview window is an integral feature of mimoLive. There are two independent Multiviews for each switcher layer: one in the middle column of your mimoLive document window, and another as a separate floating window. This floating window can be undocked and moved freely, making it ideal for displaying on a second monitor to enhance your workflow.
Enable The Multiview
If you prefer to have everything in one window you can enable the multiview in the mimoLive document window by clicking on the left Multiview button in the right corner of the window toolbar.
A new column will appear between the Layer Stack and the Program Out containing a Multiview. The Program Out will be hidden automatically.
The other option is to have a separate window with a second independent Multiview by clicking on the right Multiview Button in the window toolbar.
The detached Multiview window can be placed on a secondary monitor in full-screen mode.
Setting Up The Multiview
By default, the Multiview shows four equivalent video sources including the Program Out. There are several options to change the count of views and layout in the multiview with the action gear in the upper right corner of the multiview.
Automatic Layout
If the Multiview Layout option is set to “Automatic” it calculates the sizes and positions of the views dynamically to max out the dimensions of the video sources.
In the Screen Count popup select the number of views you want to monitor in the Multiview.
With the Fist Screen Exposed option you give the first view a special meaning: This view will always fill the top of the available space.
Using A Multiview Preset
There are several predefined Multiview layouts available that are common in the broadcast industry. You select them in the action gear in the upper right corner of the multiview.
- Program Out only
- 2×2
- Program + 2 Sources at the bottom
- Program + 3 Sources at the bottom
- Program + 4 sources at the bottom
- Program + 2×2
- 2 Top + 8 Bottom
- 2 Bottom + 8 Top
- 2 Left + 8 Right
- 2 Right + 8 Left
Changing The Video Sources In The Multiview
To specify which video source will be visible in each of the Multiviews, you can either drag and drop the source from the Source Repository onto the appropriate view or click on the name tag in the multiview to reveal a popup with all available video sources. To specify which video source will be visible in each of the Multiview views you can either drag and drop the source from the Source Repository onto the appropriate view or click on the name tag in the multiview to reveal a popup with all available video sources.
The Program Out can only be set up by clicking on the name tag in the view.
Combine Multiview and Video Switcher
If you want to be able to trigger the Video Switcher layer by clicking on the Multiview views you need to make
sure that the Multiview shows the same Video Sources as the once that are configured in the Video Switcher layer.
The red ribbon in the Multiview shows which source is currently actively used in the Program Out.
The benefit of this configuration is that you can switch video sources in the Video Switcher layer regardless if its currently selected in the Layer Stack or not.
PTZ Controls In Multiview
If a video source is PTZ-enabled via NDI®, mimoLive provides intuitive control elements directly within the Multiview. These controls offer the ability to pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ), making it easy to adjust the camera’s view in real-time without leaving the software interface.
Pan and Tilt Controls: In the upper right corner of the video source, you’ll find crossed arrows. Clicking and dragging in this area allows you to pan (move horizontally) or tilt (move vertically) the camera in any direction. This feature is particularly useful during live broadcasts or events where you need to dynamically adjust the camera’s angle to follow the action or shift focus smoothly between different areas of interest.
For example, during a live event, if a speaker moves across the stage, you can pan the camera to keep them centered in the frame without disrupting the broadcast.
- Zoom Control: To zoom in or out, simply drag the striped bar next to the view. Zooming allows you to focus on specific details or get a wider shot when needed, making your live stream more engaging by giving viewers the most important visual information at any moment.
For instance, zoom in on a product demonstration for a closer look at the details, or zoom out to capture the entire scene.
- Preset Positions: In the upper left corner, you can access buttons to recall preset positions for pan, tilt, and zoom. You can pre-configure these positions, specifying how many preset buttons should appear in the Video Source itself. By clicking the action icon in the “Pan/Tilt/Zoom” line, you can set up these presets for quick access.
- In the video device settings from the Sources panel, you can further adjust the “Pan/Tilt/Zoom” positions, rename the positions to your needs, save the current position, or press recall to move the camera into the saved position. The save command will overwrite the last saved position.
This is extremely useful in situations like a panel discussion, where you might want to quickly switch between wide shots of the entire panel and close-ups of individual speakers.
By setting up and utilizing PTZ controls, you gain greater flexibility and precision, making your live productions smoother and more professional.
