Image Compositions

Image Compositions

Compositions allow you to create multi-zone layouts that display different content in different areas of the screen simultaneously.

What is a Composition?

A composition divides the screen into zones, each with its own content. For example:

• Main area showing a promotional video
• Bottom ticker with scrolling text
• Side panel with weather or time
• Corner logo overlay

Creating a Composition

1. Go to Content > Create New > Composition 2. Choose a base resolution (e.g., 1920x1080) 3. Define zones by dragging on the canvas or entering exact dimensions 4. Each zone can contain: images, videos, playlists, text, clocks, or web content

Zone Types

• Media Zone — Plays images or videos from a playlist
• Text Zone — Displays static or scrolling text
• Clock Zone — Shows current time and date
• Web Zone — Embeds a web page or widget
• RSS Zone — Displays RSS feed headlines

Layout Presets

Common preset layouts:

• L-Bar — Main content with bottom and side bars
• Split Screen — Two equal halves (horizontal or vertical)
• Picture-in-Picture — Full-screen content with a small overlay
• Triple Split — Three equal columns
• Grid — 2x2 or 3x3 equal zones

Zone Scheduling

Each zone within a composition can have its own playlist or content. This means you can:

• Update one zone without affecting others
• Assign different schedules to different zones
• Mix static and dynamic content on the same screen

Best Practices

• Use high-contrast colors between zones
• Ensure text is large enough to read at the expected viewing distance
• Keep video zones large enough for comfortable viewing
• Test on the actual display before deploying widely