FMBooth (Windows + iPadOS)

Custom Assets Specifications

Do you want to create customized assets for your software? No problem! As long as your custom assets are on your computer, you can load them into the software. Display Resolution:

Custom Assets Specifications

Do you want to create customized assets for your software? No problem! As long as your custom assets are on your computer, you can load them into the software. Display Resolution:

How To Create Trading Cards - 4x6 Media

Overview This guide explains how to create trading cards using FMBooth software for Windows and a Silhouette Cameo cutting machine. Requirements - FMBooth For Windows software - Si

Software Video Tutorial

This article provides video tutorials for FMBooth for Windows (Foto Master Photo Booth Software). Video Tutorials FMBooth Software Tutorial: https://youtu.be/6X14QKXUL-I FMBooth V1

Creating Custom Overlay Using ChatGPT and Photopea

This guide walks through creating a custom overlay using ChatGPT to generate the concept and Photopea to build the final file. 1. Download an Existing PSD File The easiest way to s

Getting Ready For an Event

Equipment - TV + remote - Laptop/Mini PC + AC adapter - Wireless keyboard and touchpad - DSLR camera + AC adapter - Flash + Power cable + flash rod (for Mirror Me, Beauty, and Retr

How to Create A Miniature Me

Overview This guide explains how to use the Miniature Me feature in FMBooth for Windows software to create custom miniature cutouts. Required Equipment and Software - FMBooth for W

AR Content Production Tutorial

This tutorial guides creative owners through creating custom Augmented Reality content from scratch, divided into three parts: content creation, post-production, and software integ

Creating Photo Strips Layout

How It Works Most dye-sub printers cannot print a single strip independently but can handle 4x6 printouts with 2-inch cut capability. To avoid wasting media, printing double strips

Using a Custom Photoshop Droplet

Creating a Droplet 1. Open Photoshop in Administrator mode by right-clicking and selecting "Run as administrator." - Keep Photoshop open in the background while using the Droplet w

Working with the Multi Presets Feature

Overview The Multi Preset feature enables you to run different presets sequentially throughout a single event, allowing guests to select from various options during your event. Ena

How to Create GIFs

Burst GIF Feature The Burst GIF feature allows FMBooth to record video and automatically create a GIF from it. Instructions Add a Burst GIF feature state to your workflow between t

How To Share Photos via SmugMug

This guide demonstrates how to share event photos using SmugMug, a third-party photo storage and sharing platform. Users can create a SmugMug account (with a 14-day trial option) a

How To Share Photos via Dropbox

This guide explains how to synchronize event photos to a Dropbox folder, allowing clients to access and download images in real-time as they're uploaded. Method 1: Using DropIt App

How To Use The SMS Feature

Overview The SMS feature enables texting photos through three distinct methods, each with different cost and reliability considerations. Three SMS Methods Cloud Method This approac

How to Add a QR Code to Your Printed Photo

Overview A QR Code functions as a URL barcode that, when scanned with an appropriate app, redirects users to a specified URL through their phone's browser. URL Types The QR code ca

Survey Animations Creation/Customization

Survey Animation 1. Download the surveyexample.fla and the MMBAPI.as files and place them in the same folder. 2. Open the surveyexample.fla file using Adobe Animate CC software. 3.

Using Animations to Collect Data

This tutorial demonstrates how to leverage animation to gather data during events. The guide includes downloadable animations ready for integration into custom workflows, along wit

Virtual Photo Feature

Workflow Setup The Virtual Photo Feature requires two main configuration steps: QR Code Trigger Configuration: Access the Settings tab and navigate to the Triggers section. Enable

Converting .MOV File to .SWF

This article covers creating animations from video files by converting .MOV files to .SWF using FFmpeg and Adobe Animate. Tools Required - FFmpeg — download from ffmpeg.zeranoe.com

Draw on Final Photo, Signature and Stamps Features

Signature vs. Draw on Final Photo - What is the Difference? The Signature feature allows you to predetermine the signature's position using the Layout Tab. Once added, the signatur

How To Add an Overlay To an Existing Animation

This tutorial explains how to add a custom logo overlay to an existing animation using Adobe Animate. Watch the video tutorial on YouTube --- Original article: https://support.foto

Loading Animations To The Workflow

This guide explains how to import animations into your workflow in V12 and later versions. Animation Location All animations are stored in the preset pack at: C:\MirrorMeBooth\Anim

Dynamic Text Animations

Dynamic Text Animations enable you to customize animations for your event and add a personal touch that clients will appreciate. Using Provided Animations Foto Master provides seve

EU GDPR Consent

The GDPR requirements are in effect as of May 25th. This tutorial helps you get prepared with a GDPR consent animation for your booth. The .fla file is attached to this article for

