FreeShow Templates Part 3: Advanced FreeShow Templates + Bonus Pro Tips

By now, you’ve got the basics: why templates matter (Part 1) and three ways to build them (Part 2). Now let’s take it further.

Advanced Template Customization

• For Scriptures: Always use two text boxes (verse + reference), labeled “1” and “meta,” to stay consistent with FreeShow defaults.

• For Lower Thirds: Create dedicated templates for livestream audiences. Keep in-house and online looks separate.

• For Automation: Pair templates with styles and actions so FreeShow automatically switches layouts (for example, from big text in-house to lower-thirds online).

Bonus Pro Tip: Templates + Backdrops

Want to level up your presentations? Design templates that complement a backdrop. Align text with a corner, color-match fonts to the artwork, or create a custom sermon/series look.

This lets you move beyond “functional” slides into branded, broadcast-quality visuals that leave an impression.

Final Thought:
Templates aren’t just about saving time—they’re about building confidence, consistency, and creativity into every FreeShow presentation. Start simple, try the three methods, and then experiment with advanced customization.

Got questions or template ideas? Share them in the comments or with a friend who’s learning FreeShow. Together, we’ll keep building presentations that connect.