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Using video backdrops

When you take a snapshot, you can use a video backdrop to make it seem as if you’re anywhere in the world. You can use a still picture or a movie as your backdrop.

Photo Booth includes several backdrops that you can use, or you can use your own pictures and movies as backdrops.

Important:To use video backdrops, you need an Intel Core Duo or faster processor. If you use a DV camera to record a video backdrop, set the camera to use fixed focus, exposure, and white balance.

To use a video backdrop:

  1. Click Effects, then click the right arrow until you see the video backdrop effects.

  2. To add a picture or movie of your own, go to the panel that has empty backdrop frames and drag the picture or movie to one of the empty frames.

    You can drag pictures or movies from the Finder, iMovie, or iPhoto.

  3. Select the video backdrop you want to use.

  4. When prompted, step out of the picture for a moment, until Photo Booth detects the background.

You’re now ready to take your snapshot using the video backdrop.


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