Ready to take your webinars to the next level? With the Layouts feature, you can transform your presentations from static lectures into visually engaging and dynamic experiences.
PRO-TIP: Layouts can be used in conjunction with Scenes (Backgrounds) and Overlays (lower-third) for a totally new experience!
Customizing Your Layout
webinar.net offers a diverse selection of pre-designed layouts, catering to different presentation styles and scenarios. Let's start tailoring your Media Player layout!
First, launch and access the Presenter Console, and connect your Camera and Audio.
Click on the View Presenters button in the Stream Controls menu, then click the Manage Experience button below the presenters list.
In the Preview Screen, you will see the current layout being used, which in this case should be the Default Mode. On the right side, you will see the presenter’s list - here you have the same functionality as in the previous menu with the addition that now you can mute/unmute all cameras and microphones, but also decide which presenters will participate in the layout and their positions.
Now, to select the layout, click on the Change Layout button and select the layout that suits your needs.
This will show you a list of 55 different layouts for up to 12 presenters shown on camera!
This will take you back to the Manage Experience window and you will notice that the new layout now appears on the preview screen.
Select the position for each presenter you want to show. You may have noticed that the layout preview has some small numbers for each video slot, this will be the order associated with each presenter you select.
Lastly, hit the Push to Audience button and this will execute the change and display the custom layout to your audience.
REMINDER: Make sure you have the correct number of presenters to fill the layout slots. Otherwise, the Push to Audience button will remain grayed out.
Pre-assigning the Layout Slots
To ensure a smooth and seamless webinar experience, consider pre-assigning the desired layout before your presentation. This allows you to assign a slot to your presenters even if they are not connected yet, or focus on your content during the live event without worrying about adjusting the layout on the fly.
To add a presenter in advance, click the Manage Presenters button in the View Presenters window. Then, click the Add Presenter button.
A window will pop out and prompt you to enter the details of the presenter.
Once the presenter has been added, open the Manage Experience window and click on the Pre-assign option.
Select a position for each presenter, then enter a label for the pre-assigned layout.
Hit the Save Assignment button and you should see the layout under the Assigned Layout category.
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