Using Scene Builder To Group Assets
The Scene Builder feature lets you group your camera angles, graphics, and text into a single layer. Instead of tapping multiple elements during a broadcast, you can bring everything on screen with one tap. This allows you to pre-plan your production, eliminate guessing which graphics to use midstream, and simplify teamwork.
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To get started, tap on the blue "+" at the bottom of the Sources panel.
Select the "Scene Builder" icon at the bottom of the window.
Select whether you wish to create a Full-Screen scene or an Overlay Scene
Creating A Full-Screen Scene
Tap Background to either add a background image or to select a background color.
Tap Transition to choose a specific transition for your assets.
Tap Production Group to choose where this Scene lives in your Sources panel.
Now, tap New Layer to add an Image, a Text Box, or a Camera Source to your Scene. You can add up to 9 sources to one Scene to make a complete Scene for easy use!
When you're done, tap on Create in the top-right corner of the Window. You'll now see your new Scene in the Sources panel (in the Production Group you selected).
Adding Images To Your Scene
When you tap on New Layer, choose Image. You'll immediately be taken to a new Window where you can choose from many Image options.
- Photo Library allows you to access photos in the Photos app of your current device.
- Imported Images are images you've imported into Switcher via Google Drive or Dropbox.
- Files/USB Drive are images in the Files app of your current device.
- Switcher Cloud allows you to access photos already uploaded into your Switcher Cloud.
- Brand Kit allows you to access photos already added to your Switcher Brand Kit.
- Platform Icons are premade icons for all of the major social media platforms, like Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, etc.
- Samples are sample images provided by Switcher.
Tap on one of the above-listed options, and then choose your images. It will automatically be placed onto the screen. You can then drag+drop this image to where you'd like it to go and adjust its size and rotation.
When you're satisfied, tap on "Back" in the top-left corner.
Continue adding layers and making adjustments until you are satisfied with your Scene, and then tap on Create in the top-right corner of the Window.
Adding Text To Your Scene
When you tap on New Layer, choose Text. You'll immediately be taken to a new Window where you can type in the text that you want. This is typically done to:
- Add in your @SocialMediaHandle
- Display a message of "Starting Soon!" or "Be Right Back!"
- Advertise a new release, product, book, etc. permanently on the screen
Once you've typed in your desired text, tap Done in the top-right corner of the Window.
You'll now be taken to a Window where you can edit the text's font, color, size, and more. Drag+drop to change its positioning.
When you're satisfied, tap on "Back" in the top-left corner.
Continue adding layers and making adjustments until you are satisfied with your Scene, and then tap on Create in the top-right corner of the Window.
Adding Camera Sources To Your Scene
When you tap on New Layer, choose Source. A new slot on your ledger called "Source A" now shows, and a generic box is in the middle of the screen. Tap on "Source A" to edit this box.
Now, you can change the size, rotation, appearance, aspect ratio (landscape, portrait, or square), and position of this Camera Source. Drag+drop with your finger to position it in its desired location on the screen. Then, make all other desired adjustments.
When you're satisfied, tap on "Back" in the top-left corner.
Continue adding layers and making adjustments until you are satisfied with your Scene, and then tap on Create in the top-right corner of the Window.
Creating An Overlay Scene
You'll see a checkerbox pattern on the screen, which means that this will be transparent (for an overlay). Tap on Blank at the top to choose "Live" if you'd rather see the live camera view instead.
Tap New Layer to add an image (that you import) or a text layer (that you type from scratch). Adjust this to your desired position and size.
If you want this Scene to be short-lived, tap on Display Duration to set how long it will appear on the live view when selected.
Tap Production Group to choose where this Scene lives in your Sources panel.
When you're done, tap on Create in the top-right corner of the Window. You'll now see your new Scene in the Sources panel (in the Production Group you selected).
Adding Images To Your Scene
When you tap on New Layer, choose Image. You'll immediately be taken to a new Window where you can choose from many Image options.
- Photo Library allows you to access photos in the Photos app of your current device.
- Imported Images are images you've imported into Switcher via Google Drive or Dropbox.
- Files/USB Drive are images in the Files app of your current device.
- Switcher Cloud allows you to access photos already uploaded into your Switcher Cloud.
- Brand Kit allows you to access photos already added to your Switcher Brand Kit.
- Platform Icons are premade icons for all of the major social media platforms, like Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, etc.
- Samples are sample images provided by Switcher.
Tap on one of the above-listed options, and then choose your images. It will automatically be placed onto the screen. You can then drag+drop this image to where you'd like it to go and adjust its size and rotation.
When you're satisfied, tap on "Back" in the top-left corner.
Continue adding layers and making adjustments until you are satisfied with your Scene, and then tap on Create in the top-right corner of the Window.
Adding Text To Your Scene
When you tap on New Layer, choose Text. You'll immediately be taken to a new Window where you can type in the text that you want. This is typically done to:
- Add in your @SocialMediaHandle
- Display a message of "Starting Soon!" or "Be Right Back!"
- Advertise a new release, product, book, etc. permanently on the screen
Once you've typed in your desired text, tap Done in the top-right corner of the Window.
You'll now be taken to a Window where you can edit the text's font, color, size, and more. Drag+drop to change its positioning.
When you're satisfied, tap on "Back" in the top-left corner.
Continue adding layers and making adjustments until you are satisfied with your Scene, and then tap on Create in the top-right corner of the Window.
Using Your Scene
Find your Scene, and tap on it. You'll be prompted on the screen to tap on your desired sources in order.
Now, they'll go live on the screen, including all additional image and text assets!
