Orcavue
OrcaVue is a US manufacturer of patented 360-degree rotating photo booth platforms and robotic Glambot camera systems, selling hardware directly to photo booth rental companies, brand activation agencies, sports teams, and event planners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersOxon Hill, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Orcavue does
OrcaVue (legal entity: Vue Events, Inc.) is a privately held US manufacturer of 360-degree rotating photo booth systems and robotic camera platforms marketed as Glambots. Founded in 2014 in Oxon Hill, Maryland, the company invented and patented the 360 photo booth (US Patent 9,641,730 B2, granted May 2017) and operated an event-services business until the COVID-19 pandemic, after which it pivoted to designing, manufacturing, and assembling all products at its Washington DC-area facility.
The core technology is a motorized camera-arm platform that orbits a stationary subject to capture bullet-time / Matrix-style 360-degree video. Product lines include the OrcaVue Air series (34", 39", and 46" diameter platforms priced $3,490-$4,090), the XL heavy-duty platform ($5,490), a truss-mounted Overhead/Cloud system spanning up to 19 feet ($4,290), and the Glambot Essentials and Pro robotic camera packages ($11,990 and $12,990). Differentiating features include auto-stop obstruction detection, DMX integration for synchronized confetti/fog effects, 10+ hour wireless battery operation, 60-second tool-light setup, and Bluetooth integration with third-party photo booth software platforms (Gruvy, SnapPic, TouchPix, Curator, DSLR Booth, Luma Booth, Darkroom).
Revenue is generated almost exclusively through one-time hardware sales via a direct e-commerce storefront and phone-based sales support, supplemented by aftermarket accessories, DMX upgrades, batteries, and replacement parts. Financing is offered through Clicklease and LightStream. The company maintains regional sales offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Austin, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Washington DC. Customer segments span enterprise brand activations (NFL, NBA, Netflix, Hyundai, Nissan, NBC Sports, Lay's), photo booth rental operators, and wedding/private-event planners.
Orcavue firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Orcavue
- Legal name
- Vue Events, Inc.
- Website
- https://orcavue.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- OrcaVue is a US manufacturer of patented 360-degree rotating photo booth platforms and robotic Glambot camera systems, selling hardware directly to photo booth rental companies, brand activation agencies, sports teams, and event planners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Orcavue industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Event Photography Equipment / 360 Photo Booth Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Commercial Photography (541922)
- SIC
- Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fixed-Lens Cameras (Compact, Bridge & 360 Cameras) (CRACAPAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Gimbals, Stabilizers & Camera Rigs (Handheld, Wearable, Drone Gimbals) (CRACAPAE)
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Where Orcavue is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oxon Hill
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices8 records
Markets served
Orcavue business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- 360 Photo Booth Hardware Sales: One-time sale of physical 360 photo booth units including Air models (34", 39", 46") and XL models. Includes base packages with canvas covers, dollies, remotes, telescoping arms, and marketing materials.
- Glambot Hardware Sales: One-time sale of robotic camera systems (Glambot) in Essentials and Pro packages, featuring 32 camera paths and cinematic movements
- Overhead 360 Photo Booth: Truss-mounted overhead camera systems for larger groups, vehicles, and extended arm span requirements up to 19 feet diameter
- Accessories and Parts: Aftermarket sales of accessories including wireless remotes, batteries, lighting, mounts, cases, and replacement parts for all product lines
- Software Subscriptions: Integration with third-party photo booth software apps (Gruvy, SnapPic, TouchPix, Curator, DSLR Booth, Luma Booth, Darkroom) through Bluetooth connectivity
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | OrcaVue Air 34 - Compact 2-3 person platform |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | OrcaVue Air 39 - Medium 3-4 person platform |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | OrcaVue Air 46 - Large 4-5 person platform |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | OrcaVue XL - Heavy-duty professional platform |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Overhead 360 Photo Booth (Cloud) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Glambot Essentials Package |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Glambot Pro Package |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Pro Bundle Add-ons |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Orcavue product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OrcaVue designs, manufactures, and sells automated 360-degree rotating photo booth platforms and Glambot robotic camera systems for events. Products include the OrcaVue Air series (34", 39", 46" platforms), XL heavy-duty booth, Overhead truss-mounted system, and Glambot with 32 pre-programmed camera paths. All products integrate with third-party photo booth software apps via Bluetooth and are manufactured at the company's Washington DC-area facility.
