5 Custom Layouts every StreamYarder needs Plus a Canva Background Hack

[@PriandSamiChiriac]

I can’t thank you enough! I’m a Brazilian teacher and I looked for something like that everywhere … I couldn’t find anyone teaching this in PT so I decided to look for it in English, and man… you just saved my life 🤣 thank you so so much!

[@kirkrnugent]

So glad to hear that! Wish I could speak PT I’ve visited Brazil, Angola, and Mozambique and the language is beautiful. Let me know if I can help further.

[@creatiffocus]

I think this is perfect for having podcast guests! Thanks!!

[@kirkrnugent]

absolutely!

[@PaulWattsHair]

Hey Kirk Brilliant video!! Could youdo a video on how you get all those seperate cameras in stremyard please? Gear and setup? Just subbed!!

[@kirkrnugent]

Thanks so much for the comment and support of the channel, truly appreciated. I have done what you’re suggesting before but it’s probably time for an updated video. Another option is to checkout my videos on Amazon kirkrnugent.live/gear.

[@marlonsanders]

Great presentation and methods by Kirk. Very pro.

[@kirkrnugent]

@@marlonsanders thanks so much Marlon! Truly appreciate your comment and support of the channel!

[@cosmicish]

Wow! this is exactly what I needed!!! what a wonderful conclusion to a long search. So glad I found your tutorial on Streamyard. Especially since this seems so easy to use with Canva. I LOVE CANVA! Your teaching style is very easy to understand and connect to. Can you do a tutorial where you showcase videos as a host? and add graphics to make it pop? so curious to see what could be done when going live. Thank you so much.

[@kirkrnugent]

We are so glad you found our channel and we thank you for the comments and support, they help us. We’ve don’t some many videos in StreamYard and how best to use it and the features that they are releasing. I recommend checking our our playlists there are 3 or 4 that just deal with StreamYard, look at this and let me know though comments if you’re not finding what you need.

[@MikeylitoLIVE]

Mr. Nugent. Even though you don't know me, I apologize for assuming you were just a shill for evmux. This one video alone has been invaluable to me. I had already designed how I wanted my custom layouts to "look," but how to make them WORK was completely different. This video taught me how to make them work. It bodes to help make my streaming a LOT simpler and LOOK better. Using your methods, Stream Deck, and a couple of macros helped make my stream look and work much better. This was a good lesson for me not to be so judgmental. You now have a new subscriber. Thanks for the evergreen content.

[@kirkrnugent]

Oh wow thanks so much for the comment and support of the channel! I am a fan and proponent of live video no matter the platform. Just glad what we've produced is having an impact. Truly appreciated 👍

[@rodreedy]

Kirk, the algorithm brought me here! 😂 I’m working over here! First slide deck done. Two more this week

[@kirkrnugent]

Well thank you Algorithm!!!! So glad to have you and we hope there's plenty here you find helpful on your steaming journey! Thank you for the comment and support of the channel.

[@julienakpemado3949]

It's a great and your sound quality is perfect 👌

[@kirkrnugent]

@@julienakpemado3949 thank you so much! I need to do more Canva content as well. I use it everyday for various projects.

[@juanitagaynor4760]

You have activated my beast mode!!! Thanks for the detailed visual!!!

[@kirkrnugent]

Oooo Weeeee!!!!!! I love this comment LETS GOOOO!!!!!

[@serinadalietosdigitalbusiness]

I have an Online Business and i do a lot of Video marketing with steam yard. this video was very helpful. thank you

[@kirkrnugent]

Awesome! I’m big on video marketing, so glad this video was helpful.

[@garyjonesjr.7015]

The custom layouts and Canva has been a game changer for me!!! Thanks for the video.

[@kirkrnugent]

My absolute pleasure my friend. Thanks for the support

[@SuperFoodParents]

15:30 That's the bee's knew right there with that layout and your suggestions for best uses 💥

[@kirkrnugent]

I was looking forward to your comment. I was thinking of you when I made this video. Please let me know how you use them

[@RotterStudios]

Dude this was great! Thinking of going to stream yard instead of OBS. OBS is good but it's not as easy / fun? subbed.

[@kirkrnugent]

@@RotterStudios awesome. Be sure to look at and compare pricing between stream yard and some of their competitors... I have a video that compares four alternatives to stream yard as well if you're interested. Thank you for the subscribe!

