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CyberLink Unveils Top 5 Ways to Capture Perfect Holiday Photos
CyberLink
Corp. (5203.TW), the world's leading consumer multimedia software
company, has released a set of helpful photography suggestions for the
coming holidays. Titled 5
Ways to Avoid Holiday Photo Fails, the set of tips is aimed at
helping beginner and intermediate photographers steer clear of shooting
missteps that could spoil an otherwise perfect photo moment.
The holidays are traditionally a time of fantastic photo opportunities,
and yet many pictures will end up being discarded due to problems with
lighting, shot framing, or composition. Users of both mobile devices and
DSLR (Digital single-lens reflex) cameras should be aware of the
specific challenges that come with photographing holiday events and
gatherings, and prepare accordingly.
"Capturing the energy and excitement of the holiday season is a goal
shared by many, and today's family photos are seen by more people than
ever as they are shared on social media and even used in the creation of
custom greeting cards." said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. "In this
very special season, we hope our holiday tips help photographers of all
levels unleash their full creativity."
Achieving flawless holiday photos can involve more than just setting up
the shot. Photo adjustment apps such as CyberLink's PhotoDirector
(for PC), and PhotoDirector
Mobile (for smartphones and tablet computers) provide efficient
photo management as well as comprehensive tools for photo adjustment and
editing.
See which of the tips below will bring the greatest advantage to your
holiday photography:
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Tip #1 - Plan in Advance and Edit, Edit, Edit!: Group shots can
involve quite a bit of coordination - whether it's finding matching
(ugly) sweaters or trying to get the kids to stay still and stop
crying - the perfect shot is never as easy a it looks. Find a
comfortable location with good lighting to make sure everyone will fit
and be noticed. Take plenty of photos to increase your odds of getting
a perfect shot. If that still doesn't work the right editing software
can help stitch together the best faces from each shot into one image
that will trick your friends into thinking you have the perfectly
behaved family.
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Tip #2 - Abide by the Rule of Thirds: This is an oldie but
goodie! The rule of thirds can be helpful in most circumstances and
suggest that an image be divided into nine equal parts by two equally
spaced horizontal and vertical lines and is usually just a tap away on
a smartphone or point-and-shoot camera. The important elements of your
shot should be placed at the intersections of the lines for an ideal
composition. Experts recommend filling the frame as much as possible
with the kids, grandma or the holiday ham - anything to minimize a
distracting background will help keep focus on the subject you want.
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Tip #3 - Keep Up with the Candid Moments: For those of us
claiming to live reality show worthy lives, candid photos are often
the most memorable and easily captured on a smartphone. Tricks like
burst mode can be found on most devices and it's perfect for catching
the spontaneous moments your family will be talking about for years to
come! The pros suggest staying away from the zoom though, as it can
dilute the final image. If you're trying to capture a candid, don't be
afraid to jump right into the moment and take a close up!
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Tip #4 - Set Up a Selfie Station: You shouldn't have to do all
the work this year! Set up a smartphone tripod so users can take
photos throughout your holiday gatherings and you won't have to spend
the entire time running around making sure everyone is accounted for.
This way guests can take stable and high-quality candid shots and you
have some surprise photos when all is said and done.
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Tip #5 - Invest in Quality Photo Editing Software: At the end
of the day, we all have to admit we aren't perfect. Quality photo
editing software can help clear up any imperfections as a
result of a bit too much eggnog or rambunctious kids that end up a
blur. These can help adjust the exposure, color and so much more in a
way that just can compare with a simple Instagram filter.
CyberLink's unique applications PhotoDirector
and PhotoDirector
Mobile provide a broad array of easy-to-use tools that let you
correct the coloring and brightness of a picture, and even enhance your
subjects' physical features such as skin complexion, hair color, and
body shape. For your holiday selfies, the mobile apps YouCam
Makeup and YouCam
Perfect help you achieve the precise level of glamour and beauty you
want to project. Share both holiday selfies and your family photos using U
Messenger, and keep the holiday spirit alive with its innovative
photo chat feature. For more information on CyberLink's apps, visit the
company's App
Zone.
About CyberLink
Founded in 1996, CyberLink
Corp. is the world's leading consumer multimedia software company.
Over 100 patented technologies that provide a solid foundation on which
to continuously revolutionize the way multimedia is experienced, and a
visionary outlook has allowed the company to grow rapidly. This
ultimately led to a record-breaking IPO on the Taiwan Over-the-Counter
Exchange (OTC: 5203) in 2000. CyberLink is currently listed on the
Taiwan Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: 5203.TW).
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