💡 This guide is intended for users who have already completed the Quick Start Guide.
The following sections walk through each page of the Event Form.
Page 1: Event Details
This page lets you configure your event dates, device settings, and event access options.
✨ In this page, you can:
Set event dates and location
Choose device orientation and camera settings
Create an Event PIN
Configure SMS phone number and Vanity URL settings
Enable Survey Mode and guest data collection
⚙️ Event Details Settings
When Is This Event? - Set the event start and end dates.
Event PIN - Create a 4-digit PIN used to access the hidden event settings inside the app.
What Country Is This Event In? - Select the country where the event station will be used. If you are in the United States, no changes are required.
SMS Phone Number - Choose which number will send SMS messages to guests.
If you've 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 to this experience - Collect guest data before the experience begins. When enabled, a Data Capture page is added to the Event Form.
See Data Capture (Beta) for setup instructions.
Vanity URL - Assign your custom URL if enabled on your account.
💡 Per-event activations run for 3 days.
We recommend setting the start date one day before your event and the end date one day after to allow time for setup and buffer time.
💡 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 to invite guests to start the experience.
✨ This page lets you:
Choose a stock attract screen
Upload a custom image or video
Customize your event branding
Display custom idle messaging
Match the attract screen to your event theme
Enable Live View
⚙️ Attract Screen Settings
Capture Attract Screen - Displayed before guests begin the experience.
Sharing Station Attract Screen - Displayed when the sharing station is idle.
Choose - Select a free Curator Live stock design. Customize non-animated stock designs by clicking the Duplicate icon (
).
Upload Custom Design - Upload your own attract screen image or video.
Live View - Displays the live camera feed while the booth is idle.
💡 Best Practices
Use optimized images and videos with smaller file sizes for the best event performance.
Keep attract screen videos 5 seconds or shorter.
Match your attract screen orientation to your device orientation.
Page 3: Experience Screen
This page lets you 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 - Legacy feature. We recommend using Single/Multi Photo instead.
ℹ️ You can add up to 6 experiences, including multiple versions of the same type.
⚙️ Experience Screen 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, add overlays directly to the timeline instead.
Ready - Controls how long the “Ready?” text appears before countdown.
Countdown - Controls how many seconds guests have before capture begins.
⚠️ If no experience is added, guests will not be able to start the event.
💡 Best Practices
Add buttons when using multiple experiences.
Keep button labels short and clear.
Use event-wide overlays for consistent branding across experiences.
Page 4: Customize Experience
This page lets you customize individual experience settings and the visual assets used during your event.
⚙️ Common Experience Settings
This section applies to: Photo, GIF, Boomerang
ℹ️ For Video, AI FX, and CustomFX experiences, see their dedicated setup guides.
Image Dimensions - Sets the output dimensions for captures. Assets should match these dimensions to avoid stretching or cropping.
Image Mirror - Mirrors captured 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 - Lets guests 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
Understanding the difference will help you choose the right asset type for your experience.
Not Recommended: Overlays + Layouts
⚠️ Avoid using overlays and layouts together. Overlays are applied to every photo box in the selected layout.
Photo Box Orientation
💡 For layouts, the Image Dimensions setting should match the orientation of your photo boxes to ensure photos fill the layout correctly.
Landscape → 6×4
Portrait → 4×6
Square → 1×1
You can choose one of the available presets or enter custom dimensions if your layout requires a specific size.
💡 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.
Page 5: Sharing Screen
This page lets you configure how guests receive and access their photos and videos.
✨ This page lets you:
Choose guest sharing methods.
Customize the sharing screen.
Configure print options.
📤 Sharing Options
Capture Only - Skips the Sharing Screen and immediately returns to the Attract Screen.
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 QR codes that link directly to each guest's photo, 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."
⚙️ Messaging 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
AirPrint (WCM & AirCast Pro) - Use this option when sending prints via WCM or AirCast Pro.
Curator Wireless Print Server - Sends print jobs through a Mac or Windows computer running Curator Print Server.
💡 Using a supported Citizen or DNP printer?
We recommend USB Direct Printing for the simplest setup.
USB Direct Printing does not require selecting a printing method in the Event Form. Simply connect your printer directly to your iPad using a USB cable.
Page 6: Social Sharing
This page lets you customize your event microsite, branding, sharing experience, and gallery settings.
✨ In this page, you can:
Upload logos and banners
Customize your microsite branding
Add website or social media links
Configure sharing messages and gallery settings
⚙️ Microsite Settings
Microsite Templates - Select the layout used for your event's public gallery and sharing page.
Banner - Add a custom banner to the sharing page where guests can view or download media.
Banner URL Link - Add a website when guests click the banner. Enter the full URL, including https://.
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 Features
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 photos before effects are applied.
Save Images to Queue - Keeps captures available in-app for reprints and sharing. Only disable this for permanent installations.
💡 Best Practices
Use consistent branding across your microsite and sharing screens.
Make sure links are working properly.
Test all website and social media links before your event.
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.
✅ Final Checklist
Before your event goes live, make sure to:
Refresh or redownload your event after making changes.
Verify your device orientation matches your designs and layouts.
Confirm your asset dimensions match the selected Image Dimensions.
Test the complete guest experience, including capture, sharing, and printing.
Verify your printer and sharing methods are working as expected.
🚀 Next Steps
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