Presentation Mode: From Rehearsal to Stage-Ready in One Tap
The projector is on. The congregation is waiting. The tech volunteer is frantically clicking through PowerPoint slides, trying to keep up with the worship leader who just decided to repeat the chorus.
Presentation should be seamless. With Star, it is.
What is Presentation Mode?
Presentation Mode transforms your show into a full-screen, performance-ready display. Lyrics, scripture, custom content—all beautifully rendered and ready for projection or personal reference.
One tap. Full screen. Performance begins.
Designed for Live Performance
Star's Presentation Mode isn't just "make the text bigger." It's built for the realities of live performance:
Sequential Navigation
Move through entries in order. Tap forward, tap back. The interface stays out of your way while you stay in control.
Entry-Aware Display
Different entry types display differently:
- Songs show lyrics with optional chord notation
- Scripture shows verses with proper formatting
- Sections display custom text content
- Media plays video or shows images full-screen
Real-Time Sync
When the presenter advances, everyone connected to the show sees it. Musicians following on their phones stay synchronized automatically.
Customization That Matters
Every show, every entry can look exactly how you want.
Background Options
- Solid colors: Clean, simple, fast
- Images: Upload your own or choose from stock libraries
- Videos: Loop background video for dynamic visuals
- Transparency controls: Overlay text readably over any background
Typography
- Font selection: Choose from available fonts
- Size control: Readable from the back row
- Color options: High contrast for visibility
Per-Entry Overrides
The show has a default design. But maybe one song needs a special background. Override it at the entry level. Other entries keep the show defaults.
Use Cases
Church Projection
The classic use case. Lyrics on the big screen, congregation sings along. Star handles this elegantly:
- Clean text rendering
- No cluttered interface visible
- Easy navigation for the tech operator
- Scripture readings integrated seamlessly
Personal Reference
Not projecting? Presentation Mode still works. Musicians use it as a personal teleprompter:
- Phone on the music stand
- Full-screen lyrics visible
- Swipe to advance
- No distractions
Rehearsal Follow-Along
Everyone in rehearsal opens Presentation Mode. The leader advances. Everyone follows. No more "wait, what verse are we on?"
Multi-Screen Setups
Project to external displays while controlling from your device. Star supports screen mirroring and external display output.
Offline Capability
Venues don't always have reliable WiFi. Once you've loaded a show, Presentation Mode works offline. The content is cached. The display functions. You're covered.
Rehearsal vs. Live Toggle
Sometimes you're practicing. Sometimes you're performing. Star knows the difference.
Rehearsal Mode: Access editing controls, make quick changes, collaborative features active.
Live Mode: Stripped-down interface, presentation controls only, no accidental edits.
The Tech Operator Experience
For whoever runs the presentation (often a volunteer), Star simplifies everything:
- Open the show
- Tap Presentation Mode
- Advance entries as the performance progresses
- That's it
No learning complex software. No managing slide decks. No synchronization headaches.
Compared to Alternatives
PowerPoint/Keynote
- Pro: More design flexibility
- Con: No music awareness, manual slide creation, no real-time sync, version control nightmares
ProPresenter/EasyWorship
- Pro: Built for church projection
- Con: Desktop-only, expensive, steep learning curve, overkill for smaller teams
Star
- Music-native: Understands songs, keys, tempos
- Cross-platform: Works on any device
- Real-time sync: Everyone stays together
- Simple: Minimal learning curve
- Affordable: Built for teams of any size
Real-World Flow
5 minutes before service:
Tech volunteer opens Star, selects today's show, enters Presentation Mode, connects to the projector.
Service begins:
Worship leader gives a nod. Tech advances to the first song. Lyrics appear. Congregation sings.
Mid-song key change:
The leader signals an extra chorus. Tech taps back one entry. Seamless.
Scripture reading:
Tech advances to the scripture entry. Verses display. Pastor reads.
Closing:
Final song. Tech advances through verses and chorus. Service ends. Show archived.
Total stress: minimal. Total fumbling: zero.
Key Features
- One-tap full-screen presentation
- Sequential navigation through entries
- Customizable backgrounds (color, image, video)
- Typography controls for readability
- Per-entry design overrides
- Real-time sync across devices
- Offline capable after initial load
- Rehearsal/Live toggle for appropriate controls
Your performance deserves better than PowerPoint. Present with Star.
