5 Custom Layouts every StreamYarder needs Plus a Canva Background Hack

[@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.

[@creatiffocus]

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

[@kirkrnugent]

absolutely!

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@rondalucy]

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

[@kirkrnugent]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@EraseYoRecord]

I love love love love your spirit!

[@kirkrnugent]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@DeepDive1776]

Great video!🙏🏾

[@kirkrnugent]

Thanks for the comment, so glad this was helpful.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@TheAymoneShow]

Thank you so much for this video

[@kirkrnugent]

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

[@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 😫

[@EnergeticGrowers]

brilliant! Thanks for your work

[@kirkrnugent]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@AmyRomeu]

This video is so good! Thank you!🎉

[@kirkrnugent]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@HBCULEGENDS]

Thanks! This is great!!!

[@kirkrnugent]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@unclet6810]

This is fire. Thanks for sharing.

[@kirkrnugent]

Absolutely! Thanks for the comment and support of the channel

[@ShadowTechAlchemy]

Super good, thank you!

[@kirkrnugent]

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

[@tarrerdome]

Okay Well Done Captain Kirk!!!!

[@kirkrnugent]

Thanks my guy!

[@livingintorontorealestate]

OK .. Brilliant! Thank You

[@kirkrnugent]

Awesome glad it helps!

[@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.

[@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.

[@LeedsBirdRants]

I *love* your channel Kirk 😍

[@kirkrnugent]

Hahahaha thanks so much!

[@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.

[@thecharlotteagent2270]

Awesome info!!!

[@kirkrnugent]

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

[@ogBravo1]

This is gold! Ty

[@kirkrnugent]

@@ogBravo1 thanks so much! Glad this was helpful

[@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

[@fibromyalgianational]

This is great! Thank you!

[@kirkrnugent]

You are Welcome! Thanks for the feedback 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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@drmarco66]

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

[@kirkrnugent]

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

[@mikedakkak9355]

Great video.

[@kirkrnugent]

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

[@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.

[@RegihGonzaga]

let me tell you... that was amazing

[@kirkrnugent]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@Metal_seer]

Thanks. I need the display screen.

[@kirkrnugent]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@thegatheringofficial]

AWESOME !!!!!

[@kirkrnugent]

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

[@stampeddolly]

cumbersome !

[@kirkrnugent]

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