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Photo Booth Expo 2018 is rapidly approaching and we are excited to announce a new contest for all Darkroom Booth users that want an expense paid trip to PBX 2018. Darkroom Booth is one of the most powerful and feature filled photo booth software packages on the market...
Darkroom Booth Adds Support for Photoshop Droplets
Here at Darkroom Software, we are always working to meet the needs of our customers. There are a lot of options for photo booth software in the market and Darkroom prides itself in providing you with features that your customers want. We have received numerous...
Fix Darkroom Booth Email Issues: A Troubleshooting Guide
So you are having an issue sending email? The first step is to click test on the email account in global settings to see if it is properly configured. Show me how Could it be the password? Updated and mistyped passwords are the number one cause for your email to stop...
A Wise Idea – Fuji DX-100 Packages
Howdy Photogs, Did you just get a new Fuji DX-100? To help save you some time on package setup, I have 3 pre-built package groups along with the supporting templates made specifically for the DX-100. Copy the two folders from this zip file to your x-drive. Download
A Wise Idea – “Print” a File to a Flash Drive w/ Core
Howdy Photogs, Did you know you can build a package that instantly saves a file to a USB flash drive? In this type of business, speed is key, CDs and DVD media are outdated and slow. Email is great but it is easier to charge a premium price for a tangible product....
A Wise Idea – Using Masks with Darkroom Booth
Howdy Photo Booth Friends, Masks are an incredibly versatile design tool that is somewhat complicated to understand. Until now. The term comes masking is a lot more familiar when it is in reference to painting. Yep, I am talking about masking tape. You tape molding...
Using Quick Print in Darkroom Core
Howdy Photogs, Here is a quick video utilizing the quick print option to save a few clicks and seconds each time you print.Here is a screenshot to help you locate this option.
A Wise Idea – Updating the Green Screen Selection Template in Darkroom Booth
Howdy Boothers, Here are a few quick videos with step by step instructions to help you update and customize you green screen selection templates. The last video is a bonus video that will show you how to update the background graphic when you are using multiple...
A Wise Idea – How to Change the Print Size for Windows Printers in Darkroom Booth
Howdy Photo Booth Friends, For those of you using directly supported printers, this is not an issue because Darkroom will change the print size/cut options automatically. For the rest of us here is a helpful reminder of how to change the print size for a few common...
A Wise Idea – Adding a Hot Folder Camera to Darkroom Core Edition
Howdy Photogs, Would you like to use a unsupported camera or unsupported transfer method? Did you know you can use the Hot Folder Camera to automatically import images dropped into a folder. I sometimes use a Canon Camera with built-in WiFi so I utilize the EOS...
Creating 180° and 360° VR Panoramic Templates with Darkroom Booth
With Darkroom Booth version 3 it is possible to post VR 180 and 360 images to Facebook. Checkout some samples of VR 360 images posted to Facebook from Darkroom Booth. These images are really cool when viewed on a smartphone but will work in a browser too. Now, here...
A Wise Idea – Save prints as Album Pages
Howdy Photo Booth Friends, Did you know you can output your prints to beautiful album pages. This is a great add-on for those doing weddings. Download a free template here to try for yourself. For those using Darkroom Core Edition, check out the steps to auto print...
A Wise Idea- Thank You!
Howdy Photo Booth Friends, We are very excited about all of the positive response with the release of Booth 3.0. We know you love the new burst mode GIF and we just wanted to say “Thanks for the Love!” Here are a few free graphics to help spruce up your screen...
Burstslide Animated GIF with Darkroom Booth 3
The burst mode in Darkroom Booth 3 captures a short video to produce a Boomerang style video which can also be output as an animated GIF. Combine Burst mode with a camera slider to take the effect even further (see more samples below). There are many different types...
A Wise Idea- Screen Templates Across Multiple Displays
Howdy Photo Booth Friends, Here is an example of how to span your screen template across multiple displays, a brand new option in Booth 3.0. In this case I used 2 horizontal 1080×1920 monitors stacked. This would also work the same way if you wanted to have your...
Slow Motion with Darkroom Booth
Darkroom Booth makes it easy for you to add slow motion videos to your customer’s booth experience. For best results, we recommend videos to be shot at least 60 frames per second with adequate lighting. Our examples in the video were produced using a Canon T6i SLR...
A Wise Idea – Get the most out of PBX
Are you looking to up your game at Photo Booth Expo? Wally Carnes and Bill Vahrenkamp are teaching some advanced premium classes with limited seating. This is a very special opportunity to learn from two masters of the game! Find out more below and get your seat...
Things to Keep in Mind When You Need Tech Support
Sooner or later you may find yourself in need of tech support and if you do here are a few tips to make that process go smoother.First, go to the source. No one knows your software better than the people who made it. Facebook is great if you have a question on how to...
A Wise Idea – 6 Reasons why I use manual focus for my booth
The subjects are all standing in the same place.Because the subjects should all be standing in generally the same place and the camera does not move there should be no need to refocus. Using F11 should achieve a few feet of good focus. The further the point of focus...
A Wise Idea- Think Outside the Strip
Did you know… You can change the size of your print by clicking the “Print Photo” drop-down menu button. Offering other print sizes sets you apart from your competition. This is also a great way to up-sell and customize those extra special events. The best part is...