Hotkeys
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Create and assign Hotkeys which will enable you to quickly switch between live shots.
Layering System
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Seamlessly combine your media to produce a customized live stream.
MIDI Controllers
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Set up a MIDI controller with Wirecast.
Placeholders
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Add and modify a template Placeholder and assign media to it.
Playlists
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Create lists of clips in Wirecast and play them as a single group.
Preview and Live Windows
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Simultaneously preview a shot you are creating and what you are broadcasting live.
Resize Media
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Size your media in Wirecast using the Shot Layer Properties panel.
Shot Templates
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Save time by using a configured or custom shot layout for your Wirecast document.
Stinger Transitions
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Create and customize Stinger Transitions
Desktop Presenter User Guide
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How to use the built-in Desktop Presenter to share your computer screen.