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PixCrowd Capture

PixCrowd Capture turns an iPad into an event Capture Station for photos, videos and boomerangs.

PixCrowd Capture turns an iPad into an event Capture Station for photos, videos, and boomerangs. Guests choose a capture type, review the result, and submit it to the event. After submission, they can claim the media using a QR code or, when enabled, request a link by text message.

Device compatibility: PixCrowd Capture has currently been tested on iPad only. Compatibility with other tablets and devices has not been verified.

Home screen

The Capture home screen uses the event's design and displays the event name and artwork, the PixCrowd Capture logo, and three actions:

  • Photo: Take a photo or a sequence of photos. The number of shots is determined by the photo slots in the event's Print layout.
  • Video: Record a video. The maximum recording length is configured in Capture Settings in PixCrowd Hub.
  • Boomerang: Record a short motion clip that plays forward and backward in a loop. PixCrowd-created boomerangs are 4 seconds long.

The home screen also shows an event identifier, the Capture Station name, and a Settings gear icon.

Guest workflow

  1. Tap Photo, Video, or Boomerang.
  2. Wait for the on-screen countdown, configured in Capture Settings.
  3. Capture the photo sequence or recording.
  4. Review the composition or captured media and choose Cancel, Retake, or Submit.
  5. After submitting, use the QR code to claim the media in PixCrowd Collect, or request a text link if that option is enabled.
  6. Tap Done, or allow the post-capture screen's countdown to finish, to return to the station.

See Capturing media and Sharing and claiming.

For event organizers

Set up and manage Capture Stations from PixCrowd Hub → Event → Capture → Stations. Customize the photo and print layouts in the event's Capture Designer and Print tabs, and configure the capture countdown, video limit, and optional text messaging in Capture Settings.

See Activation and re-pairing and Station settings.