# NDI for VLC

The **NDI VLC Plugin** enables you to present video content and other supported multimedia to the network as IP sources directly from VLC Media Player. (Available for **Windows** and **Mac**)\
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It encodes the output from each instance of the free player to NDI in real-time, making media files of virtually any format available for use in your live production.

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## Installation and setup

* Install [NDI Tools](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/installing-ndi-tools) on your machine.
* Launch VLC Media Player, an open-source media player that supports various sources and codecs.
* Click on `Tools` at the top of the window and select `Preferences`.
* Configure **video output** by clicking on the video icon under output and selecting `NDI Video Output`.
* Configure **audio output** by clicking on the audio icon on the output module and selecting `NDI Audio Output`.
* Go to the bottom of the `Preferences` menu and select `Save`.

## **Sharing Video:**

* Click on `Media` and choose from various options to start sharing your video.
* You can open multiple instances of VLC Media Player to share different sources simultaneously.

### **Playback on NDI-Enabled Devices:**

* Click `play` on VLC Media Player to start sharing a video across your network via NDI.
* You can view these sources on another NDI-enabled device using software like NDI Studio Monitor: Right-click anywhere on the screen, then select the broadcasting computer's name and choose VLC.

## Control Virtual PTZ Positioning

### **Setup PTZ Control PTZ:**

* Right-click on the screen, select `Settings`, and choose `PTZ Settings`.
* Check the box next to **`Show PTZ Controls`**.

### **Manipulate Virtual Positioning:**

* Use the controls on the right side to pan or zoom within your video.
* You can also create preset shots to recall as needed.

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