There are three distinct views in the studio to accommodate various stages and needs of video production, making it easier to manage, preview, and switch between sources. Understanding and utilizing these views can significantly improve your efficiency and production quality. Here's how each view works and its benefits:
Focus View
Overview: Focus View is the default setting within the studio. It presents one large source or canvas in the center of your screen, allowing you to concentrate on a single source at a time.
Layout: Smaller tiles on the left-hand tray display the remaining sources, enabling quick access and visibility without overwhelming the main workspace.
Usage: Ideal for fine-tuning image settings or framing a specific shot with precision. The Focus View allows for detailed adjustments and closer inspection of your primary source.
Multi-View
Overview: In Multi-View, all sources are displayed in equal size. You can scroll horizontally to view and navigate through all your sources effortlessly.
Interaction: Clicking on a source in Multi-View lets you control it directly. If you're live switching, selecting a source will move it to the preview (highlighted in green), indicating it's ready to go live.
Usage: Perfect for fast-cutting shows or when managing multiple sources simultaneously. It enables quick switching and easier framing across multiple sources.
Switching View
Overview: The Switching View adopts a traditional switcher layout. It features a preview and program window on the top left and right, respectively, with the remaining sources organized in a tray.
Layout Adjustments: The left-hand tray slides left in this view, giving each source more room and making them easier to view and select.
Usage: This view simplifies live production by providing a straightforward way to switch between sources, preview upcoming shots, and manage live transitions.
Navigating Between Views
Hotkeys can be used to swiftly navigate between views, enhancing your production workflow and allowing for quick adjustments on the fly.
FAQs
Q: How do I switch between the different views in the studio?
A: You can switch between views by using designated hotkeys or manually selecting the view option within the studio.
Q: Can I customize the layout of these views?
A: While the primary layouts of these views are fixed to optimize workflow, you can choose which view best suits your current task and quickly switch between them as needed.
Q: Is one view better than the others?
A: Each view serves a different purpose, and the best view depends on your specific needs at any given time—whether it's detailed work on a single source, managing multiple sources, or live switching.
Use Cases
Live Events: Switch between Multi-View for managing multiple camera angles and Switching View for seamless live production.
Studio Production: Use Focus View for setting up your initial shots and fine-tuning settings, then switch to Multi-View or Switching View as you start recording or streaming.