This guide is recommended for users who want more control and customization beyond the basic setup.
💡 Before continuing, we recommend completing the Quick Start Guide first.
The following settings are configured inside the Event Form after creating your event.
Page 1: Event Details
This section controls your main event settings, including event dates, device setup, sharing settings, and event access options.
✨ In this section, you can:
set event dates and location
choose device orientation and camera settings
create an Event PIN
manage SMS sharing and vanity URL settings
enable Survey Mode and guest data collection
⚙️ Common Settings
When Is This Event? - Defines when your event will be active.
Per-event activations run for 3 days. We recommend setting the start date one day before the event and the end date one day after for setup and buffer time.
Event PIN - A 4-digit PIN used to access the hidden settings menu inside the app.
What Country Is This Event In? - Select the country where the event station will be used. If you are located in the United States, no changes are required.
SMS Phone Number - Choose which number will send SMS messages to guests.
If you connected a Twilio account on the TOOLS page, you can select your own number. Otherwise, a Curator Live number will automatically be used.
Choose iPad Orientation - Controls whether the event displays in Portrait or Landscape mode.
Choose iPad Camera - Select which camera will capture media during the event.
Add Survey Mode (Agency Pro) - Capture guest data before the experience begins.
When enabled, an additional Data Capture page will appear in the Event Form. See the Data Capture (Beta) guide below for setup instructions.
Vanity URL - Assign your custom URL if enabled on your account.
💡 Best Practices
confirm your event dates before purchasing the event
match your screens, overlays, and backgrounds to your device orientation
test your event after making major changes
Page 2: Attract Screens
Attract screens are displayed while the booth is idle and help guide guests into the experience.
✨ This section allows you to:
choose from Curator Live stock designs
upload attract images or videos
customize branding visuals
create idle screen messaging
match attract screens to your event theme
enable Live View mode
⚙️ Common Settings
Capture Attract Screen - Displayed before guests begin the experience.
Sharing Station Attract Screen - Displayed while the sharing station is idle.
Choose - Select a free Curator Live stock design. Non-animated designs can be edited by clicking the duplicate icon ⧉.
Upload Custom Design - Upload your own attract screen design.
Live View - Displays the live camera feed while the booth is idle.
💡 Best Practices
use high-quality visuals
match screen orientation to your device orientation
turn off Live View when using a full-screen attract design to avoid visible camera borders
Page 3: Experience Screen
This section allows you to configure event experiences, button layouts, event-wide overlays, and countdown settings.
✨ Use this page to:
add or remove experiences
customize buttons and labels
assign an event-wide overlay
add a Look Here graphic
configure countdown and timing settings
🎭 Experience Options
📸 Single/Multi Photo
🎞️ GIF
🔁 Boomerang
🎥 Video
✨ AI FX (Pro) - AI-generated effects and face swaps
🎬 CustomFX (Pro) - Advanced video editing and 360 booth effects
🖼️ Gallery
⚠️ Photo Layout - A legacy feature and is not recommended. We recommend using Single/Multi Photo instead.
ℹ️ You can add up to 6 experiences, including multiple versions of the same type.
⚙️ Common Settings
Choose - Select a stock button design for the selected experience.
Upload - Upload your own custom button design for the selected experience.
Experience Button Layout - Choose how experience buttons appear on screen.
Experience Background - Choose or upload a background shown behind experience buttons.
Look Here Graphic - Displays a visual indicator showing guests where to look during countdowns.
Event Wide Overlay - Applies a shared overlay across multiple experiences. If using CustomFX, overlays should instead be added directly to the timeline.
Ready - Controls how long the “Ready?” text appears before countdown.
Countdown - Controls how many seconds guests have before capture begins.
💡 Best Practices
add buttons if using multiple experiences
keep button labels short and clear
use event-wide overlays for consistent branding across experiences
💡 If no experience is added, guests will not be able to start the event.
Page 4: Customize Experience
This section allows you to customize experience settings and manage the visual assets used throughout your event.
⚙️ Experience Settings
This section applies to: Photo, GIF, Boomerang
ℹ️ For Video, AI FX, and CustomFX experiences, refer to their dedicated setup guides.
Image Dimensions - Defines the image aspect ratio. Assets should match these dimensions to avoid stretching or cropping.
Image Mirror - Flips media so text and logos display correctly. If using the rear camera, change this to None.
Print - Allows guests to print after capture.
Do Not Use Event Wide Overlay - Disables the shared overlay for the selected experience. Recommended for layouts or multi-photo experiences.
Draw on Photo - Allows guests to draw on photos before sharing.
Green Screen - Enable when using a physical green screen. Backgrounds can be selected from Selector Assets.
Auto Apply First Selector - Automatically applies the first selected asset to all captures in the experience.
Number of Frames/Duration - Controls GIF frames or boomerang duration.
Speed - Controls GIF or boomerang playback speed.