[@RotterStudios]

@@kirkrnugent cool thanks. I'll look for it.

[@petertins]

You have a nice teaching style. You are very clear and easy to follow. Thank You for sharing!!!

[@kirkrnugent]

Thanks for the comment and support of the channel. So glad these videos can provide help!

[@juanitaegaynor]

Beast Mode Activated!!!! Thanks for the detailed visual tutorial!

[@kirkrnugent]

LET’S GO!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the comment and support of the channel! Excited to see what you come up with.

[@juanitaegaynor]

@@kirkrnugent do you sell layout templates???

[@kirkrnugent]

Like For Canva? I haven’t but I probably should. Let me look into that and see what I can come up with. Thanks so much for the question and the idea.

[@ryan3178]

I use canva regularly and I still learning new ways to use it for my streams. Thanks for this hack.

[@kirkrnugent]

My pleasure! I'll have to check out your steams now

[@showtyme_jones]

This is GOLD!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@kirkrnugent]

And thanks for commenting!!!! I need to do a few more of these! Seem to be a crowd favorite!

[@VACAYJAYTV]

@KirkNugent Brother you are a gift and blessing from God! Thank you for all you do brother! Salute 🫡

[@kirkrnugent]

I treasurer this message, thanks so much.

[@MzOfficer713]

I love love love love your spirit!

[@kirkrnugent]

Thank you so much!!!!! Truly appreciate the comment and support of the channel!

[@playthatbackfm]

Thanks for letting us know the sizes

[@kirkrnugent]

@@playthatbackfm your welcome!

[@rondalucy]

This was just what I needed. THANK YOU!!!!

[@kirkrnugent]

That is so awesome! Thanks for the comment and support Ken to e channel

[@darronfranklin943]

I appreciate you saying and doing. That helps. Just subscribed. As a retired educator, I am tracking to start an education-centric podcast. I know you have a large number of people, but I will attempt engage you to answer some questions.

[@kirkrnugent]

I go live on Wednesdays at Noon or just post your questions here I try to respond to all comments.

[@DeepDive1776]

Great video!🙏🏾

[@kirkrnugent]

Thanks for the comment, so glad this was helpful.

[@Binbuster]

Kirk…used the new streamyard layout for a recorded video…loved it, now going to set it up for different segments I do on my channel. Each one a different look. With the brand tab I can set it up and use it that way too. I love it and love your tutorials!

[@kirkrnugent]

That is AWESOME!!!! Action takers I love it! Let me know if we can help further, happy streaming

[@djb_tv]

This was great. THANK YOU so much. Love your content. Love the way you teach.

[@kirkrnugent]

@@djb_tv wow thank you for the comment and support of the channel.

[@INSiiGHTS]

This is some new age tech thinking here! I’ve subscribed before but wasn’t diligent until I needed something for a special show for my channel next week! I have some homework to do to be prepared BUT I’m excited! This should help!! 💯 Thanks 💯

[@kirkrnugent]

Awesome so glad to hear that, thanks for the comment and support of the channel.

[@yolandafabianradio]

My goodness!!! This is amazing Kirk!!! I will definitely begin to try….Thanks so much!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kirkrnugent]

Yaaaaaassssss!!!!!! The best part about new functions and features is getting people to try them out. Please let me know how it goes and thanks so much for the supper of the channel.

[@CommonSenseReclaimed]

Come on Kirk,You are the greatest!!

[@kirkrnugent]

@CommonSenseReclaimed oh wow what an awesome message to get! I need to update this now that they have camera shapes. Thanks for the comment and support of the channel. If you havent already consider joining membership, it's $9 a month and ensures we can keep producing this kinds of content.

[@Llullaby3]

Wow! So good! I was wondering how you resize and include all those elements for this kind of look. Thank you!!!!

[@kirkrnugent]

Awesome!!!! Thanks for the feedback and support of the channel! Hope there’s more you find here that’s useful

[@flisamiller]

Thanks Kirk for another great instructional video. This is exactly what i needed to complete my overlays! Lisa

[@kirkrnugent]

Awesome! It never gets old hearing that what we put out is helping real people move forward. Thanks for the comment and support of the channel.

[@DisisHipHop]

yeah can you do a video so we can see what it will look like with 3 guest on screen at one time. every video i watched only consider the host on screen but what about the guests and the vertical format ?

