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Atem Television Studio Software

Here are the basics of using EasyWorship 7 with the Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio mixer.


  • You will have to learn how to use the ATEM device in order to accomplish some of these tasks. Please consult the documentation for the ATEM studio as needed.
  • The ATEM Television Studio software is required to set up the ATEM.
  • You will also need to understand how to change display settings in Windows and how to set up a theme in EasyWorship.
  • You can find instructions for creating themes here.
  • If you want to use Alpha Channel masking, you’ll need to connect two video outputs from the computer into the ATEM mixer.

If you have an ATEM Mini or ATEM Mini Pro, Blackmagic has released on a firmware update both for ATEM software (8.2.1) and Pocket Cameras (6.9.1). This free update allows you to control most of your Pocket settings remotely through the HDMI connexion. The ATEM Television Production Studio is an entry level hardware piece that takes the place of an actual TV studio. The only thing to keep in mind when setting up your ATEM is that you will not get an image out of the device if the resolution and framerate settings are not the same on both your camera, and your ATEM. Hi all, I just took over as TD at a church, and inherited an ATEM Television Studio HD in our of the rooms I now manage. I know the device had previously been controlled via network, but when i went to go use it, the device would not connect to the control software. As ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel and ATEM Broadcast Panels. Refer to the ATEM Production Studio Switchers and ATEM Television Studio Switchers manuals for more information. RS-422 PTZ pin connections. PTZ Control over SDI ATEM ATEM external hardware panels, such as ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel and ATEM Broadcast.

We have a list of recommended video cards on the System Requirements page.


Please note that if you are using cameras, you’ll want to match the resolution of the cameras because the ATEM can only accept the same video resolution on all inputs. You cannot mix video resolutions on the ATEM mixer.


For example: If your camera is sending to the ATEM at 1920x1080, then you have to set your EasyWorship output to 1920x1080 and also the Alpha Channel output from EasyWorship if you're using that.



Hardware Requirements


This is the equipment you'll need in order to use the ATEM TV Studio with EasyWorship.


  • The ATEM Studio mixer.
  • A video card that supports at least three extended desktops simultaneously
    • The first output connects to the control screen to be able to run EasyWorship.
    • The second output connects to the ATEM Studio for text and foreground content.
    • The third output connects to the ATEM Studio for Alpha Channel.
    • We have a list of recommended video cards on the System Requirements page.
  • Video cables to connect the computer to the ATEM and to connect the ATEM to your projector or TV.
  • Video converter boxes for converting HDMI or DVI signal to SDI. (This may or may not be required depending on your set up.)

Setup Video Connections

  1. Your first connection from the video card on the computer will be to your primary monitor.
  2. Make two video connections from the computer video card to the ATEM using two HDMI or SDI cables*.
  3. In Windows display settings you will see three screens. The Control screen, Live Output screen and Alpha Channel screen. They should be labeled 1, 2 and 3.
  4. Extend the Windows desktop to each screen.
  5. Set the screen resolution for the Live Output and Alpha Channel output to the same resolution.

Note: If you're using 2 HDMI cables, plug them into IN 1-HDMI and IN 2-HDMI. If you're using 2 SDI cables, plug them into IN 3-SDI and IN 4-SDI. If you're using 1 of each, use IN 1-HDMI and IN 3-SDI.

You can have up to 6 inputs on the ATEM Television Studio. IN 3-HDMI and IN 4-HDMI share the same ports as IN 3-SDI and IN 4-SDI.



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Setup EasyWorship

  1. On the EasyWorship menu bar select EDIT>OPTIONS.
  2. In LiveOptions set the output monitor to the appropriate output. (Usually Monitor 2)
  3. Set the Alpha Channel to the appropriate output. (Usually Monitor 3)
  4. Click OK.



Set up a Theme In EasyWorship

  1. In EasyWorship create a theme with a black background and move the text box to the location want the text to appear on the screen. For example the lower third of the screen.
  2. Right-click on the theme you created and set as Default Song Theme.
  3. You will need to do this for Scripture and Presentations.
  4. The black background allows you to key out the black background and replace it with your camera feed.
  5. If you are using a Chroma Key, you can still use black and key out black.



