Design — Hero: Event Image and Treatment
Location: PixCrowd Hub → Select an event → Event → Design Audience: Event organizers
Hero — Customize the event image
Open Event → Design → Hero to manage the theme's Event Image, adjust its framing, and control how it blends into the theme background.
Event Image — Choose the image
The Event Image provides the visual used by the theme and contributes to its gallery preview.
The image panel includes controls to upload or replace the image and to delete it. After making changes, review the framing and treated-photo preview to ensure the image looks right.
Position & Zoom — Frame the image
Use Position & Zoom to adjust which part of the image is emphasized.
- Drag the image inside the preview to reposition it.
- Scroll over the preview to zoom, or use the Zoom slider.
- Fine-tune the Horizontal Position and Vertical Position sliders.
- Select Reset framing to return to the default framing if needed.
The interface indicates that the photo is framed at a 4:3 aspect ratio. PixCrowd uses this same framing across surfaces and fits it into each available space rather than applying a different crop on every screen.
Image Treatment — Control the photo's appearance
The Image Treatment section determines how the framed photo blends with the theme background.
| Control | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Shape | Selects the image treatment style, such as Soft fade. |
| Fade starts at | Controls how much of the photo remains fully solid before fading begins. |
| Fade length | Controls how far the fade extends. |
| Fade shape | Controls the shape of the fading edge, such as Ellipse (follows the photo). |
| Opacity | Adjusts the overall transparency of the treated image. |
Some treatment controls may depend on the selected Shape.
Treated Photo — Review the result
The Treated photo preview shows the framed image with the selected treatment against the theme background. As you change framing and treatment settings, use this preview to check that the important subjects remain visible and that the photo blends naturally with the event's design.
The screen notes that the same image component renders the treated photo across PixCrowd surfaces. Individual screens may display it at different sizes, but the treatment is intended to remain consistent.
Tips for better Hero images
- Choose a clear photo with the main subjects near the center or with enough space to reposition them.
- Use Position & Zoom to keep faces and other important details inside the 4:3 frame.
- Use a softer fade when you want the photo to blend into a decorative theme background.
- Check Treated photo after changing opacity or fade settings.