Live Gallery Overview
The Live Gallery is your real-time view of all photos being generated at your event. As guests create AI photos, they appear instantly in your dashboard.Accessing the Live Gallery
From Your Event Organizer Dashboard
Gallery Stats
At the top of the gallery section, you’ll see:- Total Photos: Count of all generated photos
- Unique Users: Number of different guests (if tracked)
- Top Style: Most popular AI style used
Auto-Refresh: The gallery updates automatically as new photos are generated. No need to refresh the page manually.
Gallery Interface
Photo Grid
Layout:- Horizontal scroll (left-right)
- Rounded corners (24-32px radius)
- Border on hover (white/accent color)
- Smooth transitions and animations
- Thumbnail preview
- Timestamp (on hover)
- Action buttons (on hover)
- Generation style (if labeled)
Action Buttons
Hover over any photo to reveal:- Ver (View)
- Download
- Delete (if enabled)
Opens full-size photo
- Click to view high-resolution version
- Opens in new modal or tab
- Allows detailed inspection
Monitoring During Events
Real-Time View
As your event progresses:Watch for New Photos
- New photos appear on the left
- Smooth animation as they load
- Scroll left to see most recent
What to Monitor
✅ Look for:- Photo quality and results
- Guest engagement (are photos being generated?)
- Popular styles (which are used most)
- Any technical issues (failed generations)
- Inappropriate content (explicit, offensive)
- Duplicate spam generations
- Poor quality results (report to partner)
- Signs of credit depletion (generations stop)
Downloading Photos
Download Individual Photos
When to Download Individually:
- Showcase photos for social media
- Send specific photo to guest who requests it
- Save particularly good results
Download All Photos (Bulk)
Click 'Descargar Todo'
In the gallery header, find and click “Descargar Todo” (Download All) button.
Wait for ZIP Generation
- Progress indicator shows “Generando ZIP…”
- Takes 5-30 seconds depending on photo count
- Don’t close browser during process
- End of event (backup)
- Sharing full gallery with client/partner
- Creating recap video or slideshow
- Archival purposes
Large Events: For events with 100+ photos, ZIP generation can take 1-2 minutes. Be patient and don’t refresh.
Moderating Content
Deleting Inappropriate Photos
If deletion is enabled:Identify Inappropriate Photo
Scan gallery for content that violates guidelines:
- Explicit or adult content
- Offensive gestures or symbols
- Harassment or bullying
- Copyright violations
Confirm Deletion
- Confirmation dialog appears: “¿Estás seguro de eliminar esta foto?”
- Click “Confirmar”
- Action is permanent and cannot be undone
Moderation Guidelines
Delete if photo contains:- ❌ Nudity or sexually explicit content
- ❌ Hate speech or offensive symbols
- ❌ Harassment of identifiable individuals
- ❌ Illegal activity
- ❌ Spam or test generations (if excessive)
- ✅ Is slightly blurry but appropriate
- ✅ Has unusual but not offensive style result
- ✅ Duplicates (unless excessive spam)
- ✅ Low quality but harmless
When in Doubt: If unsure whether to delete, contact your partner or keep the photo. Over-moderation can frustrate guests.
Bulk Moderation (Partner Feature)
Your partner may have access to advanced moderation:- Bulk select multiple photos
- Delete in batches
- Filter by date/user
- Search functionality
Sharing the Gallery
Gallery Link for Guests
Some configurations allow public gallery access: If Enabled:- Gallery is accessible at:
photobooth.metalabia.com/?event=[slug]or similar - Guests can view (and download) all event photos
- No generation capability, view-only
- Ask your partner for the gallery URL
- Share link via email, social media, event website
- Guests can revisit after event to download photos
Privacy Consideration: Public gallery means all guests see everyone’s photos. Ensure this is appropriate for your event type.
Private Gallery (Dashboard Only)
If gallery is not public:- Only you (Event Organizer) can see photos via dashboard
- Download all and share ZIP file with guests after event
- Or share individual photos upon request
Live Projection/Slideshow
For added engagement, display the live gallery at your event:Setup
Benefits:
- Guests see their photos appear in real-time
- Encourages more participation
- Creates social buzz and excitement
- Guests share photos of the projection
Technical Note: If your dashboard doesn’t have a built-in slideshow mode, you can manually refresh the gallery section periodically to show new photos.
Troubleshooting
Gallery not updating with new photos
Gallery not updating with new photos
Solutions:
- Refresh your browser page
- Check internet connection
- Verify event is active (ask partner)
- Ensure guests are actually generating photos (test yourself)
- If dashboard is open for hours, reload page
Photos loading slowly or not displaying
Photos loading slowly or not displaying
Possible Causes:
- Slow internet connection
- High volume of photos (100+ loads slowly)
- Image hosting issue
- Switch to faster WiFi network
- Try a different browser
- Close other browser tabs
- Contact partner if persistent
Can't download ZIP file
Can't download ZIP file
Checks:
- Ensure sufficient device storage
- Check browser’s download settings
- Disable pop-up blockers
- Try different browser
- Download photos individually (slower but works)
- Ask partner to download from their side and share
Delete button not visible
Delete button not visible
Gallery shows photos from different events
Gallery shows photos from different events
Issue:
Rare bug or incorrect event association.Solution:
- Verify you’re signed in with correct account
- Check event name in dashboard header
- Contact partner to verify event configuration
Analytics & Insights
Understanding Gallery Stats
Total Photos:- Count of all successful generations
- Includes all guests’ photos
- Use to measure event engagement
- Number of different devices/sessions
- May not be 100% accurate (incognito mode, etc.)
- Gives rough estimate of reach
- Most frequently selected AI style
- Helps understand guest preferences
- Inform future event style selections
Post-Event Analysis
Questions to Ask:- How many photos per guest on average? (Total Photos ÷ Guest Count)
- Which styles were most popular?
- What time had peak usage?
- Any quality issues?
- Future event planning
- Credit allocation estimates
- Style pack selection
- Venue setup improvements
Best Practices
During Event
- 💻 Keep dashboard open on dedicated device
- 👀 Check gallery every 15-30 minutes
- 👮♀️ Moderate quickly if inappropriate content appears
- 🎉 Celebrate milestones (“100 photos!”) to encourage participation
After Event
- 📥 Download full ZIP as soon as possible
- 💾 Backup ZIP to cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox)
- 📧 Share gallery link or ZIP with guests within 24-48 hours
- 📊 Review stats and gather feedback
Privacy & Respect
- 🔒 Only share photos publicly if guests were informed
- 📸 Respect deletion requests from guests
- ⚠️ Moderate objectively (don’t delete just because you dislike result)
- ✅ Keep downloaded photos secure
Next Steps
Event Setup
Complete event configuration
QR Codes
Generate and share QR codes
Configure Styles
Optimize style selections