Setup ATEM

NOTE: (EasyWorship does not provide support for the ATEM hardware or software configuration. These instructions are just to help you get it set up. If you need more help configuring the ATEM, you will need to contact Blackmagic Design)

  1. Using HDMI or SDI cables, go from the Multiview out and Program out ports on the ATEM TV Studio into monitors.
  2. You’ll use the ATEM app on a computer to connect to the ATEM switcher and label your inputs and setup the key. One should be labeled EasyWorship and one Alpha or EW Alpha.
  3. You’ll need to set up an Upstream Luma key if you are using Alpha Channel. If you are not using Alpha Channel, you may want to set up an Upstream Chroma Key.
  4. Select the Luma tab.
  5. Change the Fill Source to EasyWorship or the input that is receiving the Live Output from EasyWorship.
  6. Change the Key Source to Alpha or the input that is receiving Alpha Channel from EasyWorship.
  7. Select the option for Pre Multi.
  8. See the image below for an example of the settings for the ATEM with EasyWorship.




If you still need further assistance, please contact EasyWorship Support.


Live streaming has gained popularity in churches over the last decade as an effective way to share Sunday services with those who are home sick, traveling, and even outside of their congregations. It’s one part convenience and one part outreach.

Typically, churches will add a streaming setup to their auditoriums to capture and share their worship services live and post to the internet. These setups can range from a simple smartphone on a tripod to a complex system of multiple cameras capturing every element of the experience.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many ministries to cancel their services until further notice to prevent spreading the virus, churches everywhere are seeking alternative methods to continue to preach sermons and worship together to music. Live streaming is one of the most popular solutions.

We recently took a poll in our Facebook Group filled with thousands of church tech leaders and volunteers to see what their live stream setups look like. During this season, many of them are using video equipment they already have set up in their auditoriums. Others have set up makeshift streaming studios in their church offices and homes.

We hope that seeing this range of equipment will help you as you put together your streaming system, possibly for the first time.

Setup #1

• iPhone 11 Pro
• Sandmarc 60mm telephoto lens with polarizing filter
• Roland GO:Mixer
• Amazon Basics 60″ Tripod

Setup #2

• Sony AX43 camera
• ATEM Television Studio BlackMagic Mini Recorder
• Focusrite Scarlett Solo
• Wirecast

Setup #3

• Galaxy S8
• Lenovo Tab 4
• Logitech c922 webcam
• OBS software
• iMac running ProPresenter for lyrics

Setup #4

• Panasonic HMC 80 camera (x2)
• Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio
• Blackmagic Web Presenter

Setup #5

• iMac with ProPresenter and iVGA
• Tricaster Mini stream to YouTube Live
• Epiphan Webcaster stream to Facebook live
• Sony PTZ camera (x3)
• Presonus Studio Live 32 channel mixer with aux for sending lines to stream

Setup #6

• Blackmagic Studio HD camera with 45-175 PZ lens (x2)
• Blackmagic ATEM 4K switcher
• iMac with ProPresenter 6 for graphics
• Behringer X32 for sound
• Feeds to Living As One

Setup #7

• PTZOptics 30x NDI cameras (x2)
• PC for live streaming using vMix software (to YouTube and Facebook simultaneously)
• Mac Mini with ProPresenter 7 (using NDI to pull this into our live stream)
• Behringer X32 connected to streaming PC using the X-USB card for sound

Setup #8

• iPhone (x3)
• iPad
• Switcher Studio app

Setup #9

• Mevo camera
• iPad
• Behringer X32
• iRig 2

Setup #10

• Sony NX5U (x2)
• Blackmagic ATEM
• Wirecast to Restream

Setup #11

• HP HD 4310 webcam
• vMix software
• Yamaha MG16xu

Setup #12

Excel to pdf converter. • Panasonic HD camera (x2)
• iMac
• Blackmagic ATEM HD
• Boxcaster
• Behringer X32 via Aux Feed

Setup #13

• Canon G40 camera
• Webcaster X2
• Behringer PMP6000
• Zoom U-22

Setup #14

• Sony PMW-200 camera
• Go Pro
• iMac for Pro6
• Blackmagic ATEM mini
• OBS to Stream Monkey and Vimeo Live

Setup #15

• Canon HD XF305 (x2)
• Blackmagic Television Studio 4K
• Blackmagic Mini Recorder PCI card
• PC with OBS streaming software
• Restream going to YouTube, Facebook, and Church Online Platform

Setup #16

Television

• Canon C100 camera
• Blackmagic ATEM controlled by a StreamDeck
• Matrix out of LS9
• Boxcast

Setup #17

• Sony PXW-z190 Cameras running 12g SDI (x4)
• Sony PXW-z190 on a Mobile Rig with a Teradek Bolt 4k 750
• Marshall CV-420CS Cameras with 12g SDI (x2)
• iMac’s feeding different Graphic needs both in room and broadcast (x3)
• Blackmagic ATEM 4 feeding into Decklink card in a Mac Pro
• Wirecast 12 pushing out to YouTube and Churchstreaming.tv
• Churchstreaming.tv also pushing out to Facebook and Church Online Platform
• WING consoles split over AES50 Protocol (x2)
• Broadcast console feeds Main LR mix back to the FOH console.
• FOH console has the ability to also mix broadcast through a stereo post fader bus in case of sickness or failure.
• FOH feeds a stereo signal to a BMD analog audio to SDI converter
• Converter to ATEM via SDI
• ATEM carries audio with video feed via SDI to DeckLink card

Setup #18

• Panasonic HPX255 Camera (x5)
• Ross Carbonite Black switcher
• Matrox Monarch HDX H.264 encoder/streamer
• Couple smaller Marshall-ish cameras for drums and other close shots

Setup #19

• Roland VR-50HD MkII
• PTZ optics cameras (x3)
• Canon G40 manned camera
• PC for lyrics & graphics
• PC running OBS Studio just to record or encode stream

Setup #20

• iPod touch
• Tripod with smartphone mount
• iPad
• TV and LED lights for background

Setup #21

• iPad Pro
• iPhone
• Many Cam app

Setup #22

• Ross Carbonite Ultra switcher
• Ross NK34 router
• Panasonic HX270 camera (x4)
• Aja Ki Pro Rack recorder
• Living As One Ray encoder

Setup #23

• Sony PTZ camera (x3)
• Sony Broadcast cameras (x4)
• Sony MVS3000 switcher
• Yamaha QL5 soundboard
• Boxcaster

Setup #24

• PTZOptics SDI camera (x3)
• LiveStream HD550
• LiveStream Studio 6
• Behringer X32
• Facebook Live

Setup #25

• Sling Studio
• iPad
• iMac with Propresenter
• Canon Vixia HF G20 (x2)
• iPod touch (x2)
• iPhone (x2)

Setup #26

• Tricaster
• Canon XF305 (x3)
• MacBook with ProPresenter
• Allen & Heath SQ5
• Boxcast streaming to YouTube & Facebook

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Setup #27

• Canon Vixia HF G21 camera
• Canon AX40 camera
• Tripod (x2)
• Blackmagic HDMI to Thunderbolt converters
• Mac Pro running Wirecast software

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Setup #28

• Xsplit Broadcaster
• Logitech 1080 webcams (x2)
• Ceiling mounts for cameras

Setup #29

• Sony PXWX70 camera
• Sony A3 camera
• iPhone 7S (x2)
• Sling Studio Hub
• Wireless camera link (x3)
• iPad for switching
• iPad for audio mixing
• iMac with ProPresenter

Setup #30

• Ikegami broadcast camera (x2)
• Ross Carbonite switcher
• Blackmagic router
• Living As One encoder

Still Have Questions?

Churches all over the world are facing the same challenges that you are in this season. Get connected to other media teams like yours by joining our Facebook Group filled with over 40,000 church tech leaders and volunteers who know what it’s like to be in your shoes. We encourage you to join our group and ask as many questions as you need. We think you’ll be surprised by how many others are like you and have advice to share.