# Using Add Source

The **Add Source** feature allows you to add various elements such as cameras, game screens, images, and chat windows to a scene for broadcasting or recording. With this update, the interface has been improved so you can intuitively find sources and set up essential elements for your specific stream type all at once.

### Use-Case Centered Source Guide

The source list has been redefined into eight categories based on user purpose and usage type. Each source now includes helpful descriptions and images to help beginners understand their functions immediately.

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<table data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th width="238">Category Type</th><th width="289">Source Name</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Camera · Video</td><td>Video Capture Device </td><td>Camera</td></tr><tr><td>Camera · Video</td><td>PRISM Lens </td><td>Face Retouch · Effects Camera</td></tr><tr><td>Camera · Video</td><td>PRISM Mobile</td><td>Mobile Camera &#x26; Vtuber</td></tr><tr><td>Screen · Game</td><td>Display Capture</td><td>Full Screen</td></tr><tr><td>Screen · Game</td><td>Partial Area</td><td>Partial Area</td></tr><tr><td>Screen · Game</td><td>Window Capture</td><td>Application Window</td></tr><tr><td>Screen · Game</td><td>Game Capture</td><td>Game Capture</td></tr><tr><td>Screen · Game</td><td>Web Page</td><td>Web Page</td></tr><tr><td>Screen · Game</td><td>Spout2 Capture</td><td>Desktop VTuber Capture</td></tr><tr><td>Audio · Music</td><td>Audio Input Capture</td><td>Mic &#x26; Audio</td></tr><tr><td>Audio · Music</td><td>Audio Output Capture</td><td>System Sound</td></tr><tr><td>Audio · Music</td><td>Application Audio Capture (BETA)</td><td>App Sound</td></tr><tr><td>Audio · Music</td><td>Music Playlist</td><td>Music Playlist</td></tr><tr><td>Audio · Music</td><td>Audio Visualizer</td><td>Music Visualizer</td></tr><tr><td>Image · Video Playback</td><td>Image</td><td>Single Image</td></tr><tr><td>Image · Video Playback</td><td>Image Slideshow</td><td>Image Slideshow</td></tr><tr><td>Image · Video Playback</td><td>Media</td><td>Video / Audio File</td></tr><tr><td>Text · Info · Chat</td><td>Text</td><td>Text</td></tr><tr><td>Text · Info · Chat</td><td>Text Template</td><td>Styled Text</td></tr><tr><td>Text · Info · Chat</td><td>Background Template</td><td>Background Image</td></tr><tr><td>Text · Info · Chat</td><td>Color Source</td><td>Solid Color Background</td></tr><tr><td>Text · Info · Chat</td><td>PRISM Chat</td><td>Chat Overlay</td></tr><tr><td>Text · Info · Chat</td><td>Viewer Count Widget</td><td>Viewer Count</td></tr><tr><td>Text · Info · Chat</td><td>Clock Widget</td><td>Clock / Timer</td></tr><tr><td>Stickers · Graphics</td><td>PRISM Sticker</td><td>PRISM Stickers</td></tr><tr><td>Stickers · Graphics</td><td>GIPHY Sticker</td><td>Free Stickers</td></tr><tr><td>Scene · Layout</td><td>Group</td><td>Source Group</td></tr><tr><td>Scene · Layout</td><td>Scene</td><td>Scene Source</td></tr><tr><td>Advanced · Plugin Sources</td><td>Blackmagic Device</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Advanced · Plugin Sources</td><td>VLC Source</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Advanced · Plugin Sources</td><td>Image Reaction</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Advanced · Plugin Sources</td><td>NDIPlugin.NDISourceName</td><td>-</td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Recommended Source Sets by Stream Type

You can quickly set up your stream by following these steps to access optimized source configurations

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Click the **Plus (+)** button in the **Sources area** at the bottom of the PRISM Live Studio main screen to open the **Add Source** window.

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Click the banner **"Add recommended sources for your stream type all at once"** located at the top of the Add Source window.

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Select your broadcast type from **Chat, Game, Mobile Game, VTuber, Live Shopping,** or **Presentation**.

* A layout preview image and a list of recommended sources for the selected stream type will be displayed.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Chat</strong></td><td><a href="/files/WCnURIOAVLYLvXhrfDte">/files/WCnURIOAVLYLvXhrfDte</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Game</strong></td><td><a href="/files/z6LQK2PwXGAGWltPRGKL">/files/z6LQK2PwXGAGWltPRGKL</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mobile Game</strong></td><td><a href="/files/QQMtdPihVPNKJE3VQCO3">/files/QQMtdPihVPNKJE3VQCO3</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>VTuber</strong></td><td><a href="/files/pV4Md3BmRxGqJeJKA9kL">/files/pV4Md3BmRxGqJeJKA9kL</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Live Shopping</strong></td><td><a href="/files/2K0e4upMlpsX6dCwcSlF">/files/2K0e4upMlpsX6dCwcSlF</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Prsentation</strong></td><td><a href="/files/WBF4CYnV9E1db0hwlIAN">/files/WBF4CYnV9E1db0hwlIAN</a></td></tr></tbody></table>
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Use the checkboxes to **select** only the sources you want and click the **\[Add Source]** button.

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If a recommended source set includes elements already present in your scene, an alert will appear to prevent redundant additions.

* The **"Add Without Duplicates"** option is checked by default, it skips existing sources and adds only the new ones to your scene.
* Continue adding: If you wish to use a specific source multiple times, you can **uncheck** **"Add Without Duplicates"** option to add the same source as a new instance.

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