How to Make Virtual Makeup Look More Realistic
Virtual filters have long been popular on social media, but in the booming digital world, virtual makeup is about more than just selfies . From digital parties to professional gatherings, there are more and more skin-smoothing features in video apps or the use of filters to change your look. If you want to change your appearance, like in the days before the pandemic, when you often left the house, here are some tips on how to make your virtual makeup as realistic as possible.
Choose the right filter style
As with regular makeup, you need to choose colors that suit your skin tone and complexion . However, some filters can cover your entire head, altering the shape and color of your face, which may reveal your secret. Consider applying a real concealer or light foundation along with a simpler filter if you’re looking for a full face and a clean look.
Consider your setup
Are you heading to a professional meeting where you might want a sleeker look? Or are you going to a virtual wedding or party where you want to be more festive? Consider your settings when choosing a filter.
Avoid using filters that increase vision, for example, in a professional setting. It can be fun for a party, but you probably don’t want to look like a cartoon character in a job interview. Simple eyeshadow, a small eyelash and a little ruddy cheek look quite natural for any meeting or meeting of employees; you can afford a bolder filter with vibrant colors for something like a virtual party. If your goal is an authentic look, stay away from anything glossy, metallic, or anything that might look too similar to stickers.
Find your angles
When trying a new filter, pay attention to how the filter moves with your face. Smile wide, squint your eyes, and shake your head up and down and side to side. Is there a delay? You don’t want to nod and find that your lashes are on your forehead, so check your angles and movements before starting your session to know what to expect.
Also, try to keep a decent distance from the camera: you want to sit between a medium close-up and a close-up . Move closer and the flaws in the filter will become apparent and the illusion will disappear.
Also consider how long you will be in the meeting or meeting. If it’s a three-hour presentation, digital makeup can be tricky to handle. If you rub your eyes or close your mouth to yawn, your fingers will be covered in lipstick and eyeshadow, like a doll on a hand. Just like you are going to put on real makeup, remember that you are wearing digital makeup and it might shift.