Bitfocus Companion will directly control navigation on all basic operations and Play/Queue actions featured within Captivate(Titler Live). Our team has developed preset, engaging, and identifiable icons with immediate feedback for a quick setup to operate the Layers panel from another system being mobile, tablet, or browser.
- Setting Up Preset Project Navigation Buttons
- Preset Layers Navigation Buttons Available
- Preset Layers Buttons Available
- Preset Playout Buttons Available
Setting Up Preset Layers Navigation Buttons
1. Have your Captivate(Titler Live) project open with all Channels and Layers setup for broadcast.
2. Navigate to the Buttons tab located in the top-center menu.
3. Find the Presets tab on the right side menu and Select NewBlue: Titler Live(Titler). Note: Do not choose Titler Live 4.
4. Select the Layers Navigation Button.
5. Drag and Drop the Preset Layers Buttons to your desired location on the Buttons Configuration Board.
6. Choose the Back button in the Presets Panel
7. Repeat Steps 4-5 for Layers and Playout
Test the action by selecting the button on the Button Configuration Panel which will open an Edit Button tab in the right side panel. Pressing the Test actions button to play live in the Program Monitor of the Captivate(Titler Live) interface. You should receive feedback on the button itself as the action is activated, as well as, see your action occur in the Program Monitor of the Captivate(Titler Live) interface.
TIP: If you would like to customize your button text, navigate to the Play Layer presets > Feedback. Delete the current entry and set to the desired button text.
Preset Layers Navigation Buttons Available
| Button Icon | Action | Description | Captivate(Titler Live) Action |
Feedback |
| Play/Queue Selected Layer |
AutoLive: Play currently selected layer on/off-air.
Queue: Manage queue for the currently selected layer. |
AutoLive: clicking the Play icon to the right of the selected layer in Layers.
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| Select Previous Layer | Select last layer in Layers list. | Pressing the up arrow on the keyboard while interacting with the Layers panel. |
Companion Default |
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| Select Next Layer | Select next layer in Layers list. | Pressing the down arrow on the keyboard while interacting with the Layers panel. |
Companion Default |
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| Toggle Selected Layer Exclusivity | Specify whether the currently selected layer plays independently or as part of a playlist | Clicking the button of the same icon(s) to the right of any particular layer in Layers. | ||
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Select Channel |
Select a channel from your TL project. All Layers commands will be performed on the selected channel. |
Clicking one of the Channel tabs in Layers. |
Channel Name |
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| Selected Layer's Name | Feedback: Reports the currently selected Layer name. | Layer name can be found in Layers. | ||
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Selected Channel |
Feedback: Reports what channel is currently selected and will be controlled by companion. |
Channel selection |
Preset Layer Buttons Available
| Button Icon | Action | Description | Captivate(Titler Live) Action |
Feedback |
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Play Layer |
AutoLive: Play any particular Layer with a dedicated button
Button overlays change based on AutoLive or Queue state. |
AutoLive: Clicking the Play icon next to a layer in Layers.
Queue: Clicking the circle button next to a layer in Layers. |
Off-Air: On Air:
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Preset Playout Buttons
| Button Icon | Action | Description | Captivate(Titler Live) Action |
Feedback |
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All Off (Panic) |
Takes all layers in all channels off-air. |
Clicking “All off” button in Layers. |
Companion Default | |
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AutoLive |
Toggle between Auto Live mode and “Queue” mode. Layers and play action buttons will follow this state. |
Clicking white circle button (AutoLive) in Layers. |
Companion Default | |
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Play Action Out and In |
AutoLive: Play currently selected layer on and off-air with the specified action. Presets are included for Auto, Auto-in and Take, but this action can be configured to use any action. NOTE: Play action icons do not change to to AutoLive/Queue state since they execute actions. |
AutoLive: Pressing spacebar to play the layer on/off-air.
Queue: Clicking one of the specified “play action” buttons in Layers. |
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Play Action In |
AutoLive: Play currently selected layer on-air with the specified action. Queue: Execute specified action on Queue. |
AutoLive: Pressing spacebar to play the layer on-air. Queue: Clicking one of the specified “play action” buttons in Layers. |
Companion Default | |
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Play Action Out |
AutoLive: Play currently selected layer off-air with the specified action. Queue: Execute specified action on Queue. |
AutoLive: Pressing spacebar to play the layer off-air. Queue: Clicking one of the specified “play action” buttons in Layers. |
Companion Default |
Tip: All Assigned buttons configured in Bitfocus Companion for your Captivate(Titler Live) project can also be assigned to be played by your Elgato Stream Deck. See the Companion Configuration Settings section of the Bitfocus Companion Setup article for more details.
For connecting your Spreadsheet Controllers to Companion, see our Spreadsheet Controller Operation article.