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Quick Start Guide
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This quick guide will help you start capturing and analyzing player experiences in minutes. Live Aware streamlines playtesting, build reviews, and QA by making it easy to:

  • Effortlessly capture gameplay footage from any device with our Desktop and Mobile Recorders

  • Collaborate with your team in real-time to review play experiences

  • Get AI-powered insights from player feedback from a variety of sources

  • Efficiently take action by passing evidence directly to your team through integrations with the project management and collaboration tools you already use

Let's get you up and running!

Getting Started

  1. Visit liveaware.io/login and login using your Google or Microsoft account

  2. Open the "Live Aware Welcome Event"

  3. Watch the quick feature tour video

Creating Your First Event

Think of Events like folders for your gameplay sessions. You might create Events for:

  • Weekly playtests

  • Major build reviews

  • Feature testing

  • QA sessions

👉 Pro tip: Use the color coding and star feature to keep your most important Events easily accessible

To create your first Event:

  1. Click "New Event" from the Dashboard

  2. Enter a title and description

  3. Pick a color for easy identification

  4. Click Create

You'll see your new Event card on the dashboard

Setting Up the Live Aware Desktop Recorder

Our lightweight recorders makes capturing gameplay effortless.

  1. Install: Run the installer and follow prompts

  2. Login: Use your Live Aware credentials

Ready to Record? Follow these easy steps:

  1. Select your Event

  2. Name your stream

  3. Choose screen/window to capture

  4. Select audio source

  5. Enable camera/mic (optional)

Click "Go Live" to start recording!

⚡ Troubleshooting Tips:

  • Want to capture fullscreen? Select "Entire Screen"

  • Game window not visible? Try running in windowed mode

  • No audio? Check system permissions

Analyzing Your Recordings

🎯 Real-time Analysis

  • Annotations: Add timestamped comments during live sessions

  • Live transcription: Searchable audio text

  • Team collaboration: Instant feedback and discussions

🔍 Post-Session Tools

  • Slices: Create and share key moments from your recordings

  • AI Insights: Automated pattern detection and summary reports

  • Export: Send findings directly to Jira (more integrations coming soon!)

Making the Most of Analysis Features

Annotations

  • Click anywhere on the timeline to add a comment

  • Use @mentions to notify team members

  • Start threads to discuss specific moments

  • Send comments directly to Jira tickets

Transcripts

  • Search for specific phrases or keywords

  • Highlight text to create Slices

  • Navigate video by clicking timestamp

  • Auto-translation available for multiple languages

Insights

  • Review AI-generated summary reports

  • Click quotes to jump to specific moments

  • Track patterns across multiple sessions

  • Export findings for team review

Collaborating with your Team

Ready to bring in your team?

  1. Click your profile picture → Settings

  2. Select "Members"

  3. Click "Add New Member"

  4. Enter their name and email address

They'll receive an invitation to join your workspace.

Role options:

  • Admin: Full workspace control

  • Member: Can create and analyze content

  • Viewer: View-only access

  • Streamer: Stream-only access

Pro Tips

  • Use Events to organize different development phases

  • Enable camera+mic for richer feedback

  • Create Slices of important moments for easy sharing

  • Check your Insights dashboard daily for new patterns

  • Star important Events for quick access

Need Help?

Remember: The Live Aware team is here to help you succeed. Don't hesitate to reach out with questions!

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