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Photo and video capture settings — countdown, flash, camera modes, and capture options.

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  • How Photo Capture Works
    The capture flow is what your guests experience when they step up to the booth. It's designed to be dead simple — tap, smile, done. Here's what happens behind the scenes.Few readers
  • Configuring Countdown Timers
    Timing is everything — especially in a photo booth. Too fast and guests look like deer in headlights. Too slow and the line starts to back up. ALIVE lets you dial in the perfect pace.Few readers
  • Mirroring / Flipping the Image
    When guests look at themselves on screen, they expect to see a mirror image — raise your right hand, the "you" on screen raises the right hand too. But the actual captured photo might need to be flippFew readers
  • Require Tap to Start vs Auto-Start
    Should guests tap the screen to begin, or should the booth start capturing automatically? ALIVE gives you both options.Few readers
  • Selecting a Camera (Front / Back)
    Your iPad has two cameras and ALIVE lets you choose which one to use. The right choice depends on your setup.Few readers
  • Adjusting Aspect Ratio
    The aspect ratio controls the shape of your captured photos. Getting this right ensures your photos look great in your template and print without awkward cropping.Few readers
  • 360 Capture Mode
    Want to offer something extra? ALIVE's 360 capture mode will let you create spinning, 360-degree photo experiences — the kind that go viral on social media.Few readers
  • DSLR & External Camera Integration
    Want sharper photos with that unmistakable professional look? ALIVE supports connecting external DSLR and mirrorless cameras — giving you full control over image quality straight from the booth.Few readers

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