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Virtual Backgrounds

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Virtual Backgrounds allow a background effect to be applied to a presenter’s webcam source. Studio provides a blur option and standard virtual background images that may be selected per user. Virtual Backgrounds allow custom images to be uploaded in addition to the standard images provided. 

 

This article provides instructions on:

Please note:

  • Virtual Backgrounds are available only to Staffer sources and are not supported for Attendee sources added by the Promote Attendee to Stage feature.
  • The resolution for a webcam source will automatically be reduced when a Virtual Background is enabled. For example, if a webcast is 720p, the source will start at 720p. When backgrounds are enabled, that source's resolution will be reduced to 360p. When the background is removed, the source will return to 720p. Sources that do not have backgrounds enabled, in the same 720p webcast, will stay at 720p.

Custom Image Recommended Specs

Aspect Ratio: 16:9
For best results use a 1920x1080 px image.

File Type: JPEG, JPG, PNG, GIF (static image only)

Note: Images outside of these specs are supported but may be stretched or scaled to fit the media stream.

 

 

Configuring Standard Virtual Backgrounds

Enter the Presenter Console as a Staffer. 

 

Select the three dots next to the desired Speaker’s Source. To adjust your own Virtual Backgrounds, select the three dots in the My Devices area. 

 

Choose Background Effects.  

 

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Select one of the standard background images or blur effect. 

 

Confirm the Preview displays as desired, and Save. 

 

 

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Test the Source by pushing it into the Scene and ensure the Virtual Background appears correctly. 

 

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Configuring Custom Virtual Backgrounds

Enter the Presenter Console as a Staffer. 

 

Select the three dots next to the desired Speaker’s Source. To adjust your own Virtual Backgrounds, select the three dots in the My Devices area. 

 

Choose Background Effects.  

 

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Select the blue Plus (+) Button to upload an image. 

 

Please note: Images are not stored in the CMS and must be uploaded individually for each Speaker and each webcast. 

 

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Once the image uploads, confirm the Preview displays as desired, and Save. 

 

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Test the Source by pushing it into the Scene and ensure the Virtual Background appears correctly. 

 

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Removing Virtual Backgrounds

Enter the Presenter Console as a Staffer. 

 

Select the three dots next to the desired Speaker’s Source. To adjust your own Virtual Backgrounds, select the three dots in the My Devices area. 

 

Choose Background Effects.  

 

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Select None, confirm the Preview displays as desired and Save. 

 

 

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Test the Source by pushing it into the Scene and ensure the Virtual Background has been removed. 

 

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