> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://helping.alive-pic.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Live Photos Capture a still photo with a few seconds of motion — giving guests a photo that comes to life when they view it on their device. --- ## What Are Live Photos? A **Live Photo** is a still image paired with a short video clip captured around the moment the photo was taken. When viewed on a supported device, the image appears to move — like a tiny window into that moment. It's a subtle but delightful effect. Guests see what looks like a normal photo, but when they long-press or hover on it, the motion plays. --- ## How Live Photos Work in ALIVE ALIVE captures Live Photos by recording a brief video clip alongside the standard photo capture: 1. The booth captures the still photo as usual 2. A short video clip is recorded around the moment of capture 3. Both the still image and the video are packaged together 4. The result is delivered as a combined media file that supported devices recognize as a Live Photo The process is seamless for guests — they interact with the booth the same way they would for a regular photo. --- ## Enabling Live Photos Live Photos are tied to ALIVE's video capture capability. When the **ALIVE Effect** is selected for your event, the booth records video alongside photos: 1. Open your event and select the **ALIVE Effect** 2. Configure the **video start delay** and **video duration** in your event settings 3. Start your event — the booth will now capture motion alongside stills [screenshot: ALIVE Effect settings with video timing options] --- ## Viewing Live Photos How guests experience Live Photos depends on their device: - **iPhone / iPad** — Long-press the photo in the Photos app to see the motion play - **Mac** — Hover over the photo in the Photos app - **Android** — Some Android devices support motion photos natively; others will display just the still image - **Web** — The video component can be played in browsers that support the format | Not all devices support Live Photo playback. The still photo always looks great on its own — the motion is a bonus for supported devices. --- ## Settings That Affect Live Photos These settings in your event configuration influence how Live Photos are captured: - **Time Until Video Starts** — How many seconds after the photo session begins before video recording starts - **Video Duration** — How long the video clip records (typically 2-3 seconds) - **Mirror Image** — Whether the video is flipped to match a selfie-style orientation --- ## Tips - **Keep it natural** — The beauty of Live Photos is capturing candid motion. Let guests know they can move, laugh, or react after the photo - **Steady lighting** — Since video is involved, flickering or inconsistent lighting can be noticeable - **Short and sweet** — A 2-3 second video clip is the sweet spot. Longer clips don't add much and increase file sizes - **Mention it to guests** — Many people don't know about Live Photos. A quick "long-press your photo to see it move!" goes a long way --- ## What's Next? - [How Photo Capture Works](/03-capture/01-how-photo-capture-works) - [Boomerang Mode](/03-capture/09-boomerang-mode) - [How Sharing Works in ALIVE](/07-sharing/01-how-sharing-works-in-alive)