CyberLink have released MakeupDirector 2, the latest version of their virtual makeup software. The software has hyper-accurate auto face detection, with more than 50 adjustable feature points for applying virtual makeup, making the tool invaluable for makeup professionals and photographers for retouching and allowing them to avoid the cost of trying every shade or brand out in real life. New features in Version 2 include custom colour palettes for foundation, eyeliner, blush and more; step-by-step makeup tutorials and a revamped contouring tool. Additionally, further integration has been made with Perfect Corp’s beauty community Beauty Circle. “Applying virtual makeup should not be limited to traditional photo retouching, but should provide a method for perfecting makeup designs in real life as well,” said Dr. Jau Huang, CEO of CyberLink. “With Makeup Director 2 we have made this concept a reality, by adding interactive tools that are granting makeup artists and photographers the flexibility to ensure the highest quality results, regardless of the challenges faced in their projects.” The program is available for $49.99.

Cyberlink Press Release

CyberLink Introduces MakeupDirector 2, the Definitive Virtual Makeup Solution for Makeup Artists and Photographers

The second generation features customizable color palettes, how-to makeup tutorials and a robust and truly natural contouring tool

Taipei, Taiwan — CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW),today released MakeupDirector 2, the latest version of its versatile virtual makeup software. The joint creation of CyberLink and leading beauty app developer, Perfect Corp., MakeupDirector combines decades of experience in developing photo editing software with the incredibly realistic facial-recognition technology behind the hit mobile app YouCam Makeup.

With the release of MakeupDirector 2, further integration has been made with Perfect Corp’s beauty community Beauty Circle, including step-by-step tutorial videos for popular makeup designs, allowing users to apply pre-designed virtual makeup “looks” in real life. Users can further break down their own personal or downloaded “looks” by the different colors and designs applied. MakeupDirector 2 also includes a realistic contouring tool featuring multiple patterns and customizable tones, giving users the same virtual tools they would use in real life, for a completely natural result.

MakeupDirector 2’s emphasis on ease-of-use and the further addition of powerful and customizable virtual makeup tools offers makeup artists and photographers creative adaptability from every angle of a photo shoot. Users now have the convenience of creating their own custom color palette across foundation, eyeliner, blush and other makeup applications, removing obstacles such as color matching and streamlining the creative process. Additionally, MakeupDirector features simple sliding tools and customizable color palettes, granting customers quick, headache-free, digital makeup results.

“Applying virtual makeup should not be limited to traditional photo retouching, but should provide a method for perfecting makeup designs in real life as well,” said Dr. Jau Huang, CEO of CyberLink. “With Makeup Director 2 we have made this concept a reality, by adding interactive tools that are granting makeup artists and photographers the flexibility to ensure the highest quality results, regardless of the challenges faced in their projects.”

MakeupDirector Availability

MakeupDirector is available for both Microsoft® Windows® and Macintosh OS X on the CyberLink Online Store in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean and Portuguese (Brazil).

MakeupDirector Pricing: US$49.99

About CyberLink

CyberLink (5203.TW) is a world leader in multimedia software design. Since 1996, CyberLink has transformed how people enjoy and create media on PCs, mobile devices and in the Cloud. The company’s award-winning products are sold to all major PC manufacturers as well as millions of customers worldwide. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, CyberLink also runs regional operations through offices in the US, Japan, Europe and Asia-Pacific territories. Further information about CyberLink can be found at cyberlink.com.

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