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Create and Manage Custom Background Groups in Background Studio

Build your own Background Groups from your dealership's backdrops, then use them in Cruise Control to give your vehicle photos a consistent, branded look.

Video Guide and Steps Below

Step 1: Open Background Studio

  • Log into your Carpages Dashboard
  • In the left-hand menu, click Background Studio
  • You will see all of your Background Groups, each with its images

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Step 2: Create a New Group

  • Scroll to the bottom of the Background Studio page to find New Group
  • Type a name for your group, for example "Showroom" or "Winter Sale"
  • Click Save Group

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Step 3: Add Your Images

  • Find your new group in the list and click the + button next to its images
  • Choose the background images you want to upload
  • Add several images to a group so your photos get a little variety. Each group's images are used in order and repeat
  • Click Save Group when you are done

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Step 4: Rename or Delete a Group

  • Click Edit Group on the group you want to change
  • To rename it, type a new name in the name box
  • To remove an image, click its trash icon
  • Click Save Group to keep your changes, or Cancel Edit to leave things as they were

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Step 5: Use Your Group in Cruise Control

  • Go to Cruise Control and create or edit a rule
  • Choose which vehicles the rule applies to, or check Apply to All Vehicles
  • Under Actions, click Add Action, set What to Change to Photos and Action to Replace Background
  • Click Configure and choose your group from the dropdown, for example Use Group "Showroom"
  • Click Done, then Save the rule. Without Done and Save, the background will not apply

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Tips for Great Results

  • Use high-resolution backgrounds. Higher quality gives better results
  • Make sure at least 50% of the image shows floor or ground so the vehicle sits naturally in the scene
  • Keep backgrounds clean and uncluttered so the focus stays on the vehicle
  • Create one group per look, such as Showroom, Outdoor or Seasonal, so each rule can use the right one
  • Photos are processed in order and your group's images repeat, so add a few varied images for a natural mix

FAQs

Can I create more than one custom group?

Yes. Create as many groups as you need, for example one for your showroom and another for outdoor lots, then choose a different group in each Cruise Control rule.

Can I delete a group I no longer use?

Yes. Click Edit Group on the group, then click the trash icon. Make sure no Cruise Control rule still uses it.

Why doesn't my background look right?

Low-resolution images or too little visible ground can cause poor blending. Aim for at least 50% floor or ground in each background image.

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