LiveProStudio Documentation

Welcome to LiveProStudio! This guide will help you get started with professional live streaming and recording.

Installation

Getting LiveProStudio up and running is simple:

macOS Installation

1. Download the latest version from our download page
2. Open the .dmg file
3. Drag LiveProStudio to your Applications folder
4. Launch from Applications or Spotlight
5. Sign in with your account credentials

Quick Start Guide

Get streaming in 5 minutes:

1. Launch and Sign In

Open LiveProStudio and sign in with your livepro.studio account. If you're on a free trial, your license will be automatically activated.

2. Set Your Canvas Resolution

In the bottom right corner, select your streaming resolution:

• 1280x720 (HD) - Good for most streams
• 1920x1080 (Full HD) - High quality streams
• 3840x2160 (4K) - Professional productions

3. Add Your First Source

Click the + button in the Sources panel and choose:

• iOS Camera - Connect your iPhone as a camera
• Display Capture - Capture your screen
• Window Capture - Capture specific windows
• Video File - Play video files

4. Arrange on Canvas

Use these controls to arrange your sources:

• Spacebar + Drag - Pan the canvas viewport
• Scroll Wheel - Zoom in and out (25% - 400%)
• Click & Drag Sources - Position sources on canvas

5. Start Streaming

Click "Start Streaming" in the bottom control bar. That's it!

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• macOS: 12.0 (Monterey) or later
• Processor: Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or Intel i5
• RAM: 8 GB
• Storage: 500 MB free space
• Internet: 5 Mbps upload for 1080p streaming

Recommended Requirements

• Processor: Apple M1 Pro or better
• RAM: 16 GB or more
• Internet: 10 Mbps upload for 4K streaming

Canvas Controls

The canvas is your workspace where you arrange all your sources. Master these controls for efficient workflow:

Navigation

• Spacebar + Mouse Drag - Pan the canvas around (just like OBS)
• Scroll Wheel - Zoom in/out
• Double-Click - Reset zoom to 100%

Zoom Levels

Available zoom levels: 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, 150%, 200%, 300%, 400%

iOS Camera Setup

Use your iPhone as a professional camera source with obs-ios camera plugin compatibility.

Setup Steps

1. Download "OBS Camera" app from the iOS App Store
2. Connect your iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi network
3. Open the OBS Camera app on your iPhone
4. Note the IP address and port displayed
5. In LiveProStudio, click + in Sources → iOS Camera
6. Enter the IP address and port
7. Click Connect

Camera Settings

• Resolution: 720p, 1080p, or 4K
• Frame Rate: 30fps or 60fps
• Quality: Low, Medium, High, Ultra

Scenes & Sources

What are Scenes?

Scenes are different layouts or configurations of sources. Think of them as different "views" for your stream—like a main camera view, a screen share view, or a "be right back" view.

Creating Scenes

1. Click + in the Scenes panel
2. Name your scene (e.g., "Main Camera", "Screenshare")
3. Add sources to the scene
4. Arrange sources on the canvas

Switching Scenes

Click on any scene in the Scenes panel to switch to it instantly. Your stream will show the new scene.

Streaming Setup

Supported Platforms

• Twitch
• YouTube
• Facebook Live
• Custom RTMP servers

Configure Stream Settings

1. Go to Settings → Stream
2. Select your platform
3. Enter your stream key (from platform)
4. Choose quality preset
5. Click Apply

Local Recording

Record your streams locally in high quality:

Recording Settings

• Format: MP4 (recommended), MOV, MKV
• Quality: Same as stream, High, Ultra
• Location: Choose where files are saved

Start Recording

Click "Start Recording" in the bottom control bar. The button will turn red while recording.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Settings & Preferences

Access settings via Menu → Settings or press Cmd + ,

General Settings

• Theme (Light/Dark)
• Language
• Auto-start on login
• Check for updates

Video Settings

• Base canvas resolution
• Output resolution
• FPS (30 or 60)
• Hardware acceleration

Troubleshooting

App Won't Launch

• Check you're running macOS 12.0 or later
• Try opening from Applications folder instead of Launchpad
• Check System Settings → Privacy & Security for blocking
• Restart your Mac and try again

Can't Connect to iOS Camera

• Verify both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network
• Check the IP address is entered correctly
• Ensure OBS Camera app is running on iPhone
• Try restarting both devices
• Check firewall settings aren't blocking the connection

Stream Lag or Stuttering

• Lower your output resolution
• Reduce frame rate to 30fps
• Close other resource-intensive applications
• Check your internet upload speed
• Try using hardware encoding if available

License Issues

• Verify you're signed in with the correct account
• Check your subscription status at livepro.studio
• Try signing out and back in
• Contact support@livepro.studio if issues persist

Video Tutorials

Coming soon! We're creating comprehensive video tutorials covering:

• Getting started with LiveProStudio
• Setting up your first stream
• iOS camera integration walkthrough
• Advanced canvas techniques
• Multi-platform streaming

Changelog

Version 0.1.0 (January 2025)

• 🎉 Initial release!
• ✨ Interactive canvas with pan & zoom
• 📱 iOS camera integration (obs-ios)
• 🎬 Scene and source management
• ⚙️ Canvas resolution settings (720p, 1080p, 4K)
• 🔐 Secure authentication and licensing
• 🎨 Modern, intuitive UI