[@kirkrnugent]

Thanks so much for the comment and support of the channel. It would be a while before I can do that video but I'll add it to my content list. Can you explain further? What exactly are you looking to see demonstrated? Also would you be able to to join me on Wednesday during my live show at Noon CST and I can answer the question for you there? Let me know

[@askloistherelatabletherapist]

I will definitely be checking this out! Thanks for your easy to follow instructions

[@kirkrnugent]

My pleasure! Thanks for the comment and support of the channel!

[@Gnawcx]

Been looking for this. THANK YOU. Liked and Subscribed.

[@kirkrnugent]

So glad you found us and the content, gotta love KZbin for that. If you have any questions don't hesitate to let me know.

[@EnergeticGrowers]

brilliant! Thanks for your work

[@kirkrnugent]

@@EnergeticGrowers my pleasure! We are working on some more videos giving a variety of designs

[@MikeCassidyPhotography]

Kirk, that was a great video. Thanks for sharing. 🙏 Perhaps you can help clarify one point that got me confused, but I think I got it straightened out... I want to make sure I'm not missing something (which is very possible 😂)... and I'm sure there may be others in the same boat. From what I can see through my efforts the "Save new layout" is ONLY saving the location of the camera slots. So, in practical terms, the slide deck always needs to be loaded, added to the stream, and on the correct slide to work. For example, if you are in the middle of a stream, and want to change from your 2-person layout to a 3-person layout, TWO steps are needed. You have to choose the "mod 3 person layout" button AND manually change the slide to the correct slide for the 3-person layout? I kept expecting the background image would save in the custom layout... it was driving me nuts... 😂 Or did I miss something? Thanks so much. Mike.

[@egrizzly247]

I was fighting with that same thing. Drove me bananas!. It's a StreamYard thing though. That functionality is not there yet to save BOTH the background image used to create the layout in addition to the camera positions. A work-around I found (not perfect) was to pause the recording/stream for 5 seconds and switch to the desired Layout/Background. Saves you post-prod hassle of firing up the vid editor, finding the place where you switched layout/backgrounds, editing them out, then republishing the video 😫

[@hextoken]

Terrific video Kirk

[@kirkrnugent]

Thanks so much so glad this one is helpful, scripting another similar video right now. Hope you can check it out.

[@sharleennicholson]

Amazinggg! Thank you so much 💫

[@kirkrnugent]

Yea man I need to follow this up with 5 Additional Layouts to consider but i'm hoping they release the Scenes feature cause that will open some more doors for customization.

[@sommelierangelicaatristain]

Thanks for this hacks! love them all, will definitely try them!

[@kirkrnugent]

YAAAAAAASSSSSSSS!!!!!!!! This comment is why I do what I do. All I ask is that you let me know how it goes. Thank you for the comment and support of the channel.

[@MorganaRider]

Thank you so much! These tips are fantastic! 👌👌🙏

[@kirkrnugent]

Oh yes one of my favorite videos to create! Thanks so much for the comment and support of the channell.

[@MrPhilsAlabamaHotSauce]

Kirk.......GREAT VIDEO!!! Man, I am SO glad I stumbled on your channel. This is a very complete and concise description of how this tool can be exploited in StreamYard. I really look forward toa exploring ALL of your other videos. I should also say your presentation style is both great and entertaining, while maintaining the authority necessary for a how-to instructor. My channel is Alabama Hot Sauce on KZbin and I only wish I could be as convincing as you. Thank you so much for this information. Mr. Phil.

[@kirkrnugent]

Phil!!!!! Wow man thanks so much.

[@AmyRomeu]

This video is so good! Thank you!🎉

[@kirkrnugent]

@@AmyRomeu oh wow that’s so awesome! Thanks for the feedback and support

[@ARSJ116]

Thank you for the hacks and I’m super impressed by how well it flows when you use it. Question, do you have a tutorial on how you got the background(with your logos and things?)

[@kirkrnugent]

@@ARSJ116 hey man thanks so much for the comment and support of the channel. I definitely have a video on building my background but it needs to be redone so I've added that to my list of content to create, thanks for the suggestion. In the meantime please check out the older video here: Learn Canva Hacks, Tips, and Best Practices for Streaming: kzbin.info/aero/PLRsWOqwRvmL1FDoQaNgnLE9L33JTt7649

[@ARSJ116]

@@kirkrnugentThank you so much for responding. My brother and I are launching on KZbin January 4th 2025 and thankful for your three tips and knowledge. I’ll check it out for sure and Happy New Year!

