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Divide Your Screen into Multiple Zones

Kitcast offers a powerful feature called Zoning, allowing you to divide your screen into multiple areas, each dedicated to displaying different types of content. This feature is especially useful for creating dynamic, visually engaging displays tailored to specific events or campaigns.

What is Zoning in Kitcast?

Zoning lets you assign different parts of your screen to specific widgets, ensuring diverse content can appear simultaneously in a well-organized manner. By default, Kitcast uses the "No Zoning" layout, where each widget fills the entire screen sequentially. However, with Zoning, you can divide your screen into multiple areas, creating a richer and more dynamic visual experience.

How to Access and Manage Zoning

To find and manage the zones of your screen:

  1. Navigate to the Playlist you want to edit.
  2. Switch from the Widgets tab to the Zones tab.
  3. Explore the available layouts for Zoning and screen Transitions.

Types of Zoning

In the Zoning section, you’ll see several layout options:

  1. No Zoning (Default)
    • All content you add fills the entire screen sequentially, with one widget appearing at a time.
  2. Two Zones
    • The screen is split into two sections, allowing two widgets to play simultaneously.
  3. Three Zones
    • Kitcast offers four variations of three-zone layouts:
      • Three Zones A
      • Three Zones B
      • Three Zones C
      • Three Zones D

Each layout differs in the size or position of the zones, providing flexibility to suit your content needs.

Transition Effects

In the same section, you can choose how content transitions appear on the screen. The options include:

  • Push to Left (Default)
  • Push Back
  • Flip Left
  • Flip Back

We recommend experimenting with these effects to find the one that best suits your display’s style and the message you’re conveying.

Example: Setting Up "Three Zones A" for a Christmas Market Event

Let’s take "Three Zones A" as an example to set up a display for a Christmas market event:

  1. Main Area (Largest Section):
    • Add a Video Widget showcasing a festive Christmas video to grab attention and set the mood.
  2. Top Smaller Zone (Area 1):
    • Use a Tasty Widget to display a delicious Christmas recipe. This can encourage engagement and interest from your audience.
  3. Bottom Smaller Zone (Area 2):
    • Add an Image Widget featuring a GIF with a Christmas market announcement. This can highlight key details, like dates or times.

When you’ve set up these widgets, all three zones will play simultaneously, each displaying its content in the dedicated areas of the screen.

Here’s an example of how the "Three Zones A" layout might appear on screen when configured:

Tips for Using Zoning Effectively

  • Plan Your Content: Ensure that the content for each zone complements one another to avoid overwhelming your audience.
  • Experiment with Layouts: Try different zone layouts to find the one that works best for your message.
  • Use High-Quality Assets: High-resolution images, videos, and widgets ensure a professional and polished look.

Zoning is a fantastic way to make your digital signage more engaging and purposeful. Whether you're promoting an event, displaying announcements, or simply enhancing the visual appeal of your screen, Kitcast’s Zoning feature offers endless possibilities to customize your content. Give it a try and elevate your displays to the next level!