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dslrBooth for Mac v3.6

Post-Processing with Photoshop

Post-process captured photos using Photoshop Droplet. You can now apply a Photoshop action to every captured photo to apply a custom look to the photos. (Settings > Effects > Post Processing)

Print Margins

Adjust the scale, horizontal and vertical sliders to adjust the print margins, allowing for less cropping when printing borderless. (Settings > Print) Screen Shot 2019-05-30 at 2.00.19 PM

Bug Fixes & Tweaks

Fix for boomerang recording when using webcams.
Fix for Facebook login issue.
Fix for Greenscreen rotation when using vertical backgrounds.
Added recommended GIF/Boomerang overlay size.
Added warning message when importing a template that uses a font not installed on the operating system.

dslrBooth for Windows v.5.28

Booth Copilot

Introducing Booth Copilot, a mobile app that allows you to control your booth from anywhere while connected to internet. View session info, shares, event status as well as start sessions and print.

Booth Copilot is available both on Android and Apple devices through Google Play Store and Apple App store. To get started, download the latest dslrBooth Update then go to Tools, Booth Copilot.

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Square GIFs and Boomerangs

Create square GIFs or boomerangs, perfect for Instagram posts. Go to Settings > GIF and choose the Square 720×720 option.

Square gif option

Boomerang Speed

Allow boomerang speed to be faster (down to 25ms).

Video Session Start Trigger

When you start video sessions, the session_start video trigger will be called. This is useful for integration with 3rd party automation applications.

Bug Fixes

Fix for dark screen when using digital props.
Fix for GIFs not uploading to Facebook page when using print + GIF sessions.

v5.28.0514

Fix for app not starting when Windows had corrupt performance counters.

v5.28.0516

Fix for app not closing properly.
Fix for wrong event opening when dslrBooth is opened rather than the last opened event.

v5.28.0517

Fix for print + gif session showing GIF first instead of print on sharing screen.

v5.28.0521

Fix for print + gif session printing two copies instead of one for automatic printing.

Lumabooth v.2.5 Redesign

New & Improved Interface

Introducing the new and improved LumaBooth interface redesigned to look beautiful and functional for you and your guests. Access all settings using the top menu drop down or navigate through settings using the bottom navigation bar. Fully customize each event.

New interface

Multiple Events and Cloud Synch

Create multiple events ahead of time each with their own custom settings. You can start a brand new event or duplicate an existing event to copy it’s settings. This allows you to prepare for multiple events ahead of time and to create a new event based on the settings on a previous one.

Your events and all their settings including print layout, welcome screen sharing settings are also stored to the cloud and will synch to LumaBooth on your other iPads. This allows you to remotely configure events as well as synchronize event settings to multiple iPads at one event.

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SMS Keypad

Use the new numeric keypad to enter in phone numbers when guests share via SMS. The background color is the same as the Welcome Screen Background Color setting.

SMS screen

Welcome Screen Customization

Customize the welcome screen and preview it in real time. Choose the theme color and background color that will be applied throughout the guest experience.

Syncing Events

Event settings and print layouts can be synced with other iPads when connected to the internet. Create the event and customize all settings on one iPad then open LumaBooth on the second iPad (Make sure you’re logged in with the same account) and the the saved events will appear on the second iPad.

GIF Resolution

Increased GIF and Boomerang resolution to 720×960.

Layout Sizes

Added 2×6, 5×7 and square layouts. Use the new layouts to easily create photo strips and Instagram ready photos.
Print layouts

iPad Pro 11 and 12.9

LumaBooth will fill the entire screen on the new iPad Pro 11 and 12.9.

dslrBooth for Mac v3.5

Virtual Attendant

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Virtual Attendant feature allows for adding animations at the start screen, before capture, after capture, during processing, after processing, and at end of session. mp4 video files and/or mp3 files can be played. For before capture and after capture, multiple files can be played and one will play at random until all files are played.

