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title: "Webcast design: Personalize your speaker setup with backgrounds and overlays"
subtitle: "Maximize branding and professionalism: Step-by-step guide to custom backgrounds, AI generation, and lower thirds for your webcasts."
description: "Customize webcast backgrounds & overlays in MEETYOO Show: Upload images, AI-generate designs, activate lower thirds live. Boost branding ROI with Made-in-Germany security."
author: "Mandi Schmeckebier"
publishedAt: "2026-03-26"
updatedAt: "2026-07-14"
category: "Webcast Production"
---

Elevate the professionalism and brand recognition of your webcasts by personalizing your speaker appearance. With **custom backgrounds** and **overlays (lower thirds)** in MEETYOO Show, you create visually compelling, on-brand content that maximizes your ROI – turning every stream into a reusable asset.

We guide you through configuring these elements in our intelligent webcast platform. From uploading your own images to generating AI-powered designs, you'll achieve TV-quality broadcasts backed by our 20+ years of expertise and enterprise security Made in Germany.

**Ready to stand out?** Follow these steps to navigate speaker customization and go live with confidence.

You can find an overview of additional branding options under [Solutions > Branding](/branding).

## 1. Navigate to speaker customization

Find all key design settings for your speaker setup in the **Design** section of your event.

1. Select **Event Configuration** from the left-hand menu.
2. Click **Design**.
3. Choose **Speaker Customization**.

Here, you'll see two subsections: **Backgrounds** and **Lower Thirds**.

![Screenshot of navigation to speaker customization in the design configuration.](/uploads/webcast_design_01_nav_design_bfd39f3411.png)

## 2. Personalize your background

Your background frames your video feed and sets the event atmosphere or reinforces your branding.

### **Option A: Upload a background image**

Upload your own 16:9 images tailored to your webcast theme.

1. Select the **Backgrounds** tab.
2. In **Upload Image**, click or drag your image.

![Screenshot of the background upload function.](/uploads/webcast_design_02_hintergrund_upload_79de11cd3b.png)

### **Option B: Generate AI backgrounds**

For quick, thematic options, use our AI feature:

1. Click **Generate Background** (plus icon).

    ![Screenshot of the AI background generation button.](/uploads/webcast_design_03_ki_generate_b635c64085.png)

2. In the popup:
    - **Enter a prompt**: Describe your vision (e.g., "Modern stage for a film festival in blue and violet tones").
    - **Surprise me**: Get AI suggestions based on your event description.

    ![Screenshot of the AI prompt popup with input and 'Surprise me' option.](/uploads/webcast_design_04_ki_prompt_25c4f68180.png)

3. Select your favorites and click **Save to Gallery**.

Your images now appear in the gallery, ready for use – maximizing your content ROI with zero design hassle.

## 3. Create and use overlays (lower thirds)

Overlays, or **lower thirds**, layer graphics over your video (typically at the bottom) to display names, titles, or logos.

:::callout
**Important:** Upload lower thirds in 16:9 format as PNG with a **transparent background** outside the display area. Only the visible section should have content.
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### **Upload an overlay**

1. Switch to the **Lower Thirds** tab.
2. Click **+ Add Overlay**.
3. Enter a clear **Overlay Name** (e.g., "Mandi Schmeckebier Lower Third").

    ![Screenshot of the add overlay popup.](/uploads/webcast_design_05_overlay_add_b8ef67b81a.png)

4. Upload your 16:9 image with transparency in **Overlay Image**.
5. Click **SAVE**.

Your overlay lists with others. Create as many as needed for different speakers.

![Screenshot of the uploaded overlays overview.](/uploads/webcast_design_06_overlay_list_fe7b498c43.png)

## 4. Activate your design live

Once in the webcast room with your camera on, enable your elements.

1. Click the **three dots** (or camera/mic icon) at the bottom.

2. Select **Set Background**.

    ![Screenshot of webcam window with overlay, background, and 'Set Background' option.](/uploads/webcast_design_07_live_einstellungen_943c711ee9.png)

3. **Activate background:**
   - Choose from your gallery in the popup.
   - It applies instantly.

    ![Screenshot of background selection popup with speaker preview.](/uploads/webcast_design_08_live_hintergrund_auswahl_7c52283279.png)

4. **Activate overlay:**
   - Click the **overlay icon** (three stacked rectangles) in the toolbar.
   - Select and toggle your lower third on/off.

    ![Screenshot of live view with active overlay and background.](/uploads/webcast_design_09_live_overlay_aktiv_0184d3eda3.png)

:::callout
**Pro Tip:** Always test beforehand!

Run a **tech rehearsal** pre-event. Check outfit-background harmony and overlay positioning for flawless, brand-aligned delivery.
:::

With targeted backgrounds and lower thirds, you deliver professional webcasts that strengthen your brand and elevate visual quality – all powered by MEETYOO Show's AI features for decisive moments.