Stream vertical (9:16) for Reels, Shorts & TikTok Vertical streaming outputs a 9:16 portrait feed, which is the native format for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. ApexStream supports it on the Creator plan and above. Enable vertical output 1. Enter Web Studio. 2. Open the Scenes panel.
Advanced custom layouts Web Studio includes preset layouts for quick production, and advanced draggable layouts for when you want full control over where each source appears on screen. Available advanced layouts The advanced layout options include: * L-Bar — a main speaker on the left with smaller sources stacked on the
Add your logo & brand kit You can customize your stream with your own logo and brand colors so your broadcast looks consistent across every platform. Add your logo 1. Enter Web Studio. 2. Open the Graphics panel in the right-hand sidebar. 3. Expand Logo. 4. Upload a PNG,
Add a scrolling ticker A scrolling ticker lets you display a looping message along the bottom of your stream. Use it for announcements, URLs, or sponsor messages. Add a ticker overlay 1. Enter Web Studio. 2. Open the Graphics panel in the right-hand sidebar. 3. Expand Scrolling Ticker. 4.
Add a countdown timer A countdown timer is a great way to build anticipation before a scheduled stream starts. You can add one as an on-screen overlay in Web Studio. Add a countdown overlay 1. Enter Web Studio. 2. Open the Graphics panel from the right-hand sidebar. 3.
Reduce background noise & echo Web Studio processes your microphone audio automatically so your broadcast sounds clean without you having to adjust a noise gate by hand. How noise suppression works When you enter Web Studio, your microphone is routed through a noise suppressor that uses machine learning to reduce
Getting started with Web Studio Web Studio is ApexStream's browser-based production studio — this article introduces what it does, how to open it, and how to find your way around once you're inside. What Web Studio is Web Studio runs entirely in your browser, so there&
Share your screen Screen sharing lets you show your desktop, a specific window, or a browser tab as part of your broadcast. This article covers starting, composing, and stopping a screen share in Web Studio. Start screen sharing You have two ways to start: 1. Click the screen share icon
Scenes and layouts Scenes control how your camera, screen share, and guests are arranged on screen. This article covers the preset layouts in Web Studio and how to switch between them. Choose a scene preset 1. Open the Scenes panel from the right-hand sidebar (it opens on the Basic
Go live from Web Studio This article walks you through going live from Web Studio, from opening it to ending your broadcast. Steps to go live 1. From your dashboard, click Go To Studio in the sidebar (or Enter Web Studio on the home screen). 2. On the pre-flight
Set up your camera This article covers picking and previewing your camera in Web Studio, adjusting it once you're live, and adding a second camera to your show. Before you enter Web Studio On the pre-flight screen, you'll see a live video preview with a
Set up your microphone and audio mixer This article covers choosing your microphone in Web Studio, checking your levels, and mixing the volume of everyone in your broadcast. Before you enter Web Studio On the pre-flight screen, pick your microphone from the device dropdown and watch the live level