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.
Front Camera vs Back Camera
Front Camera (Selfie Camera)
- Faces the same direction as the screen
- Guests can see themselves while posing
- Lower resolution than the back camera on most iPads
- Natural choice for selfie-style booths
Back Camera (Rear Camera)
- Faces away from the screen
- Higher resolution and better image quality
- Guests can't see themselves (unless you add an external monitor)
- Better for setups where a booth attendant operates the camera
How to Switch Cameras
- Go to Settings or access Camera Settings from the capture screen
- Select Front or Back camera
- The preview updates immediately
[screenshot: Camera selection setting]
Which Camera Should You Use?
Setup | Recommended Camera |
|---|---|
Self-serve booth (guests take their own photos) | Front camera |
Attended booth (you or staff operate it) | Back camera |
Booth with external monitor | Back camera |
Quick selfie station | Front camera |
Tips
- Front camera = convenience — Guests see themselves and can frame the shot on their own
- Back camera = quality — If image quality is a priority (especially for printing), the rear camera is usually sharper
- Test the lighting — Each camera handles lighting differently. Take test shots with your event's actual lighting to see which looks better
Updated on: 22/03/2026
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