[@kirkrnugent]

@@ARSJ116 Congratulations 🎉 Excited for you and your brother. This is one of the best times to start with Content.

[@ARSJ116]

⁠@@kirkrnugentI agree!!! I’m sorry 1 more question, so when we start our KZbin live, what are some tips on when our live screen is side-by-side, what is a good placement for the webcam so it doesn’t look like we’re not being engaged with the audience cause we’re looking at the reactions of our faces? “Hope that makes sense lol” for example my webcam is above my MacBook, and when I hit record I see my brother on the computer screen but my eyes are looking down and not at the screen as if we’re having a conversation with me looking into the camera? I hope that makes sense lol

[@kirkrnugent]

@ no apologies needed. What you shared makes sense, many use a teleprompter to maintain eye contact but long before I had one I trained myself to look at the camera and see my guest or screen or cohost in the periphery vision.

[@MarleneUncesored]

Thank you so much for this video

[@kirkrnugent]

@@MarleneUncesored my absolute pleasure! Thank you for the comment and support of the channel!

[@ariellatheexplorer]

Awesome walkthrough. Very Helpful.

[@kirkrnugent]

Thanks so much for sharing that this was helpful, we have a lot of StreamYard content coming soon so be sure to check back. Thanks again for the support of the channel.

[@LeedsBirdRants]

I *love* your channel Kirk 😍

[@kirkrnugent]

Hahahaha thanks so much!

[@unclet6810]

This is fire. Thanks for sharing.

[@kirkrnugent]

Absolutely! Thanks for the comment and support of the channel

[@mikedakkak9355]

Great video.

[@kirkrnugent]

@@mikedakkak9355 thanks so much! More like this coming soon hope you stick around.

[@thecharlotteagent2270]

Awesome info!!!

[@kirkrnugent]

@@thecharlotteagent2270 thanks Bro! And thanks again for the birthday gift!

[@YourNextAmazingStory]

Thank you so much for explaining this. it's so helpful! :)

[@kirkrnugent]

My absolute pleasure! We are planning to do additional videos similar to this and we hope you can check them out as well.

[@cspmg]

Great video Kirk, earned my sub with this one ser. All the best to you moving forward!

[@kirkrnugent]

Wow that's awesome! We hope you'll find equally engaging content here as you found in this video. What are you using StreamYard for?

[@cspmg]

@@kirkrnugent I think I will! I use it to host our company's weekly podcast, which has just gone through its second iteration. It looked a TON better until I realized you couldn't sync backgrounds with layouts, is there a better way around that? I'd love to have a specific background for our 4-6 camera spot, and then one for when we share screen.

[@HBCULEGENDS]

Thanks! This is great!!!

[@kirkrnugent]

@@HBCULEGENDS so glad to hear that! I'm planning more soon with the new features

[@tarrerdome]

Okay Well Done Captain Kirk!!!!

[@kirkrnugent]

Thanks my guy!

[@livingintorontorealestate]

OK .. Brilliant! Thank You

[@kirkrnugent]

Awesome glad it helps!

[@ogBravo1]

This is gold! Ty

[@kirkrnugent]

@@ogBravo1 thanks so much! Glad this was helpful

[@bambricksellsflorida]

Very well done with a great explanation of each step Kirk. Is there a Canva template to share?

[@kirkrnugent]

Thanks so much for the feedback and support of the channel. No template to share this time want everyone to be creative and come up with their own. Let me know what you come up with.

[@bambricksellsflorida]

Will do! @@kirkrnugent

[@thex-factorofsafety2701]

What size do you make the rectangle for the media share. Is it 600 x 400??

[@kirkrnugent]

I take a screenshot of my screen that I'm going to share and then upload that to canva so I can size that the way I want and then replace it with a white square. I hope that makes sense... Not really an exact dimension but more designed to fit.

[@Ambientes]

How would you do this to add lower thirds lyrics or text with a another application such as a presentation software?

[@kirkrnugent]

Streamyard doesn't have the ability to do that. Other platforms like OBS, Ecamm Live or EVMUX can do it.

