# mimoLive > mimoLive is Boinx Software's live video production application for macOS: multi-camera switching, graphics, ISO recording, streaming to several platforms at once, NDI, remote guests and show automation in one Mac app. This index covers the website, the complete user manual and the blog. Every page below is also available as Markdown by appending `.md` to its URL; the home page is https://mimolive.com/index.md. The complete manual and the blog as one document: https://mimolive.com/llms-full.txt. Generated 2026-10-20 23:14 UTC from 56 website pages, 315 manual pages and 186 blog posts. ## Website pages - [mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/): All-in-one professional live video production for Mac: switching, graphics, streaming, recording, NDI, Zoom, automation and so much more. - [Almost There — Confirm Your Subscription](https://mimolive.com/nl-optin/): We’ve sent a confirmation email to your inbox. - [Become a mimoLive Partner](https://mimolive.com/partner-application/): Resell mimoLive at a partner discount, or build a complete solution around it. - [BirdDog and mimoLive Bundle Promo](https://mimolive.com/birddog/): Get 6 months of mimoLive for your Mac free with the purchase of selected BirdDog bundles. - [Classroom News Studio](https://mimolive.com/classroom-news-studio/): Give your students a newsroom, not just a camera. A student-run classroom news studio for morning announcements, sports and weather, built on mimoLive. - [Download mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/download/): All-in-one professional live video production for Mac: switching, graphics, streaming, recording, NDI, Zoom, automation and so much more. - [download-guidance](https://mimolive.com/download-guidance/): mimoLive® in 3 steps - [Evaluation License Request](https://mimolive.com/evaluation-license-request/): Get Your Free License - [Evaluation License Request 2](https://mimolive.com/evaluation-license-request-2/) - [How We Pulled It Off From 5,900 Miles Away — Behind The Scenes At NAB 26](https://mimolive.com/nab/): NAB 2026 Creator Lab Workshops streamed live and uploaded to YouTube before dinner. The behind-the-scenes story of a remote production across continents. - [mimoRack™ – Advanced Graphics Generator](https://mimolive.com/mimorack/): 19″ 2 HU rack mountable system for using mimoLive as a graphics generator to integrate with an SDI workflow using SDI key/fill output to a hardware production mixer. - [NDI-in-a-box](https://mimolive.com/ndi-in-a-box/): Dip your feet into AVoIP with NDI without having to rip your studio apart or breaking the bank. - [Offers and News](https://mimolive.com/offers-and-news/): Copyright © 2026 by Boinx Software International GmbH. - [One Button Studio](https://mimolive.com/one-button-studio/): Studiomatic One Button Studio kits turn a spare room into an automated recording studio. Walk in with slides, walk out with a finished video. Powered by mimoLive. - [Sitemap](https://mimolive.com/sitemap/): A human readable sitemap of mimolive.com. Every public page as a card, grouped like the menu, with the short addresses that deep link into each page. - [Store New](https://mimolive.com/store-new/) - [Thanks for Subscribing](https://mimolive.com/nl-thanks/): Thanks for confirming your subscription. You’re now on the list — fresh updates, release notes, and stories from the mimoLive team are headed your way. - [TourPro - modern dance events](https://mimolive.com/tourpro-modern-dance-events/): TourPro is the backbone of modern dance events. It acts as the central operating system for an event weekend covering Registration & Scheduling, Judging & Scoring, Media Capture/Distribution, Livestreaming, Communications, & more. It makes events run smoother, faster, and more professionally. - [What Mac Do I Need?](https://mimolive.com/what-mac-do-i-need/): Every current Mac runs mimoLive. Find out how much Mac your live production really needs: cameras, graphics, streams, memory, GPU, storage, and network. - [Wireless Mobile Live 3 Camera Production Setup](https://mimolive.com/wireless-mobile-3-camera/): Wireless, mobile, battery-powered 3-camera live production for one-person teams covering low-budget community events. - [Zoom Call Demo - Powered by mimoLive, Available 24/7](https://mimolive.com/zoomdemo/): Welcome to our cutting-edge Zoom Call Demo, a round-the-clock showcase running on a Cloud-based Mac with the powerful mimoLive software. - [mimoLive News](https://mimolive.com/news/): Stay informed and up-to-date on the latest happenings in the world of mimoLive with our comprehensive news and updates section. - [Technology](https://mimolive.com/technology/) - [Live Video Calls - mimoCall™](https://mimolive.com/technology/mimocall-video-call/): High-Performance, Fully Integrated Live Video Calls - [NDI®](https://mimolive.com/technology/ndi/): NDI® is the only video-over-IP transport and codec you need to run your remote, cloud or hybrid production — and mimoLive speaks it fluently. - [Lower Thirds](https://mimolive.com/technology/lower-thirds/): *Lower Third created with mimoLive® for Mac®* - [mimoLive Tech Specs](https://mimolive.com/technology/techspecs/): Overview of mimoLive technical specification. Live streaming up to 8K UHD+ 7680x7680 live video. - [mimoLive Features](https://mimolive.com/technology/features/): mimoLive’s powerful graphics engine follows a layer-based concept to compose the final video. - [Zoom® Meeting Integration in HD for professional video productions](https://mimolive.com/technology/elevate-your-live-production-with-mimolives-zoom-integration/): Discover a new dimension of live streaming excellence with mimoLive’s seamless Zoom integration. - [Benefits of layers for Broadcasting​](https://mimolive.com/technology/graphics-for-broadcasting-and-live-streaming/): mimoLive™ is a powerful live video editor, designed to make professional broadcast tools accessible for everyone. Learn more about the Live streaming workflow. - [mimoLive Graphic Layers A-Z](https://mimolive.com/technology/mimolive-graphics-layer-a-z/): mimoLive® is a powerful live video editor, designed to make professional broadcast tools accessible for everyone. Graphics layer are the heart of mimoLive's power. - [mimoLive Support](https://mimolive.com/support/): Read the manual, grab the latest build, look up your license, or talk to a human. - [Contact Support](https://mimolive.com/support/contact/): Send the mimoLive support team the details of your issue. Tell us what you were doing and what happened, and we will get back to you. - [One-on-One Coaching](https://mimolive.com/support/one-on-one-coaching/): Book a private 45-minute online coaching session with a Boinx support engineer. Learn mimoLive on your own Mac and project, and see how to prepare for your session. - [Recover Your License](https://mimolive.com/support/recover-your-license/): Step 1 - [Legal Stuff](https://mimolive.com/support/legal-stuff/): mimoLive™ is a trademark of Boinx Software International GmbH. - [Impressum](https://mimolive.com/support/legal-stuff/impressum/): Boinx Software International GmbH - [Photo & Video Contributors](https://mimolive.com/support/legal-stuff/photo-video-contributors/): The photographers and filmmakers whose work appears on this site. - [Imprint](https://mimolive.com/support/legal-stuff/imprint/): Who publishes mimolive.com. - [Datenschutzerklärung](https://mimolive.com/support/legal-stuff/datenschutzerklaerung/): Deine aktuellen Cookie Einstellungen ändern: - [Privacy Policy](https://mimolive.com/support/legal-stuff/privacy/): Change your recent cookie settings: - [Cookie Policy](https://mimolive.com/support/legal-stuff/cookie-policy/): Change your recent cookie settings: - [Cookie Richtlinien](https://mimolive.com/support/legal-stuff/cookie-richtlinien/): Deine aktuellen Cookie Einstellungen ändern: - [mimoLive Pricing - Professional live broadcasting​ software](https://mimolive.com/pricing/): No Charge - [learn](https://mimolive.com/learn/) - [Getting Started with Live Video Broadcasting](https://mimolive.com/learn/getting-started-with-live-streaming/): Live video broadcasting is an excellent way to connect with your audience in real time and share your content globally. - [Advanced Streaming](https://mimolive.com/learn/advanced/): Unlock the power of live streaming and take your skills to the next level with our expert resources. - [Live Stream Stories](https://mimolive.com/learn/live-stream-stories/): Discover the inspiring world of mimoLive through the stories of our community members. - [Solutions](https://mimolive.com/solutions/) - [mimoLive for Community Media and Broadcasters](https://mimolive.com/solutions/community-media/): Civic and nonprofit broadcasters giving communities visibility and voice, usually with a smaller crew than the story deserves. - [mimoLive for Corporate and In-House Media](https://mimolive.com/solutions/corporate/): Businesses producing internal and customer facing video without booking a crew, a studio and an edit suite for every single request. - [mimoLive for Creators, Artists, Podcasters and Streamers](https://mimolive.com/solutions/creators/): Creators and performers who want to get past what basic streaming tools can do, and who want a look that belongs to them alone. - [mimoLive for Educators and Trainers](https://mimolive.com/solutions/educators/): Schools, teachers and trainers engaging learners live or on demand. - [mimoLive for Event Producers and AV Professionals](https://mimolive.com/solutions/event-producers/): Production companies and AV teams delivering professional live or hybrid events, with less gear on the truck and fewer things that can fail on site. - [mimoLive for Studios, Broadcasters, Integrators and Innovators](https://mimolive.com/solutions/studios/): Professionals building advanced, automated or branded video systems, where mimoLive is a component you design around rather than the interface your users see. - [mimoLive for Video Editors, Film Makers and Ad Agencies](https://mimolive.com/solutions/video-editors/): Creatives working in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve and other editors, who would rather solve a problem on set than in a review round. ## User manual: Introduction & Installation - [Introduction](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/introduction-installation/introduction/): mimoLive is a versatile live video production software tailored for Mac users, enabling the creation of professional-quality live streams, broadcasts, and presentations. This manual provides comprehensive guidance, offering step-by-step instructions and insights to help users—whether beginners or experienced professionals—maximize their experience with the software. It covers system requirements, installation procedures, and navigation tips to ensure a smooth setup and operation. - [Technical Overview](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/introduction-installation/overview/): Explore mimoLive's architecture, detailing how inputs like cameras and microphones are managed through sources, layered for dynamic visuals, and outputted to various destinations such as live streams, recordings, or virtual cameras. This overview provides insights into configuring and optimizing your live video productions. - [mimoLive Installation Guide](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/introduction-installation/mimolive-installation-guide/): Learn how to download, install, and activate mimoLive on your Mac. This guide walks you through unzipping the application, moving it to your Applications folder, and entering your license key. It also reminds you about connecting accounts. Once set up, you're ready to explore mimoLive's powerful live video production features. ## User manual: Video Tutorials - [Video Tutorials](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/video-tutorials/): These video tutorials are designed to help you get the most out of mimoLive, whether you’re just starting or looking to master advanced features. - [Getting Started with mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/video-tutorials/getting-started/): Begin your journey with mimoLive by exploring its intuitive interface and powerful features. This guide walks you through setting up your sources, adding graphics and effects, and going live. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this tutorial provides step-by-step instructions to help you create engaging and professional live video productions. - [Audio Basics](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/video-tutorials/audio-basics/): In this tutorial, you'll learn the essentials of managing audio in Mimo Live for producing high-quality live shows. - [Sources Repository Overview](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/video-tutorials/sources-repository-overview/): In this tutorial, you'll learn how to effectively manage your sources repository in mimoLive. - [Layer Stack Overview](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/video-tutorials/layer-stack-overview/): Learn about different layer types, adding layers, and effectively working with them. - [Layer Parameters](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/video-tutorials/layer-parameters/): Learn how to set up the look and behavior of each layer in your stack with precision. ## User manual: Quick-Start Projects & Templates - [Templates (Overview)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/quick-start-projects-templates/tutorials-templates/): Templates in mimoLive are pre-configured documents designed to help you quickly set up professional live video productions. - [Quick Start Templates](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/quick-start-projects-templates/quick-start/): Quick Start templates are pre-built mimoLive documents designed for specific use cases, such as recording or switching video sources. They provide a fast way to get started and also serve as practical examples for learning how to set up your own mimoLive productions. - [Video Switcher with Multiview Template](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/quick-start-projects-templates/quick-start/video-switcher-with-multiview-template/): The Video Switcher with Multiview template is a ready-to-use project for quickly producing multi-camera live shows. It includes a Video Switcher layer that displays multiple video sources and allows switching between them with a single click. It’s ideal for talk shows, interviews, and panel discussions requiring fast, intuitive video switching. Users can easily customize the layout and stream or record directly from mimoLive. - [Overlay Graphics Generator Template](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/quick-start-projects-templates/quick-start/overlay-graphics-generator-template/): Use this template to output graphic overlays via key/fill (Blackmagic), NDI®, or file export with alpha channel. Includes sample layers for testing and quick setup. - [Recording Template](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/quick-start-projects-templates/quick-start/recording-template/): This page explains how to use and customize the Recording Template in mimoLive. Learn how to select your video and audio sources, adjust recording settings, and choose between high-quality ProRes or compressed H.264 output formats to best suit your project needs. - [Layer Designs Templates](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/quick-start-projects-templates/layer-designs/): The Layer Designs section introduces a collection of ready-made layer configurations that enhance the visual style and functionality of your mimoLive productions. These pre-designed layers—such as lower thirds, picture-in-picture layouts, tickers, and overlays—are optimized for various broadcast scenarios and can be easily adapted to your brand or format. Layer Designs help streamline your creative workflow, enabling you to build professional-looking shows quickly and consistently. - [Lower Third Playground Template](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/quick-start-projects-templates/layer-designs/lower-third-playground/): Lower thirds are a crucial component of any video production, as they help to convey important information to the audience through text overlays. - [Stingers and Outros](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/quick-start-projects-templates/layer-designs/stingers-outros/): In mimoLive 6 you will find a set of pre-designed stingers and outros which are free to use. We have designed a set of animations and they come for free with a mimoLive subscription. - [Tutorials Templates](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/quick-start-projects-templates/tutorials/): The Tutorials section offers step-by-step guides to help you learn mimoLive quickly and effectively. Whether you're setting up your first live stream, exploring advanced layering techniques, or configuring audio/video sources, these tutorials walk you through each process with clear instructions and practical examples. Ideal for both newcomers and seasoned users, the tutorials are designed to build your confidence and accelerate your production skills in mimoLive. - [My first live