Event Branding Overlay

Want to show your client's logo or a custom graphic when the booth is idle? The event branding overlay displays your branding media on screen after a period of inactivity — a subtle but professional touch that keeps the booth looking polished between guests.

What Is the Branding Overlay?

When no one is using the booth, the screen shows your screen saver (Default, Media, or Mirror mode). The branding overlay is an additional layer that appears on top of the screen saver after a set idle period.

This is perfect for:

Displaying the client's logo or event branding
Showing a "Step up and take a photo!" call-to-action
Promoting your photobooth business between sessions

How to Set It Up

Go to Settings
Find the Event Branding section
Upload your branding media (image or video)
Set the idle timeout — how many seconds of inactivity before the overlay appears (default: 15 seconds)

[screenshot: Event branding settings]

Supported Media

Images — PNG, JPG
Video — MP4, MOV

For best results, design your branding media to match your iPad's screen resolution. Transparent PNGs work great for logo overlays.

How It Works During an Event

Guest finishes their session and walks away
The screen returns to the screen saver
After the idle timeout (e.g., 15 seconds), the branding overlay fades in
When the next guest taps the screen, the overlay disappears and the camera activates

How It's Different from the Screen Saver

Screen saver — The base content shown when the booth is idle (Default, Media, or Mirror)
Branding overlay — An additional layer that fades in on top of the screen saver after extra idle time

They work together: the screen saver activates first, then the branding overlay appears on top after more time passes.

When to Use Both

Screen saver only — Sufficient for most events
Screen saver + branding overlay — For premium events where you want layered branding (e.g., gallery slideshow with a client logo overlay)

If you're using Media mode screen saver with client branding, you might not need the overlay at all — the screen saver itself is already branded. The overlay is most useful when using Default or Mirror mode as the base screen saver.

Tips

Keep it clean — A logo in the corner or a simple call-to-action works better than a cluttered design
Match the event — Use the client's colors and branding for a custom feel
Adjust the timeout — At busy events, set a longer timeout so the overlay doesn't flash between every guest

Updated on: 17/03/2026

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