---
title: "Set up & run Live Show"
locale: en
slug: live-show-setup
audience: admin
summary: "Step-by-step guide for Live Show, moderation, effects, and recommended projector hardware."
version_introduced: 2025.4
requires_app_version: "^3.2.0"
status: draft
translation_state: aligned
last_reviewed_at: 2025-02-22
owner: ops@fotospiel.app
related:
  - slug: live-ops-control
  - slug: admin-issue-resolution
---

> This guide is for event admins who want to run Live Show on a big screen or projector.

## When is this relevant?
- You want new uploads to appear live on a large display.
- You need a stable flow with moderation, effects, and hardware guidance.

## Prepare Live Show (Admin app)
1. Open the event and go to **Live Show settings**.
2. Choose a **moderation mode**:
   - **Off**: every photo appears immediately.
   - **Manual**: photos are held in the Live Show queue.
   - **Trusted only**: only approved sources are auto-added.
3. Set the **pace** (auto or fixed seconds), **layout** (single/split/grid), and **effect preset**.
4. Save the settings.

## Open the Live Show link
- Open the Live Show URL in the format `/show/<token>` on the playback device.
- Share the link only with staff who should control the show.

> Tip: The Live Show player is read-only and works without login.

## Moderation during the event
- Open the **Live Show queue** in the admin app and approve new photos.
- Use **"Approve + Live"** to publish to gallery and Live Show in one step.
- Act quickly on sensitive content (policy: ≤10 minutes).

## Effects & layouts (recommended defaults)
- **Film Cut** + **Blur last**: calm, professional look.
- **Shutter Flash**: more energy for party and gala moments.
- **Grid Burst**: best for high-volume uploads and big screens.

## Recommended projector setup
**Minimum (works):**
- Laptop with Chrome/Edge, 8 GB RAM
- HDMI cable (5–10 m)
- Projector ≥3000 ANSI lumens, 1080p

**Recommended (stable):**
- Mini PC or laptop with dedicated GPU
- Ethernet connection (USB‑C → Ethernet adapter)
- Projector ≥4500 ANSI lumens, 1080p/4K, 16:9
- HDMI 2.0 + active HDMI extender (10 m or more)

**Optional:**
- HDMI splitter (additional displays)
- Presentation clicker for quick focus switching

## Screen & projector tuning
1. Set resolution to **16:9**, scaling 100%.
2. Enable fullscreen (press **F** in the player or browser F11).
3. Disable sleep mode and screen lock.
4. Disable OS notifications.

## Network & stability
- Use 5 GHz Wi‑Fi or (better) Ethernet.
- Avoid guest Wi‑Fi for the player device.
- Keep the playback device **online at all times**.

## Common issues
- **Photos not showing:** check moderation mode, clear the queue, reload the Live Show link.
- **Stutter:** reduce effect intensity, switch to Single layout, check Wi‑Fi.
- **Black screen:** verify projector input, toggle browser fullscreen off/on.

### Further help
See `admin-issue-resolution` for troubleshooting or contact support.