Cyberlink MakeupDirector - 2.0 User’s Guide

CyberLink
MakeupDirector
User's Guide
Copyright and Disclaimer
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To the extent allowed by law, MakeupDirector IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY FOR INFORMATION, SERVICES, OR PRODUCTS PROVIDED THROUGH OR IN CONNECTION WITH MakeupDirector AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. BY USING THIS SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE THAT CYBERLINK WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE OR MATERIALS CONTAINED EITHER IN THIS PACKAGE.
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Contents

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Introduction
................................................................................................1Welcome
.................................................................................................1Updating MakeupDirector
................................................................................................2Minimum System Requirements
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Importing Photos
................................................................................................3Supported File Formats
................................................................................................3Importing Photos into MakeupDirector
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The MakeupDirector Workspace
................................................................................................5MakeupDirector Modules
.................................................................................................5Makeup
.................................................................................................11Looks
................................................................................................11Photo Viewer Window
.................................................................................................12Selec ting Faces
.................................................................................................12Updating Feature Points
.................................................................................................14History
.................................................................................................14Get Makeup Tips
.................................................................................................14Full Screen and Viewer Zoom
.................................................................................................15Selecting Viewer Display Mode
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Applying Makeup
................................................................................................17Face
................................................................................................20Eyes
................................................................................................24Mouth
................................................................................................25Hair
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Using Looks
................................................................................................27Applying Looks on a Person
................................................................................................28Downloading Looks from Beauty Circle
................................................................................................28Sharing Custom Looks
................................................................................................29Managing Custom Looks
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Viewing History
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Saving and Sharing Photos
................................................................................................33Saving Photos
................................................................................................33Sharing Photos
.................................................................................................33Sharing Photos on Beauty Circle
.................................................................................................34Sharing Photos on Facebook
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MakeupDirector Preferences
................................................................................................35General Preferences
................................................................................................35Improvement Program Preferences
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MakeupDirector Hotkeys
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Technical Support
................................................................................................39Before Contacting Technical Support
................................................................................................40Web Support
................................................................................................40Help Resources
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Introduction

Note: this document is for reference and informational use only. Its content and the corresponding program are subject to change without notice.
Note: you can prevent CyberLink MakeupDirector from auto checking for updates/upgrades in General Preferences.
Note: you must connect to the Internet to use this feature.
Chapter 1:
Introduction
This chapter introduces CyberLink MakeupDirector. It also outlines the system requirements for installing and using the program.

Welcome

Welcome to the CyberLink family of digital media tools. CyberLink MakeupDirector is a photography program that lets touch up and apply makeup on the people in your digital photos. You can then share your photos on Facebook or Beauty Circle, or save them as new photo files.

Updating MakeupDirector

Software upgrades and updates (patches) are periodically available from CyberLink. CyberLink MakeupDirector automatically prompts you when either is available.
To update your software, do this:
1. Click the button to open the Notifications window.
2. Check the New U pdates and U pgrade Info sections.
3. Select an item in these sections to open your web browser, where you can purchase product upgrades or download the latest patch update.
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System R equirements
Operating System
· Microsoft Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7 (64 bit OS
recommended).
Processor (CPU)
· Intel Core™ i-series or AMD Phenom® II (Intel Corei7 or
AMD Phenom II X4 recommended).
Graphics Processor (GPU)
· 128 MB VGA VRAM (1 GB VRAM and OpenCL capable
are recommended).
Memory
· 2 GB (6 GB recommended).
Scr een Resolution
· 1024 x 768, 16-bit color.
Hard Disk S pace
· 1 GB.
Other
· Required for program activation, Beauty Circle, and
other online services.

Minimum System Requirements

The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for using the CyberLink MakeupDirector program.
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Impo rting Pho tos

Note: you can only import one photo at a time into CyberLink MakeupDirector.
Chapter 2:
Importing Photos
The first step when using CyberLink MakeupDirector is to import a photo into the program. CyberLink MakeupDirector supports a variety of different photo file types, including most camera RAW file formats.

