In the past, I have used software (both online and installed in my computer) that allowed me to do hair and cosmetic makeovers. As time marched on and technology moved forward, newer makeover software became available that was better than the older makeover software, as you would expect.
Patio e-mailed me about new makeover software, Perfect365, that is even better because it is even newer (it was released in November). It is available for the Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Windows. The Mac and Windows versions are free. The iPad and iPhone versions cost $4.99 and $1.99 respectively. There is also a $39.99 "full version" for the Mac and a free online version that you can use with your web browser.
Arcsoft has just released Perfect365, a new portrait retouching application that runs on Windows and iOS. While offering some standard tricks of the trade like face reshaping, teeth whitening, eye brightening and blemish removal, it goes a bit further.
We grabbed a few public domain images from the accommodating Library of Congress to give the Windows version a test. That's mostly black and white images, but we found Perfect365 added nice hand-colored tinting to them. It was more effective, though, with the color images.
Apart from the Windows and iOS versions, you can sample it online, too. The Online Makeover lets you upload an image file and apply a small selection of styles to it. It's much more limited than the desktop version we reviewed, but it's still fun.
For example, only the Windows version can identify multiple faces in a photo. And the iOS version requires an Internet connection for facial recognition because it's "based on cloud computing." The iOS version is quite a bit smaller than the Windows version, so there may be something to that.
The iOS version can save custom pre-sets to apply to other images when you tap the View button to save your edited image in a My Favorites folder. The tool settings are also saved as My Style, listed at the end of the Makeup themes on the Edit page. The Windows version does not save presets.
Clicking on the small 'i' in the quote balloon next to the program name in the title bar brings up an interesting screen with seven tabs: Perfect365 login, Account, Activation, Upgrade, Gallery, Promotion and Support.
A $29.99 upgrade option (which apparently is what lets you Activate), promises you can 1) output high-quality photos at the original resolution, 2) save your photos with "crystal clear effects," 3) share more vivid makeups on Facebook and Twitter and 4) deal with high resolution photos for photo studios. Which all seems to mean, again, that you can save high resolution images.
Getting started is simple. Just click the Open Photo button to load an image. The program seems designed for a touch interface with large buttons and big checkboxes, so it's a breeze to use with a mouse on Windows.
Arcsoft recommends using "face forward" shots. That probably makes it easier to do the face sculpting. We tried images that were not quite three-quarter at most and they were handled pretty well, except for lifting the cheeks.
Opening an image is a little different in Perfect365 than in other image editing applications, we noticed. Perfect365 won't display the image until it has analyzed it and then it displays a tightly cropped face in its working window. We appreciated not having to zoom in before getting to work.
If there is more than one face in the image, look just under the title bar to see crops for each face as well as a full-frame view. You work on one face at a time. The Windows version can detect up to 20 faces in one image. The iOS version doesn't support this feature.
The templates themselves are looks or styles that apply selected enhancements. When you click on one of the Instant Looks, you can see (and adjust) the various enhancements have been activated by the Instant Look.
That's kind of a pity, really, because there are a lot of enhancements you can apply. And if you find one combination you really like for yourself, it would be fun to apply it to photos of your friends, too. Or at least share it with them.
You activate any one of them by clicking on the checkbox to the right of its label. The purple triangle to the right of the label indicates even more options (usually just an Intensity slider to modify the effect). Just click the triangle to reveal more options.
The sliders don't jump when you click on a different part of the scale. You do have to grab the button and drag it along. And it can be a little hard to tell you have selected a mask (the border lights up but it's a pretty thin border). Otherwise we didn't have any problems with the controls.
The BA button displays two faces: Before and After for continual comparison. There is also a 1:1 button for full resolution work and an Zoom In and Zoom Out button. You can also change the magnification with the scroll wheel on your mouse.
You can share your image the old fashioned way by saving it to your hard drive (in a reduced resolution if you're flying free) and emailing it around. Or you can use the Share button to upload it to Facebook, Twitter or Flickr.
We had no trouble modify the originals but we did find a few of the tools less than perfect. The Eye Liner and Eye Slashes and Eye Shadow tools were the least successful in modifying the original features. And Lipstick was not always "meticulously" applied, let's just say.
But Perfect365 struck us as a different sort of application, more a makeover game than a tool for a professional studio . The changes Perfect365 makes are not going to be subtle. They were going to be dramatic.
In fact, this is more a makeup tool than a portrait tool. It makes it easy (and fast without the mess) to try out new looks. And without a commercial tie-in. Which can make it an adventure to find just the shade of blush at the store that worked perfectly in Perfect365.
As the tool list suggests, there aren't many things just for men. There's no Five O'Clock Shadow with Intensity slider, say, or a beard you can set for any number of days growth. You're kindo of limited to subtle things like enhancing their noses. Still, what boyfriend can't use a nose job?
Perfect365 is a One-click makeup, which can detect faces in images automatically and let users make cosmetic changes, like fading dark circles under eyes and so on. Also allow users add makeup, which could make it useful for testing out new looks.
1. One-Click Style Templates Make it Effortless
All it takes is one click to refine your photos. Apply a pre-set template to quickly touch-up your photos. It's easy and fun! Click the More buttons to add additional pre-set style templates to the collection.
2. Achieve a Natural Look
Let Perfect365 highlight your natural beauty with touch-up, make-up, and face enhancing tools. Glamorize your eyes with a hint of color, emphasize your brows, or whiten your teeth. The look is subtle and natural.
3. Instant Multi-Face Detection
With Perfect365, up to 20 faces in a photo are instantly detected. Our software even detects slightly tilted heads or faces covered with sunglasses. Just import a group shot and find everyone's good side!
4. Show Off and Share
Collect and share new looks with friends and family. Save your makeover and post your transformed photos on Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. Upgrade to our full version for only $29.99 to save and print your photos in the original resolution.
ArcSoft Perfect365 is a free trial software published in the Editors list of programs, part of Graphic Apps.
This Editors program is available in English. It was last updated on 22 April, 2024. ArcSoft Perfect365 is compatible with the following operating systems: Windows.
The company that develops ArcSoft Perfect365 is ArcSoft, Inc.. The latest version released by its developer is 1.8.0.3. This version was rated by 2 users of our site and has an average rating of 4.5.
The download we have available for ArcSoft Perfect365 has a file size of 19.92 MB. Just click the green Download button above to start the downloading process. The program is listed on our website since 2013-05-25 and was downloaded 431 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded software with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the ArcSoft Perfect365 as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install ArcSoft Perfect365 on your Windows device:
Perfect365 Video Makeup Editor is a free app for iOS published in the Screen Capture list of apps, part of Graphic Apps.
The company that develops Perfect365 Video Makeup Editor is Perfect365, Inc.. The latest version released by its developer is 1.62.11.
To install Perfect365 Video Makeup Editor on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2024-06-08 and was downloaded 4 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Perfect365 Video Makeup Editor as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install Perfect365 Video Makeup Editor on your iOS device: