MEDIASHOUT 6 USER GUIDE
Getting Started
This section will give you all the information you need on how to install MediaShout and be up and running quickly.
User Interface
This section will cover all the details of the user interface, so that you can configure MediaShout 6 to your liking.
Scripts and Cues
Trying to figure out how to setup that presentation? This section gives you all the finer points of building your presentation.
Working with Media in a Cue
In this section, you learn all about inserting and editing lyrics, scripture, images, videos, audio, and so much more!
Masks
When using environmental projection, there may be objects on the stage or walls you do not want your presentation showing on. Use masks to block out those objects.
Creating and saving a mask
To create and save a mask, follow these steps:
- On the Advanced tab, click Edit Masks.
- In the Masking Layers Window, use the shape tools to to draw rectangles, ovals, triangles, or use the free-hand drawing tool. Click a tool to activate it. When finished drawing, click the tool to deactivate it. Tip: Maximize the window for easier editing.
- (Optional) To preview the mask, click Test Mask. Click it again to toggle it off. Tip: It is easier to test a mask if you have a light-colored cue open in the Main viewer.
- To save the mask, click Save. Enter a name then click the disk.
Editing a Mask
To edit an existing mask, follow these steps:
- On the Advanced tab, click Edit Masks.
- In the Masking Layers Window, click Open. Select the mask you want to edit from the list.
- To edit, drag to move or resize a shape. To rotate a shape, click it then use the rotation selector to adjust the angle.
- Click Save.
Firing a Mask
Follow these steps to fire a mask:
- On the Advanced tab, in the Masks group, select a mask from the list.
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Click M. The mask fires to the Main display. To stop the mask, click M again.
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Click S. The mask fires to the Stage display. To stop the mask, click S again.
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