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Big News: Introducing Custom Backgrounds for Your Events! 🎨✨

Big News: Introducing Custom Backgrounds for Your Events! 🎨✨
By 
Candy
 on 
August 22, 2024
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4
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Big News: Introducing Custom Backgrounds for Your Events! 🎨✨
Hey there, fabulous photographers!

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Candy here with some exciting news in our "Big News" series. We’re thrilled to announce the latest addition to NowCandid: the Custom Background feature!

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This new option allows you to upload up to 4 custom backgrounds for your customers to choose from when they’re selecting their photos on the retail site. Let’s take a quick look at how this can elevate your photography offerings! 📸

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What are Custom Backgrounds? 🖼️

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Custom Backgrounds give you the flexibility to provide your clients with personalized background options tailored to the specific Event.

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Whether you’re photographing graduates and want school-specific backgrounds, or covering sports events with sport-specific designs, this feature has got you covered!

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  • Up to 4 Custom Backgrounds: Upload up to 4 custom backgrounds for each Event, in addition to the default options.
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  • Horizontal and Vertical Versions Required: Each background needs both a horizontal and vertical version to ensure your photos look perfect, no matter the orientation.

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Check out the screenshots below for a glimpse of the new Custom Backgrounds interface:

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How Does It Work? 🤔

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Using Custom Backgrounds is easy! Simply upload your backgrounds at the Event level when setting up your Event.

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If you decide not to use this feature, don’t worry—AI background generation and default backgrounds will still be available for your clients. This feature is entirely optional but provides a great way to add a personalized touch to your photos.

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  • File Requirements:
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    • JPG format
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    • Around 300 DPI
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    • SRGB color profile
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    • 2x3 or 3x2 aspect ratio
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    • Recommended dimensions: 2000x3000 or 3000x2000

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Here’s an example of a photo with a fun custom background applied:

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What’s Next? 🚀

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Currently, Custom Backgrounds are added at the Event level. But stay tuned—we’re exploring the possibility of adding backgrounds at the Account level in the future. This would make it even easier to offer consistent, branded options across all your Events.

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We’re so excited to see how you’ll use this new feature to enhance your photography and delight your clients.

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As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, we’re here to help!

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy 🍬

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NowCandid's Microsoft App: Out Now!
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March 9, 2022

NowCandid's Microsoft App: Out Now!

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New features you'll find in the app:

  • Supports several new Nikon and Canon models that the previous NOW Candid app did not
  • Customizable App Passcode - ensures you are uploading directly to events in your account & is protected from other user's image uploads
  • New modern design for ease of use
  • More event information now available right from the tablet when logged in
  • Choose between dark or light mode (dark mode looks pretty slick! Try it out!)
  • Added button in settings that instantly pulls up the image hot folder
  • Easier installation and less issues with Window Defender
  • Smarter log out protocols (warnings if all images have not been uploaded)
  • "Upload from SD card" to manually add all images from an SD card to an event.
  • Useful if a camera was not connected to a tablet when images were shot, this provides another way to manually upload
  • OR if you had a second photographer on site without a tablet, they could upload their images through a tablet/laptop before leaving the event

How to uninstall the previous version of the app:

If you have previous versions of the Party Pics® Now app or Now Candid app installed on your device, you will want to uninstall them. Make sure all data and images from any previous events have been transferred prior to uninstalling.

1. Navigate to "Add or remove programs"

2. Search for NowCandid to uninstall

    a. This can be done for "Party Pics Now" or SNAP as well

How to install the new version of the NowCandid app:

You can install the new app by going directly to the Microsoft App Store using this direct link: www.microsoft.com/store/apps. Alternatively,  you can find a link to the store on NowCandid.com/download (must be logged into account to access this page).

How to find your App Passcode to log in on the new tablet:

1. Log in to your account on NowCandid.com

2. Click on App Settings

3. Find or change your App Passcode

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