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Darkroom Core- Beyond the Basics – Using FTP to Upload and a QR Code to Download an Image
Hey Darkroom Core Friends, Wouldn’t it be neat if you could print pictures with a code that someone could then scan to download their image? No email addresses, phone numbers, website links, you would just print it and you’re done. It is possible when you have a few...
Using a Bar Code Scanner and Receipt Print to Retrieve Images
Howdy Darkroom Core Users, Here is a handy little tip for those looking to streamline their image retrieval process. Be sure to check out this article on our knowledge base to download the templates and font used in this video....
How to Add Intro/Outro Videos and External Audio to Videos in Darkroom Booth
This is a quick video on how to add intro and outro videos to your recordings from a video session. Another feature that makes Darkroom Booth the best choice for your photo booth. Download a free trial of Darkroom Booth Need a printing solution? Visit Imaging...
Learn Darkroom Software from the Event Photo Guys
Hands on instruction from 2 of the leading experts with Darkroom Software. Classes will be from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central time with plenty of time for Q&A. Lunch will be provided. We will give away a Fujifilm DX100 Photo Printer to one lucky attendee. July 20,...
Customer Profile: Big Shot Photo Group
I am very excited to tell you about a great success story; Big Shot Photo Group We spoke with Kim Deimling, owner of Big Shot Photo Group, located in Park City, Utah. Here is her story. Tell us about your background I started my business in 2013 after buying into a...
5 Awesome Tips for Darkroom Core Edition
Here is a short video that highlights five, somewhat hidden, but awesome options in Darkroom Core.
My Darkroom Core User Preferences
Howdy Darkroom Core Users, With this post, I wanted to share a few of the user preference that I have adapted to my workflow over the last 17 years as a Darkroom user and trainer. If you think there is something that I have missed or even something that you disagree...
Adding a Hint of Color
Howdy Darkroom Booth Users, Trying to decide whether to do color or black and white. Why not do both? Using the power of green screen, you can make B&W photos with color subjects or the other way around. Here are a couple of examples. Want to find out how this is...
Building a Custom Proof Template
Howdy Core Users, Here is an awesome tip for school and group photogs out there. You can create your own custom proof template and batch process hundreds of images in just a matter of seconds. This can include as many images as you want and include watermarks,...
Add Hidden Buttons to your Screen Templates
Howdy Darkroom Booth Users and Happy New Year! Did you know you can add hidden buttons/commands to your screen templates? Even better, it’s super easy to do. Below is a screenshot on how to add the hidden buttons but if you prefer a how-to video we’ve got you covered...
Be Prepared
We all know how hectic the holiday season can get, so now the perfect time to be a good boy/girl scout and make sure you have all your ducks in a row. Murphy’s law says what can go wrong will go wrong. You can help prevent catastrophe by having a backup plan for every...
Add a scary sound for a reaction photo
Hi Booth Users, Here is a fun suggestion just in time for Halloween. Using device control you can add a scream audio file that plays as the last photo is taken. Some people will laugh, some people will jump, the reactions are priceless. Here is a screenshot on how to...
Is your Halloween spirit level only at a three?
Greetings Boys and Ghouls, Is your Halloween spirit level only at a three? Well, let’s crank it to Eleven! As many of you know Darkroom has the ability to sound clips to your session. If this is news to you, follow this link to find out how Adding Sound to a Screen....
Design for the Output
Howdy Darkroom Booth Users, In any design layout, it is important to think about how the design will be viewed. Some of you may remember watching widescreen movies on old tube TVs and having the black bars on the top and bottom or surfing the web on your phone before...
Using Media Rules in Darkroom Core
Howdy Darkroom Core Users, As you add more printers to Darkroom Core you may notice that the prints do not always print where you expect them to. For example, let’s say you have a large format printer that you are using to print fine art prints and you also have an...
The Great Migration – Darkroom Booth
Hi Darkroom Booth Users, There will come a time when you need to replace a PC, hopefully on your terms rather than in the event of a PC failure. My suggestion, If the computer is on it’s way out, do not wait until it is too late otherwise you may have to start from...
Is your printer not printing? Maybe we can help
Howdy Darkroom Core and Booth Users, This one is for those using a Window printer driver with Darkroom Software. Anyone using a directly supported printer, you are lucky and will not have this issue. Here is a quick video on how to correct and prevent printer...
Dude, Where’s My Graphic?
Hi Darkroom Core Users, Have you ever opened a template only to find that your graphic has been replaced with a purple or red box? I know, this can be super frustrating. In this short video, I will show you how to correct this issue and avoid it from happening in the...
A Wise Idea – How to Reprocess your Images with a New Template
Howdy Photo Booth Friends, Oops, did you misspell the bride’s name, or forget what year it was? Don’t feel bad it happens to us all. Darkroom Booth has you covered. You can reprocess your original images using the Wrap-Up tab. Follow the steps below, and save the...
Designing Templates the Comfortable Way
Working on a bulky Booth PC can be such a pain and don’t even get me started on those little wireless keyboards. Wouldn’t be so awesome if you could work on your desktop with the full keyboard or even better on your laptop at that new coffee shop? Well, did you know...