Live View: OverviewUpdated 3 hours ago
The Live View step controls when the live camera preview is shown to guests.
It loads a “mirror-style” view from the camera so guests can see themselves, get ready, and feel more comfortable before you capture a photo or video.
Live View has two modes: Start (show the preview) and Stop (hide the preview), and it also supports special background modes such as green screen and blue screen.
What Is Live View?
Live View is a feature step in the Workflow Builder that turns the camera preview on and off, and optionally applies live background removal.
From the workflow point of view, the Live View step:
Loads the live camera preview on screen when Mode = Start
Closes the live camera preview when Mode = Stop
Keeps the preview running across later steps until you stop it or the workflow ends
Works with supported cameras that provide live preview (for example, webcams or compatible DSLR live view)
From the guest’s point of view:
When Live View (Start) runs, the screen becomes a live “mirror” of the camera
They can see themselves, adjust their pose, fix their hair, and feel more confident
If you use green/blue screen, they may already see a cleaned-up or composited background, depending on your setup
When you later run Live View (Stop), the live feed disappears, and the screen returns to the next step (Preview, Games, AI effect, Sharing, etc)
When Should You Use Live View?
Use Live View (Start) when you want to:
Let guests frame themselves before a photo or video is taken
Create an “attract mode” where the camera is always on to draw attention when the booth is idle
Keep the camera preview running during multi-photo sessions, so guests see themselves between shots
Show guests how a green-screen or blue-screen background will look in real time
Use Live View (Stop) when you want to:
Close the camera preview after all captures are finished
Show non-camera content (Selection Screens, Games, AI processing screens, slides, etc.) without the live feed in the background
Save device resources by turning the camera off when it’s not needed
How Live View Fits in the Workflow
In the Workflow Builder, you add Live View like any other step:
On the workflow canvas, click Add Step and select Live View
Choose the Mode:
Start – load the live camera preview
Stop – close the live camera preview
Place the step where you want the preview to start or end
Connect it to the steps that come before and after it
Behavior in the flow:
When Live View (Start) runs:
The camera preview opens and stays on
The preview remains active until:
You run a Live View (Stop) step, or
The workflow finishes
When Live View (Stop) runs:
The camera preview closes
The screen switches fully to the next step’s content
Typical Use Case
Classic Photo Booth Flow
Purpose
Give guests a mirror-like view before their photo, for better framing and fewer retakes.
Example flow
Welcome → Live View (Start – Normal) → Take Photo → Live View (Stop) → Preview → Print
Guests see themselves, get ready, then the booth captures the photo, hides the live view, and shows a clean Preview screen.
Why Live View Is Useful
For event operators:
Better guest comfort – Guests feel more relaxed when they can see themselves before a photo or video is taken
Fewer retakes – Good framing and pose up front means fewer bad captures later
Full control – You decide exactly when the camera is visible and when other content takes over
Flexible modes – Normal, Green Screen, and Blue Screen let you match the preview to your background setup
For clients and guests:
Mirror-like experience – Very familiar and intuitive: “look at the screen, adjust, and smile”
More professional results – Guests can fix details before capture, leading to better photos and videos
Clear transitions – Live View appears when it’s time to get ready and disappears when it’s time to see results or share
By using Live View in the right places in your workflow, you create a smoother, more comfortable experience for guests—while keeping full control over when the camera is part of the story, and when the screen is focused on results, games, or sharing instead.