How To Add Dynamic Overlays/Backgrounds To Your Photo Layout

Overview The Dynamic Overlays feature allows guests to select which overlay will be applied to their final photo before printing. Setup Instructions Step 1: Prepare Your Overlay Fo

How To Create Animation Using Adobe Animate CC

Here is a video tutorial that will teach you how to create your animations using Adobe Animate. Watch the video tutorial on YouTube --- Original article: https://support.fotomaster

How To Design an Overlay Using the Existing PSD Files and From Scratch

Using an Existing PSD File Start by opening one of the existing PSD files. You'll notice that the layers are named and separated into organized folders like Back, Bats, and Hallowe

How To Work With the Random Animation List

What is the Random Animation List? The Random Animation state allows you to assign multiple animations to a single preset state. Rather than playing one fixed animation each time g

Creating Nonlinear Workflow Animations

Overview This guide explains how to create interactive animations using nonlinear workflow actions in Adobe Animate CC. Nonlinear Workflow Actions The system supports three primary

How To Use The Coupon Code

Overview The Coupon Code feature enables you to control access to specific workflow sections. Only users who enter a valid coupon code can proceed past that point and access restri

Adding Sound to an Existing .SWF File

This guide explains how to add a sound file (voice-over or music) to an existing SWF/FLA file. We created a short video tutorial that has everything you need: Watch on YouTube: Add

How to use the "Screen Recording" Feature

Adding the Screen Recording Feature to the Workflow 1. Insert the Live View Start feature state where you want recording to begin. This activates your selected camera (webcam, DSLR

Draw on Burst Video Feature

Overview This feature enables users to create dynamic video content by combining burst video recording with drawing capabilities. To implement this functionality, you need to confi

How To Create Animations From Videos

Even though premium animations are supplied, you may want to customize your own animations and videos. You can create an animation using Adobe Animate CC (formerly Adobe Flash CC).

Creating Interactive Animations With "Event" Trigger

Overview This guide explains how to properly edit a .SWF file to utilize the "Event" trigger functionality for interactive animations in Foto Master software. Key Limitation The "t

Positioning Thumbnails On The Multi Presets Selection Screen

Overview To adjust thumbnail positioning on the multi presets selection screen, you need to access the folder containing your presets and work with several positioning parameters.

Creating Custom Thumbnails Using the Windows Snipping Tool

Overview This guide demonstrates how to generate personalized thumbnail images for your presets using Microsoft's built-in Snipping Tool application, enabling better visual organiz

From 1V Preset to 3V Preset

This guide demonstrates the process of converting an existing single-photo preset into a three-photo preset within the Foto Master software. Video Tutorial A video walkthrough is p

How to Change The Features Icons

Overview This guide explains how to customize the icons used in different features within the preset system. Each feature has its own dedicated icons stored in the assets folder. K

How to Work with the Nonlinear Workflow

What is a Nonlinear Workflow? Traditionally, workflows operated sequentially from the first state to the last without skipping steps. The nonlinear workflow feature enables more fl

Customize Email Buttons

You can create custom keyboard buttons using PNG files. Here's how to set them up: Steps to Customize Email Buttons 1. Prepare your button file: Create a PNG image of the button yo

Using The Snapshot Feature

This guide explains how to use the Snapshot feature to capture live view presentations from your booth setup. Overview The Snapshot feature is particularly useful with AR figures,

Customizing the Slot Machine Game

The Slot Machine game can be customized with your party theme and branding. Steps to Customize 1. In the Games folder in your preset pack, you can find branding and face .png files

How to Use the Green Screen Feature

Setting the Background To implement the green screen filter in FMBooth software, you'll need to add your background image through the layout design interface. Here's the process: 1

Customizing the TicTacToe 2 Game

The TicTacToe 2 game supports customization to match your party theme. Steps to Customize 1. Navigate to the Games folder within your preset pack. You'll find existing x and o PNG

Using the Hands Free Feature (QR Workflow Trigger, MMS and Email)

Overview This feature enables hands-free operation of the mirror through QR code scanning via smartphone, offering two primary usage methods. Method 1: QR Code-Triggered State Tran

Creating Random Nonlinear Animation

Overview This guide demonstrates how to create animations that randomly select specific states within your workflow, enabling nonlinear navigation through animation sequences. Even

How To Use The Motion Trigger

Overview The motion trigger feature allows you to automatically start your workflow when movement is detected in front of your photo booth. This requires a webcam positioned in the

How To Create AR Assets

This guide explains the process for creating Augmented Reality assets from various video and image formats. From WEBM to MOV Export You'll need FFMPEG installed to convert WebM fil

How To Use The Live View Feature

Enabling Live View Canon cameras require different ISO and white balance settings for camera versus video modes. To adjust these settings for video recording, navigate to the Setti

