FAQ
How to get started:
Participic is a a web based and mobile-based application. There are two ways to sign up. Go to participic.com or you can download the mobile app through the Apple Store and Google Play.
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After all fields have been completed, you will receive a verification email at your registered email address. After verification, you'll be all set to use Participic.
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Creating an event:
Navigate to the "Event Management" page and click on create event. Fill out all of the required fields and click save.
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The first section contains fields describing the details of the event which should all be completed. It helps guests find the event if searching is necessary.
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The next section contains a checkbox to enable the approval of photos and videos. By default there is no approval process and all pictures will automatically enter the event gallery page when uploaded by a "guest". When the approval box is checked, the media(photos & videos) will have to be approved by a "host" of the event before it can enter the event gallery or slideshow
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The next section is where you can assign Host status to any guest that enters the event. They'll enjoy the privileges of having the ability to approve/reject media and edit details of the event. The creator of the event automatically received Host status.
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The next section gives the option to allow video to be recorded and uploaded to the event gallery. This option is currently available at no cost during the beta testing phase. It will be accessible through subscription after the full release.
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A custom event code can be created. When this event code is created, a corresponding QR code is created along with it. These codes are used to find and enter the event.
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The watermark configuration section enables the user to brand each photo that is uploaded to the event gallery. You can type it in or upload a PNG or JPG that was pre-created. There are different options for placement within the photo.
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You can write a brief description of your event and/or advise the guests of any important information they may need to know.
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The Geo-Location is one of the most exciting features of the app. With this feature, the host of the event can enable a specific location available for upload capabilities. For example, a specific banquet venue with a specific radius around or even within that venue! A topographical map accompanies this to help narrow down the area. This is great to avoid "party crashers" not at the event, uploading to it.
Event Details:
Approval:
Enable Video:
Event Code:
Watermark Configuration:
Description:
Geo-Location:
Event Invite:
After the event is created you'll need to let your guests know about it. The easiest most efficient way is to send out an invite. Participic has created a default invite for each event that is created. All you need to do is click on the mail symbol located next to the event. A pop-up mail invite opens up with a default message to invite your guests along with links to download and open from an iPhone or Android mobile device. The event code and QR code that you had created is also included in the invitation. The invitation is fully customizable. You can choose to use the default invite or create your own.
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The Host has the capability of emailing their guests directly from this invitation. The email addresses can be manually typed in or a CSV file can be imported. The email addresses need to be in a specific format. You can download the sample CSV file and copy the email addresses into this CSV file and then save.
I just received an invite...
When you receive the invite, you can use your mobile phone to scan the the QR code or navigate to the created event within the mobile app if the app is already downloaded and activated on your device. If you do not have the application, there are separate links for iphone and android users that navigates to the app store or google play store. After the application has been downloaded and registration has been completed, sign in, and you'll be directed to that event.
I just entered the event...
Once you enter the event, you're ready to start contributing. You'll have the option to take a picture or upload one from your device's photo library. Video can be taken and uploaded as well when its enabled by the host. After the photo had been taken, you'll be able to add effects to the photo including filters and text. After you review the photo, you can click on "add photo" and you're photop will be added to the event gallery. When the "approval" option is selected for the event by the host, they'll have to review and accept your photo first to be entered into the event gallery.