[@fibromyalgianational]

This is great! Thank you!

[@kirkrnugent]

You are Welcome! Thanks for the feedback and support of the channel.

[@melaniesunstorm]

how do we add a media slot in one of the corner where it will keep playing a sponsor's advertisement?

[@kirkrnugent]

Not sure I understand the question, are you saying you want the sponsors advertisement to play throughout your live show? If so you would have to add it in to the layout of every scene you want to use in that show. I don’t recommend you do this. Play their advert once and maybe adds like to your overlay or background that says sponsored by cause you don’t want to disrupt your show flow with something constantly playing.

[@porconetaverdao]

Thank u s m ....bro! I very appreciatte your video.

[@kirkrnugent]

@@porconetaverdao thanks for your comment and support of the channel. I need to do more of these.

[@RegihGonzaga]

let me tell you... that was amazing

[@kirkrnugent]

@@RegihGonzaga Yesssssssssss!!!!!! So glad to hear that.

[@TheReasonWeLearn]

This is great! Question: how do I use custom layouts and screen share custom layouts, and make sure when I stop sharing it goes back to the custom one I was using? I've had so much trouble with it going back to default after "stop share."

[@kirkrnugent]

@@TheReasonWeLearn it will always go back to the default if you stop sharing first. Trick is to select the custom layout you want to go to next and then stop sharing or don’t stop sharing…. The beauty of custom layouts is that it has only what you designed in there regardless of what’s on stage including guest. I’ve used this to include the audio from a video share without showing the video. Hope this makes sense. Happy Streaming!

[@TheReasonWeLearn]

@@kirkrnugent thank you! Yes makes sense--hadn't thought of designing a layout that covers the share space to just go over it! Brilliant!

[@ShadowTechAlchemy]

Super good, thank you!

[@kirkrnugent]

My pleasure! Thanks for the comment and support of the channel!

[@Wilsons4Real]

Bro this was so helpful.

[@kirkrnugent]

So glad it has been helpful to you and so many! I hope to do an update video soon!

[@dominoentertainment5513]

😎 The online Domino Community and Domino Entertainment Hybrid Events is definitely in the building 🏫.

[@kirkrnugent]

Always great to have you. Hope this video was helpful

[@bgsenetwork]

What size should the white squares be?

[@kirkrnugent]

Thanks for the comment and support of the channel. I’d you’re referring to the Wilkie squares I put in Canva, they don’t have to be any specific size. You can place them however and where ever you want and then make the camera fit it in StreamYard. Hope that makes sense, let me know.

[@bgsenetwork]

@@kirkrnugent thanks. It does

[@Lostintranslationpodcast]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@kirkrnugent]

My absolute pleasure!! Would love to hear how you are using Custom Layouts.

[@Lostintranslationpodcast]

@@kirkrnugent I just made a 5 slide set up just like you showed me! It was so simple thanks to you!

[@ITAZAB1WEST]

Can you do this with loop videos?

[@kirkrnugent]

@@ITAZAB1WEST thanks for the comment and support of the channel. Are you referring to background videos? If so they are automatically looped when you upload them as a background.

[@nosisterleftbehind2277]

AWEEEEE-SOME!

[@kirkrnugent]

Thanks so much! Can you share which layout you're gonna use first?

[@nosisterleftbehind2277]

@@kirkrnugent I used the "Host plus Panel" Worked out great! January is our Recruitment Month. Our guests were six of our volunteers.

[@drmarco66]

Can I use this for making KZbin video reactions while on KZbin livestream?

[@kirkrnugent]

@@drmarco66 absolutely! Great use of the custom layouts feature

[@riobertson]

Question: so Every time I switch the layout. Do I have to switch the slide also. Or will it automatically switch to slide with the layout.

[@kirkrnugent]

We have to switch the background manually. Unfortunately in StreamYard nothing overlay or background related has a hotkey or is automated

[@PriandSamiChiriac]

The white square and the transparent rectangle for the screensharing… how did u search for that on canva? Or you drew them yourself? If so, what’s the measure of it’s not too much to ask 🙊

[@kirkrnugent]

@@PriandSamiChiriac for the Square in Canva go to elements select a square and then change its color to white. You can use any landscape picture for the size -> place the picture where you want the square then put the square on top to get the right size then remove the picture. Hope this makes sense, thanks for the comment and support of the channel. If you have further questions please let me know.

