If there was a competition at WPPI for not the prettiest booth, I would win hand’s down! I’m just glad that they still let me do my thang.
PROMISE – next year it’s going to be wicked. I have some insane, never done before, type ideas.
For those who missed out, I was doing one-on-one marketing consultation and giving away a photo booth software (last year samples). And for those who patiently waited to speak to me, there was Julie’s OLD SCHOOL Nintendo to play with! Thank you Jen May for the picture.
Overall, it was a lot of fun! I got to see old friends and make many new ones! Plus, it was an opportunity to get away from my desk and play…
Well, the photos are not entirely true.
- I am not a monster from Indiana Jones
- I am actually not a big deal (quite small potatoes in my humble opinion)
Thanks to Candice Cunningham for the badge stickers!
Grace Ormonde
Grace Ormonde (@grace_ormonde) was actually in town that week to photograph tables, linen, decor and food from various 5-star resorts for her coming issue. So I asked her to swing by WPPI to say a few words.
She was so gracious to speak on Tuesday and to do a portfolio review on Wednesday! Grace was very impressed with the work submitted.
Thanks to Mike Larson for helping with some wicked camera toss photographs!
Cover Submissions
Yes, Grace is still accepting cover submissions. The instructions seem simple enough!
…I talked about picking one image for my next cover at WPPI. If you’re interested in submitting an image, please submit it here and title it “COVER” so that I will know.
For those who were there, I like images that move me – especially ones of sexy couples!
-www.graceormonde.com blog post
Photo Booth
This is what many people have been waiting for. Worth the wait? Good.
To get the software, subscribe below. You can always unsubscribe later if you don’t like my stuff, but I don’t spam – only share new software and discoveries I make.
Want to buy me an iced americano and a dessert? Thanks in advance!
Hardware
This software does not use any proprietor hardware, so use whatever you want. However, this is what I used at WPPI –
- HP Touchscreen (Mac compatible too, but no touchscreen yet)
- Logitech Pro 9000 webcam
- Printer – Epson
Instructions
NOTE: I do not offer support for this. I’m not a software developer (I do that for fun). I am a marketing consultant, so yeah… Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Lawrence Chan
P.S. Grace Ormonde is hosting a 20-city launch party for her brand spankin’ new book – very snazzy places! I have a few tickets to share, so be sure to be on the mailing list!
I set this up on a gateway touch screen at 1600×900, but I can not see all of the text lines to edit. Any suggestions? Do I need to have an HP?
Also…would love to know about the Camera Toss…was that just any camera…love the photo. Any photos of the actual photo booth…I could not make it this year.
thanks MIKE
Mike Larson used a 1D MIII set with a 5 shutter burst at a 2-second delay.
Its actually a 1D mark 4 with a 5 shutter burst on the variable exposure control 1/3 +/-! :)
Wondered what printers everyone is using ?
Yes, I would also like to know which printers people are using. I tried a HP Photosmart 3310 All-in-One that I had sitting idle and it only wants to print on 8.5 X 11. I would actually like to use a light low end printer if possible.
If for fun, use a Cannon Selphy… If for business Sony Snap Labs are great!!
I did a hard reboot on the Photosmart 3310 and now it is playing like a good boy with the software. I’ll be putting the complete system to the test this Saturday at a high school event.
Wondered what printers everyone is using ?
Yes, I would also like to know which printers people are using. I tried a HP Photosmart 3310 All-in-One that I had sitting idle and it only wants to print on 8.5 X 11. I would actually like to use a light low end printer if possible.
If for fun, use a Cannon Selphy… If for business Sony Snap Labs are great!!
I did a hard reboot on the Photosmart 3310 and now it is playing like a good boy with the software. I’ll be putting the complete system to the test this Saturday at a high school event.
Hey Lawrence! Thanks so much for sharing this software. You’re awesome! Does anyone know if it will work with a canon 50d? Or does it have to be a web cam? I ran it on my hp with vista and I loose my courser once I set the parameters. Anyone else having this problem or is it a vista thing? Any way around it? I’m looking for an excuse to buy a hp touch screen anyways. Thanks!
Thanks Lawrence! I guess I’ll just have to go and buy that touch screen now…….It’s the excuse I’ve been waiting for. Appreciate the response.
