Table Of Contents

Explainer

• What Is An Overlay?

How To

• Create An Overlay
• Upload Custom Overlays

What To Know

• Difference Between Photo Templates And Overlays
• Overlay File Requirements
• FAQ

Explainer
What Is An Overlay?

An Overlay in Fiesta is a transparent design layer that sits on top of a guest's capture. Overlays can be used with Photo, GIF, Boomerang, Video, or 360 captures.

Overlay files do not include a background. The transparent areas allow the guest's capture to show through, while the design appears on top.

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How To
Create An Overlay

1. Log in to the Fiesta Web App
2. Select Design Studio
3. Select Create Design in the upper right
4. Under the Single Capture section, select the orientation
5. If selecting Landscape or Portrait orientation, select the size

After selecting the orientation and size, the Overlay opens in the Design Studio Editor for further customization, including Text, Art Assets, and other design elements.

Learn more about the Design Studio Editor

Note: Design Studio is only available on the Fiesta Web App, and is not accessible on the iOS App.
 

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How To
Upload Custom Overlays

1. Log in to the Fiesta Web App
2. Select Design Studio from the top navigation bar
3. Select Upload Design in the upper right
4. Select Select File or drag and drop the Overlay file
5. Select Upload

The Overlay file can now be accessed in the Fiesta Library and added to events.

Note: Custom Overlay files must be uploaded as transparent PNG files so the guest's capture can appear beneath the design.

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What To Know
Difference Between Photo Templates And Overlays

Each Overlay contains one fixed Placeholder layer where the guest's capture will appear. Unlike in Photo Templates, Placeholder layers in Overlays cannot be added, removed, resized, or repositioned.

Photo Templates contain between one (1) and four (4) Placeholder layers, along with a Background layer. Unlike Overlays, Photo Template Placeholder layers can be resized, reshaped, and repositioned, giving Photo Templates more layout flexibility than Overlays.

Overlays save as a single branded capture. Photo Templates save both the original captures and the branded Photo Template, which means a single Photo session can save between two and five captures to the Event Gallery, depending on the number of captures in the template.

Learn more about original and branded captures

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What To Know
Overlay File Requirements

Overlay files must be transparent PNG files that match the required dimensions for the selected event type and orientation.

Learn more about Fiesta's file requirements

Standard Overlays

Applies To: iPad, DSLR, and Virtual Events
File Format: PNG - Transparent Background Required
Maximum Resolution: 300 ppi

IMPORTANT: These are the maximum supported dimensions. Uploading larger Overlay files may cause unexpected issues.

360 Event Overlays

File Format: PNG - Transparent Background Required
Maximum Resolution: 300 ppi

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What To Know
FAQ

Why can't I add more than one Placeholder to an Overlay?

• An Overlay is intended for a single capture and functions more like a transparent design layer than a multi-capture layout.

What is the difference between an Overlay and a Photo Template?

• Overlays use a single static Placeholder with no background design, while Photo Templates can include up to four (4) adjustable Placeholders and a Background layer.

Why can I see only the Overlay design in captures after uploading an Overlay?

• Overlays must be uploaded as transparent PNG files. If the file is not transparent, the capture will not be visible beneath the design.

Can I upload more than one Overlay to an event? 

• Yes, multiple Overlays can be uploaded to a single event. The Overlay used during a capture session depends on the event configuration and available capture options.
  Learn more about Capture Modes

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