Ecamm Live: Features
Learn how to use each feature within Ecamm Live effectively to improve your streams, recorded videos, and podcasts.
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Ecamm Live Standard and Pro Features ComparisonStandard and Pro feature comparison for Ecamm Live
Ecamm Live's Preferences WindowFind out more about some of the other options in Ecamm Live's preferences.
Ecamm Live Hot KeysHow to quickly navigate around Ecamm Live and trigger actions using hot keys.
Ecamm Live's Power Saver ModeWhat is Ecamm Live's Power Saver mode, why does it activate, and how can it be disabled?
Zooming and Panning in Screen Share ModeHow to zoom and pan in screen share mode with Ecamm Live
The Camera SwitcherLearn how to use Ecamm's powerful camera switcher.
Ecamm's Built-in Internet Speed TestUse our speed test to easily determine if you're able to live stream and multistream effectively
Creating a Music PlaylistHere's how to add more than one music file to Ecamm Live and play each file in succession.
Triggering macOS ShortcutsEcamm Live has support for automatically running macOS shortcuts.
Presenting Slideshows with Apple Keynote and Ecamm LiveHow to present a slideshow using Apple Keynote
Using ProfilesEcamm Live Profiles are an easy way to organize your shows and productions.
Presenting PowerPoint with Ecamm LiveHow to broadcast a PowerPoint presentation, and optionally add a Picture-in-Picture window or Green Screen.
Ecamm Live Preview ModeGetting started with preview mode
Using Live MotionEcamm Live animates changes to overlays when you switch between scenes.
Ecamm Live's Recording FeatureEcamm Live's recording feature works automatically.
Recording Isolated Audio and VideoEcamm Live can record isolated (ISO) audio and video tracks to make post editing and repurposing a breeze.
Edit in DescriptUse our powerful Descript integration to create a streamlined process for repurposing videos.
Streaming and Recording in 4KLearn how to stream and record video with 4K resolution.
Creating Animations and Graphics using Text OverlaysHere's how to use Ecamm Live's Text Overlays to create professional graphics and animations. No other software needed!
Adding a Lower ThirdHow to add a lower third using Ecamm Live's overlays feature
How To Automatically Hide Comment OverlaysInstructions on how to turn on the option to automatically hide comment overlays.
Resizing an OverlayHow to resize an overlay
Cropping an OverlayHow to crop an overlay.
Changing the Opacity (Transparency Level) of an OverlayYou can make your text, image, and camera overlays be see-through by adjusting the opacity.
Creating a Scrolling Ticker OverlayEasy steps to add scrolling text to your Ecamm Live broadcast.
Using Web Widget OverlaysHow to use widget in Ecamm Live.
Presenting a PDF in Ecamm LiveHow to show a PDF presentation in Ecamm Live with a camera Picture-in-Picture.
How to Add Your Branded Colors to Your Live StreamsHow to add your brand's colors to lower thirds in your live stream using specific HEX color codes.
Duplicating an OverlayHow to quickly duplicate an overlay.
Movie Overlays with TransparencyWhat movie format do you need for a movie overlay with transparency?
Exporting a Movie with Transparency in Apple KeynoteThere's an extra hidden step when exporting a movie from Keynote if you want it to have a transparent background.
Using HTML Code in a Widget OverlayYou can add HTML code as a local HTML file, and then drag it into Ecamm!
Using the Virtual Camera (Pro Only)How to use the Virtual Camera feature (Pro Only)
Using the Ecamm Live Virtual Webcam & Virtual MicHow to use the virtual camera and virtual microphone to see Ecamm Live's video and hear audio in other apps.
Ecamm Live and ZoomThe ultimate guide to how Ecamm Live Pro and Zoom work together.
How to use Ecamm Live with Google HangoutsBring all of Ecamm Live's features into Google Hangouts using virtual camera.
How To Use Virtual Cam in Microsoft TeamsHow to use Ecamm Live's virtual camera within Microsoft Teams video conferencing.
How To Use Virtual Cam in Google MeetHow to use Ecamm Live's virtual camera within Google Meet video conferencing.
Using Virtual Camera with ZoomHow to send the output of Ecamm Live to Zoom.
Using Ecamm Live with ZoomHere are the two ways that Ecamm Live Pro can enhance your Zoom conferences.
Using Ecamm Live to Broadcast Your Zoom CallsHow to use Ecamm Live to stream your Zoom conference to your audience on Facebook or YouTube.
Using the Virtual Mic (Pro Only)How to use the Virtual Microphone feature.
Ecamm Live's Sharing Window (Pro Only)How to use Ecamm Live's Sharing Window feature.
How To Use LUTs with Ecamm Live (Pro Only)A video tutorial on using the camera effects feature LUTs
Automatic Business Page Crossposting (Pro Only)How automatic crossposting works with Ecamm Live
About Video Monitor (Pro Only)Everything you need to know about our the video monitoring feature
How To Use an AirPlay Display for Video MonitoringDetails on how to use an AirPlay Display with Ecamm Live
Video and Audio MonitoringHow to use video and audio monitoring within Ecamm Live.
Using a DeckLink Output Device with Ecamm LiveEcamm Live can use a Blackmagic Design DeckLink output device as a program monitor.
Using Quarantined Audio ComponentsNewly installed audio components may not work because they are quarantined by Apple's Gatekeeper security.
Using NDI InputsEcamm Live supports using NDI inputs such as cameras and titles.
About NDI Outputs (Pro Only)How to use NDI Outputs with Ecamm Live
Showing NDI Titles When in Movie or Screenshare ModeTo show NDI Titles over a movie or screen share, you must deselect the "Show NDI Titles Fullscreen" option.
Using Ecamm Live with ProPresenterHow to add titles, lyrics and slides from ProPresenter to your Ecamm Live broadcast.
Ensuring That ProPresenter Slides Have a Transparent BackgroundWhen using ProPresenter to overlay text and graphics, it's important that your presentation and slide backgrounds are transparent.
Using Ecamm Live with Faithlife ProclaimHow to add your Proclaim slides to an Ecamm Live broadcast.