SmartSelfie Photo Booth Guide

Overview

SmartSelfie lets players capture photos from the scorecard with course frames and face filters. Configure the scorecard, preview the result, and check the download and sharing flow on a player device.

Plan required: Premium or Enterprise for custom filters. Use a camera-equipped device with browser permission, and connect Cloudinary for uploads.

Before You Start

Premium plan subscription active
Course logo uploaded (used in branded frames)
Decided which frame templates to enable
Optional: Custom filter PNG assets ready (max 5 custom filters)

Step-by-Step Setup

1

Enable SmartSelfie

Go to Dashboard → Edit Scorecard → SmartSelfie section. Configure SmartSelfie, save the scorecard settings, and open the player scorecard to check the camera flow.

2

Choose Frame Templates

Choose Classic, Neon, Minimal, Championship, no frame, or a custom frame. Configure the logo and frame settings, then check the captured photo.

3

Select Filters

Add filters from the Filter Library or your own custom assets. Enable the filters you want players to use and check how they track detected faces.

4

Upload Custom Filters (Optional)

Create up to 5 custom filters with your own PNG assets. Each filter can have up to 4 assets with configurable anchor points, scale, and position offsets.

5

Preview & Test

Use the editor preview to check frames and filters. Allow camera access when prompted, then test a capture on the device players will use.

Configuration

Frame Templates

Classic: A border with course details. Preview the selected logo and text settings.
No Frame: Capture without a frame.
Neon: Glowing neon border effect. Great for glow-golf or evening events.
Minimal: Thin border with small logo watermark. Keeps the focus on the photo.
Championship: A frame for tournament photos.

Available filters

Filters come from the Filter Library and active custom filters saved to your scorecard. They use detected faces to position overlays.

Browse and add the library filters you want to offer.
Enable the saved filters for this scorecard.
Preview placement before inviting players to use them.

Choose a set of filters appropriate for your course and test each one in the preview.

Custom Filter Upload

Max Filters: Up to 5 active custom uploads per scorecard. Library filters are counted separately.
Max Assets: 4 PNG assets per filter (e.g., a hat + glasses combo).
Anchor Points: Choose the face anchor offered by the editor and check its placement in the preview.
Scale & Offset: Fine-tune size and vertical position for each asset.
Upload Format: PNG with transparent background. Uses your BYOK Cloudinary account.

Tips & Best Practices

Check your frame

Check that your logo and course text remain readable on the saved photo.

Rotate Seasonally

Change filters for holidays and events. A "New Year" crown or "Spooky Season" filter keeps the experience fresh.

Add Photo Spots

Place a sign at your most photogenic hole saying "Take a SmartSelfie here!" with a camera icon. Keep the sign clear of play.

Set the sharing message

Set a sharing message for your course. Players choose whether and where to share the photo.

FAQ

Test a camera-equipped phone with a current browser and camera permission. Face tracking runs on the device; lighting and device performance can affect results. Uploading or emailing photos requires a connection.

When Cloudinary is connected, the scorecard Save and Share flows can also upload the captured photo to that account and record it in the scorecard gallery. Automatic email delivery depends on the scorecard settings and collected email addresses. Review these settings before offering photos to players. Custom filter uploads use the connected Cloudinary account.

Troubleshooting

Issue	Cause	Fix
Camera permission denied	Player didn't grant camera access	Player needs to go to browser settings and allow camera access for the site. On iOS, this is in Settings → Safari → Camera.
Filters not tracking face	Poor lighting or face not fully visible	Ensure adequate lighting. Player should face the camera directly. Sunglasses or hats may interfere with face detection.
Custom filter not appearing	PNG not uploaded correctly or BYOK not configured	Check that the Cloudinary BYOK is set up and the PNG has a transparent background. Re-upload if needed.