Three layouts, not a theme store
player-single, player-multi, and lyrics-3d are the entire layout catalog (3). There are not 200 overlay families. Font, color, opacity, and anchors are controls on those three.
Use the layout recommender if you want the same rules applied to canvas size and plan. This article is the decision; 16:9 versus 9:16 safe areas live in the layout guide.
player-single versus player-multi
player-single fits a lower third or a phone-first scene where the performer already fills the frame. Long lines can marquee; there is no extra context row.
player-multi shows nearby lines. Use compact 3 lines when the safe area is short and 5 standard lines only when height remains after cameras and alerts.
lyrics-3d needs Trial or Pro for rotation
lyrics-3d is a perspective stage, not a fourth product. Free flattens rotateY to the front and limits context lines. Turning 3D on in a screenshot does not override Free.
Karaoke is a separate control. It needs word-level timing and a non-Free plan. Plain text cannot drive a fill.
Test the choice at viewer size
A layout that looks fine on an editing monitor can collide with comments, gifts, or platform controls on a phone. Preview before going live.
Do not stretch one Overlay between landscape and vertical canvases to “reuse” a style. Build one source per orientation.
Step-by-step setup
- 01Reserve camera, comments, and alerts first
Measure the leftover safe area. Style choice comes after the reserved regions, not before.
- 02Pick player-single when the leftover strip is narrow
Use player-multi only if viewers need the previous and next lines and the block still fits.
- 03Pick lyrics-3d only on Trial or Pro
If the plan is Free, expect a flattened front view. Do not promise rotation on stream.
- 04Confirm contrast on a phone or typical playback window
Check the longest line against comments and alerts. Change layout before fighting font size alone.
Frequently asked questions
How many overlay themes exist?
Three product layouts. Colors and fonts are controls, not extra families.
Does Free include rotating 3D or Karaoke?
No. Free flattens 3D rotation and keeps Karaoke off. Word-level fill still needs compatible timing on Trial or Pro.
Should I pick a layout before setting 1920×1080 versus 1080×1920?
Set the canvas first. A style that fits 16:9 can overflow 9:16. Use a dedicated Browser Source for each orientation.