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Projection Templates

Pre-built Templates

lixPresentr includes several ready-to-use projection templates, suited to different worship contexts. Each template controls the appearance of projected verses: font, size, colors, background, and layout.

  • Dark (popular) — Black background with white text. The most readable on most projectors and screens.
  • Light — White or light gray background with dark text. Suited for well-lit rooms.
  • Image background — Landscape photos, textures, or custom images as background. Text remains readable thanks to shadow or overlay effects.
  • Minimalist — Clean design with maximum whitespace. Ideal for contemporary-style churches.

Every template is fully customizable: background (solid color, gradient, or image), font, element layout, visual effects, and Bible reference display style.

Recommendation: A dark background with white text provides the best readability in most worship venues. Always test your template on the projector before the service.

Visual Editor

The template editor uses a canvas in the chosen aspect ratio (16:9 by default, with 4:3 / 21:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 presets, or a free resolution for LED walls), matching the output resolution. You can position and resize elements by drag-and-drop directly on the canvas.

  • Drag-and-drop positioning with alignment grid.
  • Real-time preview: every change is visible instantly.
  • Elements use percentage-based positioning for consistent rendering at any resolution.

Available Elements

Text

  • Types: Bible reference, verse text, version name, free content.
  • Formatting: bold, italic, font size, line height.
  • Text shadow: color, horizontal/vertical offset, blur.

Images

  • Import from the built-in media library.
  • Options: fit mode (objectFit: cover, contain, fill), rounded corners (border-radius), opacity.

Shapes

  • Types: rectangle, circle, line.
  • Properties: fill color, border (color, width), rounded corners, gradient, shadow.

Background

  • Solid color: color picker with hex field.
  • Gradient: linear or radial, with customizable directions and colors.
  • Image: import a background image from the media library.

Transitions

Transitions apply to verse changes. The background stays stable — only the text is animated for a professional look.

  • Fade — Crossfade (most popular)
  • Slide Left / Right — Horizontal slide
  • Slide Up / Down — Vertical slide
  • Zoom — Zoom-in effect
  • Dissolve — Progressive dissolve
  • Cut — Instant change (no animation)

Configurable duration from 200 ms to 2000 ms. Multiple easing options (linear, ease-in, ease-out, ease-in-out) to adjust the acceleration curve.

Tip: A 300-500 ms Fade is the best balance between smoothness and speed for most services.