How to navigate the web-based production tool – Acme Technology Solutions Help Center

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This article discusses the web-based production studio for live events. This allows you to stream directly from your browser without the need for additional tools or software.

The appearance of the studio may vary slightly depending on the type of production mode that you selected. This article outlines the Stream from your browser in production mode.

In this article:

Accessing the web-based production studio
Top navigation bar
The stage
Scenes
Production elements toolbar
Other production modes

Accessing the web-based studio

You can access the web-based production studio after creating a live event or selecting a previously created event from your live events folder in your library.

The web-based streaming production studio. The layout shows a central canvas for video scenes, an asset menu on the left for speakers and media, and an open 'Settings' panel on the right for the event.

Top navigation bar

The top navigation bar displays the following:

Team - View your team that is working on your live event.
Analytics - View real-time analytics for your event.
Settings - Change the settings for your live event
Chat - Monitor and engage with viewers through the chat.
Share - Share the link to your stream.
Embed - Embed your live event on an external website.
Go Live - Launch your live event or switch the studio's production mode.

The stage

The stage is at the center of the web-based production tool. The stage displays the currently selected scene, as shown to your viewers.

The stage in the web-based production studio. The stage shows a layout with one large frame and two smaller side frames. Below this, a thumbnail for 'Scene 3' is selected."

Above the stage is the layout bar. Select the layout bar to choose the layout of your scene’s elements and speakers, or select Auto for the design to change automatically based on the production elements of your scene.

A pop-up panel titled 'Layout' displays a grid of nine schematics for arranging video streams. The options include 'Auto,' various multi-speaker views, and picture-in-picture styles. A layout for a single fullscreen view is currently selected.

Scenes

Below the stage is the scenes panel. Learn how to add and manage scenes for your event at Creating and using scenes on a ZenVideo event.

The scene management bar with three scenes in a row. The first is a thumbnail labeled 'Video 2.' The second, labeled 'Scene 3,' is highlighted to show it is selected and displays a three-panel layout. The third is a button with a plus icon to 'Add scene.'

Below the scenes panel is the control bar. You can use the control panel bar to select and control your audio input, your camera input, share your screen, or open the teleprompter.

The controls toolbar with four icons: a muted microphone, an active camera, a share screen button, and a document button. The camera button is currently selected.

Production elements toolbar

On the left-hand toolbar, you'll find various tools and production elements to help control and enhance your event.

Speakers: Invite and manage the speakers who will be presenting at your event.
Templates: Choose from various predefined layouts to enhance the visual presentation of your event.
Media: Add videos, images, and slides to your event.
Graphics: Add a lower-third overlay with information about the scene or the speaker
Brand: Incorporate your brand identity elements, such as colors and logos.
Q&A: Facilitate interaction by allowing viewers to submit questions during the livestream. You can moderate questions or allow anonymous Q&A.
Polls: Create and conduct polls to engage your audience and collect real-time feedback.

Differences with other production modes

As mentioned, changing to a different production mode for your live event will update the web-based production environment accordingly.

Pre-recorded event: Automatically go live with a pre-recorded segment.
Recording only: Record a video without an audience.
Use an external encoder: Go live with RTMP/RTMPS or SRT.