Welcome to LiveU Studio's Chat Feature — your dedicated space for seamless collaboration, whether you're working with fellow operators in the same control room or engaging with remote guests. In this tutorial, we'll explore how to leverage the chat tool effectively to enhance communication during your events.

Getting Started

To access the Chat Feature, ensure that your event is in either the "testing" or "publishing" phase, and there are already some guests or operators connected.

Group vs Discussion Chat

Group: Group chat is a shared space where all operators and remote guests connected to the event can communicate. It's a dynamic hub for real-time discussions, updates, and coordination. To participate, simply type your message in the group chat, fostering a collaborative environment for everyone involved.

Discussions: This allows you to initiate private conversations with a specific guest or operator. Think of it as having a private chat room within the broader event, enabling focused discussions without noise from the group chat.

Steps to Use

1. Accessing the Chat Feature:

   • Navigate to the Chat (1) tab within LiveU Studio (top right corner).
   • Ensure your event is in "testing" or "publishing" mode with connected guests/operators (2).

2. Group Chat:

   • Type your message in the "Group" chat box.
   • All connected operators and remote guests will see and can participate in the group discussion.

1. Private Discussions:

   • Click on the "Discussion" tab (1).
   • Select the guest or operator you want to engage with privately (2).

• Start typing your message, initiating a private, focused conversation.

Best Practices

• Stay Updated: Keep an eye on the group chat for real-time event updates and general communication.
• Use Private Discussions Strategically: When you need to have a focused conversation with a specific participant, utilize the "Discussion" feature.

Go further with the chat feature

Trigger a chat message from a remote guest/operator or social media (Twitch/YouTube) in the lower third banner.

• Navigate to the Chat tab within LiveU Studio (top right corner).

• Select the chat message you want to display in your live event.
• Click on "Show as lowerthird" and trigger a transition to apply it on Program output when ready.

Conclusion

 LiveU Studio's Chat Feature is designed to elevate your collaborative experience during events. From group discussions to private conversations, this tool ensures effective communication, fostering a seamless and engaging production environment.

Ready to chat your way to success? Dive into LiveU Studio's Chat Feature and unlock a new level of collaboration!