What is the ALIVE Effect?
The ALIVE Effect is our signature feature — and honestly, it's the reason a lot of booth operators choose ALIVE over everything else. It's the "wow" moment that makes guests pull out their phones and share immediately.
So What Does It Do?
After a guest takes their photo, the ALIVE Effect captures a short AR-powered video that animates the photo. The result is a living, breathing version of the still image — think of a photo that comes to life, like something out of a Harry Potter movie.
The guest gets both:
- A still photo — The classic booth photo with your template
- An animated video — A short clip that brings the photo to life
Why Clients Love It
- It's shareable — Guests post the animated version on Instagram and TikTok. Free marketing for your business.
- It's unique — Most photo booths take photos. Yours takes photos that move.
- It's memorable — Guests remember the booth that made their photo come alive.
How It Works (The Guest Experience)
- Guest takes their photo(s) as usual
- After the last photo, the ALIVE Effect kicks in
- A short video is recorded (2 seconds by default)
- Guests can preview and share both the photo and the animated video
[screenshot: ALIVE Effect preview]
Requirements
- Basic or Pro plan — The ALIVE Effect is available on both plans
- Internet connection — Required for processing
- Microphone permission — The video can include audio
What's Next?
- Configuring ALIVE Video Settings — Adjust duration, auto-start, and more
- Recording and Previewing ALIVE Videos — How the recording works
- Printing ALIVE Effect Photos — Special print considerations
Updated on: 22/03/2026
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