What is the Graphics Add-On?
Our Classic Graphics Add-On enables images, videos, and lower thirds to be brought into the live stream broadcast. Through PowerPoint or ProPresenter programs, you can bring sermon notes, lyrics, titles, countdowns, etc. into the live stream in the form of split screen, lower-thirds, intros and outros, or watermarking. One of your on-site team members will use a local computer to control where, how, and when the graphics are displayed.
How do I use the Graphics Add-On?
One-Time Installation
1. Contact Customer Success to add this feature to your account.
2. Ensure that you have the correct equipment and software, including:
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Computer with ethernet port or ethernet dongle (we recommend the graphics computer has an i5 processor and 8 gigabytes of RAM)
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Ethernet cable (Cat 6 Cable)
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Presentation Software (see more on these options below)
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PowerPoint (Windows 10 and 11 PC, or Mac)
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ProPresenter 7 (Windows 10 and 11 PC, or Mac)
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3. We have a step-by-step guide to preparing for the installation.
4. Schedule a meeting with our Production Success team to install and test the add-on.
5. Once the meeting is completed successfully, make sure to train the person who will be running graphics for you and ensure that they have the Support phone number.
6. You are ready for your first event!
Scheduling
There is no need to make any indication that you will be using the Graphics Add-On during the scheduling process.
During Events
1. Remember to reboot your computer about an hour prior to your service.
2. Use the same computer each time so that our software can identify your computer.
3. Verify the program output using an external monitor connected to your encoder. Contact LiveControl Support if you would like to configure this.
4. Ensure that your slides are set up and ready to go. Read more here: ProPresenter & Powerpoint.
4. More event success tips are here!
What is the recommended software for the Graphics Add-On?
ProPresenter
Using ProPresenter, graphics are overlaid on top of the live stream. You will have options for full screen graphics, lower-thirds (pictured), and intro/outro. It does not, however, integrate with Hebrew text at this time.
Lower-Thirds:
PowerPoint
Using PowerPoint, graphics will be shown on the live stream as either full screen or split screen.
Split screen:
Full Screen:
FAQ
Which event types work with the Classic Graphics Add-On?
Since your team is controlling the graphics, it can be used for both Static and Produced events.
Can I change computers before an event?
Our system must be configured specifically to receive video from one computer. Please always use the same computer for the Classic Graphics Add-On.