[@Metal_seer]

Thanks. I need the display screen.

[@kirkrnugent]

Awesome glad to hear that! Thanks for the comment and support of the channel!

[@LTLMedia]

I like Streamyards ease of use and presentations but it falls behind with not being able to que multiple tabs for a smoother transition during a livestream and you can only have ONE media slot verse their competition where you can have a few on screen at the same time.

[@kirkrnugent]

There are definitely some pros and cons to StreamYard but in the web based space they are by for the most stable. Personally I use Ecamm Live for my own shows and use StreamYard and Restream for clients if needed but If I can use Ecamm for them too I do.

[@famousvernon]

This is dope. You should sell generic Canva templates or give away for opting into your email list. What are the dimensions of your white boxes? Great work and keep them coming!

[@kirkrnugent]

Thanks for the comment and support of the channel. We do sell stream packages but Canva templates is a new one… definitely going to look into that

[@binnybrand2563]

Where did you get the white frames from in canva

[@kirkrnugent]

Go to elements and then look for or type in frames. Should give a number of options and several allow you to select the color and size.

[@binnybrand2563]

@@kirkrnugent Kirk I have a huge question. Does Stream deck change scenes with overlays and layout's together ? Is it possible for convenience when changing layouts based on number of guest ?????

[@kirkrnugent]

@@binnybrand2563 No unfortunately that’s not an option with StreamYard. Overlays aren’t included with hot keys so we can’t control them.

[@binnybrand2563]

@@kirkrnugent How are you changing scenes without background showing I see you changing styles and looks manually what's does that ? For example if I have 5 overlays 1 mod to 5 how can I fluently change smoothly

[@kirkrnugent]

@@binnybrand2563 not sure I understand the question… First StreamYard doesn’t have scenes the best we have is Custom Layouts. So the process to go from one arrangement onscreen to another is very manual but I’ve been able to simplify the amount to clicks necessary with custom layouts. Can you give me the time stamp in the video where I’m doing what you’re referring to?

[@thegatheringofficial]

AWESOME !!!!!

[@kirkrnugent]

So glad this hit the spot truly appreciate the comment and support of the channel.

[@TheGreyPillPodcast]

Question, do you have a how to do video on going a back video ground with streamyard? I see the features saying video needs to be 1min and I believe under 3MB...I seem to now get it to work properly. please help...Thank you, in advance.

[@kirkrnugent]

Absolutely that's one of my latest videos... Here's a link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmmXdKqiedZ2qMU Leave a comment if you still have questions.

[@skunklabs_official]

What a beautiful world we live in where the biggest problem is too many creative options.

[@kirkrnugent]

Totally agree!!!!!! Glass is definitely half full

[@NiCoLe77A]

Cool

[@kirkrnugent]

Thanks so much for the Comment and Support of the channel!

[@beatz2005]

Thanks so much for this, two issues, I’m unable to add a media slot after adding a png to the stage (greyed out). 2. Is it possible to use transparent boxes that I can put the video sources behind instead of layering on top of white?

[@kirkrnugent]

First let me apologize for not getting back to you sooner. Not sure what happened but I missed this one. In response to your first question: you said you added a PNG... that's what's taking up the Media slot, you don't add a PNG there, it would be added as an Overlay or Background. In the Media slot you would add your presentation or screen share. For your second question: You can definitely do that but you'll have to add them as overlays and be sure to change them manually every time you add or remove cameras from the screen. Having those designs in the background make it more manageable... Once streamyard releases Scenes it will be much easier to design these things as we want.

[@beatz2005]

@@kirkrnugent thanks for the reply! Could I use a stream deck to cue up each different box background and the correct video dimensions for them? Do you know when scenes are coming?

[@kirkrnugent]

@@beatz2005 StreamDeck allows for integrated functionality which requires the company in this case StreamYard to work directly with them and they haven’t done that. But StreamDeck also works with hotkeys and keyboard shortcuts. So the question is does StreamYard have a hotkey for what you want to do… I don’t believe there is. Hope the longer explanation sheds some light on what’s possible. Haven’t heard anything further in a timeline for scenes.