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Virtual Attendant includes 10 High Definition video animations with white background. Additional animations can be purchased from our online store.

Print 2×6 Strips

Template editor includes 2×6 paper size. With the 2×6 size chosen, easily create the classic photo strip. Choose Print Two Per Page in the template editor to print two of the same template on 4×6 photo paper. Set your printer to cut the strips in Settings > Printing.

Bug Fixes and Tweaks:

Fix for rotated Photos From Booth moving once photos are taken
Fix for resized PNGs causing software to freeze

dslrBooth for Windows v.5.27

Lock Screen

Set a temporary lock screen with a timer to let guests know the booth is closed. Customize the lock screen with a title, body and background image. Tools > Show Lock Screen.

Improve Moving Elements in Template Editor

Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move elements in the Template Editor one pixel at a time. Hold Shift + arrow key to move an element 10 pixels at a time.

Rotate/Resize using touch in Template Editor and Digital Props

Use two fingers to rotate and resize elements in the Template Editor and Digital Props screen.

Open keyboard on Settings

When using a touch screen tablet, manually open the virtual keyboard by clicking the keyboard button in Settings (Windows 10 only).

Survey Buttons

Customize the wording for the NEXT and BACK Survey buttons (Settings, Display, Text).

Mask Serial Number

The already entered full serial number is now masked to avoid users from copying it.

Browse Screen Alignment

Improved browse screen alignment now showing thumbnails of different sessions.

Video Email Attachment

Videos are emailed as attachments instead of just a link to Fotoshare Cloud. In some rare circumstances where videos are over 6MB, to avoid the email not sending, we will send a link to Fotoshare Cloud instead.

Newly Supported Cameras

Canon Powershot SX70 HS
Canon EOS R
Nikon 3500
Nikon Z6 & Z7

Bug Fixes

Fix for older Logitech cameras not working with software.
Fix link for videos shared to Facebook Page.
Fix for stretched GIFs.

This is a FREE update if you have purchased dslrBooth within the last year or have purchased a renewal license. To update your software, open dslrBooth, then go to Help, Check for Updates.

dslrBooth for Windows: v5.26

Webcam Video Recording

Record up to 60 second videos using your computer’s built in webcam or an external webcam. You can also now select an audio source such as the webcam microphone or an external high quality microphone.

Add Pre-Roll, Post-Roll, and Overlays to Videos

Select a Pre-roll and Post-roll video as well as overlay which automatically gets added to your guests’ video. Settings > Video.

Vertical Scrolling for Templates

Scroll up and down when selecting a template from the start screen when using a vertical screen. Ideal for mirror booth photo booths.

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Trigger Improvements – Printer & File Upload Events

If you use triggers to process events from dslrBooth, you will now receive additional data when printing or when any uploads occur from dslrBooth.

Added file name, # of prints, printer name to printing event_type. printing: {filename} {num_prints} {printer_name}
Added a new file_upload event type that’s triggered when any file is uploaded by dslrBooth. file_upload: {filename} {upload_url} {file_type} {album_name}.

Bug Fixes:

Improved quality for Logitech Brio webcam. Max resolution is now 1920×1080.
Fix for wrong session type start icon showing when new session is started.
Fix for selecting green screen background when virtual attendant is on.
Fix for green screen using next background when guest retakes image.
Fix for boomerang not reversing automatically.
Other minor bug fixes.

5.26.0129

Fix for Logi Capture virtual webcam causing other webcams to fail loading.

5.26.0206

Fix for webcam rotation not correctly applying to captured photos. Fix for captured webcam photos that were mistakenly mirrored.

5.26.0207

Fix for having to click start screen twice to start a session when running Virtual Attendant with a start screen animation and only 1 booth mode set.

dslrBooth for Mac v3.4

Survey and Data Collection

Add survey questions for guests to answer after their session is finished. Choose from short or longer answer or multiple choice questions. In Template Editor you can add the guest’s answer to the template. Session Data > Survey Answer.