Product overview
OrcaVue is a manufacturer of premium 360 photo booths and robotic camera systems (Glambots) for the event and photo booth industry. The product portfolio centers on three main hardware lines: (1) the OrcaVue Air series (34", 39", 46" platforms) for portable use at weddings and corporate events; (2) the OrcaVue XL for large-scale productions requiring mechanical arm isolation; and (3) the OrcaVue Overhead/Cloud truss-mounted system for larger groups and automotive shots. Additionally, the OrcaVue Glambot provides Hollywood-style red carpet robotic camera movements with 32 camera paths for premium activations. All products integrate with leading photo booth software applications (SnapPic, TouchPix, Gruvy, Curator, etc.) via Bluetooth for seamless operation. The company holds patent US 9,641,730 B2 and manufactures products at its Washington, DC-area facility.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- OrcaVue: Primary brand name for 360 photo booths and Glambots
- Glambot
- OrcaVue Cloud
- OrcaVue Air
- OrcaVue XL
Products and services
- OrcaVue Air 360 Photo Booth Automatic 360 photo booth with motorized rotating camera arm available in three sizes (34", 39", 46" platforms), designed for weddings, private parties, and corporate events. Features wireless battery operation, DMX integration for special effects, automatic obstruction detection, and integration with third-party photo booth software apps via Bluetooth.
- OrcaVue Air 34 Compact 360 photo booth with 34-inch platform diameter, holds 2-3 people. Includes canvas travel case, dolly, two wireless remotes, telescoping arm, power cord, marketing materials, and sample contract. Starting at $3,490 (Pro Bundle).
- OrcaVue Air 39 Medium 360 photo booth with 39-inch platform diameter, holds 3-4 people. Includes canvas travel case, dolly, two wireless remotes, telescoping arm, power cord, marketing materials, and sample contract. Starting at $3,790 (Pro Bundle).
- OrcaVue Air 46 Large 360 photo booth with 46-inch platform diameter, accommodates 4-5 people with industry-leading 1,200 lb capacity. Includes canvas travel case, dolly, two wireless remotes, telescoping arm, power cord, marketing materials, and sample contract. Starting at $4,090 (Pro Bundle).
- OrcaVue XL 360 Photo Booth Heavy-duty professional 360 photo booth with 46-inch platform and 1,500 lb capacity. Features mechanically isolated arm from platform for rock-stable video. Built for concert-scale crowds, multi-camera productions, and touring. Ships in wooden crate with canvas bags, dolly, two wireless remotes, telescoping arm, power cord, marketing materials, and sample contract. Starting at $5,490 (Pro Bundle).
- OrcaVue Overhead 360 Photo Booth (Cloud) Truss-mounted overhead 360 photo booth with arm span up to 15 feet (19 feet with extension). Designed for larger groups, sets, and automotive shots. Multi-jointed telescoping arm handles cameras/accessories up to 4 lbs. Features Bluetooth integration with TouchPix, SnapPic, Curator, and Gruvy. Priced at $4,290 with free shipping to lower 48 states.
- OrcaVue Glambot Robotic camera arm delivering Hollywood-style red carpet video effects. Features 32 preloaded camera paths (700+ combinations), 4K capture at 120 FPS for slow-motion content, tool-free 5-minute setup with portable road case deployment, built-in laser positioning system, and cue light. Designed for photo booth businesses and event activations seeking premium red carpet video capture.
- OrcaVue Glambot Essentials Package Base Glambot package including plug-and-play robot, road case with tilt-up deployment, 32 camera paths, built-in laser, cue light, powered USB hub, fiber-optic camera connection, and marketing materials. Priced at $11,990.
- OrcaVue Glambot Pro Package Glambot Essentials Package plus internal cellular/WiFi router, external and internal AC outlets, USB charging ports, lens hood, spandex road case cover, and remote key fobs. Priced at $12,990 with free shipping included.
- OrcaVue Air Pro Bundle Air 360 booth bundle including base package plus 3-Month Gruvy Subscription, Ring Light, 10-Hour Motor Battery, Two Additional Remotes, Rotating Metal Phone Mount, GoPro Mount, Accessory Mount, Tablet Mount, and DMX Upgrade.
- OrcaVue XL Pro Bundle XL 360 booth bundle including base package plus 3-Month Gruvy Subscription, Ring Light, 10-Hour Motor Battery, Two Additional Remotes, Rotating Metal Phone Mount, GoPro Mount, Accessory Mount, Tablet Mount, and DMX Upgrade.
- DMX Control Upgrade DMX controller upgrade enabling synchronization with confetti and fog machines for coordinated special effects during 360 video recordings. Priced at $250.
- Motor Battery Kit Battery kit enabling wireless operation of 360 photo booth for over 10 hours and 300+ recording sessions. Priced at $300.
- V-Mount Battery (95WH) 95WH battery for overhead 360 booth with 5V USB-A and 14V D-tap ports. Charges in 3 hours. Used with motor battery option for rotation or auxiliary battery mount for arm devices. Priced at $130.