stream](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/quick-start-projects-templates/tutorials/tutorial-my-first-live-stream/): In this tutorial, we'll show you how to get started with live streaming on your Mac using mimoLive. - [Genres Templates](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/quick-start-projects-templates/genres/): The Genres section showcases a variety of pre-configured mimoLive project templates tailored to specific production types—such as news broadcasts, sports coverage, gaming streams, and event recordings. Each template is optimized for its genre, including appropriate layers, graphics, and audio/video settings, helping you get started faster and produce polished results with minimal setup. - [Weather Forecast Template](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/quick-start-projects-templates/genres/weather-forecast/): The Weather Forecast template in mimoLive helps you quickly create professional multi-day weather segments. It includes customizable layouts with weather icons, temperature ranges, and precipitation details. You can manually input data or pull it from external sources. Built-in animations enhance the visual presentation. It's ideal for broadcasts, education, or content creation. - [iPhone Screencast Template](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/quick-start-projects-templates/genres/iphone-screencast/): The iPhone Screencast template in mimoLive is tailored for capturing high-quality recordings directly from iOS devices. It preserves the native resolution and aspect ratio of your iPhone or iPad screen, ensuring sharp and accurate visuals. The template includes a pre-configured setup with essential layers optimized for screencasting. Users can connect their iOS device via Lightning cable and immediately start recording. This is ideal for app demos, tutorials, or any content requiring direct screen capture. - [Audio Podcast Template](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/quick-start-projects-templates/genres/audio-podcast/): mimoLive has a great feature for recording podcasts with your friends all over the world: mimoCall. - [Call-In Show Template](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/quick-start-projects-templates/genres/call-in-show/): This powerful template is designed to help you create engaging and interactive live video productions with ease. - [Virtual Presentation Template](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/quick-start-projects-templates/genres/virtual-presentation/): mimoLive® can help you to stand out when doing virtual online presentations by making them look like professional quality TV broadcasts. ## User manual: Core Interface & Show Basics - [User Interface Overview](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/user-interface-overview/): The mimoLive document window is divided into several sections to provide you with the best possible overview and control over your production. - [Show Settings](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/show-settings/): To open the Show Settings Panel for a mimoLive document, click the clapperboard icon located on the left side of the Status Display at the top of the document window. - [Documents and Templates](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/templates/): mimoLive uses a document‑based workflow. Each project is contained within a single file with the .tvshow extension. - [Output Destinations](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/output-destinations/): MIMO is an acronym for multiple-input, multiple-output. - [Virtual Audio Device](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/virtual-audio-device/): The Virtual Audio Device allows you to route audio between mimoLive and other applications. - [Keyboard Shortcuts](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/keyboard-shortcuts/): Keyboard shortcuts provide a fast and efficient way to control mimoLive during a live show. - [Audio Mix Panel](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/audio-mix-panel/): The Audio Mix Panel allows you to create and configure audio mixes for use in Output Destinations. - [Start/Stop Show Button](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/startstop-show-button/): The Start/Stop Show button, located on the right side of the HUD at the top of the mimoLive document window, is used to trigger multiple actions simultaneously at the beginning or end of a show. - [Controlling PTZ Cameras in mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/controlling-ptz-cameras-in-mimolive/): mimoLive offers robust integration with various PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras, providing users with a range of controls depending on the camera type. - [Multiview](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/multiview/): The Multiview feature provides a comprehensive overview of your video sources and layers. - [Layer Sets (Scenes)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/layer-sets-scenes/): Layer Sets in mimoLive are a powerful feature that allows you to manage the visibility and arrangement of multiple layers as a group. - [Layers and Variants](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/layers-and-variants/): In mimoLive, layers hold every ingredient of the final video composition. - [Sources and the Sources Repository](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/sources-and-the-sources-repository/): mimoLive organizes sources like video input, audio input, static images, multimedia files, animation and others in the first column of your mimoLive document window. - [Accounts](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/accounts/): In the mimoLive main preferences, you can add accounts you want to use with mimoLive. - [Boinx Connect](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/accounts/boinx-connect/): In mimoLive, the Boinx Connect account is needed for adding mimoCall Sources. - [Status display](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/status-display/): The Status Display is located on top of the mimoLive document window. - [NDI® settings](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/using-mimolive/ndi-settings/): All of the following actions will open the NDI® Settings window: ## User manual: Sources (Input) - [Sources (Input)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/): In mimoLive, sources are the building blocks of your live video production. - [Local Sources](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/local-sources/) - [Camera Source (Video Source)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/local-sources/video/): The Camera Source in mimoLive is a versatile input that supports a wide range of video and audio devices, from built-in webcams and USB capture dongles to professional HDMI and SDI interfaces. This section of the manual guides you through connecting and configuring video sources—including DSLRs, webcams, screen grabbers, and capture cards—to integrate live video into your production. - [NDI® Video Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/local-sources/nditm-video-source/): The NDI® Video Source receives video data from any NDI® enabled device on your local network. - [Blackmagic Design Video Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/local-sources/blackmagic-design-video/): From the user's perspective, this video source works exactly like the Video source, but uses a Blackmagic Design device via the Blackmagic Desktop Video SDK. - [Key & Fill Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/local-sources/key-fill-source/): For some use cases, it may be interesting to ingest a video with an alpha channel into mimoLive. - [Syphon Receiver Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/local-sources/syphon-receiver/): Syphon is an open source macOS technology that allows applications to share frames – full frame rate video or stills – with one another in realtime. - [Canon Camera via USB and Syphon](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/local-sources/canon-dslrs-via-usb-and-syphon/): If you’re looking for using Canon DSLRs with mimoLive simply connected via USB, there is an open source app you can use: Camera Live. - [Using iPhone as a webcam](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/local-sources/using-iphone-as-a-webcam/): Using an iPhone or an iPad as a camera for mimoLive is very appealing. - [Simulated Camera Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/local-sources/simulated-camera-source/): When creating screenshots, tutorial videos, or other documentation, it is sometimes helpful to simulate a camera with a pre-recorded video. - [Audio Sources](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/audio-sources/) - [Audio Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/audio-sources/audio/): The Audio Source provides audio input from a microphone, a camera with an integrated microphone or some kind of audio interface that is connected to your Mac. - [Screen Sources](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/screen-sources/) - [Screen Capture Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/screen-sources/screen-capture/): The Screen Capture source lets you record the entire screen or a part of it and provide what’s displayed there as video for use in any layer that supports a video source. - [Window Capture Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/screen-sources/window-capture/): The Window Capture source lets you grab certain windows from 3rd party apps or a part of them and provide what’s displayed there as video for use in any layer that supports a video source. - [Web Browser Capture Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/screen-sources/web-browser-capture/): The Web Browser Capture source lets you capture an internet browser window or a part of it and provide what’s displayed there as video for use in any layer that supports a video source. - [iOS Device Video](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/screen-sources/ios-device-video/): Starting with iOS 9, you can connect an iOS device via USB Lightning cable to your Mac and receive the live screen on your Mac. - [Media Sources](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/media-sources/) - [Media File Sources](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/media-sources/media-file/): The Media File Source plays an audio or video file. - [Media File Playback Range and Preview](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/media-sources/media-file/media-file-playback-range-and-preview/): Choose a part of a video or audio file to play and check it before broadcasting it. - [Media Playlist Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/media-sources/media-playlist/): The Media Playlist Source in mimoLive plays multiple media files one by one. - [Last Recording Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/media-sources/last-recording-source/): This source will play back the last recording of mimoLive. - [Remote Sources](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/remote-sources/) - [Zoom Meeting Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/remote-sources/zoom-meeting/): The Zoom Meeting Source in mimoLive can be used for a variety of live video production use cases, such as: - [mimoCall Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/remote-sources/mimocall/): mimoCall on mimoLive allows remote guests to join your live stream for interviews or panel discussions. Set up a mimoCall source in mimoLive, share the URL with guests, and they can connect via their web browser. This feature ensures seamless integration of remote video and audio into your live production. - [mimoCall™ web client customisation](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/remote-sources/mimocall/mimocall-web-client-customisation/) - [mimoCall Web Client](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/remote-sources/mimocall/mimocall-web-client/): TDB - [Motion-JPEG Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/remote-sources/motion-jpeg/): The Motion-JPEG source allows the use of many network cameras with mimoLive. - [FFmpeg Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/remote-sources/ffmpeg/): FFmpeg is a versatile video utility that can process almost any video format and has a huge variety of protocols. - [RTSP ffmpeg](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/remote-sources/ffmpeg/rtsp-ffmpeg/): RTSP stands for Real-Time Streaming Protocol. - [RTMP](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/remote-sources/ffmpeg/rtmp/): RTMP stands for Real-Time Messaging Protocol, which is a TCP-based protocol used to stream audio, video, and data over the internet. - [SRT](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/remote-sources/ffmpeg/srt/): SRT stands for Secure Reliable Transport and it is a protocol for transmitting high-quality video over unreliable networks, such as the internet. - [Graphic Sources](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/graphic-sources/) - [QR Code Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/graphic-sources/qr-code-source/): The QR Code generator layer in mimoLive allows you to easily create QR codes as a source element. - [Map](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/graphic-sources/map/): The Map Source in mimoLive is an image generator that is able to produce a map from an address or an geo location. - [Text Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/graphic-sources/text-source/): The Text Source allows displaying text easily, changing it or even doing automated changes through the HTTP API. - [Placeholder Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/graphic-sources/placeholder/): When ever you are designing a mimoLive template from scratch or for any other reason don’t have access to the final resources (like movies, images or video hardware) it may be necessary that you put … - [Data Sources](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/data-sources/) - [Social media](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/data-sources/social-media/): The Social Media Source is used to retrieve metadata from a social media site that you’re streaming live to. - [Testing Sources](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/testing-sources/) - [Video Output Test](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/testing-sources/video-output-test/): The Video Output Test source generates certain test patterns to test the render pipeline or the program output in mimoLive. - [Audio Video Sync Test Source](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/sources-input/testing-sources/audio-video-sync-test/): This Source is for diagnostic purposes. It creates a blinking video and synchronized sound, so that the Output Destinations can be tested for sync issues. ## User manual: Layers, Video Effects & Live Editing - [Layers Overview](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/): mimoLive's layers are a powerful tool that enables users to create stunning graphics, animations, and other video overlays. With a vast selection of layers available, users can produce TV-quality live shows and events with ease. - [Audio Layers](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/audio/): The Audio Layers section contains all layers in mimoLive that process audio signals during live production. - [Audio Only Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/audio/audio-only/): The Audio Only layer injects audio input from any source thats provides audio, like an Audio Source, a Video Source, a Media File Source or a Media Playlist Source, into the program output. - [Layout Layers](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/): Layout Layers provide tools for arranging, combining, and presenting multiple visual sources within a mimoLive composition. These layers control how video, graphics, and other content elements appear on screen—whether side by side, overlaid, framed, animated, or dynamically positioned. - [Follow Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/follow/): The Follow Layer is designed follow faces within a given frame, with a default focus on face detection for the point of interest. - [Video Carousel Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/video-carousel-layer/): The Video Carousel layer highlights mimoLive's "video is just another type of graphic" philosophy and shows off 3D capabilities by combining up to 6 sources in a dynamic, circular, "virtual round tab… - [Split Screen Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/splitscreen/): The mimoLive Split Screen Layer allows you to create dynamic layouts for live broadcasts, showcasing multiple video sources simultaneously. This is perfect for interviews, panel discussions, and events where multiple perspectives or participants are needed on screen at once. - [Presenter 2D Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/presenter-2d-layer/): Video: Presenter-2D-Layer.mp4 - [Overshoulder Insert (OTS) Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/overshoulder-insert/): Within mimoLive, the OTS layer provides an efficient and user-friendly method to integrate this effect into your live broadcasts or recordings. - [Quicklook 