This article provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of roles and permissions, detailing the capabilities and limitations of each role to help you manage your studio effectively.
Role | Manage Collaborators | Manage Billing | Edit Studio Settings | Add/Edit Sources | Control Live Production | View Sources |
Owner | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Admin | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Producer | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Viewer | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Explanation of Columns:
Manage Collaborators: The ability to invite new users to the studio, edit their roles, or remove collaborators from the studio.
Manage Billing: Includes accessing and editing billing information, subscriptions, and other payment-related settings.
Edit Studio Settings: The capacity to change studio-wide settings, including configurations not directly related to live production.
Add/Edit Sources: The permission to add new video and audio sources to the studio or edit existing sources.
Control Live Production: Entails controlling and switching between live video and audio sources during a production.
View Sources: The ability to view video and audio sources without the capability to control or edit them.
Overview of Roles
There are four distinct roles to accommodate various levels of access and control within a studio: Owner, Admin, Producer, and Viewer. Each role is designed with specific permissions to streamline collaboration and studio management.
Owner
Description: The owner is typically the person who created the studio or linked the agent. As the highest authority within a studio, the owner has full control over all aspects of the studio.
Permissions: Includes all capabilities granted to other roles, such as managing billing, inviting and editing collaborators, adding and managing sources, and overall studio settings.
Admin
Description: Admins play a crucial role in managing the studio's operational aspects. They are appointed by the studio owner and are responsible for day-to-day management tasks.
Permissions:
Invite and manage collaborators.
Edit, control, and add new video and audio sources.
Manage billing and all other functional aspects of the studio.
Producer
Description: Producers are tasked with the creation and management of content. They focus on running productions and controlling the live elements of a studio.
Permissions:
Control and switch between video and audio sources during live production.
Cannot invite new users, edit studio settings, manage billing, or add new sources.
Viewer
Description: Viewers have the most limited access within a studio. Their role is primarily observational, allowing them to watch live feeds or recordings without the ability to alter the production.
Permissions:
Only view added audio and video sources.
Do not have the capability to edit, control, delete, or create new sources, nor manage users or studio settings.
FAQs
Q: Can an owner transfer their ownership to another user?
A: Yes, an owner can transfer their ownership rights to another user, effectively changing the studio's owner. This process typically requires direct action within the studio settings.
Q: How can I change a user's role?
A: Changing a user's role involves accessing the studio settings, usually under a section labeled "Users" or "Collaborators," where you can adjust roles according to your management needs.
Q: What happens if a producer needs to invite a new collaborator?
A: If a producer needs to invite a new collaborator, they must request an Admin or the Owner to perform the action, as their permissions do not extend to managing studio users.
Q: Can a viewer participate in studio chats or discussions?
A: The permission for viewers to participate in chats or discussions depends on the specific settings enabled by the studio owner or admins. Typically, viewing permissions do not include interactive capabilities.
Understanding these roles and permissions is crucial for efficient studio management, ensuring that each collaborator is granted the appropriate level of access and control for their responsibilities. This structured approach enhances collaboration, streamlines production workflows, and maintains security and order within the studio environment.