User`s guide

CyberLink YouCam
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• a well-lit environment is required for the avatar effect to work properly.
• for best results when using avatars, ensure the video size is between 320x240
and 640x480. See Capture resolution in "Capture Settings" on page 28 for
more information.
Downloading and Importing Effects
You can download additional effects, including emotions, frames, scenes, avatars,
filters, particles, and gadgets, from DirectorZone*. You can also download more
facial features, accessories, and backgrounds when creating avatars in the Avatar
Creator. Once downloaded, these effects are easily imported into CyberLink
YouCam, so you can use them right away.
Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam.
To download and import effects, do this:
1. Select the button within effects, frames, gadgets, avatars, or scenes.
2. Browse to an effect on DirectorZone that you want to import and then
download and install it on your computer.
Augmented Reality
Use augmented reality* to add animated effects that appear with you in your
webcam video. By printing off the pattern and displaying it in your video, you can
add effects that will impress your friends.
Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam.
Setting Up Augmented Reality
To use augmented reality, you must set up the feature by drawing or printing off
the required pattern. When you hold this pattern in front of your webcam,
CyberLink YouCam detects it and displays the augmented reality animation.
To set up augmented reality, do this:
1. Select the tab.