3D Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/quicklook-3d/): The Quick Look 3D layer allows you to display media files with dynamic 3D transformations, creating a visually engaging presentation. - [Source With Distortion Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/source-with-distortion/): Source with Distortion Layer in mimoLive - [Station Logo Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/station-logo/): The Station Logo layer displays a branding image, such as a network or channel logo, on top of your video output. This ensures consistent branding throughout your show. The layer can be easily positioned, scaled, and faded in or out using various transitions. - [Interview Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/interview/): The Interview Layer in mimoLive provides a professional and customizable way to display two speakers in a side-by-side format during live broadcasts. - [Picture in Picture (PIP) Window Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/picture-in-picture-window-layer/): The Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Window Layer in mimoLive allows you to overlay a smaller video or graphic on top of your main content, creating a secondary frame within the live broadcast. - [Picture in Picture (PIP) Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/picture-in-picture-pip/): The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) effect is a great way to overlay one video or image over another, typically in a smaller frame. - [Placer With Transition Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/placer-with-transition/): The Placer with Transition layer in mimoLive is a powerful tool that allows users to seamlessly switch between video sources using a wide array of customizable transitions. - [Placer Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/placer/): When starting with mimoLive®, the first tool you should familiarize yourself with is the Placer Layer. This basic yet pivotal layer is the cornerstone of creating visually engaging and professionally structured broadcasts. In this guide, we will explore why the Placer Layer is foundational, its capabilities, and how it enhances your video production process. The Placer Layer is the most basic representation of your footage in the layer stack. It enables you to perform basic edits to the appearance. - [Switcher](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/switcher/): Switcher Layers provide tools for managing and automating transitions between multiple video sources during a live production. These layers are designed to streamline source selection, enable smooth real-time switching, and support automated workflows for hands-free operation. - [Auto Video Switcher Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/switcher/auto-video-switcher/): The Auto Video Switcher layer in mimoLive is a robust tool designed to automate the switching between various video sources, either in response to audio inputs or at specified time intervals. - [Video Switcher Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/switcher/video-switcher/): The Video Switcher layer in mimoLive is a powerful tool that allows you to easily switch between up to 9 different video sources with smooth cut or dissolve transitions. One of the great benefits of this layer is that it can seamlessly transition between sources with different pixel resolutions or different FPS (frames per second). - [Visual Radio Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/switcher/visual-radio/): The Visual Radio layer in mimoLive offers a unique solution for live radio broadcasting by adding a visual component to your audio content. - [Lower Third](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/lower-third-2/): Lower Third Layers provide tools for creating professional on-screen titles that introduce speakers, label content, or provide contextual information during a live production. - [Lower Third Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/lower-third-2/lower-third/): The Lower Third layer lets you create, animate and control all kinds of lower thirds. Usually, it’s used to introduce a person with their name and a description such as a job title or position. Often a lower third contains a combination of a company logo, name, and title. - [Lower Third Pro Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/lower-third-2/lower-third-pro/): Our Lower Thirds Pro layer is a powerful tool that can help you create professional-looking Lower Thirds for your live video productions. - [Lower Third Pack 1](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/lower-third-2/lower-third-pack-1/): Lower thirds are graphical overlays that are used to display information, typically at the bottom third of the screen. - [Text Layers](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/text-layers/): Text Layers in mimoLive provide a versatile set of tools for displaying, animating, and formatting textual information in your live productions. - [Flying Text Animation Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/text-layers/flying-text-animation/): Welcome to the detailed manual for the Flying Text Layer in mimoLive. - [Sidebar Ad Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/text-layers/sidebar-ad/): The mimoLive Sidebar Ad Layer allows you to display custom advertisements during your live stream in an engaging and dynamic way. - [Annotation Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/text-layers/annotation/): The Annotation layer in mimoLive is a powerful tool that allows you to draw and write on top of your live video in real-time. - [Burning Text Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/text-layers/burning-text/): The Burning Text Layer in mimoLive adds dynamic, animated text with a fiery effect to your live streams or video productions. - [Static Text 3D Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/text-layers/static-text-3d-layer/): The Static Text 3D Layer in mimoLive adds depth and a dynamic perspective to your text elements by transforming them into three-dimensional objects. - [Static Text Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/text-layers/static-text-layer/): The Static Text Layer in mimoLive allows you to display text content on-screen, perfect for titles, lower thirds, or any other text-based elements during your live production. - [Heading with Object Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/text-layers/heading-with-object-layer/): The Heading with Object layer in mimoLive is a versatile tool that allows you to display a heading or title on your video with an accompanying object, such as a logo, graphic, or image. - [Scrolling Credits Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/text-layers/scrolling-credits/): The Scrolling Credits layer allows you to create professional end-credit sequences by scrolling text vertically, similar to movie or television productions. - [Subtitles Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/text-layers/subtitles-layer/): The Subtitles Layer in mimoLive is designed to display text captions or subtitles on your live stream or recorded video. - [News Crawl Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/text-layers/news-crawler/): Whether you’re using it to share breaking news or additional information about your show, the News Crawler Layer is an essential element for any news or live production. With the ability to pull information from the internet, a local file, or text you type directly into your mimoLive document, you can easily customize your news crawler to fit your specific needs. - [Breaking News Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/text-layers/breaking-news/): The Breaking News Layer in mimoLive is a dynamic tool designed to present breaking news or important information in a visually striking way. - [Graphics](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/graphics/): Graphics Layers in mimoLive provide a wide range of visual elements that enhance the look and feel of your live productions. These layers are designed to help you add decorative, informational, or branded graphics to the screen—whether as backgrounds, overlays, animations, or thematic visual effects. - [Box Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/graphics/box/): The Box layer in mimoLive allows you to create customizable, rectangular graphics that can be used as a background or a frame for other elements. - [Cyclic Sponsor Logos Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/graphics/cyclic-sponsor-logos/): The Cyclic Sponsor Logos Layer in mimoLive is designed to display a sequence of sponsor logos in a smooth, automated loop. - [Waving Flag Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/graphics/waving-flag/): The Waving Flag layer animates an image or graphic to appear as if it’s a flag waving in the wind. - [Slideshow Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/graphics/slideshow/): The Slideshow Layer allows you to display a series of images as a slideshow in your live production. - [Made with mimoLive Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/graphics/made-with-mimolive-layer/): The Made with mimoLive layer is a simple way to add a "Made with mimoLive" badge to your live broadcasts, showcasing the software used for production. - [Time](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/time/): Time Layers in mimoLive provide tools for displaying clocks, timers, and countdowns during your live production. These layers are ideal for adding temporal context, managing event pacing, or creating anticipation for upcoming segments. - [Stopwatch Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/time/stopwatch/): The Stopwatch Layer will display a counter with either a circular or horizontal representation of the duration. - [Count Down Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/time/count-down/): The Count Down Layer offered by mimoLive® is a valuable tool for individuals interested in enhancing their live streams or video productions. - [Analog Clock Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/time/analog-clock/): The Analog Clock layer in mimoLive provides a simple yet elegant solution to display the current time during live broadcasts. With a variety of customization options, including the ability to change the clock face and hand styles, the Analog Clock layer can be seamlessly integrated into any live video production. - [Date and Time Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/time/date-and-time/): Display a digital date and time in your video. - [Backdrops](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/backdrops/): Backdrop Layers in mimoLive provide dynamic and visually engaging backgrounds that enhance the atmosphere and visual identity of your live production. They are especially useful when working with greenscreen setups. - [Clouds Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/backdrops/clouds-layer/): The Clouds Layer in mimoLive adds an endless dynamic moving cloud animation to your live streams or video productions, creating an immersive and atmospheric effect. - [Background Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/backdrops/background/): The Background Layer in mimoLive is a fundamental tool for creating visually engaging live streams and video productions. - [World News Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/backdrops/world-news/): The World News Layer in mimoLive allows you to create visually appealing, rotating globe effects, perfect for news broadcasts or global-themed presentations. - [Interaction](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/interaction/): Interaction Layers enable real-time engagement with your audience by integrating live comments, reactions, and social media activity directly into your broadcast. - [Facebook Reactions Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/interaction/facebook-likes/): This layer displays the reactions (aka. “Likes”) of a particular Facebook Post. - [Comments Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/interaction/comments/): The Comments layer in mimoLive is a powerful tool that enables you to showcase real-time comments from your audience during a live stream. - [Social Media Likes Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/interaction/social-media-likes/): The Social Media Likes layer lets you display the Likes count for a certain Facebook Page. - [Single Comment Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/interaction/single-comment/): This layer displays a single comment in a lower third format. - [Sports](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/): Sports Layers provide specialized tools for producing professional sports broadcasts, enabling you to manage replays, display scores, track game progress, and present team information in a clear and engaging way. - [Instant Replay Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/instant-replay/): The Instant Replay layer allows it to roll back a few seconds. - [Basketball Score Keeper Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/basketball-score-keeper/): Welcome to the detailed manual for the Basketball Score Keeper Layer in mimoLive. - [Basketball Scores Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/basketball-scores/): The Basketball Scores Layer in mimoLive allows you to display pre-defined basketball game scores directly in your live stream. - [Sports Graphics System](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/sports-graphics-overview/): Always stay on top of the game with the Sport Graphics add-on. - [Sports Graphics - Layers](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/sports-graphics-overview/sports-graphic-layers/): The optional Sports Graphic licenses enables special Data Sources and the following list of layers: - [Sports Player Table Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/sports-graphics-overview/sports-graphic-layers/sports-player-table/): With the Sports Player Table, you can show up to 12 players of a team in a chart. - [Sports Game Data](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/sports-graphics-overview/sports-graphic-layers/sports-game-data/): The Sports Game Data layer combines two Sports Team Data sources into one game. - [Sports Game Title](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/sports-graphics-overview/sports-graphic-layers/sports-game-title/): The Sports Game Title layer can be used to present an intro at the beginning of a game or other situations where you want to communicate the current game to your audience. - [Sports Lineup](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/sports-graphics-overview/sports-graphic-layers/sports-lineup/): The Sports Lineup layer is a fancy way to present the lineup of a team in 3D. - [Sports Player Lower Third](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/sports-graphics-overview/sports-graphic-layers/sports-player-lower-third/): This layer can display specific information about a player. - [Sports Player Substitution](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/sports-graphics-overview/sports-graphic-layers/sports-player-substitution/): If a player gets substituted on the field you can show this with the Sports Player Substitution layer. - [Sports Score Keeper](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/sports-graphics-overview/sports-graphic-layers/sports-score-keeper/): The Sports Crore Keeper can be used for many different sports because its not branded to a certain sport type. - [Sports Soccer Penalty](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/sports-graphics-overview/sports-graphic-layers/sports-soccer-penalty/): In soccer, there are three stages of penalty a player can get: Yellow, yellow/red or red card. - [Sports Soccer Run of Play](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/sports-graphics-overview/sports-graphic-layers/sports-soccer-run-of-play/): This specialized scorekeeper works for soccer. - [Sports Graphics - Data sources](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/sports-graphics-overview/data-sources/): Currently, there is only one Data Source for the Sports Graphics pack: Sports Team Data. - [Sports Team Data](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/sports/sports-graphics-overview/data-sources/sports-team-data/): The Sports Team Data source stores all kinds of information about a single team. - [Weather](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/weather/): Weather layers provide tools for creating clear, engaging, and broadcast-ready weather segments. These layers make it easy to present meteorological data—such as forecasts, temperatures, icons, and live weather conditions. - [Weather Forecast Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/weather/weather-forecast/): Use clear and intuitive weather icons to ensure easy understanding. Limit the forecast to 3-5 days to maintain clarity and avoid overwhelming the audience. Set smooth animation timing for a polished, professional broadcast. The Weather Forecast layer helps you deliver a concise, visually engaging weather segment, tailored to the needs of your audience. - [Weather Map Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/weather/weather-map-layer/): The