[@JayMcDonough]

Video is awesome I've watched it a few times.. I'm stuck though because media slot background doesn't change when I change layouts :(

[@kirkrnugent]

thanks so much for the comment and support of the channel. I made media slot background a PDF so that I can change easily when I’m changing layouts

[@SxMCommunityTV]

@@kirkrnugent this is the same problem that i'm having just like @JayMcDonough....

[@SxMCommunityTV]

@@kirkrnugent what do you mean by you made the mediaslot a .PDF? are you referring the the .pdf file we attached as slides?

[@kirkrnugent]

@@SxMCommunityTV Yes. I made the custom layout have a media slot as the first layer so essentially that is the background and yes I’m adding a PDF to the studio which the custom layout automatically grabs so it’s in the background. Jays comment is that he can’t change them both at the same time and I confirmed that is correct, you must change layout and the pdf page separately. Is that what you are experiencing as well? That wasn’t clear from your earlier comment.

[@SxMCommunityTV]

@@kirkrnugent Amen, well, basically i didn't see you doing that in your video, so was not aware that i have to change the slide manually (was no mention of it manually) to adjust to the camera's layout, but yes, looking at it from that angle, it's the same problem that i'm experiencing. Then my next question to you will be, how would i achieve making that change over during a live? Changing both camera/slide, without viewers noticing.

[@mphil77]

If you customize your background can you still use them is you go back to the free version??

[@kirkrnugent]

No i don’t believe you can

[@the9450]

Does this work with remote guests?

[@kirkrnugent]

Absolutely! You can add a second camera for yourself but you can have 1 or many guests in those other slots. Hopefully this is a good base that you can build on to meet your needs.

[@BeatsbyLonza]

How do you have a third camera ?

[@kirkrnugent]

@@BeatsbyLonza thank you for the comment and support of the channel. I think in this video I just added my laptop as a guest which has a camera connected to it. But you can add a third camera on the same machine using the guest link and an incognito window as well. Are you familiar with that method?

[@BeatsbyLonza]

@ awesome. Thanks I’ll try that out

[@SxMCommunityTV]

I think i followed the Tutorial step by step, but i'm probably missing a step, once i create 1st custom lay as per directions, i then go one and create the 2nd one, but what then happens is then the 1st one now changes to the 2nd one, and if i then crates a 3rd one, then all 3 changes to the 3rd one, seems like something happen, that the 1st, 2nd ones are not holding their page number of the pdf, it just dynamically adjust to what ever .pdf slide page is created the last, or which ever page is selected at the moment - it goes for all the layouts (btw, i'm testing with the free version of SY, don't know if that makes a difference) or maybe, SY has changed their layout not to allow this feature no longer?

[@kirkrnugent]

Hard to explain in text, I’ll be sure to go over this on todays Live Show - Coaching Corner. We’ll go live at Noon CST. If you’re not able to make it I’ll come back and Poe the link here so you can watch the replay

[@kirkrnugent]

kzbin.infoLAMGL7qq4r4?si=EuFTYeqV1nJcInHM I go over your question at the beginning of the video.

[@SxMCommunityTV]

@@kirkrnugent Thanks, i got online to late, you were already talking to the guest, thanks for taking your time out to explain, i will keep playing with it, i also made the purchase to see if the issue was the free version, however no matter how much i follow you steps, step by step, the same issue keeps coming back, the SLIDES pages (what i previously called the .pdf) are not moving along with the custom layouts. So, if I add Slide #1, to CustomLayout #1, Save that, then i see the jump backwards to the previous Layout, i then goto CustomLayout #1, Press Edit (pencil), then change to Slide2, adjust the camera slots to Slide2. then press save, change the name to CustomLayout #2, Press Save (not update) then i see the jump back to Custom Layout #1. Now is where the problem starts. If i go now to Custom Layout #1, i see the cameraslots get adjusted, as configured, but with Slide #2 in the backgroud, if i then goes to CustomLayout #2, this remains intact with Slide #, but go back to CustomrLayout #1, Still remains with Slide #2, it never changes back to Slide #1. And this continues with every custom layout i make, all previous CustomLayouts retains the Last Slide that was used, the custom layouts never retains the Slide # that was attached to it when saved... I have no clue what i'm missing or doing wrong, as i followed step by step, will keep trying 😅 thanks for your time and effort

[@stampeddolly]

cumbersome !

[@kirkrnugent]

The process to change scenes in StreamYard can be a bit much I agree