Starting a Live-Sight Call
From the Member Action Sheet
Open Members Drawer
Tap the people icon on the PTT screen.
Tap a Member
Tap the member you want to share video with. The action sheet appears.
Tap Live-Sight
Tap the video icon (Live-Sight) button. Your camera activates and the call request is sent.
From Quick Action Icons
Tap the video icon in the member row for one-tap Live-Sight.
Receiving a Live-Sight Call
When someone initiates Live-Sight with you:
- The incoming call screen appears with a live camera preview in the background
- The text reads: "[Name] wants to show you something (Live-Sight)"
- You have 30 seconds to accept or decline
- Your device vibrates to alert you
During a Live-Sight Call
Full-Screen Mode
The Live-Sight overlay takes over the full screen:
- Remote video fills the screen (what the other person's camera sees)
- Local video appears as a small, draggable picture-in-picture (PiP) window
- Controls appear at the bottom and auto-hide after 5 seconds
- A red LIVE indicator shows when your camera is active
- Tap the screen to show/hide controls
Controls
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Mute | Toggle your microphone |
| Flip Camera | Switch between front and rear camera |
| End Call | Disconnect the video call |
| Minimize | Shrink to a small PiP overlay |
Picture-in-Picture
Tap minimize to shrink the Live-Sight to a small overlay that floats on top of the app. You can:
- Drag the PiP window to any corner of the screen
- Tap it to return to full-screen view
- Continue using other CrewTalk features while the call runs
Video Quality
Live-Sight uses adaptive video quality:
| Quality | Resolution | When Used |
|---|---|---|
| High | 720p (1280x720) | Strong Wi-Fi or 5G |
| Medium | 480p | Moderate connection |
| Low | 360p | Weak connection |
- Framerate: 30fps target
- Bitrate: 500-1500 kbps (adaptive)
- Codec priority: Maintain framerate over resolution
The quality automatically adjusts based on your network conditions — no manual intervention needed.
Live-Sight is perfect for:
Scouting — Show a location to the director or producer remotely
Camera angles — Let the DP see what a camera operator sees in real time
Problem solving — Show a technical issue to someone who can help diagnose it
Client approval — Show a setup to a remote client for sign-off
PTT During Live-Sight
While on a Live-Sight call:
- The PTT button shows "IN LIVE-SIGHT" and is disabled
- Your presence shows "In Live-Sight" to other members
- You can still receive text messages
Network Considerations
Live-Sight video requires more bandwidth than audio-only Whisper:
- Minimum: ~500 kbps for low-quality video
- Recommended: 1.5+ Mbps for smooth 720p
- Wi-Fi preferred for best quality
- TURN relay activates automatically if direct peer connection isn't possible