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What is 7CG?

7CG is a professional broadcast graphics control application built specifically for CasparCG servers. Designed for churches, broadcasters, and production teams, 7CG provides powerful tools to manage live graphics, media playback, and content display during worship services and live productions.

Who is 7CG For?​

7CG was created with Seventh-day Adventist churches and media ministries in mind, but serves any organization that needs professional broadcast graphics control:

  • Churches running live-streamed or broadcast worship services
  • Media production teams managing graphics and content for live events
  • Broadcast professionals controlling CasparCG graphics servers
  • Technical directors coordinating multi-layered visual productions

Key Features​

Rundown Management​

Plan and execute your entire show with precision. The rundown system lets you create sequences of blocks, execute the current selection, target specific items from Companion, and export supported rundown entries to video.

Lower Thirds & Graphics​

Display professional lower thirds with names, titles, and custom graphics. Full support for CasparCG templates with transitions, animations, and GDD-compliant designs.

Bible & Scripture​

Integrated multi-language Bible database with support for:

  • Multiple translations
  • Verse-by-verse display
  • Search and navigation
  • Custom formatting and templates

Hymnal & Lyrics​

Built-in hymnal system for displaying song lyrics:

  • Verse-by-verse or multi-verse display
  • Multiple songbooks
  • Support for custom songs
  • Synchronized with graphics templates

Media Playback​

Control video, image, and audio playback with:

  • Transition effects (mix, wipe, slide, etc.)
  • Channel and layer routing
  • Timing and delay controls
  • Preview and program output management

Flexible Operator Workspaces​

Customize the workspace with movable modules, resizable columns, hidden modules, and named layout presets for different operators, productions, or venues.

Companion Pairing & Discovery​

Pair Bitfocus Companion devices with short-lived PIN codes, manage each control surface independently, and take advantage of local-network discovery where supported.

Multi-Language Support​

Full interface localization in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, with support for multi-language content display.

Common Use Cases​

Worship Service Graphics​

Display speaker names, Bible verses, song lyrics, and announcements in a coordinated sequence controlled from a single interface.

Live Event Production​

Manage complex rundowns with media playback, graphics overlays, and transition effects for conferences, concerts, or special events.

Multi-Camera Broadcasts​

Control graphics across multiple CasparCG channels for different outputs (program, preview, streaming, recording).

Automated Sequences​

Create automated block sequences with timing and transitions for hands-free execution during critical moments.

Role-Based Operation​

Build different layouts for graphics operators, lyrics operators, or technical directors so each user sees the right set of tools for the job.

Getting Started​

Ready to dive in? Check out the following guides: