Multi-angle allows you to switch between all camera angles on your scene, providing the audience an even richer viewing experience from around the ground
Requirements for Multi-angle
Have an Arena with multiple cameras angles. Example: Virtual Panorama cameras and goal cameras
You should have adequate bandwidth for all cameras and the CloudStudio device
15mbps per camera
15mbps for the CloudStudio device
A compatible iPad, laptop or computer for CloudStudio. Read about compatible devices here
Have purchased Advanced Plus production hours for your Play account
Schedule your Broadcast
Your broadcast needs to meet the below requirements to enable Multi-angle.
Regardless if you are scheduling using a production recipe or manual customization, you need to use either the Advanced or Advanced Plus production level as well as the Spiideo Advanced or Advanced Plus Storyboard.
Operate Multi-angle During your Broadcast
Multi-Angle can only be controlled via CloudStudio Off Site.
To open CloudStudio Off Site:
On the game page, scroll down and click 'Open CloudStudio'.
Select 'I'm OFF Site'.
Once the broadcast starts, you'll have all your live camera angles available.
A Multi-angle broadcast adds the following options:
See the active camera of the broadcast.
See the name of each camera.
Toggle on/off ambient mode.
Create a custom view.
Lock the active camera to the left/right and enable AutoFollow.
Switch between camera angles with the 'Switch' button. See what the viewers are seeing via the main video window.
Custom Views
Set your camera up to broadcast a specific view from a camera. On a custom view, AutoFollow will be disabled.
⚠️ Please note: Custom views are not supported on scenes with a fixed view.
To set a Custom view:
Click on the 'Custom view' icon.
Select '+ New custom view'.
Click, drag and scroll to decide the view.
Choose a name for the custom view.
Click 'Save'.
Select 'Switch' to change the view that is being broadcasted.
To change the name of the custom view click the pencil icon, change the name in the top left corner and press 'save'.
To remove a custom view click the pencil icon, click 'Remove' followed by 'Switch' to get back to the original view.
You can also choose to lock the view on the left or right side as well as the on the center line.
To lock the view:
Click the 'R' icon followed by 'Switch' to lock the camera on the right side.
Click the 'L' icon followed by 'Switch to lock the camera on the left side.
Click the 'A' icon followed by 'Switch' to lock the camera on the center line.
Multi-angle FAQ
Q: Can I control Multi-angle in CloudStudio Onsite?
A: No, Multi-angle only works for CloudStudio Offsite
Q: Are there hotkeys for Multi-angle operation?
A: Yes! Hotkeys for switching cameras in Multi Angle are:
Press 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 to switch to the corresponding camera
Press alt+1, alt+2, alt+3, alt+4 or alt+5 to switch to the camera with AutoFollow on, regardless of what is selected in the sidebar (On Mac, 'Alt' is 'Option')
Q: What happens if the Virtual Panorama camera loses power?
A: The production will stop/fail; this is the camera driving the production forward.
Q: What happens if any other camera loses power?
A: The production will continue and the broken view will not work until connection returns. If this view was selected, CloudStudio will automatically switch to the main view
Q: If the network is slow to the Virtual Panorama camera, what happens?
A: The production of the Play stream will be delayed. Even if you switch to a view that is still available, the Play stream can not be produced further than the main-view has uploaded
Q: If the network is slow to any other camera, what happens?
A: The view for this camera in CloudStudio will be stuck but the remaining cameras will continue. If this view was selected, CloudStudio will automatically switch to the main view
Q: Does the ambient audio always come from the Virtual Panorama camera?
A: Yes
Q: Can I control CloudStudio from multiple tabs/devices?
A: Yes you can
Have any further questions? Reach out to support via the chat in the bottom right!