- Arm Extension for Overhead Extension arm for Overhead 360 booth that extends horizontal reach by 2 feet, increasing diameter to 19 feet. Max arm capacity reduced to 2.5 lbs when extension used. Priced at $600.
Quantifiable outcome
- Setup time reduced to 60 seconds for Air models
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Orcavue
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Orcavue technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
AI capability2 records
Feature8 records
Orcavue partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- CAA (Creative Artists Agency)coreMajor talent and entertainment agency that partnered with OrcaVue for events including the 2019 NBA Draft with Tissot Watches, representing high-profile activations.
- The Marketing ArmcoreExperiential marketing agency that collaborated with OrcaVue on multiple brand activations including Lay's Smile Booth, NFL Draft, and SEC Championship.
- GPJ (George P. Johnson)coreGlobal experiential marketing agency and event marketing partner listed on OrcaVue's about page as a trusted event industry partner.
- MKTGcoreExperiential marketing agency partner listed on OrcaVue's about page.
- RedPegcoreEvent marketing and experiential agency partner listed on OrcaVue's about page.
- Building MomentumcoreEvent production and experiential agency partner listed on OrcaVue's about page.
- M2M ManagementminorManagement company partner listed on OrcaVue's about page.
- AdvantageminorMarketing and events company partner listed on OrcaVue's about page.
- Gruvycore360 Photo Booth software partner with seamless Bluetooth integration allowing arm control, speed/direction control, and event management through their app.
- SnapPiccorePhoto booth software partner with one-click operation integration for OrcaVue booths. Added enhanced protocol for template selection control.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Orcavue competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- MoviBooth: Maker of premium 360 video booths with curved-arm and overhead configurations, marketed to the same rental-operator and event-activations segment that OrcaVue serves.
- PIXAPRO: UK-based manufacturer of 360 photo booths, robotic arm systems, and event lighting. Directly comparable product offering (rotating-arm photo/video rigs), serving the same wedding, corporate, and brand activation segments.
- Foto Master: Direct competitor manufacturing 360 photo booth and robotic arm systems for events. Comparable product line (mirror/360 booths), same SMB rental and enterprise activation customer base, and similar price points.
- Spinbooth 360: Manufacturer and seller of automatic 360 photo booth platforms for rental companies and event professionals. Same hardware category (motorized rotating camera arm) and same SMB/enterprise buyer mix.
Broad incumbents
- ShutterBooth: Established photo booth manufacturer offering both traditional enclosed booths and 360 configurations, plus software. Broader portfolio than OrcaVue but serves overlapping rental-company and event-activation customers.
Others
- Gruvy: Photo booth software platform with native Bluetooth integration for OrcaVue's rotating arms. Closest software peer and ecosystem partner; competes/collaborates in the photo booth app stack with SnapPic, TouchPix, and Curator.
- SnapPic (SnapPic Booth): Photo booth software platform that integrates with OrcaVue hardware for one-click arm control and template selection. Adjacent ecosystem player rather than direct hardware competitor.
Emerging players
- Anti-Gravity 360: Niche provider of 360 photo/video booth hardware with rotating-arm designs targeting the wedding and private-event rental market. Partial product overlap with OrcaVue's Air line.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Orcavue leadership team
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Orcavue funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Orcavue M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Orcavue
What does Orcavue do?
OrcaVue designs, manufactures, and sells automated 360-degree rotating photo booth platforms and Glambot robotic camera systems for events. Products include the OrcaVue Air series (34", 39", 46" platforms), XL heavy-duty booth, Overhead truss-mounted system, and Glambot with 32 pre-programmed camera paths. All products integrate with third-party photo booth software apps via Bluetooth and are manufactured at the company's Washington DC-area facility.
Is Orcavue a public or private company?
Orcavue is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Orcavue founded?
Orcavue was founded in 2014. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Orcavue based?
Orcavue is headquartered in Oxon Hill, United States, in the North America region.
How does Orcavue make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. 360 Photo Booth Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are glambot Hardware Sales, overhead 360 Photo Booth, accessories and Parts and software Subscriptions.
Who are Orcavue's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are MoviBooth, PIXAPRO, Foto Master and Spinbooth 360. ShutterBooth is listed as a broad incumbent. Others are Gruvy and SnapPic (SnapPic Booth). Anti-Gravity 360 is listed as an emerging player.
Does Orcavue have an API?
No public API is recorded for Orcavue.
What industry is Orcavue in?
Orcavue's product category is Event Photography Equipment / 360 Photo Booth Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACAPAB, Fixed-Lens Cameras (Compact, Bridge & 360 Cameras), with a secondary code of CRACAPAE, Gimbals, Stabilizers & Camera Rigs (Handheld, Wearable, Drone Gimbals). Its NAICS code is 541922 and its SIC code is 3861.