Weather Map layer for mimoLive allows you to display a map with weather symbols, temperatures, wind directions, and other meteorological data overlayed on top of your live video production. - [Data Viz](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/data-viz/): Data Viz Layers provide tools for presenting real-time information in clear, engaging, and visually dynamic formats. These layers translate audio levels, playlist metadata, and numerical datasets into visual elements. - [Audio Source Meter Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/data-viz/audio-source-meter-layer/): The Audio Source Meter Layer displays a live audio level meter for the selected audio source. It achieves this by blending two images in proportion to the measured input level and the maximum/minimum possible level. - [Graph 3D Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/data-viz/graph-3d-layer/): The Graph 3D layer in mimoLive allows you to present data visually in three-dimensional space. This layer supports different graph types and customizable appearance options to suit various presentation needs. - [Playlist Visualizer Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/data-viz/playlist-visualizer/): The Playlist Visualizer Layer displays information about the currently playing track from an active playlist source. - [Effects](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/effects/): Effects Layers provide tools for enhancing your live production with interactive visual effects that help guide viewer attention, highlight important details, or magnify specific areas of the screen. - [Spotlight Layer (Mouseposé Effect)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/effects/addon-spotlight-layer/): The Spotlight layer in mimoLive allows you to highlight specific parts of an image or video. - [Magnifying Glass (Magnifier, Loupe) Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/effects/magnifying-glass/): The Magnifying Glass layer lets you put the focus on a certain spot in your Video Production. - [Painter Layer / Telestrator (optional Addon)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/effects/painter-layer-telestrator-optional-addon/): The Painter layer in mimoLive, also known as a telestrator, enables you to add annotations, draw on top of your video, and highlight areas of interest in real-time. - [Portrait](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/portrait/): Portrait Layers are designed specifically for working with vertical video formats. As portrait-oriented content becomes increasingly common on mobile-first platforms and social media, these layers help you present vertical video in a clean, professional, and visually optimized way. - [Portrait Presenter Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/portrait/portrait-presenter-layer/): The Portrait Presenter Layer is designed to present video content in a portrait orientation. - [Portrait Placer Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/portrait/portrait-placer-layer/): The Portrait placer Layer in mimoLive is designed to handle videos with mismatched aspect ratios, such as a 9:16 portrait video being displayed on a wide 16:9 screen, or vice versa. - [Spherical](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/spherical/): Spherical Layers are designed for working with 360° video, VR environments, and equirectangular projections. These layers allow you to place and manipulate 2D content within a full panoramic sphere. - [360 Placer Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/spherical/360-placer/): The 360° Placer Layer allows you to position 2D images, graphics, or video sources inside a 360° equirectangular projection, making them appear correctly placed within a spherical virtual environment. - [Tools](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/tools/): Tools Layers in mimoLive provide essential utilities that support the production process behind the scenes. - [Notes Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/tools/notes/): The Notes layer is useful to keep some notes about the document, the layers or any other textual information. - [Syphon Video Sender Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/tools/syphon-video-sender/): The Syphon Video Sender and Syphon Video Receiver layers work together to seamlessly connect two mimoLive instances on the same Mac, allowing for efficient video sharing between them. - [Diagnostic](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/diagnostic/): Diagnostic Layers are designed to help you analyze, measure, and verify the technical aspects of your live production setup. These layers do not serve as visual elements for your audience but instead provide valuable feedback to operators. - [Audio Sync Meter Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/diagnostic/audio-sync-meter/): The sync between audio and video is essential to any video production. - [Video Output Test Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/diagnostic/video-output-test/): The Video Output Test layer in mimoLive is a utility that allows users to generate test signals to verify video output settings, color calibration, and screen dimensions. - [Video Sync Meter Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/diagnostic/video-sync-meter/): If you use different hardware devices for video they may not be in sync in mimoLive because of the different latency of the video signals. - [Control](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/control/): Control Layers provide remote-control capabilities for external hardware such as switchers and PTZ cameras. These layers allow operators to integrate and manage external devices directly from within a mimoLive document. - [ATEM Controller Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/control/atem-controller/): This mimoLive Add-on brings support for the ATEM Controller – Blackmagic Design. - [Axis® Controller Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/control/axis-controller/): The Axis® Controller layer can be used to remote control AXIS IP Cameras equipped with PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom). - [PTZOptics Controller Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/control/ptzoptics-controller/): The PTZOptics Controller layer can be used to remotely control PTZ cameras by PTZOptics. - [Filters and Effects (fx)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/filters/): Filters can be applied to any video source and change the appearance of the source before it is processed by the Layer stack. - [360 filters](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/filters/360-filters/): mimoLive provides 3 filters for use with 360° video: - [Background Removal Filter](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/filters/background-removal/): The Background Removal filter uses machine learning to separate people from the background without the need for a green screen. - [Chroma Keying Basic](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/filters/chroma-keying-basic/): This page explains how to combine a video and background by adding transparency to the video using the Chroma Keying Basic Filter of mimoLive™. - [Chroma Keying Pro](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/filters/chroma-keying-pro/): This page explains how to combine a video and background by adding transparency to the video using the Chroma Keying Pro Filter of mimoLive™ also known as "green screening" or "blue screen". - [Color correction](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/filters/color-correction/): If a camera doesn’t matches another video source and you are unable to fix this by adjusting the parameters inside the camera you can use the Color Correction filter to fix the color metric of this s… - [Color LUT - Color Look Up Table Filter](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/filters/color-lut-color-look-up-table/): With the use of LUTs (Lookup Tables), adding an invert effect to your images or videos has never been easier. - [Deinterlace](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/filters/deinterlace/): Video interlacing was a widely used technique to increase the frame rate of video signals without the need for additional bandwidth. - [Deskew Filter](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/filters/deskew/): The Deskew filter could be used to straighten out an image when you are not able to place your camera exactly in front of the object. - [Face Tracking Filter](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/filters/face-tracking/): If you're using mimoCall to bring remote guests into your video production, you may encounter some challenges when it comes to capturing their video feed. - [Focus peeking](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/filters/focus-peeking/): When using a camera device with an attached lens, it can sometimes be challenging to find the correct focus point, especially if the viewfinder on the camera is small. - [Levels](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/filters/levels/): The "Levels" filter is a fast and simple tool for modifying the white balance of a video source. - [Mask and Overlay filter](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/filters/mask-and-overlay/): The Mask and Overlay filter is a versatile tool that allows you to make certain areas of your video transparent, as well as add an overlay image. - [Video Delay Effect](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/filters/video-delay/): Synchronizing audio and video is critical for producing high-quality content, but there may be occasions where the audio and video are out of sync. - [Core image filters](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/filters/core-image-filters/): If you're looking to add some extra flair to your video sources in mimoLive, you're in luck - mimoLive provides a vast collection of real-time filters that you can use to enhance your content. - [Add ons](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/add-ons/): This section is a reference of add-ons available from the Addons in the mimoLive Online Shop. - [Music Track Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/add-ons/musik-title/): The Music Title layer in mimoLive is a handy tool for radio stations to display the current song's artist, title, and album art. - [Halloween Layer Pack](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/add-ons/mimolive-addon-halloween-layer-pack/): The mimoLive Halloween Layer Pack is the perfect addition to any Halloween-themed virtual gathering. - [LED Board Testing](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/add-ons/led-board-testing/): If you are using mimoLive to drive a LED board you may want to test your LED board before the big show if it is working correctly and don’t have broken pixels. - [Background Pack 1](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/add-ons/mimolive-addon-background-pack-1/): The Background Pack 1 provides fun backgrounds for mimoLive for use in lower thirds or as green screen backgrounds. ## User manual: Outputs & Distribution (Program Out) - [Outputs & Distribution (Program Out)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/): mimoLive is a versatile live video production software that allows users to stream to multiple streaming destinations simultaneously, record source independently, send the video to other applications… - [Output Options](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/output-options/): mimoLive supports broadcasting the live video simultaneously to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch.tv, Periscope, Twitter, BoxCast, Screen9, Smashcast, and customer RTMP server. - [Audio Aux Output](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/audio-aux/): Send audio output to audio devices - [Full Screen Playout](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/full-screen-playout/): Present the program out or any video source on a separate display - [File Recording to Disk (ISO Recording)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/recording-to-disk/): With the Recording to Disk feature, you can easily record your mimoLive productions to your local disk. - [Live streaming](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/live-streaming/): Stream the program live on the Internet - [Castr](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/live-streaming/castr/): Castr is a cloud-based live re-streaming platform that allows users to stream content to multiple destinations simultaneously. - [YouTube live](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/live-streaming/youtube-live/): Setup the output destination for YouTube live streams. - [Stream Live to Instagram : A Step-by-Step Guide](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/live-streaming/instagram/): Welcome to the comprehensive guide for streaming live to Instagram using mimoLive. - [Livecoding.tv](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/live-streaming/livecodingtv/): Livecoding.tv is a live streaming platform that aims to educate viewers through live tutorials. - [Facebook live](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/live-streaming/facebook-live/): Video on YouTube - [Facebook RTMP fallback](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/live-streaming/facebook-rtmp-fallback/): However, there are some circumstances when you might want to use this fallback: - [Linkedin live](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/live-streaming/linkedin-live/): mimoLive can be used to stream to LinkedIn Live using the RTMP ingest URL and stream key. - [Periscope - discontinued](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/live-streaming/periscope/): We’re working on integrating with the Twitter API to start live broadcasts on Twitter. - [Twitch RTMP fallback](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/live-streaming/twitch-rtmp-fallback/): In case the built-in Twitch streaming doesn’t work, there is always the option to use an RTMP fallback. - [Youtube 360 Live Streaming](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/live-streaming/youtube-360-live-streaming/): As of version 2.3, mimoLive supports 360° Live Streaming on YouTube. - [Vimeo](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/live-streaming/vimeo/): Recently. Vimeo has started to offer live streaming to Premium customers. - [Youtube RTMP fallback](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/live-streaming/youtube-rtmp-fallback/): mimoLive makes your life easier by letting you stream to YouTube through the YouTube API. - [YouTube Gaming](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/live-streaming/youtube-gaming/): mimoLive is a versatile live video production software that enables users to create high-quality live streams with advanced features such as multi-layer mixing, built-in graphics, replay and instant … - [Blackmagic Design SDI Playout](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/sdi-playout/): Play out to SDI or HDMI. - [NDI® Output](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/nditm-playout/): The NDI® Output Destination sends video data to any NDI® receiver on your local network. - [Virtual Camera](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/virtual-camera/): Are you looking to enhance your video conferencing and meeting experience? - [Installing and Activating Virtual Camera Extension](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/virtual-camera/installing-and-activating-virtual-camera-extension/): Starting with mimoLive 6.6, mimoLive comes with a new Virtual Camera Extension. - [Video Conferencing Software](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/virtual-camera/video-conferencing-software/): Using mimoLive’s virtual camera plugin with video conferencing software gives you a lot of advantages: - [mimoCall WebRTC out](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/mimocall-webrtc-out/): mimoCall is a easy way to get live video feeds from web browsers or iOS devices from any place in the internet. - [Image Writer Output](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/image-writer-output/): The Image Writer output in mimoLive can be quite useful in various situations during live video production. - [Last Recording Uploader Output](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/last-recording-uploader-output/): The Last Recording Uploader automatically transfers the most recently finished recording created by a File Recording Output Destination to a specified location — either a local folder or a remote ser… - [Syphon](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/syphon/): Syphon is an open source macOS technology that allows applications to share frames – full frame rate video or stills – with one another in realtime. - [AirPlay Output](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/airplay/): Using AirPlay with mimoLive provides an easy and effective solution for playing out to a Smart TV or an Apple TV. - [Audio Streaming with SHOUTcat or Icecast via butt](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/playout-output-destinations/audio-streaming-with-shoutcast-or-icecast-via-butt/): The