How To Use Filters

This guide demonstrates three approaches for applying filters to photos within the Foto Master Photo Booth software. Apply Selected Filter On All Photos Navigate to your Workflow s

QR Code Sharing via PicPicSocial

Overview This guide explains how to share photos through QR codes using PicPicSocial integration with Foto Master Photo Booth software. Setup Instructions 1. Create a PicPicSocial

How to Automatically Delete Saved Photos

Some clients may want to ensure that they leave no evidence behind and will request that you delete their photos in real-time. To implement this feature, follow these steps: For DS

Present a Slideshow on a Secondary Monitor

Overview This guide explains how to set up and display a photo booth slideshow on a secondary monitor using either a wired connection or wireless setup. Wired Monitor Setup Require

Using the Video Recording Features

Live View Recommended Settings Canon cameras apply different ISO and white balance settings depending on whether they're in camera mode or video/live view mode. To properly configu

Offline Gallery and Re-Print Gallery

Overview The Print Gallery and Re-Print Gallery features enable users to retrieve and reprint guest photos. This functionality addresses common scenarios where guests return reques

Using The Email Feature

Overview The Email feature in FMBooth for Windows allows users to send photos directly to recipients via email during their workflow. This guide explains how to add and configure t

Using the Filter Presets Option

Foto Master offers a helpful feature that allows you to search through available presets based on their specific features. This filtering capability makes it easier to find exactly

Resending From Offline Gallery

Overview This feature allows you to revisit and resend photos to guests from the offline gallery, enabling you to text or email images again after the initial event. Setup Requirem

Twilio A2P Registration

Overview A2P stands for "application to person," representing a US regulatory requirement that any text message sent through a digital application or service like Twilio must be as

Using a Different Paper Size

Overview This guide explains how to configure FMBooth software to work with different paper sizes for your printer. Steps 1. Verify Printer Compatibility First, confirm that your p

Using FMBooth's Built In Photo Mosaic Agent

Overview This feature enables users with both FMBooth for Windows and Photo Mosaic Wall software to share event photos seamlessly. As described, "this feature allows you to send yo

Adding Games To the Workflow

Overview This guide teaches you how to include games in your Foto Master Photo Booth workflow. Games are interactive animations that enhance the user experience during photo booth

Using Photo Strips Preset alongside 4x6 Preset in Multi Presets Selection

Overview This guide explains how to print both 4x6 and photo strips at the same event using Foto Master software. Setup Instructions 1. Create Photo Strips Layout First, establish

Using Voice Over Animations

Animation File Locations Voice-over animations with sound are located in the preset pack at these directories: - C:\MirrorMeBooth\Animations\VOEn - C:\MirrorMeBooth\Animations\VOEn

Transferring A Preset From One Computer To Another

General The preset is fundamentally an XML file located inside your preset pack. When transferring a workflow or Photo Layout design, you are transferring the entire preset's XML f

Preset Pack Icons Legend

This article is primarily a visual reference guide. The legend below shows the various icons used in preset packs and their meanings. --- Original article: https://support.fotomast

Custom-Built Online Sharing

Introduction Foto Master Photo Booth software provides five methods for sharing media with event participants. Four are built-in options, while the fifth allows users to "custom-bu

Slow Motion Capability

Overview Slow-motion videos are created by recording at a high frame rate (such as 120 FPS) and playing back at a lower frame rate (such as 30 FPS), creating the slow-motion effect

Retake Photo Feature

The Retake Photo Feature allows clients to recapture images if they weren't prepared during the initial photo session. This feature can be enabled within your FMBooth software work

How to Use Phidgets

A Phidget is a compact input/output controller that can be integrated into workflows to activate various devices. To implement this feature, follow these steps: Setup Requirements

Animations And Categories

You can find all animations in C:\MirrorMeBooth\Animations\VOEn in voice-over versions (male or female) once the pack downloads. Learn more about using voice-over animations. Game

Loading Animations From The Language Pack

Foto Master's Language Pack contains animations available in 14 different languages that can be loaded into your workflow. Available Languages The language pack includes animations

Multi Presets Selection with Transparent Thumbnails and Animated Backgrounds

Overview This article explains how to use animated backgrounds with multi-preset selection screens in FMBooth Software. The feature simplifies the process by offering pre-made mult

Video From Photos

The "Save Video From Photos" feature creates a video file from the raw photos captured in your preset. To use this functionality, your preset must contain a minimum of 3 photos. Ho

Printing an Extra Copy For a Scrapbook

To create additional print copies for a guestbook or scrapbook without manually using Ctrl+P each time, the recommended approach is incorporating the Print Final Photo feature into

Working with Green Screen and Live View Feature

Physical Setup To use the green screen feature with live view, open the camera mechanism and position it as shown in the documentation. Place a green mat or sheet underneath, ensur

