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ArcSoft Funhouse Quick Start Guide

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Overview

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System Requirements

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Installation

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Starting the Program

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Creating a Funhouse Image

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Step 1: Get Template  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Step 2: Get Photo  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Step 3: Fine-Tune  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Step 4: Add Text  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Step 5: Print Preview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Saving Images

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Creating Your Own Templates

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Emailing Images

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Notes on Acquiring/Capturing Images

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Additional Help

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Software License Agreement

The following is a legal software license agreement between you, the software end user, and ArcSoft, Inc.
Carefully read this license agreement before using the product. Using the product indicates that you have read this
license agreement and agree to its terms. If you do not agree to the terms, promptly return the package to the place
where you purchased it within 10 days of the date you acquired it for a full refund.

Grant of License.

This license permits you to use one copy of the software included in this package on any single

computer. For each software licensee, the program can be in use on only one computer at any given time. The software
is in use when it is either loaded into RAM or installed into the hard disk or other permanent memory.

A multi-seat license permit from ArcSoft is required if the program is going to be installed on a network 
server for the sole purpose of distribution by other computers, or if the program is going to be installed on 
and used by more than one computer.

Copyright.

The software contained in this package is owned by ArcSoft and is protected by United States copyright

laws, international treaty provisions, and all other applicable national laws. The software must be treated like all
other copyrighted materials (e.g. books and musical recordings). This license does not allow the software to be
rented or leased, and the written materials accompanying the software (if any) may not be copied.

Limited Warranty.

ArcSoft, Inc., warrants that the software contained herein will perform substantially in accordance

with the accompanying documentation. No Other Warranties. ArcSoft disclaims all other warranties, either
express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, with respect to the Software, the accompanying written materials, and any accompanying
hardware (if any).

No Liability for Consequential Damages.

In no event shall ArcSoft or its suppliers be liable for any damages

whatsoever (including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of
business information, or any other pecuniary loss) which results from an inability to use this software, even if
ArcSoft, Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states/jurisdictions do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations may not apply
to you.

U.S. Government Restricted Rights.

The Software and documentation are provided with Restricted Rights. Use,

duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or
subparagraphs (c)(1),(2), and (3) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-
19, as applicable, and any amendments thereto. The manufacturer is ArcSoft, Inc., 46601 Fremont Blvd.,
Fremont, CA 94538.

If this product was purchased in the United States, this Agreement is governed by the laws of the state of California;
otherwise, local laws may apply.

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Page 3: ...Each step is listed vertically along the left side of the program desktop ArcSoft Funhouse Quick Start Guide Overview ArcSoft Funhouse allows you to create unique fun images by combining two or more photos together put your face on famous monuments magazine covers celebrity bodies animation cells or any other type of picture Swap heads with family members or put a friend s face on the family dog T...

Page 4: ...is step you will select the template for your project A template is the primary image in which other images will be inserted You can think of a template as the background or scene of your Funhouse image Within this scene you ll insert your own images to make it unique Click the Get Template icon on the left side of the screen You ll be taken to the Template Screen where you can preview create and ...

Page 5: ...hoose the file format If you only plan on displaying the image on a computer or emailing it to others you ll want to use the JPG file format Creating Your Own Templates From the My Templates category on the Get Template Screen click New You ll be ArcSoft Funhouse Quick Start Guide These buttons make the selected image larger or smaller within the template These buttons slightly rotate the selected...

Page 6: ...ad of creating them The Blur tool is excellent for creating a soft edge around masked areas By blending a mask around the edges it will look much nicer when a photo is inserted into the mask When using any of these tools you can select various brush sizes Use these sliders to adjust the brightness contrast and saturation of the template Emailing Images Once your Funhouse image is complete you can ...

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