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Gallery View Modes (Grid, Slideshow, Showcase)

Your event gallery is more than a folder of photos — it's a guest experience. ALIVE gives you three distinct view modes so you can match the gallery presentation to the vibe of each event.

The Three View Modes

Mode	Best For	Style
Standard Grid	Quick browsing, self-service download	Classic thumbnail gallery
Slideshow	Big screens, ambient displays, lounges	Full-screen immersive playback
Netflix Showcase	Wow-factor displays, venue monitors	Diagonal scrolling rows of images

Standard Grid

The default gallery view. Photos appear as thumbnails in a clean grid layout. Guests can scroll through, tap to view full-size, and download or share.

[screenshot: Standard grid gallery view with thumbnails]

This is the most familiar format — guests immediately know how to use it. It works great on phones, tablets, and kiosks where guests want to quickly find their photo.

When to use it:

Self-service sharing stations where guests browse and download their own photos
Events where speed matters more than ambiance
Any situation where you want guests to find their specific photo fast

Slideshow

A full-screen, immersive photo viewer that cycles through event photos automatically. Think of it as a digital photo frame on steroids.

[screenshot: Slideshow mode with full-screen photo and progress bar]

Slideshow Features

Configurable interval — Set how long each photo displays, from 1 to 60 seconds (default is 5 seconds)
Play/pause controls — Guests or operators can pause on a great shot
Keyboard navigation — Use arrow keys to skip forward/back, Spacebar to advance to next photo, P key to play/pause
Auto-hide controls — The UI fades away after 3 seconds of inactivity for a clean look
Progress bar — A subtle bar shows how far through the slideshow you are
Fade transitions — Smooth crossfade between photos
Background blur — The current photo's colors softly fill the background behind the image

Slideshow mode is a hit at receptions and afterparties. Set it up on a TV near the exit and watch guests crowd around to see their photos cycle through.

Slideshow Controls

Control	Action
Right arrow	Next photo
Left arrow	Previous photo
Spacebar	Advance to next photo
P	Play / Pause
Mouse movement	Show controls (auto-hides after 3 seconds)

Netflix Showcase

The showstopper. Photos are arranged in diagonal scrolling rows that drift across the screen, creating a dynamic, cinematic display. Images are shuffled and loop infinitely — it never stops and never repeats the same pattern.

[screenshot: Netflix Showcase mode with diagonal scrolling rows]

Showcase Speed Settings

You can configure the scroll speed from 1 to 5 (default is 3):

Speed	Label	Feel
1	Very Slow	Ambient background display — barely moving
2	Gentle Drift	Subtle movement, easy on the eyes
3	Relaxed (default)	Comfortable pace, the sweet spot for most events
4	Moderate	Noticeable movement, keeps attention
5	Noticeable	Active scrolling, energetic feel

Showcase Details

Infinite loop — Photos cycle endlessly with no jarring restart
Shuffled order — Images appear in a randomized arrangement each time
Vignette overlays — Subtle darkened edges give the display a polished, cinematic look
Diagonal layout — Rows scroll at angles, creating visual depth and movement

Showcase mode looks best when you have at least 20-30 photos in the gallery. With only a handful of images, the rows can feel sparse.

How to Configure View Modes

Open the ALIVE web dashboard at alive-pic.com/dashboard
On the main Dashboard page, open the Gallery Settings modal
Select your preferred view mode (Grid, Slideshow, or Showcase)
Adjust mode-specific settings (slideshow interval, showcase speed)
Changes apply to your gallery link immediately

[screenshot: Gallery Settings panel with view mode selector]

View mode settings apply to the gallery that guests see when they open your gallery link or scan the event QR code. This does not change the gallery view inside the ALIVE app — that always uses the standard grid.

Choosing the Right Mode for Your Event

Corporate events and conferences — Standard Grid. Attendees want to find their headshot, download it, and move on.
Weddings and galas — Slideshow. Set up a big screen and let the evening's photos play back as the night goes on.
Brand activations and showcases — Netflix Showcase. The scrolling display draws attention and keeps people watching.
Holiday parties — Slideshow or Showcase. Both create a festive, communal viewing experience.
Trade shows — Netflix Showcase. It catches the eye of passersby and pulls them toward your booth.

Mix it up between events. A wedding client might love the Slideshow, while a corporate client prefers the Grid. Having options makes you more versatile as an operator.

Updated on: 17/03/2026

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