How to Customize Your Final Photo in the Layout Tab

Selecting Your Presets To customize your final photo, you first need to select a preset. You have two options: - Add a new preset and start from scratch - Duplicate an existing pre

Creating 1:1 Aspect Ratio Photo

Instructions To create a 1:1 aspect ratio photo in the Layout tab: 1. Click the photos' [...] button 2. Uncheck the "Keep Aspect Ratio" box 3. Set the Aspect Ratio to 1.0 4. Set Fi

How To Create a Cloud Event Synced With the FMBooth For Windows Software

Hi everyone! In our amazing Foto Master Cloud, you can sync all your event photos and videos to a Gallery Event. From that gallery, they can share to different social platforms, se

FMBooth for iPad Video Tutorial

This video tutorial provides a getting-started walkthrough for the FMBooth for iPadOS app. Note: FMBooth for iPad has been replaced by FMX for iPad — see the FMX for iPad documenta

How To Create Your Own Workflow

Navigating the Screens Before creating a workflow, you need to access the workflow tab. Press the back button in the top left corner to view all available screens, then select the

Using the Email Feature

Overview The email feature in FMBooth operates offline, meaning you can use it without an active internet connection. The email queue will stay pending in the system. Once connecte

Adding Fun Features To Photo Preview

Overview The FMBooth software allows you to enhance photo previews with interactive selection features that guests can customize in real-time. Adding Features to Your Workflow Firs

Enable Guided Access

What is Guided Access? This feature restricts users to a single application by disabling hardware buttons and touch functions that would allow them to exit. It prevents accidental

How To Use The SMS Feature

Overview This guide explains how to integrate your Twilio account with Foto Master's FMBooth software to enable SMS messaging capabilities. Setup Instructions Step 1: Create Twilio

Placing Your Custom Files

Adding personalized assets to FMBooth is straightforward. Here's how to get started with custom animations, overlays, and backgrounds. Transferring Your File To The iPad Multiple m

Setting Up Your iPad

This article provides guidance for configuring your iPad to use with Foto Master software. Video Tutorial The setup process is demonstrated in an accompanying video. Can't see the

Working With the Multi Selection Screen

Preparing Your Multi Selection Screen To set up an impressive Multi Selection Screen for your iPad, follow these essential steps: 1. Create a workflow — Begin by establishing a wor

Custom Assets Specifications

iPad Screen Resolutions - 11" iPad: 1668x2388 - 12.9" iPad: 2048x2732 Asset Types and Requirements Workflow Animations Supported Formats: GIF, MP4, MOV, APNG Resolution Requirement

Using the LED Light Feature

General Settings — Connect to the LED Device To set up the LED light feature, follow these steps: 1. Enable Bluetooth Connection: Turn on the Bluetooth connection on your iPad. 2.

How To Convert a PNG Sequence To An Animation

This guide explains how to create transparent animations for use with FMBooth software. Steps 1. Create PNG sequence Prepare a series of .png files with transparent backgrounds. 2.

How To Use an External Screen

Hardware Setup To connect an external monitor to your iPad, follow these steps in order: 1. Connect an HDMI cable to your monitor 2. Attach the HDMI cable's other end to the USB-C

How to Add Presets (From Download Center)

The Download Center allows you to browse and install new presets that Foto Master releases periodically, expanding your available options. Steps to Download Presets 1. Access Cloud

PNG to Transparent Video Overlay for the iPadOS FMBooth

This guide explains how to convert a PNG file into a transparent video overlay suitable for the iPad FMBooth app using Adobe software. This process can be completed using either Af

Working With the Share Screen Feature

The Share Screen feature presents guests with options to share their photos through multiple channels. Adding the Feature to the Workflow 1. Add the "Share Screen" feature to your

Zoom and Focus Control

Overview The FMBooth for iPadOS app includes zoom and focus control features. These capabilities are accessible through the Global Settings tab under the Camera section's Advanced

Using the Photo Layout

What is the Photo Layout? The photo layout screen displays various photo layout designs that you can create, duplicate, or edit. Tap any layout name to access customization options

Adding Draw On Final Photo and Signature Feature

Signature vs. Draw on Final Photo — What is the difference? The Draw on Final Photo feature allows guests to freely sign and draw directly over the final photo preview. In contrast

How To Create Thumbnails

This guide explains two methods for creating thumbnails for your presets in FMBooth. Custom Thumbnail To design a thumbnail from scratch, follow these steps: 1. Use Photoshop or si

How To Create a Cloud Event Synced With the FMBooth App

Hi, everyone! In our amazing Foto Master Cloud, you can sync all your event photos and videos to a Gallery Event. From that gallery, they can share to different social platforms Th