📁 Selector Assets
Choose which assets are available within the experience.
In this section, you can choose or upload:
Overlays - A single design displayed over captured photos or videos. Recommended for Single Photo, GIF, and Boomerang experiences.
Backgrounds - Static or animated backgrounds. Animated backgrounds are not recommended for layout experiences.
Props - Digital props guests can add during capture.
Layouts - Designs with multiple photo boxes, commonly used for photo strips or postcards.
Filters - Visual effects applied to captures.
Overlay vs Layout Example
Understanding the difference will help you choose the right asset type for your experience.
Not Recommended: Overlays + Layouts
⚠️ Avoid using overlays and layouts together, as overlays will appear on every layout frame.
💡 Best Practices
match your asset dimensions to the intended output size
use transparent PNG files for overlays
avoid placing important graphics or text near the edges
match Image Dimensions to your overlay or photo box orientation
test overlays and layouts using sample captures before going live
Photo Box Orientation Example
💡 For layouts, the Image Dimensions setting should match the shape of your photo placeholders to ensure photos fill the layout correctly.
Landscape → 6×4
Portrait → 4×6
Square → 1×1
Page 5: Sharing Screen
This section lets you configure how guests receive and access their photos and videos.
✨ In this section, you can customize:
guest sharing methods
sharing screens
printing workflows
📤 Sharing Options
Text (SMS) - Sends captures through text message.
Email - Sends captures directly through email.
QR Code - Displays a scannable QR code linked to the public gallery.
QR Code Direct to Photo - Displays a QR code linked directly to the guest's individual photo.
Retake - Deletes the current capture and retakes the session.
Print - Sends captures to a connected printer.
AirDrop - Shares captures directly to nearby Apple devices.
💡 For individual photo QR codes, enable both QR Code and QR Code Direct to Photo.
Optionally, customize No Photo Text to display a message while the photo is still uploading.
Example: "Your photo is still processing. Please refresh shortly."
⚙️ Common Settings
Attach Photo/MP4 to Emails - Attaches the media file directly to emails.
Attach Thumbnail to Text - Sends an image preview through SMS. This may affect analytics tracking.
Share Screen Background - Choose or upload a background displayed behind the captured media and sharing buttons.
🖨️ Printing Options
Print Experience - Choose which experiences will allow printing.
Printing Methods - Configure how printing is handled during the event.
Supported Printing Methods
AirPrint (WCM & AirCast Pro)
⭐ Curator Print Server (Recommended)
Recommended Printing Workflow
Photos are sent from the iPad booth to the device running the Curator Print Server, which then sends the print job to the printer.
💡 Best Practices
enable both SMS and Email sharing for digital events
keep sharing screens simple and easy to read
test sharing before your event goes live
Page 6: Social Sharing
This section allows you to customize your event microsite, branding, sharing options, and gallery experience.
✨ In this section, you can:
upload logos and banners
customize microsite branding
add website or social media links
customize sharing messages and gallery settings
⚙️ Common Settings
Banner - Add a custom banner to the sharing page where guests can view or download media.
Banner URL Link - Add the website guests will open when clicking the banner. Paste the full URL here.
Color Scheme - Choose the primary and secondary colors used throughout the gallery.
Sharing Language - Customize the text used in email and SMS sharing messages.
Public Gallery Button - Allows guests to view all event media from the public gallery.
Social Sharing Buttons - Choose which social media platforms guests can share to using their own account.
Password Protect Gallery - Requires guests to enter a password before viewing the public gallery.
📣 Marketing
Facebook Like Popup - Link your Facebook page.
Custom Text - Add hashtags or custom messages.
Call-to-Action Button - Link a website, signup form, or newsletter.
💾 Photo Backup Options
Save copies of your event media to additional storage locations.
Available Backup Options
Dropbox
Camera Roll (iOS device)
Additional Settings
Save Processed Frames - Saves individual frames from GIF captures.
Save Raw Photos - Saves original unedited captures before effects are applied.
Save Images to Queue - Keeps images available in-app for reprints and sharing. Only disable this for permanent installations.
💡 Best Practices
use consistent branding across all screens
make sure links are working properly
preview microsite changes before your event goes live
Additional Page: Data Capture (Beta)
Available in Page 6 for Agency Pro subscribers with Survey Mode enabled.
📋 Steps
Select the field type you want to add from the drop-down menu.
Enter a field name. This is the label guests will see when entering information.
Choose whether the field is required before guests can continue.
To remove a field, click the trash icon.
Add disclaimer text to explain how guest data will be used or to provide additional business information.
💡 Keep your form short to improve completion rates.
🛠️ Quick Troubleshooting
Common issues can often be resolved by:
refreshing or redownloading the event after making changes
checking device orientation
confirming asset dimensions
testing the full capture and sharing experience before going live
confirming printers and devices are connected to the same private network
🚀 Next Steps
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