two protocols most often used for audio only streaming are SHOUTcast and Icecast. ## User manual: Remote Control & Automation - [mimoLive® Remote Control](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/remote-control-automation/remote-control-surfaces/): mimoLive offers unparalleled flexibility and control through its browser-based Remote Control feature. - [Automation Layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/remote-control-automation/automation/): The mimoLive Automation Layer was originally developed as a proof of concept but has since proven to be an incredibly useful tool for users. - [HTTP API](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/remote-control-automation/http-api/): On one hand, mimoLive publishes a Remote Control UI which you can use to create custom user interfaces that you can use on a tablet or similar device to remote control mimoLive. - [Endpoints](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/remote-control-automation/http-api/endpoints/): The API, when enabled, is available at “http://localhost:8989/api/v1”. - [Data Types](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/remote-control-automation/http-api/data-types/): If the API responds is too much data, you can narrow down which data you what to get back by Sparse Filtering. - [Examples of API usage](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/remote-control-automation/http-api/examples-of-api-usage/): Please note the IP Number or IP address with the port number of mimoLive for further use when working with the HTTP API. - [AI Agents](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/remote-control-automation/ai-agents/): Alongside its REST-style HTTP API, mimoLive exposes a Model Context Protocol (MCP) endpoint that lets AI agents control your live production in natural language. - [X-keys Keyboards](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/remote-control-automation/remote-device-setups/): mimoLive has a very rich Remote Control Surface Editor which is used to create the actions for remote hardware controllers. - [Elgato Stream Deck](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/remote-control-automation/elgato-stream-deck/): The Elgato Stream Deck is a popular device for controlling apps. - [Bitfocus companion](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/remote-control-automation/bitfocus-companion/): "Bitfocus Companion enables the reasonably priced Elgato Streamdeck to be a professional shotbox surface for an increasing amount of different presentation switchers, video playback software and broa… ## User manual: Custom Layers - [Custom Layers](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/custom-layers/): mimoLive can be customized by adding new layers. - [Custom Layer API](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/custom-layers/custom-layer-api/): Protocol Version 1.2 - [Remote Control Presets API](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/custom-layers/remote-control-presets-api/): If you are creating a custom layer, there is the possibility of even including custom control presets with your layer. - [Custom Quartz Composer Plugins](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/custom-layers/custom-quartz-composer-plugins/): To edit layers shipped with mimoLive you probably need the following Quartz Composer plugins in order to load the layer compositions in Quartz Composer: ## User manual: Social Media - [Social Media](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/social/): mimoLive contains a set of sources and layers that allow you to interact with your audience via social media and make social media content visible in your playout. - [Using facebook live producer for comments](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/social/using-facebook-live-producer-for-comments/): This is an alternative method of including comments from Facebook in a mimoLive production. - [Facebook Social Reactions](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/social/facebook-reactions/): Read about the Facebook Page Likes here. - [Comments](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/social/comments-1/): Comments is a great way to engage with audience. - [Getting the Facebook Post ID](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/social/getting-the-facebook-post-id/): For professional live streaming, mimoLive™ includes features that allow you to interact with social media and display social media content in your live video stream. ## User manual: Tips & Tricks - [Tips & Tricks](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/tipps-and-tricks/): This section contains a couple of useful tips and tricks to help you work with mimoLive on your Mac. - [Installing macOS Monterey on an external drive](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/tipps-and-tricks/installing-macos-monterey-on-an-external-usb-disk/): With the update from MacOS Monterey 12.1 to 12.2, a bug was introduced into MacOS that causes mimoLive on MacBook Pro M1 Max 64GB (and only that model) to be unable to display video from video source… - [Hiding the macOS desktop when playing out to a projector](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/tipps-and-tricks/hiding-the-macos-desktop-when-playing-out-to-a-projector/): If you’re using mimoLive to drive a presentation screen at a conference, you might be familiar with this problem: If you're working outside the application, for example setting up things, or if mimoL… ## User manual: Special topics - [Special topics](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/): This section of the mimoLive manual covers some specific use cases that utilize many unique mimoLive features. - [Third Party Collaborations](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/third-party-collaborations/): Here are a few tools that will come in very handy for producers of live broadcasts using mimoLive. - [Capture iOS Device Screen with Apple TV](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/capture-ios-device-screen-with-apple-tv/): You may want to record the screen of an iOS device in mimoLive. - [Virtual Set](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/virtual-set/): The big news shows often records their program in a virtual set which means that the studio actually has a green backdrop and the studio interior is added to the scene later on. - [Creating Animated Lower Thirds with Adobe After Effects](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/creating-animated-lower-thirds-with-after-effects/): This Step-by-Step guide will show you how to use your own lower third animations from Adobe After Effects in mimoLive. - [Script Your mimoLive Show With Beat Sheet](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/script-your-mimolive-show-with-beat-sheet/): A beat sheet, in general, is a tool used by writers and filmmakers to outline the structure of a story, breaking it down into individual beats or plot points. - [Chroma keying green screen](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/chroma-keying-green-screen/): Chroma Keying (aka Green Screening or Blue Screening) is a technique to replace a certain color in an image with another content. - [Live Streaming DJI Drone Footage](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/live-streaming-dji-drone-footage/): Have you ever wanted to include drone footage in your live stream? - [Connecting mimolive to zoom](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/connecting-mimolive-to-zoom/): Read the main article about the Zoom® Meeting Source in mimoLive. - [Sending Audio and Video to Zoom](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/connecting-mimolive-to-zoom/sending-audio-and-video-to-zoom/): Using the virtual camera plugin allows you to send advanced videos to video conferencing software, like zoom.us. - [Using Audio and Video From Zoom in mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/connecting-mimolive-to-zoom/using-audio-and-video-from-zoom-in-mimolive/): Although mimoLive includes great technology for conducting interviews or hosting discussion panels over the Internet with mimoCall, sometimes it is desired to get audio and video from Zoom (or other … - [Using an external audio mixer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/using-an-external-audio-mixer/): You can use an external audio mixer like the RØDECaster Pro for getting more control over your audio levels. - [Recording Screencast](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/recording-screencast/): If you want to do a screencast with mimoLive there are to be three setups to accomplish this: - [Recording Powerpoint or Keynote](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/recording-powerpoint-or-keynote/): When recording presentations, it is often necessary to record a presentation off of the presenters’ computer. - [mimoLive for broadcasters](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/mimolive-for-broadcasters/): Video on YouTube - [Projection Mapping](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/projection-mapping/): mimoLive has some great features for projection mapping. - [Access Remote Control Surfaces and HTTP API remotely](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/access-remote-control-surfaces-and-http-api-remotely/): The Remote Control Surfaces and the HTTP API use a webserver built into mimoLive for communications. - [Telestration using an iPad with Video Pencil](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/special-topics/telestration-using-an-ipad-with-video-pencil/): Telestration, the process of digitally drawing or annotating on videos and images, adds a new dimension to visual storytelling. ## User manual: Live Streaming Hardware Kits - [Live Streaming Hardware Kits](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-streaming-hardware-kits/): “What is the best Mac to use with mimoLive?” is a questions we get quite often. - [NDI-in-a-box (DIY)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-streaming-hardware-kits/ndi-in-a-box-diy/): The mimoLive® NDI-in-a-box system is designed as a drop-in replacement for traditional video production switchers. - [Classroom News Studio](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-streaming-hardware-kits/classroom-news-studio/): One of the best learning experiences students can have is producing a news show for the school. - [mimoLive Pro Live Broadcasting Box (DIY)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-streaming-hardware-kits/mimolive-pro-live-broadcasting-box-diy/): If you’re looking for a powerful mobile live broadcast production system, the mimoLive Pro Live Broadcasting Box™ is for you. - [Mac Studio Upgrade](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-streaming-hardware-kits/mimolive-pro-live-broadcasting-box-diy/mac-studio-upgrade/): The Mac Studio offers even more processing power than the Mac Mini M2 Pro. - [Professional Speaker Presentation Setup](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-streaming-hardware-kits/professional-speaker-presentation-setup/): Even after the pandemic, many presentations have moved online to Zoom, MS Teams, WebEx or one of dozens of other platforms. - [Mobile Virtual Presentation Studio](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-streaming-hardware-kits/mobile-virtual-presentation-studio/): Now that offline events are back, you will want to use the time between gigs to create content, participate in a video conference or do a live stream for your fans, without losing the high quality th… - [Multiple HMDI and/or SDI Inputs](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-streaming-hardware-kits/hdmi-sdi-inputs/): If you need more than one HDMI or SDI input, we recommend using an external Thunderbolt PCIe expander box and one or more Blackmagic PCI cards. - [Oliver’s Home Studio for Live Streaming](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-streaming-hardware-kits/oliver-s-home-studio-for-live-streaming/): You may have seen the live streams on YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn that Achim and Oliver put together, showing people the latest cool stuff and answering questions. - [mimoRack™ DIY](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-streaming-hardware-kits/mimorack-diy/): The mimoRack™ is a 19" 2 HU rack mountable system for using mimoLive as a graphics playout system to integrate with an SDI workflow using SDI key/fill output to a hardware production mixer. - [Setting up mimoRack™](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-streaming-hardware-kits/mimorack-diy/setting-up-mimorack/): If you purchased the mimoRack™ pre-assembled or built it yourself, there are a couple of tasks that need to be completed to get it up and running. ## User manual: Diagnostics & Troubleshooting - [System Profile](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/diagnostics/system-profile/): Sometimes it is helpful for us to know exactly what Mac you’re using, what devices are attached to it and what drivers and other software is installed to better understand your issue report. - [Crash Reports](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/diagnostics/crash-reports/): Is mimoLive “crashing” or “hanging”? - [Process Sampling](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/diagnostics/process-sampling/): Is mimoLive “crashing” or “hanging”? - [Performance Monitoring](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/diagnostics/performance-monitoring/): There are several performance monitors you can check if something is going wrong in mimoLive: - [Render Performance Monitor](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/diagnostics/performance-monitoring/reder-performance-monitor/): Use the Render Performance Monitor to analyze rendering performance, GPU memory, and layer load in mimoLive. Identify bottlenecks causing stutter and optimize live output for smoother playback. - [Source Performance Monitor](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/diagnostics/performance-monitoring/source-performance-monitor/): The Source Performance Monitor in mimoLive shows frame rates, dropped frames, and filter times for all video and audio sources—helping you identify performance issues and optimize source processing. - [Live Streaming Performance Monitor](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/diagnostics/performance-monitoring/live-streaming-performance-monitor/): The Live Streaming Performance Monitor in mimoLive tracks video encoding and network upload performance, automatically adapting frame rate and bitrate to ensure smooth, stable live streams even under changing network conditions. - [File Recording Performance Monitor](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/diagnostics/performance-monitoring/file-recording-performance-monitor/): The File Recording Performance Monitor in mimoLive estimates remaining disk space and warns you when storage runs low, helping prevent interruptions and ensuring safe, reliable recording sessions. - [mimoCall Performance Monitor](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/diagnostics/performance-monitoring/mimocall-performance-monitor/): The mimoCall Performance Monitor provides real-time insight into call quality, showing detailed audio and video statistics, codecs, bitrates, and connection data to help diagnose and optimize mimoCall connections during live production. - [Debug Mode](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/diagnostics/debug-mode/): Sometimes mimoLive can have issues with the audio or video pipeline or other areas of the application. - [Thermal Throttling](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/diagnostics/thermal-throttling/): Unfortunately, due to their extremely compact design, some MacBook models are unable to cool sufficiently when used at full capacity for more than a few minutes. - [Removing mimoLive From Your Computer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/diagnostics/deinstalling-mimolive/): You may want to uninstall mimoLive from a MacOS system, e.g. ## User manual: Discontinued / Legacy - [Instagram Source (discontinued)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/discontinued-legacy/instagram-discontinued/) - [Twitter Layer (discontinued)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/discontinued-legacy/twitter/): This layer allows you to show a Twitter feed in your video. - [Twitter PTZ Controller (discontinued)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/discontinued-legacy/twitter-ptz-controller/): The Twitter PTZ Controller layer is a unique feature in mimoLive that enables users to control PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) cameras using Twitter commands. - [Computer Audio - Discontinued](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/discontinued-legacy/computer-audio/): Recording Mac’s audio output is not as easy as a standard audio input. - [mimoCam - Discontinued](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/discontinued-legacy/mimocam/): mimoCam™ brings a lightweight app to your iPhone which allows you to grab a clean camera screen from your iPhone. - [Weather Layer (discontinued)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/discontinued-legacy/weather/): Display live weather data in mimoLive using a DIY weather station - [RTSP - discontinued](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/discontinued-legacy/rtsp/): If your document contains one or more “IP Camera (RTSP)” source, you’ll have to replace them with FFmpeg sources. ## User manual: License Rules - [License Rules](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/license-rules/): mimoLive follows the Mac App Store model: one license per person on all their Macs, or per shared Mac. How many licenses you need, moving a license, subscriptions and the Free Evaluation Edition. ## User manual: End User License Agreement (EULA) - [End User License Agreement (EULA)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/end-user-license-agreement-eula/): This Agreement is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a legal entity, "The Licensee") and Boinx Software International GmbH ("The Licensor") for the software product mimoLive ("The… ## User manual: Privacy Policy (App) - [Privacy Policy (App)](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/privacy-policy-app/): Privacy Policy ## Blog - [mimoLive 6.8.3 released](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-6-8-3-released/): We’re thrilled to announce the release of mimoLive 6.8.3, bringing you new audio and video enhancements, expanded capabilities with Zoom sources, and a range of important fixes. (2024-11-12) - [mimoLive 6.8.2: What’s New in This Latest Update?](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-6-8-2-whats-new-in-this-latest-update/): The latest mimoLive 6.8.2 update brings a range of new features, enhancements, and crucial fixes, making it even more powerful and reliable for live streaming, broadcasting, and video production. (2024-09-18) - [Revolutionize Your Live Production with the mimoLive® NDI-In-A-Box: Build Your Own!](https://mimolive.com/the-revolution-in-live-production-you-can-build-yourself/): Discover the next revolution in live production with the mimoLive® NDI-In-A-Box! This portable, powerful, and easy-to-build system allows you to take advanced live production on the road. In this post, we explore the key features of the NDI-In-A-Box, the components you’ll need to build your own, and the benefits of joining our upcoming workshop. Ready to transform your live production setup? Dive in to learn more! (2024-08-16) - [How to stream to BoxCast?](https://mimolive.com/how-to-stream-to-boxcast/): This step-by-step guide shows how mimoLive, Boinx's live switching software, and BoxCast work together. (2024-07-23) - [The Future of (Mobile) Live Production at the ACM National Conference in San Jose](https://mimolive.com/the-future-of-mobile-live-production-at-the-acm-national-conference-in-san-jose/): Revolutionize your community media and live productions with Zoom® and mimoLive®! Streamline your setup time and optimize your space with the efficient mimoLive® NDI-in-a-box system. Bring in experts, journalists, and gather feedback with ease. Discover more on creating a budget-friendly NDI-In-A-Box system in our professional article. (2024-07-15) - [mimoLive 6.8.1 released](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-6-8-1-released/): mimoLive version 6.8.1 brings new and improved features that enhance both functionality and user experience. Notable upgrades include drag & drop support for Safari URLs, greater precision over layer control, and improved recording outputs. Zoom integration has also been bolstered with new capabilities. The platform's improved user interface and overall stability make it a reliable and efficient option for live video production. (2024-06-21) - [Understanding mimoLive: Layer Concept for Live Video Broadcasts](https://mimolive.com/understanding-mimolive-layer-concept-for-live-video-broadcasts/): Understanding mimoLive's layer concept is key to creating professional and engaging broadcasts. By mastering how to organize and manage these layers, you can transform your live video content effectively. (2024-06-07) - [mimoLive 6.7 released](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-6-7-released/): Download mimoLive 6.7 (2024-05-10) - [The Importance of the Placer Layer in mimoLive: A Guide for Beginners](https://mimolive.com/the-importance-of-the-placer-layer-in-mimolive-a-guide-for-beginners/): mimoLive® is a powerful live video production software essential for content creators and broadcasters, with the Placer Layer being a critical component for beginners. This layer allows for precise positioning, resizing, and rotating of video sources, ensuring dynamic and engaging visuals. It plays a key role in various scenarios, such as news shows, educational videos, and gaming streams, by enabling the seamless integration of multiple video feeds and enhancing the viewer experience with smooth transitions and custom effects. Mastering the Placer Layer is fundamental for producing professional-quality broadcasts in mimoLive. (2024-04-22) - [mimoLive 6.6beta6 brings back compatibility with Intel-based Macs running MacOS Sonoma](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-6-6beta6-brings-back-compatibility-with-intel-based-macs-running-macos-sonoma/): Due to a bug within MacOS Sonoma, mimoLive Layers were experiencing issues specifically on Macs equipped with Intel processors. (2024-02-05) - [Now Supported: Instagram Live](https://mimolive.com/now-supported-instagram-live/): We've heard your requests, and we're excited to announce that Meta has now made live streaming to Instagram via RTMP available! (2023-12-16) - [Continuity Camera: How to Use Your iPhone as a Webcam on a Mac with mimoLive®](https://mimolive.com/continuity-camera-how-to-use-your-iphone-as-a-webcam-on-a-mac-with-mimolive/): With macOS 13 Ventura and iOS 16, users can use their iPhone as a webcam for their Mac. (2023-12-12) - [FIXED in 6.7+: mimoLive Not Compatible with Intel Macs Running MacOS Sonoma](https://mimolive.com/important-alert-mimolive-not-compatible-with-intel-macs-running-macos-sonoma/): Today, we want to inform you of a critical issue that has been identified with the use of mimoLive on Intel Macs running MacOS Sonoma. (2023-11-06) - [Zoom® HD Superpower: Integrate remote participants seamlessly into your live video production workflow](https://mimolive.com/zoom-hd-superpower-integrate-remote-participants-seamlessly-into-your-live-video-production-workflow/): We're excited to unveil the latest advancements that await you with mimoLive 6.4 and mimoCall Version 2. (2023-08-21) - [Introducing mimoCall Version 2](https://mimolive.com/introducing-mimocall-version-2/): We're thrilled to announce the release of mimoCall 2, now with more features and improvements to enhance your live streaming experience. (2023-08-05) - [Virtual Camera Output](https://mimolive.com/virtual-camera/): A virtual camera is a software tool that acts as an intermediary between your physical webcam and applications. It turns any video signal into a webcam. (2023-04-26) - [mimoLive® 6.4 beta gets Zoom Superpower](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-6-4-beta-gets-zoom-superpower/): mimoLive's latest beta version, 6.4, offers an exciting new feature that allows direct interaction with Zoom Meetings. (2023-04-12) - [How to use a camera to live stream with mimoLive® broadcasting software?](https://mimolive.com/how-to-connect-a-camera-to-your-computer-for-live-streaming/): In this article, we will introduce you step by step to how to use a camera live stream with mimoLive®. (2023-03-27) - [10 things to avoid when live streaming](https://mimolive.com/10-things-to-avoid-when-live-streaming/): There are several common mistakes that live streamers should try to avoid in order to create a professional and engaging experience for their audience. (2023-01-06) - [Prepare your studio and structure your live stream](https://mimolive.com/prepare-your-studio-and-structure-your-live-stream/): Preparing and structuring your live stream can improve viewer engagement and make your stream more enjoyable for your audience. It can also increase your productivity and create a sense of community among your viewers. By preparing and structuring your live stream, you can create a professional and engaging experience for your audience. (2023-01-04) - [What is a virtual webcam or virtual camera?](https://mimolive.com/what-is-a-virtual-webcam-or-virtual-camera/): A virtual webcam (virtual camera) is a software-based (virtual) camera that simulates a physical webcam and allows the user to send video and audio to other applications or devices as if it were a re… (2022-12-28) - [What are lower thirds?](https://mimolive.com/what-are-lower-thirds/): Lower thirds is a term from the TV broadcast industry and describes graphical overlays that are typically displayed on the lower third portion of the screen during video productions. (2022-12-22) - [The challenges of live video broadcasting](https://mimolive.com/the-challenges-of-live-video-broadcasting/): Live video streaming has become an increasingly popular way for individuals and organizations to communicate and share content with a broad audience. (2022-12-19) - [The nightmare with mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/the-nightmare-with-mimolive/): Working with broadcasting tools is the scariest thing you can do for a living. (2022-11-30) - [Create content from the comfort of your own home studio](https://mimolive.com/create-content-from-your-own-home-studio/): A live recording home studio is an essential workspace that every video content creator needs as it lets you have more creative freedom and also saves your time and money. (2022-09-28) - [mimoLive® Workbench Session - 16th Aug. 2022](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-workbench-session-16th-aug-2022/): Join Achim and Oliver testing cool new stuff for the next mimoLive® version and tell you all about it. (2022-08-16) - [mimoLive 6 - New Major Release](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-6-new-major-release/): mimoLive has helped thousands of TV and broadcasting professionals to created awesome live video streams and shows. (2022-08-03) - [How to create a stunning weather show using Chroma Key technology](https://mimolive.com/how-to-create-a-stunning-weather-show-using-chroma-key-technology/): The chroma key feature will allow telling the weather forecast visually attractive to the audience. Whatever the weather is, there is always a story to tell to your audience. (2022-07-25) - [New Stingers & Outros animations](https://mimolive.com/new-stingers-outros-in-mimolive-6/): In mimoLive 6 you will find a set of pre-designed stingers and outros which are free to use. (2022-04-26) - [mimoLive 6](https://mimolive.com/mimolive6/): The new release is out now! (2022-04-25) - [Pushing the Limits of Semi-Professional Sports Live Broadcasting](https://mimolive.com/semi-professional-sports-live-broadcasting/): We recently did a Sports Live Broadcasting because it’s always fun for us to take mimoLive™ for a spin. (2022-03-01) - [Make your Church Livestream look awesome in 5 mins](https://mimolive.com/make-your-church-livestream-look-great/): Are you wondering if your church worshipers often don’t remember what you review during your weekly church Livestream? Though you might be speaking to a room full of people who hear you, but it’s quite possible that not many are listening. (2021-12-29) - [Why Lower Thirds increase the quality of your live video stream](https://mimolive.com/lower-third-layer/): The Lower Third layer is a graphic overlay. It works for your live stream in several ways. A Lower Third is used to display the name of the person speaking, location or any context based information. Visual elements in your lower thirds make your streams look more polished and professional – giving you a better chance of impressing your audience. (2021-12-21) - [How to use mimoLive's Virtual Camera to make your webcam look better](https://mimolive.com/how-to-use-mimolives-virtual-camera-to-make-your-webcam-look-better/): Have you watched a streaming show and wondered how it's possible to edit the live video in such cool ways? (2021-12-21) - [Elgato Stream Deck gives you better control](https://mimolive.com/elgato-stream-deck-gives-you-better-control/): Take better control over the production during streaming with Elgato Stream Deck. It consists of 15 LCD keys poised to launch unlimited actions and eliminate the need to map and memorize keyboard shortcuts. One-touch, tactile operation lets you switch scenes, launch media, adjust audio, and more, while visual feedback confirms your every command. Traditionally this level of control was exclusive to mainstream entertainment broadcasters. Now, it’s at your fingertips! (2021-09-10) - [Ultimate multi cam live streaming](https://mimolive.com/ultimate-multi-cam-live-streaming/): Learn through this article, how you can easily set up multi cam live streaming all with just a one-person crew and your Mac®. (2021-09-10) - [Learn the art of framing and composition](https://mimolive.com/framing-and-composition/): When it comes to video streaming, creating valuable and meaningful content is the key to building a follower base. Once you’ve designed your content, it then becomes your responsibility to make it look good. Framing and composition in video works the same way: your viewers will notice (consciously or subconsciously) if your shots are framed or composed poorly. With a few simple techniques, you can provide an excellent viewing experience for your viewers. (2021-08-27) - [Live stream from home](https://mimolive.com/live-stream-from-home/): You may have found yourself in a situation that requires you to host your live stream from home. Like many organizations or individuals, whose work requires them to be engaged with their audience or followers in a personalized manner for an appointment, events or activity, are currently facing a challenge to carry on with their professional duties due to social distancing norms and lockdowns due to the pandemic. Most people are forced to make the transition to virtual platforms like streaming to carry their activities mostly or completely virtual. Read on for some simple tips and tricks you can use to make your live stream from the home look and sound sharp (2021-08-17) - [Understanding Green Screen](https://mimolive.com/understanding-green-screen/): A green screen lets you drop in whatever background images behind the subject when the desired background isn’t available—like a fictional, alien, historic, futuristic, or even just hard-to-access location. The green screen singles out the selected color (usually green) and digitally removes it by rendering it transparent. This lets the other image show through. (2021-08-06) - [mimoLive Update 5.11](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-update-version-5-11/): Release Notes for mimoLive update 5.11 (2021-07-15) - [Polls and Quizzes for your NDI® Workflow](https://mimolive.com/polls-and-quizzes-for-your-ndi-workflow/): This short demo video by forum user @wibbly shows you how to integrate polls – multiple choice, open questions, quizzes and more – into your NDI® based workflows with Mentimeterand the help of the mi… (2021-07-07) - [Skype® Recording with NDI®](https://mimolive.com/skype-recording-with-ndi/): With Microsoft®, a real heavyweight joined the NDI®community. (2021-07-07) - [Twitter Feed for your NDI® Workflow](https://mimolive.com/twitter-feed-for-your-ndi-workflow/): Let your audience contribute to your live stream with comments and photos via a Twitter feed. (2021-07-07) - [Facebook Reactions for your NDI® Workflow](https://mimolive.com/facebook-reactions-for-your-ndi-workflow/): More audience interaction means better ranking which leads to better exposure of your live stream to your audience. (2021-07-07) - [Facebook Likes for your NDI® Workflow](https://mimolive.com/facebook-likes-for-your-ndi-workflow/): Earn bragging rights by increasing the “likes” on your Facebook page. (2021-07-07) - [Facebook Comments for your NDI® Workflow](https://mimolive.com/facebook-comments-for-your-ndi-workflow/): Monitoring and answering comments is the holy grail of growing and engaging your audience. (2021-07-07) - [YouTube Comments for your NDI® Workflow](https://mimolive.com/youtube-comments-for-your-ndi-workflow/): In addition to comments on Facebook, with mimoLive, you can also monitor, curate and display comments from YouTube viewers in your live video production. (2021-07-07) - [What is a Teleprompter?](https://mimolive.com/what-is-a-teleprompter/): A teleprompter can help you escape the embarrassment of forgetting your speech midway during live streams and reduce retakes while recording videos. Find out how a teleprompter can be used to make your video content flawless and also how to use it. (2021-06-30) - [How to talk like a news anchor?](https://mimolive.com/how-to-talk-like-a-news-anchor/): There is a lot more that goes in making a video content sound professional and also be interesting for the fans. We have put together some tips that are useful to create video news or content like a professional TV news anchor or reporter. (2021-06-22) - [FIXED: Virtual Camera Microsoft