Glossary
Overlay
An overlay is a graphical element displayed on top of a live stream or video that provides information, branding, or interactive elements for viewers.
Stream overlays include elements like game stats displays, donation alerts, subscriber notifications, chat widgets, webcam frames, and brand watermarks. They're central to the live streaming production experience and are typically managed through tools like Streamlabs OBS or the Elgato Stream Deck.
For short-form clip content, overlays serve a different purpose — they're typically used to add channel branding, lower-third text identifiers, or graphic elements that make clips identifiably yours. AutoClip's clips include burned-in captions by default and offer customization options on Pro and Scale plans for branding elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a stream overlay?
A stream overlay is a graphic element displayed over a live stream — including webcam frames, chat boxes, donation alerts, and branding elements.
Do clips need overlays?
Not mandatory, but branded elements like channel watermarks and lower-thirds can help build brand recognition. AutoClip adds burned-in captions to every clip by default.
Can I add custom overlays to AutoClip videos?
AutoClip focuses on captions and reframing as the core output. Pro and Scale plans offer additional customization. For custom brand overlays, clips can be downloaded and lightly edited post-processing.
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