Importing Templates is a Simple Task With Darkroom Booth!
One of the most frequently asked questions we have been hearing with regards to Darkroom Booth photo booth software is will my existing templates work with Booth? The simple answer is yes. You can easily convert your templates to work with Booth. And the great news is once you have your template in Booth it is very easy to make changes to text, graphic elements or picture placement. Below are answers to some of the most common template related questions:
Q) Understanding Darkroom Booth template capability, ie, what are the advantages of using Booth software?
A) Darkroom Booth includes a full featured template editor that allows you to quickly and visually edit, modify, and create print AND display templates. You don’t need Photoshop when you just need to change text like names or dates. Darkroom also stores all the graphics and fonts used in the template in one single file that you can move and share with ease. Other programs require many files that have to have exact file names in exact locations.
Q) Will my templates built in other programs import easily?
A) Yes. Most users won’t “import” templates per se, but will create them in Booth. Open Booth, create a new blank template, import your graphics (background, footer, overlay, etc), then hit save. That’s it! For those of you that have hundreds of templates, we can help you automate this process if necessary.
Q) How to import, mass import, how much time, etc.
A) We’ve seen new users recreate an existing template in Booth in under 2 minutes start to finish! If you need to “batch convert” templates, contact us and we can show you how this can be accomplished.
Q) When will I need Photoshop?
A) You would only need Photoshop or a similar graphics program if you need to edit graphics or logos. For instance, if someone gave you their logo and it was on a white background and they wanted it on a transparent background, you or them would have to edit the logo and save it as a PNG for use in Booth (or any other program for that matter). You might also need a graphics editor if you want to use and edit “super” stylized text (ie Text that is curved, wavy, or dripping oil). This type of text would be saved as a transparent PNG file for use in Booth like a logo.
Q) Ideas on how to get the most from the template build capability… (examples).
A) Get creative! Browse and buy items from stock photography sites and look at other event items. For instance, if you are doing a wedding and the Bride has a theme, have her send some pictures or buy some stock art that you can use with your Booth (and hopefully can upcharge for). It’s so easy to edit templates, you don’t have to be intimidated in creating a custom Booth Theme for each kind of event you do. CLICK HERE to see how to easily create a Booth template from scratch.
Q) When might I need a 3rd party template builder?
A) If you don’t have time or aren’t feeling that creative, make life even easier and buy pre-made templates! Contact the photo booth team at photobooth@imagingspectrum.com so we can help you find a builder, or help you with your template building.
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