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# 360 Event Settings

Configure every aspect of your 360 video capture — from countdown timers and clip speed to soundtracks and overlays.

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## Where to Find 360 Settings

360 settings can be configured in two places:

- **On the iPad** — Go to **Settings** → **360 Settings** in the ALIVE app
- **On the web dashboard** — Open your event → **Remote Setup** tab → scroll to the **360 Capture** section

Both places offer the same core settings. The web dashboard is convenient for pre-event setup, while the iPad settings are useful for last-minute adjustments on-site.


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## Countdown Timer

Set how many seconds the countdown runs before recording begins. The default is **5 seconds**, giving your guest time to step onto the platform and strike a pose.

- Adjust the **Countdown** slider to your preferred duration
- The display text shown during countdown (e.g., "Get Ready") is also customizable

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## Video Size Presets

Choose the resolution and orientation of your 360 output:

| Preset | Resolution | Best For |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rectangle 1280x720 | Landscape | Wide screens, presentations |
| Rectangle 720x1280 | Portrait | Social media stories, TikTok |
| Square 1080x1080 | Square | Instagram posts |

| Portrait orientation (720x1280) is the most popular choice for social media sharing.

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## Speed Presets

ALIVE includes built-in speed presets that control how the playback speed changes throughout the clip:

- **Slow (turtle)** — Consistent slow-motion playback
- **Fast (rabbit)** — Full-speed playback
- **Slow to Fast** — Starts in slow-mo and speeds up
- **Slow to Fast to Slow** — Dramatic speed ramp effect
- **Slow to Fast to Slow to Fast** — Multi-ramp for longer clips

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## Timeline and Clips

For advanced control, use the **Timeline** editor to add multiple clips with individual settings:

- **Duration** — How long each clip records (in seconds)
- **Speed** — Playback speed multiplier for each clip (e.g., 0.5x for slow-mo, 1.0x for normal)
- Add, remove, or reorder clips to create the exact effect you want

The estimated **final duration** and **file size** are displayed as you adjust settings, so you always know what to expect.

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## Quality

Adjust the video quality using the **Quality (Mbps)** slider. The default is **4 Mbps**, which provides a good balance between quality and file size.

- Higher Mbps = better quality, larger files
- Lower Mbps = smaller files, faster sharing

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## Soundtrack

Add background music or sound effects to your 360 videos:

1. Tap **Soundtrack** in the 360 settings
2. Select an audio file from your device
3. The audio will be mixed into the final 360 video output

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## Image Overlay

Layer a custom image on top of your 360 video — perfect for logos, event branding, or decorative frames:

1. Tap **Image Overlay** in the 360 settings
2. Upload your overlay image (PNG with transparency recommended)
3. The overlay appears on every frame of the output video

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## Additional Options

- **Reverse** — When enabled, the video plays forward then backward for a boomerang-like loop effect (enabled by default)
- **Save Original Video** — Keep the unprocessed raw video alongside the final output
- **Flash While Recording** — Blink the screen flash during recording when using the back camera, providing consistent lighting
- **Start Capture When Moved** — Automatically begin recording when motion is detected on the platform

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## What's Next?

- [360 Capture Mode](/03-capture/07-360-capture-mode)
- [Remote Event Configuration](/02-events/10-remote-event-configuration)
- [Selecting a Template for Your Event](/02-events/07-selecting-a-template-for-your-event)