Teams](https://mimolive.com/virtual-camera-microsoft-teams/): UPDATE June 2021: The issues is fixed in MS Teams for macOS Version 1.4.00.8872 and higher. (2021-06-01) - [How to livestream from remote locations?](https://mimolive.com/how-to-livestream-from-remote-locations/): OTEK TV produced the livestream from remote locations of Alaska’s for a sporting event. It was possible from a control room in New York and with the help of Intinor bonded-cellular gear & routers, and mimoLive. (2021-06-01) - [Boinx Software - A story of more than 25 years](https://mimolive.com/boinx-software-a-story-of-more-than-25-years/): Boinx Software has spent more than two decades creating software solutions that are easy to use and powerful in application. (2021-05-05) - [Boinx Software – Personal History and Heritage with Apple](https://mimolive.com/boinx-has-come-along-a-very-long-way-with-apple/): Boinx Software has a long history and heritage with Apple. (2021-04-20) - [mimoLive Update - Version 5.10.1](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-update-version-5-10-1/): mimoLive Update 5.10.1 improves live streaming for Mac®. (2021-04-20) - [Masterclass: Automation in mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/masterclass-automation-in-mimolive/): In this masterclass, Achim, the CTO of Boinx Software guides you through the steps for automation in mimoLive for creating advanced professional live streams. (2021-04-07) - [Masterclass: Coding Video Layers](https://mimolive.com/masterclass-coding-video-layers/): mimoLive™ Masterclass: Coding Video layers for mimoLive. For experts and advanced mimoLive application. Learn how to code your own video layer with mimoLive™. This masterclass requires skills in software coding. (2021-04-07) - [Facebook Live Reactions & Comments | LSE - E06](https://mimolive.com/facebook-live-reactions-comments-lse-e06/): Live Streaming Essentials - E06 (2021-03-04) - [Color Depth explained | LSE - E04](https://mimolive.com/color-depth-explained-lse-e04/): Live Streaming Essentials - E04 (2021-03-04) - [Progressive and Interlaced video | LSE - E03](https://mimolive.com/e03-basics-of-frame-rates-and-video-resolution/): Live Streaming Essentials - E03 (2021-03-04) - [Basics of frame rates and video resolution | LSE - E02](https://mimolive.com/e02-basics-of-frame-rates-and-video-resolution/): Live Streaming Essentials - E02 (2021-03-04) - [mimoLive 5.10 released](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-5-10-released/): mimoLive requires a Mac running macOS 10.13 or higher. (2021-03-01) - [mimoLive support for macOS 11 Big Sur & new M1 Macs](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-support-for-macos-11-big-sur-new-m1-macs/): UPDATE January 1st, 2021: (2021-01-01) - [How to Create the Perfect Studio Lighting?](https://mimolive.com/how-to-create-the-perfect-studio-lighting/): Whether you’re shooting a film or a school morning announcement, proper lighting is something that you will definitely require. In fact, lighting is one of the many important things that play a role in making your production look as professional as possible. So, naturally, you are required to know how lighting works in order to make sure your work is worth all the effort you put in. (2020-12-03) - [My First Live Stream](https://mimolive.com/my-first-live-stream/): Learn how to start your first live stream on your Mac® using mimoLive. (2020-11-27) - [What is HLS HTTP Live Streaming?](https://mimolive.com/hls-http-live-streaming/): Discover HLS Streaming on mimolive: Adaptive data rates, no special servers needed, and seamless handling of live/on-demand video via HTTP protocol. (2020-11-26) - [mimoLive 5.8 - the next revolution in broadcasting](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-5-8/): The biggest new feature of mimoLive 5.8 allows you to use mimoCall™ as an output destination. The gives you the ability to connect mimoLive to a 2nd mimoLive over the internet. (2020-08-17) - [MacBookPro heat optimization for mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/macbookpro-heat-optimization/): Here you find some tips to get the best performance with a laptop running mimoLive. (2020-07-14) - [How to use a Green Screen | LSE - E01](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-live-streaming-essentials-e01-green-screen/): Live Streaming Essentials - E01 (2020-07-01) - [mimoLive 5.7 – Introducing Portrait Live Stream](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-5-7-preview-portrait-video/): Oliver and Achim will give a preview of the next major release for mimoLive™ 5.7. (2020-06-09) - [Zoom 5.0.4 supports mimoLive - again.](https://mimolive.com/zoom-5-0-4-supports-mimolive-again/): Zoom supports the virtual cameras with their latest 5.0.4. (2020-05-26) - [Deep dive into the best live stream software mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/deep-dive-into-mimolive-in-less-than-10-minutes/): We love happy customers, especially when they take their time to share their passion about our products. (2020-04-22) - [Streaming lectures online - a Story from Technical University Munich, GER](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-story-streaming-lectures-from-the-tu-munich/): Today, the digital classroom has become a highly anticipated thing. Prof. Dr. Bernd Brügge pushes forward to show that streaming lectures online is possible. (2020-04-15) - [High-Quality Video Content for Jumbotron Video Cube and VIP Lounges](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-powering-a-jumbotron-screen/): A short film about how Peter Dicksen and his team runs the in-stadium Jumbotron Video Cube for a german Bundesliga Soccer Club. (2020-04-15) - [Advantages of using Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro with mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/advantages-of-using-the-new-blackmagic-design-atem-mini-pro-with-mimolive/): Advantages of using Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro with mimoLive (2020-04-08) - [Boinx Live: Video conference with mimoLive 5.5 & NDI® iOS](https://mimolive.com/boinx-live-video-conference-mimolive-5-5-ndi/): In this live stream episode, we talk about the possibilities of video conferencing with mimoLive. (2020-04-03) - [Good reasons for subscription-based models](https://mimolive.com/good-reasons-for-subscription-based-models/): *Boinx Software offers software under a subscription-based payment model. (2020-03-31) - [mimoLive 5.5 - released](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-5-5-released-2/): What’s new in mimoLive® 5.5? (2020-03-25) - [mimoLive Reporter 2.2 for iOS - released](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-5-5-released/): mimoLive Reporter™ adds advanced live stream video features to your mobile device. (2020-03-25) - [Oliver talks on MacVoices](https://mimolive.com/oliver-talks-on-macvoices/): On @MacVoices #20097: @obreidenbach of @boinxsoftware On Developments with mimoLive, FotoMagico for iPad and More (Part 1) (2020-03-16) - [Boinx Live: mimoLive 5.4 Q&A Live Stream](https://mimolive.com/boinx-live-mimolive-5-4-q-a-live-stream/): Boinx Live is a video live stream hosted by the founders of Boinx Software. (2020-01-28) - [Morning School News: King's Ridge Christian School](https://mimolive.com/morning-school-news-kings-ridge-christian-school/): The lower school at King's Ridge Christian School in Alpharetta GA (USA) uses mimoLive™ for their morning school news program. (2020-01-28) - [How to video stream a concert with mimoLive™?](https://mimolive.com/live-streaming-a-concert-with-mimolive/): How to video stream a concert to Facebook and YouTube? Read how you can create video livestreams in broadcasting quality without broadcasting costs. (2019-08-05) - [Record audio and video tracks separately. mimoLive 5.1 supports Isolated Recording](https://mimolive.com/record-audio-video-tracks-separately-with-mimolive-5-1/): One great use for this new feature is the Audio Podcast template. (2019-08-02) - [Racing Karts For The Win With mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/racing-karts-for-the-win-with-mimolive-2/): Filippo Rinicella uses mimoLive™ to live stream his son's kart races. (2019-07-01) - [MacVoices.com from NAB, Las Vegas](https://mimolive.com/macvoices-from-nab-las-vegas/): When Oliver goes to NAB in Las Vegas, one of his favorite things is to meet with golf pro Chuck Joiner for an interview for (2019-06-23) - [The Digital Story Photography Podcast](https://mimolive.com/the-digital-story-photography-podcast/): Listen in... (2019-06-11) - [mimoLive – First Look by Guy Serle for mymac.com](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-first-look-by-guy-serle-for-mymac-com/): Guy Serle takes a look at mimoLive for mymac.com to see how it stacks up against other alternatives such as the free OBS. (2019-06-11) - [Using Mentimeter with mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/using-mentimeter-with-mimolive/): Elevate your broadcasting and video streaming with mimoLive, as shown by @wibbly. Integrate interactive Mentimeter elements like polls and Q&A for engaging streams. Capture real-time results with Browser Capture in mimoLive, and use the iOS Device source for iPhone screencasts. Enhance your streams with seamless NDI or SDI poll integration. (2019-06-11) - [Producing audio podcast with mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/producing-audio-podcasts-with-mimolive/): mimoLive™ has a great new feature to record podcast with your friends all over the world. (2019-06-06) - [Introducing mimoLive 5](https://mimolive.com/introducing-mimolive-5/): Watch Oliver and Achim demo the new features of mimoLive 5 and take questions from the audience. (2019-05-29) - [Controlling mimoLive via script](https://mimolive.com/controlling-mimolive-via-script/): Read more... (2019-05-14) - [Digital Production Buzz at NAB](https://mimolive.com/digital-production-buzz-at-nab-2/): Larry Jordan of (2019-04-30) - [mimoLive 4.8 Beta 1: Layer Sets and New Templates](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-4-8b1-layer-sets-and-new-templates/): Some big things are coming with mimoLive 4.8b1: You can now save the state of the Layer Stack into a Layer Set and recall it at any time you want with the press of a single button. (2019-04-12) - [New mimoLive licenses](https://mimolive.com/new-mimolive-licenses/): In order to streamline the marketing for mimoLive and clarify the different license types, we're renaming the licenses. (2019-03-29) - [mimoLive 4.7.3 fixes Facebook login issue](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-4-7-3-fixes-facebook-login-issue/): Download mimoLive 4.7.3... (2019-03-24) - [Running a Fitness Channel on YouTube Live](https://mimolive.com/may-mor-working-out-with-mimolive/): "In today’s world, volume of content is very important," say May and Tal Mor, the producers of MayMor.tv. (2019-03-24) - [mimoLive - State of the Union](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-state-of-the-union/): First of all, a big thank you to all past, current and future users! (2019-02-06) - [Ceiling Projection with mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/ceiling-projection-with-mimolive/): If you want to project something onto a wall or a ceiling but can’t put the projector directly in front of it, you need to fix the distortion. (2019-02-03) - [ mimoLive 4.6](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-4-6/): Germering, Germany - January 30, 2019. Boinx Software announced Version 4.6 of the Apple Design Award winning live video production software mimoLive™. The update makes the best live video mixing, switching and streaming software for the Mac even better. (2019-01-30) - [Record a presentation in mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/recording-presentations-with-mimolive-code-beam-lite-conference/): Here is an example of a professional speaker recording setup that we recently used at the Code BEAM Lite conference in Munich. (2019-01-07) - [mimoLive 4.5.1: Play, Pause, and Resume Pre-Recorded movies](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-4-5-1-play-pause-resume/): Download mimoLive 4.5.1... (2018-12-16) - [Wedding Zone @ photokina 2018](https://mimolive.com/wedding-zone-photokina-2018/): At photokina 2018, Marc Ludwig and his team from fototv.de were charged with running a presentation stage with a live stream for the Wedding Zone, an area on the world’s largest photography trade sho… (2018-12-11) - [What is Chroma Subsampling | LSE - E05](https://mimolive.com/live-video-essentials-chroma-subsampling/): Live Streaming Essentials (2018-11-16) - [Meteorologist John Marshall Now Answers Questions Live](https://mimolive.com/meteorologist-john-marshall-now-answers-questions-live/): Monitoring and answering comments is the holy grail of growing and engaging your audience. (2018-09-13) - [mimoLive 4.3: Social Media Content for Live Video](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-4-3-social-media-content-for-your-ndi-workflow/): Integration of social media content such as Facebook comments, Facebook reactions and Facebook page likes along with Twitter tweets, Instagram photos and more is the focus of the release which also f… (2018-09-08) - [mimoLive 4.3: Facebook Comments, Reactions, Page Likes](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-4-3-facebook-comments-reactions-page-likes/): A new Social Media Source in connection with new and updated layers offers these features: (2018-08-22) - [Live Video Essentials on YouTube](https://mimolive.com/live-video-essentials/): What is 1080i? 720p? ProRes 4:4:4? Chroma keying? (2018-08-21) - [Chris McHugh Discusses the Evolution of Video Production with mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-for-broadcasters/): Chris McHugh, a veteran of traditional broadcasting, has seen the evolution of video production over the years. (2018-07-05) - [Live Streaming to Vimeo](https://mimolive.com/streaming-live-to-vimeo/): Vimeo offers live streaming to Premium customers. (2018-07-04) - [PhotoPresenter for iOS adds NDI® Playout](https://mimolive.com/photopresenter-for-ios-adds-ndi-playout/): Imagine, for example, you are a biologist at a Marine Aquarium. (2018-06-13) - [mimoLive 4.1: PTZ via NDI®, HTML based broadcast graphics](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-4-1-ptz-via-ndi-html-based-broadcast-graphics/): "The trend for software technologies in broadcasting continues. (2018-06-05) - [HOT FIX: Facebook Comments Disabled](https://mimolive.com/hot-fix-facebook-comments-disabled/): To address these problems, we had to temporarily turn off the Comments feature for Facebook live streams beginning with mimoLive 4.0.3. (2018-05-25) - [InfoComm: See mimoLive at PTZOptics](https://mimolive.com/infocomm-see-mimolive-at-ptzoptics/): If you're headed to Las Vegas for (2018-05-24) - [NAB 2018: Allison Sheridan, NosillaCast](https://mimolive.com/nab-2018-allison-sheridan-nosillacast/): At NAB 2018 in Las Vegas, Allison Sheridan interviewed Oliver about mimoLive for the Mac, which is the tool Allison uses to stream the (2018-05-14) - [Live from Switzerland: App Builders 2018](https://mimolive.com/live-from-switzerland-app-builders-2018/): mimoLive is great for recording and streaming of presentations. (2018-05-07) - [Tips & Tricks: Hiding the macOS desktop when playing out to a projector](https://mimolive.com/tips-tricks-hiding-the-macos-desktop-when-playing-out-to-a-projector/): If you're using mimoLive to drive a presentation screen at a conference, you might recognise this problem: If you work outside the app, for example setting up stuff or if mimoLive crashes, your audie… (2018-04-03) - [Tutorial: My First Live Stream with mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/tutorial-my-first-live-stream-with-mimolive/): Learn how to get started with live streaming on your Mac with mimoLive. (2018-04-03) - [PTZOptics World Studio Tour: mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/ptzoptics-world-studio-tour-mimolive/): Oliver joins PTZOptics World Studio Tour hosts Tess Protesto and Paul Richards to chat about mimoLive and the (2018-03-25) - [mimoLive 4: Multi-Endpoint Streaming, Social Media And More](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-4-multi-endpoint-streaming-social-media-and-more/): “mimoLive 4 is the 21st release of mimoLive since we rebranded from BoinxTV in 2016, not counting beta releases,” (2018-03-22) - [Introducing mimoLive 4](https://mimolive.com/introducing-mimolive-4/): Achim and Oliver Breidenbach take you on a tour of mimoLive 4 and answer questions from live streaming viewers. (2018-03-17) - [YouTube and Facebook Comments](https://mimolive.com/youtube-and-facebook-comments/): One of the "most requested features" is comment display and moderation. (2018-03-11) - [Levels filter makes for quick white balance correction](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-4-0b5-levels-filter-makes-for-quick-white-balance-correction/): mimoLive 4.0b5 includes a new Levels filter that makes it easy to adjust white balance of a source, for example to make cameras “look the same”. (2018-02-22) - [mimoLive 4.0b3: Multi-endpoint Streaming, New Output Management, Multiview, Facebook and YouTube