FaceFilter Studio Review

A little bit of fun

Submitted by katew on Fri, 2009-07-03 13:30.
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The lowest price: 53.95$
You can buy it at RegNow for that price.
Pros:
Quick to install Wizard-based, so you don't need a lot of technical knowledge
Cons:
Interface could do with labels for the buttons Limited use - more fun than serious
Review:

Face Filter Studio is one of those programs which is fun to play with, but I can't see a lot of practical use for it.

Installation is quick and easy - mine took one minute to install the trial version, which is usable for 15 days.

The interface is clearly laid out, but a little confusing. All the function buttons are labelled with an icon, but no text, so that you really have to try them to see what they do. I would imagine that this becomes intuitive after you've used the software a few times, though.

The program allows you to upload a photo, rotate and resize it, then add various adjustments to the face. The software will auto-detect the face, but you have the option to fine-tune it if you want. From there on, most adjustments will be made with a template - these include skin colour, red-eye, face shape, and various pre-made expressions.

I found that the expressions tended to be a little false. Where this product is useful is for face shaping, skin toning and smoothing. Applied with a light touch, these adjustments look quite natural. There are some custom adjustments available, but these are very limited.

Conclusion: not for the serious photo restorer/enhancer, but fine for making very small adjustments, or for having fun turning your friends into evil aliens!

Conclusion:

At this price, probably worth buying for its fun value, but not enough features for the more serious user.