Fanatico’s Content Capture feature empowers users to easily create and share media, offering a range of customization tools, content types, and posting options. This guide explains how to navigate the Content Capture function, create engaging media, and manage post settings for enhanced interaction with your fans.
Accessing Content Capture #
The Content Capture interface is accessed by tapping the camera or content creation icon located on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. This feature enables users to capture images, record videos, and upload files from their device’s gallery.
- Media Types Supported:
- Photo: Capture still images using the camera or select images from the gallery.
- Video: Record videos directly through the app.
- Audio: Record sound clips for posts or combine audio with other content.
Users can switch between these media options depending on the type of content they wish to create.
Posting Options #
Fanatico’s Content Capture offers several posting categories for users to choose from. Each of these categories is designed to cater to different forms of engagement with fans and followers.
- Standard Posts (Post/Fan Post):
- Post: Visible to all, standard posts are typical content shares such as images, videos, or text updates.
- Fan Post: Exclusive posts that only fans of an Idol can view. This is intended to reward fans with exclusive content.
- Shot/Fan Shot:
- Shot: Full-screen image or video posts that are highly visual and engaging.
- Fan Shot: A Shot designed exclusively for fans, offering a more immersive visual experience for dedicated followers.
- Secret Content:
- Private or Fan-Exclusive Content: This is reserved for selected fans or users, offering the highest level of privacy and exclusivity.
Creating and Editing Content #
After selecting the desired media type, users are given various tools to customize and enhance their content. The creation process can be summarized as follows:
Capture Tools: #
- Capture Images or Record Videos:
- Tap once to take a photo or hold to record video.
- Option to switch between front and rear cameras.
- Flash controls for lighting adjustments.
Upload Media: #
- Upload existing content from your device’s gallery, whether photos, videos, or audio files.
Editing Tools #
Fanatico offers a comprehensive editing suite allowing users to modify their images and videos for a more polished presentation:
- Basic Edits:
- Cropping and scaling for images to fit desired formats.
- Rotation of images for aesthetic adjustments.
- Advanced Edits:
- Filters: Apply various filters with a simple swipe to add artistic flair.
- Draw/Annotate: Draw directly onto images or videos with brush tools. Change the color, size, and opacity of lines.
- Stickers, GIFs, Emojis, and Text: Add additional layers to your images or videos to express emotions or highlight key elements.
- Undo and Redo: Flexibility to reverse or reapply edits during the creative process.
- Scissors Tool: This enables cropping within videos, allowing sections to be cut or refined.
Secret Content #
Secret Content allows creators to share exclusive posts with selected fans or private groups. These posts are typically higher-value and provide fans with rare insights or personal interactions that cannot be accessed by non-fans. Secret Content can include:
- Personal Messages
- Exclusive Images or Videos
- Limited Time Offers
Only users who have been granted permission can access these posts, making it an effective tool for monetization or engagement.
Post Settings & Customization #
Once the content is captured or edited, users can adjust posting settings before uploading. Here’s a breakdown of the customizable options:
- Visibility:
- Public or Fan-Only: Choose whether posts are viewable by everyone or restricted to your fanbase.
- Monetization Settings:
- Price for Viewing Secret Content: Set a fee for fans to access premium or exclusive posts. This is particularly useful for monetizing high-value content.
- In-App Purchases: Enable fans to unlock content or features directly through the app.
- Post Interaction Settings:
- Like Count: Decide whether likes should be visible to fans.
- Comments: Enable or disable comments, or restrict who can comment (e.g., fans only).
- Star Ratings: Allow fans to rate your post on a star-based scale.
Uploading Content #
After setting preferences, users can upload their content by tapping the Post button. The content is immediately shared with the relevant audience (public, fans, or private users) based on the settings chosen.
Following a successful post upload, users are returned to the Content Capture screen, where they can continue creating more content.
Interaction with Content #
Fanatico provides enhanced interaction capabilities, allowing users to engage with their audience in meaningful ways:
- Fan-Exclusive Content: Fan Posts and Fan Shots provide a tailored experience for fans. These posts are not accessible to general followers.
- Secret Content: Restricted content for select fans or paid followers, providing an intimate or premium content-sharing experience.
Customization for Audience Engagement #
Creators have the freedom to control the engagement their content generates:
- Polls: Add a poll to images or videos to ask fans questions and get feedback.
- Fan Questions: Engage with fans directly by allowing them to submit questions on specific posts or content types.
Best Practices for Content Creation #
- Stay Consistent: Regularly share new and exclusive content to maintain engagement with your fanbase.
- Monetize Wisely: Use the Secret Content feature to offer unique experiences that fans are willing to pay for, while keeping public content fresh and engaging.
- Use Interactive Features: Polls, ratings, and questions are excellent tools to drive higher fan interaction and feedback.