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Font Color

Change your font color for the software in Settings > Display.

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Start App in Full Screen

Start dslrBooth in full screen by selecting Start App in Full Screen under Settings > Display > Options.

Check For Updates

To check for the most recent updates, click Help > Check For Updates.

Bug Fixes:

Fix for GIF/Boomerang overlays being resized when uploaded
Fix for video overlay selection

hashPrinter Update for Windows and MAC

Instagram Support

Instagram has deprecated its API platform and replaced it with a new Instagram API that runs on Facebook. We have received Facebook’s approval to use this new API and have made the required changes to support this new API in this latest update. As of December 11th, all previous versions of HashPrinter will no longer retrieve photos from Instagram. To continue using Instagram, please update to the latest version and follow these instructions.

Unlock Full Screen with Pin Code

You can now require a PIN code to be entered to exit full screen mode. This is useful to stop guests from exiting the application.

virtual keyboard hashprinter You can set the PIN Code under Settings in the bottom right of the main screen. To enter full screen mode, click on the Lock icon in the bottom right. To exit full screen mode, click on the unlock icon in the bottom right. If a PIN Code is set, full screen cannot be exited until the PIN Code is correctly entered.

hashprinter pin code

Virtual Keyboard

You now have the option of enabling a virtual pop-up keyboard to use when there’s no physical keyboard available such as when using tablets and kiosks. You can turn on the virtual keyboard under Settings in the bottom right and choose a language for the keyboard.

new virtual keyboard hashprinter

dslrBooth for Mac v3.3

Video Recording

Record up to 60 second videos using your Nikon and Canon cameras as well as webcams. Upload a Pre-roll and Post-roll video as well as overlay which automatically get added to your guests’ video. Settings > Video.

Additional Photos Per Template

Include up to 12 photos per template instead of 4. Template Editor > Photo From Booth.

Upload Stats

Uploads to fotoShare Cloud (Uploads) are now included in the Sharing Status under Settings > General.

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Prints Per Session

Remove restriction of maximum of 10 prints per session. Settings > Printing.

Remove Facebook Page Description

The ability to set a description for Facebook Page sharing has been removed due to changes in Facebook’s privacy policies. However, you can continue to share to a Facebook Business Page as before.

Mojave Dark Theme is not yet supported.

Bug Fixes

MAC OS Firewall now allows photos to download to fotoShare app automatically.
Fix for Green Screen not being replaced when using certain Nikon cameras.
Improve compatibility with OS X 10.14.
Other minor bug fixes.

dslrBooth for Windows: v5.25 Update

Secondary Printer Support

With dslrBooth for Windows you can set dslrBooth with two different printers or two different sets of printer settings. This can be useful for the following cases:
2nd printer option

1. Two Different Paper Sizes:

Allow guests to choose from 2×6 or 4×6 prints and have printer only cut 2×6 prints.
Allow guests to choose from 4×6 or 6×8 prints (or any other sizes) and have dslrBooth print each specific paper size to a different printer.

Get more information about this feature on our support site.

2.Alternatively, you can setup two printers for use in large events where dslrBooth will alternate printing across the the main and secondary printers for faster prints.

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Watermark Captured Photos

You can now place your own watermark, logo or overlay on the photos captured during a session. The overlay gets added above the entire captured photo.

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Vertical Select An Effect Options

Select an effect options and buttons are now raised higher on the screen for vertical booths.

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Upload Videos Fotoshare Cloud

Recorded videos are now uploaded to fotoshare.co instead of Youtube allowing for easier sharing.

Remove Facebook Page Description

Due to changes in Facebook’s privacy policies, the description for Facebook page uploads has been removed.

Bug Fixes

Store max number of prints made per event so print count does not reset if software restarts.
Hide print button after max number of event prints are made.
Improve performance on lower-end computers.
Fix for SMS sending with current SMS message in settings rather than the message that was set at the time of sharing.
Decrease processing time for boomerang sessions that use green screen.