Hey Lawrence! Thanks so much for sharing this software. You’re awesome! Does anyone know if it will work with a canon 50d? Or does it have to be a web cam? I ran it on my hp with vista and I loose my courser once I set the parameters. Anyone else having this problem or is it a vista thing? Any way around it? I’m looking for an excuse to buy a hp touch screen anyways. Thanks!
It’s supposed to be touch screen so the mouse is hidden ;)
You’re welcome to use any cam but it uses the live feed.
Thanks Lawrence! I guess I’ll just have to go and buy that touch screen now…….It’s the excuse I’ve been waiting for. Appreciate the response.
Hi Lawrence,
I’m doing something really stupid but I didn’t manage to download the Photo Booth software. Am I missing something? Already subscribed to ur mailling list and nothing happend. Could you please give me some directions?
Cheers,
Valdecir – São Paulo, Brazil
Hi Lawrence,
I’m doing something really stupid but I didn’t manage to download the Photo Booth software. Am I missing something? Already subscribed to ur mailling list and nothing happend. Could you please give me some directions?
Cheers,
Valdecir – São Paulo, Brazil
You have to subscribe specifically to this one (on this page) to receive the link to download. Worst case, email me and I’ll forward you a link ;)
I have been looking for a software just like this for a long while.
Breeze systems, your competitor out of the UK does something like it…but maybe not quite the same. I was at WPPI last year, and must’ve just missed you guys! I can’t wait to use the software…subscribed, but nothig yet. Please email me the link!
I’m Super, over anxiuous…I know!
Well done!!!
Christina
I have been looking for a software just like this for a long while.
Breeze systems, your competitor out of the UK does something like it…but maybe not quite the same. I was at WPPI last year, and must’ve just missed you guys! I can’t wait to use the software…subscribed, but nothig yet. Please email me the link!
I’m Super, over anxiuous…I know!
Well done!!!
Christina
I have no competitors – mine is free lol so it’s all game for anyone interested!
Lawrence, It was great to see you there last week! Thanks for having me come by and throw up the camera! See you around soon my friend!
Lawrence, It was great to see you there last week! Thanks for having me come by and throw up the camera! See you around soon my friend!
Thank you!!! My lungs held tightly as the camera suspended in the air. I’m going to build up some courage and do the same soon.
I’m sending you an invite this week to a party! That’s granted you read this comment.
Has anyone tried this software on a Gateway Touch screen? Does it have to be the HP Touch? Or is it more about having a touch screen and and the right operating system? I did see that one person is having an issue with typing in the header on the Gateway Touch. (resolved?) And what is everyone using for lights?/Printers? Would love to see how you set yours up. Thanks again Lawrence!
Has anyone tried this software on a Gateway Touch screen? Does it have to be the HP Touch? Or is it more about having a touch screen and and the right operating system? I did see that one person is having an issue with typing in the header on the Gateway Touch. (resolved?) And what is everyone using for lights?/Printers? Would love to see how you set yours up. Thanks again Lawrence!
I was successful with running this on a non-touchscreen PC. Of course making selections with a mouse was complicated. I wanted to see how the program worked before purchasing a HP touchscreen. Well I bought a complete system and I can not get the Logitec 9000 to work with the program. My hardware in the setup is a HP TouchScreen 300-1025, Logitec 9000, and an Epson 710. Any suggestion of what to try next would be greatly appreciated.
I was reading a review on the logitech 9000 and she was also having trouble with it and this was her reply: “be sure to close out of the QuickCam software when using the Webcam or it won’t work properly” Not sure if this will help, but thought I would throw it out there for what it’s worth. I don’t have the whole set up yet, but I’m planning on the same set up as yours. How do you like the 710?
Thank you for the info. I will look into recommendation. The 710 looks like it will give me very quick 4X6 prints for the photo booth. It is a wireless printer, but I have only used it connected through the USB cable. I could have gone with a smaller printer but the time per print would have been considerably longer. Know if I could get the Logitec to work with the program I will be all set. The program is great. I was actually waiting for it to be released from last year. The software with support for $500 would have been an easy purchase.
Gerald:
Do you mind sharing how you were able to do this on a nontouchscreen, please.
