Using Video-to-Photo Tool to create a perfect group shot
With PhotoDirector, there is another unique feature called Face Swap, which is a great tool for creating a perfect group picture. The Face Swap feature allows you to import 5 group photos (shot in quick succession), analyze everyone’s faces and then merge them into 1 photo that includes everyone’s best facial expression.
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For PhotoDirector 8, we’ve added the Face Swap module into the new Video-to-Photo tool, which allows you to capture up to 5 frames from a group video, and merge them into the best possible photo with everyone’s smiling faces. In this tutorial, we will show you how to use Face Swap from the Video-to-Photo tool.
Step1: Launch PhotoDirector’s Video-to-Photo tool
First, simply drag-and-drop a video file into PhotoDirector’s Library interface. When a video has been detected, PhotoDirector will launch the Video-to-Photo interface. In this example, you will choose to Make a Perfect Group Shot.
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Step2: Capture photos from a video
You are now in the Video-to-Photo tool interface. From this interface, you can play your video file and capture frames directly from the video. If you wish to capture a frame, click on the button.
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To begin, click the play button and pause at the moment where you think the best smile is for the person of your choice, and then take a snapshot.
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Navigate the video and locate the photos with the best facial expression for each person. You can capture up to 5 photos. When you are finished, click on the Go to Library button at the far bottom right hand corner of the screen.
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Step3: Merge your group-shot photo
To merge your group shot photo, first you need to select the photo with best background and then press the Merge button
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PhotoDirector will automatically pick out the smiling faces. If you would like to manually replace the facial expression of a particular person, click on the face you wish to change, pick another facial expression and then click OK to swap faces.
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When you are finished, click on the Save to button to save your photo.
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Now you can take a look at your final photo created with PhotoDirector!
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