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:
- The booth captures the still photo as usual
- A short video clip is recorded around the moment of capture
- Both the still image and the video are packaged together
- 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:
- Open your event and select the ALIVE Effect
- Configure the video start delay and video duration in your event settings
- 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
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?
Updated on: 04/06/2026
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