Think of them as "looks" for your camera: dial in the settings you want, save them as a preset, and switch between different looks whenever you need to.
Each preset stores the exact values of all image-related settings at the moment you create it, along with a thumbnail from the live video feed. Presets are saved per device, so each camera in your room has its own set.
Image Presets save image settings only — not camera position. Pan, tilt, and zoom are handled separately through Position Presets.
What You'll Need
A connected video device — Your camera must be added to a room and online.
A selected video source — The Image Presets panel is tied to whichever camera is currently selected.
Creating a Preset
Open the right-side panel and click the Image tab (sliders icon).
Adjust your camera's image settings — exposure, white balance, color profile, etc. — until you have the look you want.
At the top of the Image panel, click the Presets button. A drawer slides open showing your saved presets.
Click the + button (in the header or at the bottom of the list) to create a new preset.
The preset automatically captures all your current image settings plus a thumbnail from the live video feed. It's given a default name like "Preset #1" — you can rename it later.
If you don't have any presets yet, you'll see a placeholder card that says "Add an image settings preset" — click it to get started.
Applying a Preset
Click on any preset card in the list. The saved image settings are immediately sent to your camera, restoring the look you captured.
How You Know a Preset Is Active
When your camera's current image settings match a saved preset, that preset card appears highlighted. If you manually change any setting after applying a preset, the highlight disappears because the settings no longer match.
Managing Presets
Updating a Preset
Right-click on a preset card and select "Update with current image settings." This overwrites the preset with your camera's current settings and captures a fresh thumbnail. It's the easiest way to refine a preset — apply it, tweak the settings, then update.
Renaming a Preset
Right-click on a preset card and select "Rename preset." The name field becomes editable — type the new name and press Enter. Preset names are limited to 30 characters.
Deleting a Preset
Click the trash icon on the preset card, or right-click and select "Delete preset."
Deletion is immediate and permanent — there's no confirmation dialog and no undo. Make sure you want to remove it before clicking.
Reordering Presets
Drag and drop preset cards vertically to rearrange their order. The new order saves automatically. Clicking is ignored during drag operations, so you won't accidentally apply a preset while reordering.
Closing the Presets Drawer
Click the X button in the Presets drawer header, or click the Presets button in the Image panel again to toggle it closed.
Tips and Best Practices
Create presets for different lighting conditions — daytime natural light, evening stage lighting, nighttime concert settings. Switch between them as conditions change.
Name presets descriptively — "Warm Interview Look" is more useful than "Preset #3" during a live session.
Use "Update with current image settings" to refine presets over time — apply, tweak, then right-click and update.
Presets are per-camera — each device has its own set. You can't share presets between different cameras.
Image Presets don't save PTZ position. If you need to save camera position, use Position Presets in the bottom tray.
What Happens If…
…you change image settings after applying a preset? The preset is no longer highlighted because your current settings don't match anymore. Your changes are applied to the camera but don't modify the saved preset.
…no device is selected? The Presets panel won't appear. Select a video source first.
…the device is offline? The preset list may still be visible, but applying a preset won't have any effect until the camera reconnects.
…you delete a preset? It's removed immediately and permanently. There's no confirmation and no undo.
Troubleshooting
What's happening | Likely cause | What to do |
Presets panel doesn't appear | No video source selected, or Image tab isn't active | Select a video source, switch to Image tab, then click Presets |
Thumbnail is blank or outdated | Thumbnail failed to capture, or feed wasn't available | Right-click and choose "Update with current image settings" |
Applying a preset doesn't change anything | Camera is offline or disconnected | Check that the camera is connected and online |
Preset doesn't show as highlighted even though settings match | Minor rounding differences in setting values | Right-click and "Update with current image settings" to re-sync |
Error when creating a preset | Thumbnail upload failed | Check your network connection and try again |
FAQs
What settings are saved in an image preset? All image-related settings that appear in the Image panel — exposure, white balance, color profile, sharpness, saturation, and similar controls. The exact settings depend on your camera model.
Do image presets save camera position? No. Image Presets only save image quality settings. Camera position (pan/tilt/zoom) is managed through Position Presets in the bottom tray.
Can I edit an existing preset's settings? Yes. Right-click the preset and select "Update with current image settings." This overwrites the preset with your camera's current settings and thumbnail.
Can I share presets between cameras? No. Presets are stored per device and can't be transferred.
How do I know which preset is active? The preset card matching your camera's current settings appears highlighted. If you've changed any setting since applying, the highlight disappears.
Is there a keyboard shortcut to open the Image panel? Yes — there's a shortcut to toggle between the Controls and Image tabs in the right panel.
What happens to the thumbnail when I apply a preset? About 5 seconds after applying, the system checks if settings still match. If they do, it captures a fresh thumbnail from the live feed.
Can I undo deleting a preset? No. Deletion is immediate and permanent. You'd need to recreate it manually.
Is there a limit to how many presets I can create? No hard limit has been confirmed, but preset names are limited to 30 characters.
How can I quickly switch presets during a live session? Click the desired preset card in the Presets drawer to apply it instantly.
Use Cases
Day-to-night transitions — Presets for daytime and nighttime settings let you adapt to changing light without manual tweaking.
Event types — Keep presets ready for different scenarios (talks, concerts, outdoor events) to ensure optimal image quality regardless of lighting.
Multi-camera consistency — Create similar looks across cameras by dialing in settings on each device and saving as presets.
A/B comparison — Save two different looks and quickly switch between them to compare during setup.
Production reset — Save your "default" look as a preset so you can always snap back to baseline after experimenting.
Related Articles
Position Presets — Save and recall camera positions.
Control Tray — Overview of all camera controls.
Advanced Settings — Full device configuration including image settings.
Image Presets
Creating and managing image presets in Studio is an efficient way to swiftly adjust your camera settings to match varying lighting conditions or specific visual styles. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
Creating a New Image Preset
Navigate to the Image Tab: Open the right-hand tray in Studio and click on the Image tab to access the image settings.
Open Presets: At the top of the image tray, locate and click the Presets button to view available image presets.
Create a Preset: Click on the plus (+) button or the empty preset card to create a new image setting preset. Doing this will capture a snapshot of your current video, saving all adjusted image settings, such as exposure and white balance, into the new preset.
Managing Image Presets
Rename a Preset: To change the name of an existing preset, double-click on the preset's name, type the new title, and press Enter to save.
Delete a Preset: To remove an unwanted preset, click the trash icon on the bottom left of the preset card.
Key Insights
Image presets store all camera settings adjustments, allowing for quick recall of complex configurations with a single click.
You can create presets for different conditions (e.g., daytime natural light, nighttime concert lighting) to easily switch between optimal settings.
Presets can be reorganized by dragging and dropping them within the tray.
There is no limit to the number of presets you can create, offering unlimited customization for your production needs.
FAQs
Q: Can I edit the settings of an existing preset?
A: To modify an existing preset, apply the preset, adjust your settings as needed, and then save these new settings as a new preset. Currently, you cannot directly edit the settings within an existing preset.
Q: Is there a limit to how many presets I can create?
A: No, there's no limit. You can create as many image setting presets as you need for different scenarios.
Q: How can I quickly switch between presets during a live session?
A: Simply click on the desired preset in the presets tray to apply it instantly to your live feed.
Use Cases
Day-to-Night Transitions: Create presets for daytime and nighttime settings to quickly adjust your camera for changing light conditions without manually tweaking settings.
Event Types: Have presets ready for different types of events (e.g., talks, concerts) to ensure optimal video quality no matter the lighting setup.