Snap Mask: A New Photo Sharing Experience

Photo booths were the latest trend at events for quite some time throughout the last decade. As props and fun backdrops start to fade, a few new trends have emerged. Most recently, tech savvy organizers have incorporated Snapchat's well-known Geo-tags and filters into their events. And today we're here to share a similar app that's a bit more customizable; Snap Mask!

Planners looking to offer a photo sharing experience at their events have a new option from EventsTag. Snap Mask is a facial-recognition masking app that the company created to enable brands to offer a Snapchat-like experience at events. Of course there’s a lot of popularity in just using Snapchat, but it’s a very closed-off platform whereas Snap Mask gives everybody—whether you have Snapchat or not—that same type of experience with a brand at an event.

EventsTag works with clients to design the mask, which can be a simple overlay that covers part of the subject’s face or a full mask. The app uses 3D facial-recognition technology so the filter moves and adjusts to even the slightest facial movement. For the PAC-12 college football championship game on December 2, the company designed filters that looked like face paint representing each of the teams in the PAC-12 division. Each filter also included logos of the PAC-12 and AT&T, which provided the Snap Mask photos. How fun is that?

The app can be loaded onto any tablet or smartphone device to be used at any event. Guests can pick their filter, take a selfie, and then share the image or a short video clip via social media, text or email. It can also be used with a printer to give guests a physical photo to take with them. Snap Mask starts at $5,000 for the artwork and app.

Consider collaborating with Snap Mask and EventsTag and devour the details of photo sharing at your next event. Your guests will never forget it!

Monday Mashups: Stranger Things Inspired Cocktails

We hope you were able to watch a bit of the Golden Globes last night and catch a glimpse of your favorite celebs all dressed up! If you didn't turn on your TV, we're sure you saw the endless number of social media posts and Snapchats coinciding with the event. Our favorite featured friend gang, the cast of Stranger Things, definitely stole our hearts with their group appearances, including this hilarious yet brilliant rap honoring cast member Barb:

 

So today, we wanted to bring you some Stranger Things inspired cocktails as you await the second season and maybe re-watch the first season three more times. Enjoy!

 

Mama Bear Byers

 

 

An espresso infused bourbon and chocolate cocktail, a perfect combination for any mother trying to get their son out of the Upside Down. Cheers to you Joyce for never giving up! Get the recipe here.

 

The Upside Down

 

 

Speaking of the Upside Down, let's hope this cocktail is as close as you get to another dimension. The crimson color and swirls of black and blue definitely make you think of the nightmare-ish home of the Demogorgon. Avoid being taken with this recipe!

 

"11" Ginger Maple Fizz

 

 

Inspired by our favorite Eggo loving character, this drink will be your hero just like 11. And of course it has a maple syrup component to pair nicely with any waffle dish. We recommend this recipe for breakfast and Netflix in bed!

 

The second season of Stranger Things is set to premiere some time in 2017. We can't wait much longer! Practice these inspired cocktails in the meantime and devour the details of all three by the time our friends return to Hawkins!

Three Things To Do in Boston This Weekend

There's always something going on in this beautiful city! So if you feel like venturing out in the cold, we've got a few different events you can check out. From fresh produce to a 5K, here are three things to do in Boston this weekend!

Frozen Fenway

Visiting Boston for a hockey game doesn't just mean watching the Bruins at TD Garden. This city is home to some of the best college and junior hockey programs around, so there’s still plenty of opportunities to see high-quality games at Fenway Park. The first weekend of Frozen Fenway features three college match-ups: On Thursday, Bentley takes on Army, and on Saturday in an all-local doubleheader, BU will face off against UMass, followed by BC vs. Providence. Find out which game you can make it to and be sure to bundle up. A spiked hot chocolate or two may be in order!

Cambridge Winter Farmers Market

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t find fresh ingredients for your Sunday dinners. And now that 2017 has begun, the Cambridge Winter Farmers Market is back for another season, introducing a wide selection of locally sourced produce to hungry customers. Start of the New Year fresh with some of the best ingredients around!

YMCA Frozen 5K Road Race

Kickstart your New Year’s fitness resolution with the Frozen 5K Road Race in Quincy. The race is family-oriented, with plenty of kid-friendly activities at the post-race celebration at the Quincy Y Briggs Family Field House. Proceeds from the race go to the YMCA’s Change a Life Fund, which helps fund programs, services, and membership scholarships for those who can’t afford to belong. Giving back is always a great way to start off the New Year. Get active and get involved today!

These sound like so much fun, we may just make an appearance at one of these happenings. So join us as we devour the details of all Boston has to offer this weekend. See you there!