Bought a HP Touchsmart 300 and for the life of me cannot get the program to fit within my screen (resolution is 1600 x 900) = overlapping occuring. Alot of you out there have great set ups and this program is freakin amazing. Is the a hack to fix this, a forum to discuss or can anyone advise. Also plan on using live view with my Canon EOS XSi. All help is much appreciated. :)
A separate forum for the photo booth software would be great! My screen is off center too. Amber, I think it only works with a web cam. I tried my canon in live view and it wouldn’t work. If you do get it to work please let me know how you did it. Thanks
I have yet to be able to get the program to work with the Logitech 9000 web cam. This is really frustrating me. This program is so amazing and not being able to get it to work is just frustrating. I have disabled teh HP webcam and I have even uninstalled and installed the Logitech 9000 webcam. The webcam still does not turn on when the program is started.
A separate forum for the photo booth software would be great! My screen is off center too. Amber, I think it only works with a web cam. I tried my canon in live view and it wouldn’t work. If you do get it to work please let me know how you did it. Thanks
REMEMBER – it must have a webcam (or live view device) in order to work
Hey Lawrence,
I have Live View, Canon 5D MarkII.
I can’t get it to read the camera either…and I have it set to live view, even disabled the webcam on my computer, so that my 5D would be the sole viewer…nothing..
Please help!
Merci,
C
I have a 15: ELO touchscreen. Anyone know how to downsize or move the image so it is centered?
Wanna start a yahoo support group?
I think that would be great. I for one do not want to drive you crazy with questions, but I already own some equipment and would like to be able to use it with the program, rather than buy new.
Right now trying to figure out
1) What lights are best
2) How to center it so it will show up on a 15″ ELO touchscreen monitor
3) Would like to be able to print 2 strips on a Sony snaplab (like the traditional photobooth strips)
4) Would be nice to be able to activate the manual mouse for a backup computer in an emergency.
Yes Lawrence please start a google group.
I have a 15: ELO touchscreen. Anyone know how to downsize or move the image so it is centered?
Wanna start a yahoo support group?
Or Google Group! If you all want me to create it, I can and then post it here.
I think that would be great. I for one do not want to drive you crazy with questions, but I already own some equipment and would like to be able to use it with the program, rather than buy new.
Right now trying to figure out
1) What lights are best
2) How to center it so it will show up on a 15″ ELO touchscreen monitor
3) Would like to be able to print 2 strips on a Sony snaplab (like the traditional photobooth strips)
4) Would be nice to be able to activate the manual mouse for a backup computer in an emergency.
Yes Lawrence please start a google group.
Gerald:
Do you mind sharing how you were able to do this on a nontouchscreen, please.
Hey Lawrence,
I have Live View, Canon 5D MarkII.
I can’t get it to read the camera either…and I have it set to live view, even disabled the webcam on my computer, so that my 5D would be the sole viewer…nothing..
Please help!
Merci,
C
I have yet to be able to get the program to work with the Logitech 9000 web cam. This is really frustrating me. This program is so amazing and not being able to get it to work is just frustrating. I have disabled teh HP webcam and I have even uninstalled and installed the Logitech 9000 webcam. The webcam still does not turn on when the program is started.
Lawrence you are just full of awesomeness!!! And yes a Google Group would be fantastic. Just wanted to let you know I spoke with another PhotoBooth user, incredible guy too, about the sizing of the screen resolution. It needs to be a 1920×1080 resolution which is on a 23 inch screen for the program to look centered and fit on screen. I have tried the Gateway One 19 and the Touchsmart 300 and it would not work, I do have a HP pavillion with 23 in monitor and it works. Its great to know that we can help each other be successful like Lawrence is doing for us. Thanks Lawrence!!!! and thanks y’all!!!
Yes please start a group, this software has some serious potential. It would be great if it could control the canon remote capture software (for powershot cameras) instead of the logitech software as well as adjust a few settings like screen resolution.
look forward to seeing more.
Thanks
GOOGLE GROUP DISCUSSION –
http://groups.google.com/group/tofurious-photo-booth
Any idea if the software will be incorporated in a booth? Would love to know. Thanks in advance!
The Nintendo box was funny!!! :)
The Nintendo box was funny!!! :)
I’m a bit late on this but the Nintendo box was sweet.