Supported File Formats

CyberLink MakeupDirector supports the following photo file formats:
Photos: JPEG, PNG, TIFF.
RAW photo formats: CyberLink MakeupDirector also supports the import of most
camera RAW photo formats. See the MakeupDirector specs page on the CyberLink web site for an up-to-date list of all the supported RAW photo formats.

Importing Photos into MakeupDirector

You can import photos into CyberLink MakeupDirector from your computer's hard drive.
To import a photo into CyberLink MakeupDirector, do this:
1. In the MakeupDirector launch window, click the I mport Photo button.
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Note: if you don't currently have a photo on your computer, you can select and use one of the samples available at the bottom on the launch window. You can also import a photo by dragging and dropping it onto the launch window.
Note: the imported photo must contain at least one face. If CyberLink MakeupDirector cannot detect any faces in the imported photo, you will be asked to import another.
2. Browse to and then select the photo on your computer that you want to import, and then click Open. The photo will be imported into the MakeupDirector workspace.
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The Makeup Director Worksp ace

Chapter 3:
The MakeupDirector Workspace
This chapter outlines the CyberLink MakeupDirector workspace, and all of its features. Getting familiar with the workspace is helpful, because it is where you spend all of your time when using CyberLink MakeupDirector.
A - Ma keupDirector Modu les, B - M akeup/Lo oks Pan el, C - Ph oto Viewer Wi ndow

MakeupDirector Modules

CyberLink MakeupDirector is comprised of two main modules: Makeup and Looks.

Makeup

When you import a photo in CyberLink MakeupDirector, by default you are in the Makeup module. In this module you can use the available features on the makeup
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panel to touch up and apply makeup to the faces in your imported photo. See
Applying Makeup for more information.
Creating Custom Colors
When applying certain makeup, you may have the option of creating and using your own custom color.
To create a custom color, do this:
1. In the Custom c olors section (if available), click on an empty circle to display the color picker.
2. Choose a custom color by doing any of the following:
· hover your mouse over the color picker and then use the eye dropper to select
the color you want.
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· enter the color's HSB color code in the fields provided.
· enter the color's RGB color code in the fields provided.
· enter the color's hex color code in the # field.
3. Click to save your changes and add the color to your custom colors.
Creating a 2 Tone Custom Color
When applying lipstick to a person in a photo, you can create and use a custom 2 tone color.
To create a custom 2 tone color, do this:
1. In the Custom c olors section on the 2 Tone tab, click on an empty circle to display the color picker.
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2. Choose the first color by doing any of the following:
· hover your mouse over the color picker and then use the eye dropper to select
the color you want.
· enter the color's HSB color code in the fields provided.
· enter the color's RGB color code in the fields provided.
· enter the color's hex color code in the # field.
3. Click on the 2 to choose the second color.
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4. Repeat step 2 to select the second color.
Note: you can click to swap the 2 tone color order.
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5. Click to save your changes and add the 2 tone color to your custom colors.
Editing a Custom Color
To edit a custom color, do this:
1. Click on the custom color you want to edit.
2. Edit the color by doing any of the following:
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· hover your mouse over the color picker and then use the eye dropper to select
the new color.
· enter the new color's HSB color code in the fields provided.
· enter the new color's RGB color code in the fields provided.
· enter the new color's hex color code in the # field.
3. Click to save your changes.
Removing a Color From Custom Colors
To remove a custom color, do this:
1. Click on the custom color you want to remove.
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2. Click to remove the color from your custom colors.
3. Click to save your changes.

Looks

Click the Looks button to apply makeup looks. These looks, which are similar to photo presets, will instantly transform the faces in your imported photo. See Using
Looks for more information.

Photo Viewer Window

The photo viewer window displays the imported photo and any touch ups you make to the faces are viewable here.
A - Selec t Fac e, B - Update Feature P oints, C - View History, D - Show Origi nal Photo, E - Get M akeup Tips, F - View at Fu ll Sc reen, G - Zoom Too l, H - P an Tool , I - Vi ewer Zoom, J - Select Vi ewer Displa y Mode
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