Creating Custom Start Screen Videos and Welcome Screens in LumaBooth

This guide will walk you through the process of creating custom start screen videos and welcome screens using any design software, and then uploading them to Luma Booth. Customized screens enhance your photo booth experience and create a more professional and cohesive look for your events.

What You'll Learn

• How to determine the correct dimensions for your device
• How to create a start screen video in your preferred design software
• How to design a static welcome screen
• How to export your designs in the correct formats
• How to implement both screens in LumaBooth

Getting Started: Determining Required Dimensions

Before designing, you need to know the exact dimensions required for your device:

1. Open LumaBooth on your device
2. Go to Settings
3. Select Welcome Screen
4. Click on Background
5. Under Background Image, tap Choose Image
6. Note the dimensions shown - these are the exact dimensions you'll need for your designs

Creating Your Start Screen Video

Setting Up Your Design

1. Open your preferred design software
2. Create a new project with the exact dimensions you noted from LumaBooth

Designing Your Start Screen

1. Create a design that matches your event theme
2. Include text that says "Tap to Start"
3. Position your logo and text elements centrally for the best visibility
4. Consider using your event colors, theme elements, or branding for consistency

Adding Animation and Movement

1. Add animation to your "Tap to Start" text (such as a flicker or pulse effect)
2. For added visual interest, consider adding a background video or animated elements
3. Make sure the background doesn't overshadow your important text elements
4. Preview your design to ensure it looks as expected before exporting

Creating Your Welcome Screen

1. Create a new design using the same dimensions and theme as your start screen
2. Keep this design static (no animations needed)
3. Include instructional text such as "Press the camera button to begin"
4. Position elements to work well with the LumaBooth camera button
5. Ensure text is readable and contrasts well with the background

Exporting Your Designs

For the Start Screen Video:

1. Export as an MP4 video
2. Ensure the video length is appropriate (typically 10-30 seconds)
3. Check that any animations are smooth and not distracting

For the Welcome Screen:

1. Export as a PNG or JPEG image
2. Use high resolution for the clearest display
3. Check that all text is legible when viewed at final size

Transferring Files to Your Device

• Transfer your MP4 and PNG/JPEG files to your device via email, instant messenger, cloud storage (like Dropbox), or direct connection
• If designing directly on your device, save files where you can easily access them from LumaBooth

Implementing in LumaBooth

Setting Up the Welcome Screen:

1. Open LumaBooth and create a new event
2. In Settings, Welcome Screen, tap Background
3. Select Choose Image and select your welcome screen PNG/JPEG
4. Delete the default title and subtitle by selecting them and tapping Delete
5. Adjust capture settings as needed (e.g., deselect GIF, Boomerang, SL360, Video)
6. Position the camera button by going back to Edit Welcome Screen
7. Tap Arrange to ensure the button is properly centered
8. Optional: Upload a custom button by tapping Choose

Adding Your Start Screen Video:

1. Go to Settings, Start Screen
2. Tap Choose
3. Select your start screen MP4 video

Testing Your Setup

Before your event, be sure to test the complete flow from start screen to welcome screen to ensure everything appears and functions as expected.

Troubleshooting Tips

• If your screens appear cropped, double-check that you used the correct dimensions
• If animations don't appear, ensure you exported the start screen as an MP4 video
• If text is hard to read, adjust font size or color for better contrast
• If files won't upload, check that they're in the correct format and not too large

Design Tips for Any Software

• Use high-contrast colors for better readability
• Keep designs simple and avoid cluttering the screen
• Match your event's theme and color scheme
• Test on your device before the event to ensure proper display
• Consider the placement of the LumaBooth camera button when designing your welcome screen

Related Resources

For more LumaBooth tips and tutorials, check our knowledge base