Recording and Previewing ALIVE Videos

Here's what actually happens when the ALIVE Effect records, and how guests can preview the result before sharing.

The Recording Process

1. Guest finishes taking their photo(s)
2. After a brief delay (configurable), the ALIVE Effect activates
3. The camera records a short video (2 seconds by default)
4. The recording captures the guest in their pose with AR animation applied
5. Recording stops automatically

The whole thing is seamless — guests barely need to do anything extra. Just hold your pose for a couple more seconds.

What Guests See During Recording

• A visual indicator shows that the ALIVE Effect is recording
• The camera preview remains on screen
• A timer or progress indicator shows how much time is left

[screenshot: ALIVE recording indicator on screen]

Previewing the Result

On the share screen, guests can preview their ALIVE video before sharing:

1. The share screen shows the captured photos in the template
2. An ALIVE preview option appears
3. Tapping it opens a modal with the animated video
4. Guests can watch it, replay it, and then decide to share

[screenshot: ALIVE preview modal on share screen]

Audio

The ALIVE Effect can include audio from the microphone — perfect for capturing laughs, cheers, or the DJ playing in the background.

Tips

• Tell guests to hold their pose — The best ALIVE videos come from guests who hold still after the photo and let the animation do its thing
• Background matters — A clean, well-lit background makes the AR effect look much better
• Sound check — If the event is loud, the audio on the video might pick up a lot of background noise. That's usually fine — it adds to the atmosphere

Updated on: 17/03/2026