Once you enter the StreamYard Broadcast Studio, you are met with the picture above⬆️
Here is what each function means, labeled from 1-7:
- Clicking on the StreamYard/Hopin logo takes you to the reception page of the event.
- This is where your stream will be shown on the backstage and how it will look on the main stage. You can choose different video layouts as listed in the options below.
- Your video card will be shown at this portion of the backstage. You need to click on the video card here to add the video to the main stream in number 2.
- This gives you options for turning on/off your mic/cam, sharing your screen or a video file on your computer, copying the broadcast studio link and returning to the main event.
- On the tab at the right side, you're able to use the chat area, add banners to the stream, choose from branding options, access the private chat area and access the settings page of the broadcast studio.
- This allows you to access the chat area of the broadcast studio. All chats from the broadcast studio are automatically transferred to the main stage of the event. You can also show comments on the main stream by clicking on the comment on the broadcast studio.
- Click the Go Live button to begin broadcasting to the main stage of the event. Note that there will be a 10-second delay to the stage. To stop the broadcast, simply click the Stop Broadcast button.