Comments](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-4-0b3-multi-endpoint-streaming-new-output-management-multiview-facebook-and-youtube-comments/): Time for the next big release of mimoLive! (2018-01-31) - [Manage Multiple Streaming Accounts](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-3-2-manage-multiple-accounts/): Happy New Year! This is the first release in 2018 and big things are coming. (2018-01-10) - [Halloween House Projection Mapping](https://mimolive.com/halloween-house-projection-mapping/): Turning a posh suburban home into a respectable haunted house for Halloween with 3 video projectors, MacBooks and mimoLive. (2017-11-20) - [NDI® in and NDI® out](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-3-0-ndi-in-and-out/): ​NDI® promises to usher in a new era in video production by taking the video signal to IP making it easier than ever to connect video sources over Ethernet, eliminating the need for special SDI or HD… (2017-11-06) - [How mimoLive Improves Your MOOC](https://mimolive.com/how-mimolive-improves-your-mooc/): Here are 4 ways in which mimoLive can help improve video production for your MOOC. (2017-11-06) - [Panda Live by WWF Germany](https://mimolive.com/panda-live-by-wwf-germany/): This format is a great example of how mimoLive enables people and organisations with a message to get it out to their supporters on a budget. (2017-11-03) - [Animated Lower Thirds For mimoLive With After Effects](https://mimolive.com/animated-lower-thirds-for-mimolive-with-after-effects/): Learn how to create your own animated lower thirds for mimoLive using Adobe After Effects for the background animation and the Lower Thirds layer to animate text on top of it. (2017-11-02) - [Broadcast your iOS 11 screen with mimoLive Reporter](https://mimolive.com/broadcast-your-ios-11-screen-with-mimolive-reporter/): The latest version of mimoLive Reporter is all about supporting screencast broadcasting in iOS 11. (2017-10-19) - [mimoLive Reporter 1.2 ready for iOS 11](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-reporter-1-2-ready-for-ios-11/): mimoLive Reporter 1.2 has just been released on the App Store. (2017-09-17) - [Introducing mimoLive Reporter](https://mimolive.com/introducing-mimolive-reporter/): mimoLive Reporter – the essential live streaming app you need when “it’s happening” – is now available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. (2017-09-04) - [Behind the Scenes of DVEstore's Facebook Live Production](https://mimolive.com/behind-the-scenes-of-dvestores-facebook-live-production/): Jason Jenkins of the DVEstore recently produced a Facebook Live video and takes you behind the scenes of his very impressive studio setup, featuring mimoLive and the mimoLive Remote Control surface a… (2017-09-02) - [mimoLive Reporter Launch Replay](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-reporter-launch-replay/): Thank you everybody for joining Oliver for the mimoLive Reporter Launch! (2017-09-02) - [mimoLive is Awesome for Advanced House of Worship Video Production](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-is-awesome-for-advanced-house-of-worship-video-production/): PTZOptics presents this great case study of an advanced house of worship video production featuring hardware von Blackmagic Design and PTZOptics, powered by mimoLive. (2017-08-09) - [European Space Agency Opens Up Discussion On Earth Observation](https://mimolive.com/european-space-agency-opens-up-discussion-on-earth-observation/): If you have an important topic to cover, your discussion needs to reach out over social media. (2017-05-12) - [mimoLive 2.9: Facebook Likes layer](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-9-facebook-likes-layer/): This is great for getting your audience engaged and promote your post: The Facebook Likes layer displays the "Reactions" to a post in your live stream. (2017-05-05) - [Live from NZ: Women's Asia Floorball Championships](https://mimolive.com/live-from-wellington-womens-asia-oceania-floorball-championships/): When the job is to live stream a sports event with an enthusiastic but smaller audience, nothing comes close to mimoLive in terms of convenience, ease-of-use and costs. (2017-04-24) - [Introducing Lower Thirds Pack 1: 8 New, Professionally Animated Lower Third Layers](https://mimolive.com/introducing-lower-thirds-pack-1-8-new-professionally-animated-lower-third-layers/): The Lower Thirds Pack 1 for mimoLive contains 8 new, professionally animated, lower third layers. (2017-04-23) - [Alessondras Who & A Show](https://mimolive.com/alessondras-who-a-show/): Jeff, Alessondra and their family just rounded up the 5th season of Alessondra's Great Horned Owl Cam, streaming live 24/7 from Oklahoma City via UStream and Facebook. (2017-04-22) - [mimoLive 2.8.2: PTZOptics Controller](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-8-2-ptzoptics-controller/): PTZ cameras are great because they allow you to move the camera without a dedicated camera operator. (2017-04-21) - [mimoLive 2.8.2: Presets for UHD and 4k](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-8-2-presets-for-uhd-and-4k/): Did you know that you can let mimoLive create video in just about any resolution you want? (2017-04-21) - [Powered by mimoCall: @U2 podcast features a panel of five](https://mimolive.com/powered-by-mimocall-u2-podcast-features-a-panel-of-five/): Chris Enns runs the @U2 podcast and after doing some test runs he live streamed the first episode using Boinx mimoLive. (2017-04-12) - [mimoLive 2.8.1: Improved Streaming](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-8-1-improved-streaming/): Starting with version 2.8.1, mimoLive is changing the way it adapts to changing bandwidth when it's streaming live which will greatly improve the reliability of streams and performance in low resourc… (2017-03-21) - [mimoLive 2.8.1: Test the Alpha Channel Playout](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-8-1-test-the-alpha-channel-playout/): We designed the Key/Fill SDI play out feature to work with Blackmagic Design hardware. (2017-03-20) - [Sending High Quality Audio Through mimoCall](https://mimolive.com/sending-high-quality-audio-through-mimocall/): Troy Grady challenged our engineers by insisting he needed a better audio quality on mimoCall. (2017-02-26) - [Making mimoLive Sound Great](https://mimolive.com/making-mimolive-sound-great/): Troy Grady is pushing the limits of guitarists and of live streaming. (2017-02-25) - [mimoLive 2.8: Anonymous Filter](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-8-anonymous-filter/): This convenient filter to disguise an interviewee's identity might come in handy sooner than we hope, given the current geopolitical climate. (2017-02-02) - [mimoLive 2.8: Split Screen Layer](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-8-split-screen-layer/): Set up split screen layouts for multiple inputs, for example for discussion panels, interviews or multi-angle views quickly and easily with the new Split Screen Layer in mimoLive 2.8. (2017-02-01) - [mimoLive 2.8: Introducing mimoLive Remote App for iOS](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-8-introducing-mimolive-remote-app-for-ios/): The mimoLive Remote Control Surfaces are a great feature, making running a mimoLive show a breeze. (2017-01-31) - [Theta S: 3D Print Your Own Tripod Mount](https://mimolive.com/theta-s-3d-print-your-own-tripod-mount/): The Ricoh Theta-S is a great 360° camera which you can use with mimoLive to stream live to YouTube 360° Live. (2017-01-30) - [mimoLive 2.8: Introducing mimoCall](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-8-introducing-mimocall/): mimoLive 2.8 contains the most exciting new feature in mimoLive ever: Getting reports from a field reporter, hosting a virtual panel discussion, or conducting one-on-one interviews is now easier than… (2017-01-28) - [mimoLive 2.8: Deskew Filter](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-8-deskew-filter/): Imagine you are pointing a camera at a scoreboard or a projector screen. (2016-12-29) - [mimoLive 2.7: Instagram!](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-7-instagram/): mimoLive 2.7 is out and apart from the usual fixes (there are so many that we decided to skip the usual beta test) it includes a sensation: an Instagram source which allows you to pull in images from… (2016-11-11) - [photokina.tv powered by mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/photokina-tv-powered-by-mimolive/): Every two years, FotoTV.de produces photokinaTV during the world's largest photo and video trade show photokina in Cologne, Germany. (2016-11-03) - [The Gadget Professor talks mimoLive, FotoMagico at NAB 2016](https://mimolive.com/the-gadget-professor-talks-mimolive-fotomagico-at-nab-2016/): "Boinx products are so simple to use, the first time I used them, when I was done, I couldn't believe I created something so quickly that looked so good!" says Don Baine, The Gadget Professor, in thi… (2016-11-02) - [mimoLive and Periscope: A Match Made In Germany (and Austria)](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-and-periscope-a-match-made-in-germany-and-austria/): Periscope recently released Periscope Producer which allows live streaming encoders such as mimoLive to stream to its servers. (2016-11-01) - [mimoLive 2.6.1: Support for StreamShark.io](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-6-1-support-for-streamshark-io/): As of version 2.6.1 mimoLive features direct support for StreamShark.io via their API. (2016-10-31) - [mimoLive Halloween Pranks](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-halloween-pranks/): In this tutorial, Leo shows you how to control the zombie puppets in the mimoLive Halloween pack and the Virtual Playout plugin in Skype or Hangout calls to prank your respondents – also quickly touc… (2016-10-24) - [Troy Dean Builds His Rock Star Empires on mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/troy-dean-builds-his-rock-star-empires-on-mimolive/): Australian Troy Dean uses mimoLive to stream live on Facebook for his Rock Star Empires, a 6-week course about how to create and sell your very own online course. (2016-10-19) - [mimoCam Now Available](https://mimolive.com/mimocam-now-available/): mimoCam enables the use of the iPad or iPhone connected to a Mac via Lightning cable to work as an external camera for the live switching app mimoLive on the Mac. (2016-10-19) - [mimoLive 2.6: Remote Control Surfaces](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-6-remote-control-surfaces/): Stefan is introducing you to the new mimoLive Remote Control Surfaces, now available in mimoLive 2.6. (2016-10-19) - [How to Start An Elementary News Broadcast for $300 Or LESS](https://mimolive.com/how-to-start-an-elementary-news-broadcast-for-300-or-less/): Elementary iPad Lab teacher Katie Chirhart (@HartEdTech) evaluates several ways to create a news cast for the elementary school and concludes that she likes mimoLive best: *"While [mimoLive] sounds o… (2016-10-18) - [This live streaming software really is the cat’s meow.](https://mimolive.com/this-live-streaming-software-really-is-the-cats-meow/): Thank you, Troy Dean of Rock Star Empires, for this glowing review of mimoLive: (2016-10-18) - [MacVoices #16172: Oliver Breidenbach of Boinx Talks Accessible Live Video Production with mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/macvoices-16172-oliver-breidenbach-of-boinx-talks-accessible-live-video-production-with-mimolive/): The other day I had a nice chat with Chuck Joiner of MacVoices about mimoLive and its possibilities. (2016-10-17) - [Add Graphics, Streaming & Recording to your ATEM Switcher](https://mimolive.com/add-graphics-streaming-recording-to-your-atem-switcher/): Jason Jenkins of mimoLive Reseller DVE Store put together a demo with his Macbook Pro running mimoLive, controlling an ATEM 2 M/E and playing out graphics, video clips and animations to show how easy… (2016-10-14) - [Tutorial: Broadcast With mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/tutorial-creating-elementary-school-news-broadcasts-with-mimolive/): Elementary iPad Lab teacher Katie Chirhart (@HartEdTech) created this tutorial on how to use MimoLive to create a professional looking elementary news broadcast. (2016-10-05) - [mimoLive 2.5: Playlists, AXIS PTZ control, Twitch chat](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-5-playlists-axis-ptz-control-twitch-chat/): I can't post as quickly as engineering churns out new versions of mimoLive! (2016-09-05) - [YouTube Gaming takes flight with mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/youtube-gaming-takes-flight-with-mimolive/): Watch how easy and fast it is to set up a YouTube Gaming live stream with mimoLive as Captain Piets prepares to take off from Salzburg International Airport (SZG). (2016-08-22) - [mimoLive 2.5b1: Playlists! Need we say more?](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-5b1-playlists-need-we-say-more/): Before the ink is properly dry on the mimoLive 2.4 announcement, the Boinx engineers serve up the next giant new feature: playlists. (2016-08-20) - [How to live stream a 360° Video on YouTube? Testing the RICOH Theta S 360° camera and mimolive.](https://mimolive.com/how-to-stream-live-360-video-on-youtube-with-mimolive-and-a-ricoh-theta-s/): Watch this video to find out how easy it is to create a 360° live stream with mimoLive on YouTube. (2016-08-18) - [mimoLive 2.4: Improved Account Management](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-4-improved-account-management/): There are many small fixes in mimoLive 2.4, but the core is that we are now supporting Facebook live streaming and YouTube Live through their native APIs. (2016-08-17) - [mimoLive 2.3:](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-3/): Just a bit over two months since mimoLive 2.0, we are already releasing mimoLive 2.3. (2016-07-12) - [mimoLive 2.3b2: Use mimoLive as a camera in other Mac apps](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-3b2-use-mimolive-as-a-camera-in-other-mac-apps/): Hot on the heels of mimoLive 2.2 comes mimoLive 2.3b2 with a much requested feature: mimoLive can now be used as a camera in many OS X apps, including Skype and Google Hangout when used in Google Chr… (2016-06-27) - [mimoLive 2.2: 360° live streaming](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-2-360-live-streaming/): The top feature of mimoLive 2.2 is support for 360° live streaming via YouTube. (2016-06-27) - [mimoLive 2.2b2](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-2b2/): Hot off the press, mimoLive 2.2b2 has a number of interesting improvements: (2016-06-17) - [CAUTION: This post contains 360° live streaming content](https://mimolive.com/caution-this-post-contains-360-live-streaming-content/): We've just released mimoLive 2.2b1. The highlight of the next version is 360° live streaming via YouTube. (2016-06-13) - [Amp Up Your Live Streams to YouTube and Facebook with mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/amp-up-your-live-streams-to-youtube-and-facebook-with-mimolive/): Puchheim, Germany – June 7, 2016 – Boinx Software has just announced the release of mimoLive, the multi-in, multi-out live video engine. (2016-06-07) - [mimoLive 2.1 now available](https://mimolive.com/mimolive-2-1-now-available/): Delivering on the promise of quick updates with cool new features, mimoLive 2.1 is now available for download. (2016-06-07) - [YouTube Live Streaming: The Good And The Bad](https://mimolive.com/youtube-live-streaming-the-good-and-the-bad/): Munich, June 4th 2016 (2016-06-04) - [24/7 Live Stream from Achim's blackbird's nest](https://mimolive.com/24-7-live-stream-from-achims-blackbirds-nest/): A couple of weeks ago, Achim found a blackbird building a nest in his garden. (2016-06-02) - [Streaming 360 degree video live to YouTube with the Theta S and mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/streaming-360-degree-video-live-to-youtube-with-the-theta-s-and-mimolive/): Hannes Schleh of Bloggercamp.tv figured out how to use mimoLive and the Ricoh Theta S to stream live, 360 degree video to YouTube. (2016-05-01) - [Meeting Steve Wozniak](https://mimolive.com/meeting-steve-wozniak/): When I think of CeBIT, I fondly remember many things: my first trade show, my first glance at a Macintosh in 1985, my first mobile phone that I got at CeBIT in 1992. (2016-03-26) - [Marvelous mimoLive Plays Well at Varsity Hockey Tournament](https://mimolive.com/marvelous-mimolive-plays-well-at-varsity-hockey-tournament/): Brookings High digital specialist, Brad Nupen, was dissatisfied with the low-quality stream setup and appearance of his broadcasts. (2016-03-22) - [YouTube "Stream now" Live Streaming With mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/youtube-stream-now-live-streaming-with-mimolive/): In this episode of mimoLive TV, Bastian shows you how easy it is to set up YouTube "Stream now" live streaming with mimoLive on the Mac. (2016-03-17) - [mimoCam: iPad/iPhone as external camera for mimoLive](https://mimolive.com/mimocam-ipad-iphone-as-external-camera-for-mimolive/): With iOS 9 and OS X 10.11, Apple introduced a neat way to view the screen of an iPad or iPhone on the Mac: Simply hook up the device with a Lightning cable and set it up as a source in mimoLive. (2016-02-12)