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Using vMix to stream your MediaShout presentation

Streaming Your MediaShout Display to vMix You can capture the video signal going to your TV screen and use it as a source in vMix for live streaming. This guide walks you through the process. --------------------------------------------------------------- What You'll Need - vMix software (installed and licensed on your PC) - Proper cabling (HDMI, DisplayPort, etc.) - A streaming platform (YouTube, Facebook Live, Twitch, etc.) --------------------------------------------------------------- ...

MediaShout 7 Checklist - A Beginner's Guide

Welcome to MediaShout 7 Getting started with MediaShout is simple. This beginner's guide walks you through the essential steps to build your first presentation. Download the checklist: [MediaShout 7 Checklist](https://share.hsforms.com/1QzYbufIgStaf7W20G_0cJQqc4ub) to track your progress as you work through each step. Prefer a walkthrough? [Schedule a free call](https://meetings.hubspot.com/ben-wagner-connect/mediashout-checklist-call) with a MediaShout representative to guide you through thi...

Using the Shift Worship Media Button - How to download media and bring it into MediaShout

Shift Worship Media Store Integration MediaShout 7.6 now includes direct integration with Shift Worship, letting you download unlimited media—images, videos, and more—directly into your scripts. --------------------------------------------------------------- Get a Shift Worship Subscription If you don't already have a Shift Worship subscription, you can purchase a yearly subscription that gives you unlimited downloads from their entire media library. [Purchase here](https://www.mediashout.co...

Use the Stage Display in MediaShout 7 and OBS to Stream Lyrics Lower-Thirds

Streaming MediaShout 7 to OBS Using NDI This guide shows how to stream MediaShout 7 to OBS Studio using NDI (Network Device Interface) across two separate computers. One runs MediaShout 7, the other runs OBS for streaming to your audience. --------------------------------------------------------------- What You'll Need - MediaShout 7 installed on Computer A - OBS Studio installed on Computer B - [NDI Tools](https://ndi.tv/tools/) installed on the MediaShout 7 computer (so Screen Capture HX c...

Lower Thirds in MediaShout

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 yo...

How to create new Templates in MediaShout 7

Creating and Using Templates Templates save you time by storing all your formatting choices in one reusable setup. When you create a template, MediaShout remembers your text styling, layout, colors, fonts, and any custom objects—so you can apply that exact look to future cues without starting from scratch. --------------------------------------------------------------- What Are Templates? A template is more than just a background. It captures your complete design including font style, size, ...

Using NDI With MediaShout

​​​​​​ 1. Go to https://ndi.tv (https://ndi.tv/tools/) and click NDI Tools at the top 2. Download NDI Tools and install to a computer that you want to send a signal from. (In this case, it will be the Sunday morning MediaShout computer) 3. Go to Start - "NDI 4 Tools" folder and run “Screen Capture” 4. In the bottom right corner of your computer in the Task Manager, right-click on the "NDI" icon. Here you can set your Framerate, Audio Source, etc. 5. On another com...

How to use End of Media

Auto-Advance Cues at the End of Video or Audio MediaShout 7.2.8 introduced Auto-Advance—a simple way to move to your next cue automatically when a video or audio file finishes playing. Perfect for keeping your service flowing smoothly without manual button clicks. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before You Start Make sure you're running MediaShout 7.2.8 or later. To check your version, go to Help > About. ---------------------------------------------------...

Importing V6 Scripts Into V7: What Works and What Doesn't?

To import a V6 script into V7, go to Insert/Import/Import from V6 and for the most part, your V6 scripts should import fine. However, there are certain Cue Types that will not import. These are Cue Types that V7 does not have or support. See the list below: 1. PPT Cues. You can import a PPT file (Insert/Import) but if it is in the V6 script as a Cue, the Cue will not import. 2. Audio Cues. These are Cues created by dragging an audio file into the script to create the Cue. Cues that have audio ...

Setting Up MediaShout and OBS For Live Streaming

Live Streaming with MediaShout and OBS MediaShout works great with OBS (Open Broadcasting Software) to overlay lyrics and scripture on your live stream. This guide walks you through a low-cost streaming setup that keeps your Main Display for the congregation while streaming to Facebook, YouTube, or other platforms. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before You Start System Requirements: This setup uses OBS alongside MediaShout, which requires adequate computer re...

Working with Audio Files in MediaShout 7

Adding Audio Files to Cues MediaShout 7.2 added the ability for you to add audio files to your cues in two ways: as a background file that plays across multiple pages, or as an object on a single page. Choose the method that fits your workflow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3s4U-3dDwk&feature=youtu.be --------------------------------------------------------------- Method 1: Audio Background (Plays Across Multiple Pages) Use this method when you want audio to play continuously through all ...

How to Export Cues in a Script

Exporting Cues as Images, PDFs, or Text MediaShout 7 lets you export cues from your script as images (.jpg or .png), PDFs, or text files (.txt). Perfect for printing scripts for your media team, archiving cue designs, or sharing layouts with volunteers. --------------------------------------------------------------- Export a Single Cue --------------------------------------------------------------- Step 1: Select Your Cue Open your script in MediaShout 7 and click the cue you want to expor...

Video Issues & Working with DVD's (HandBrake)

Issues with a Video File: If you bring a video into MediaShout and it has trouble playing, you may need to run it through a program like HandBrake (https://handbrake.fr/) to re-encode the video and allow it to play properly. Anytime you run a video through a program like this, we always suggest that you use the .mp4 format. Here is a link to all of our Support File Types in MediaShout 7. Here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gmrcND7uVo&t=154s) is a video that we found on YouTube that walks you...