Creating Lower Thirds in MediaShout

MediaShout makes it easy to create lower thirds for streaming. You can move and resize text boxes to any location, then use the Stage Display to set up a separate lower thirds output while keeping your main display unchanged.

Step 1: Set Up Main Display Text (2 Lines)

Start by configuring your Main Display text box to show only two lines. This ensures the lower thirds will fit properly when you move it to the Stage Display.

Step 2: Sync to Stage Display

Click the Sync All Pages to Stage button on your cue. This sends the text to the Stage Display so you can edit it separately from the Main Display.  

Step 3: Switch to Stage Display Editing Mode

In the bottom right corner of MediaShout, click the Display Switch to move from Main to Stage. This allows you to edit the Stage Display independently.

Step 4: Move Text to Lower Thirds Position

Click and drag the text box down to the lower third of your screen. Position it where you want it to appear in your stream.

Step 5: Customize and Save as Template

Make any additional edits to the text box:

• Change text color
• Add a background color (bright green works well for color keying in streaming software)
• Adjust size and styling

Save this as a template: Click the Templates arrow in the bottom right corner, choose Save As, give it a name (e.g., "Lower Thirds"), and click Create. Now you can quickly apply this lower thirds setup to other cues in the future.

You're Done

Your main display shows the full presentation while your stage display (and stream) shows the lower thirds. Perfect for adding speaker names, titles, or other information without cluttering your main output.

Need Help?

If you have questions about streaming or vMix integration, email Support@mediashout.com.