Photobooth capture settings

Capture settings are on the Cameras page, in the Capture section. They apply to all of the booth's events.

Countdown

3 s, 5 s or 10 s before each photo.

• 3 s suits a lively party with a long line;
• 5 s gives groups time to get into position;
• 10 s is useful when guests need to put on a prop or step into the frame.

The countdown can also be set in the design: the Countdown widget on the Capture screen has its own duration, style (Ring, Dots, Bar, Number), animation (Pulse…) and accent color. When this widget has a duration, it takes precedence over the Cameras page setting. The editor's Test the countdown button lets you watch it run.

Photos per session

1, 2, 3 or 4 photos. In practice, the number of photos in a session follows the template's number of slots: a template with three slots takes three photos. Adjust the slots in the editor (see Photo slots, formats and paper).

Delay between photos

1, 2, 3 or 5 seconds between two photos in the same session, enough time to change poses. Too short a delay gives identical photos; too long and attention drops. 2 seconds is a good starting point.

Preview

In the preview card:

• Mirror: the preview is shown as in a mirror. This makes it easier for guests to position themselves. The saved photo, however, isn't flipped: text on a sign stays readable;
• Grid: shows a composition grid (rule of thirds) on the preview, to help you frame during setup;
• Automatic preview: starts the preview as soon as the camera session is open.

Camera settings

Exposure settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance) are made on the camera itself. The Help button on the Cameras page, Camera settings entry, opens our tips and starting values: Set up your camera for the photobooth.

Lighting tips

• A diffused light from the front, slightly above, avoids shadows under the eyes.
• Avoid a window or a bright source behind guests: the camera underexposes faces.
• A ring light or a softbox around the lens gives consistent results all evening, whatever the room's lighting.

Do a test run

Before the event, take a Test photo on the Cameras page, then launch the event and run a full session. Check the print for framing (anyone cut off at the top?), sharpness and skin tones.