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Best tools for taking SELFIES
The
Oxford Dictionary defines selfie as `a photograph that one has taken of
oneself,
typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and shared via
social
media'. While this 2013 definition sums up the `selfie' (or self portrait)
in
just 20 words, taking one isn't really that simple, especially if you're
someone
who
keeps posting these every now and then. How do you make your selfies
look
good while making the task less cumbersome? Here are some tools to
make
you a selfie pro.
Selfie
stick:
Of
course you need to have a selfie stick to capture that group selfie when you
are
out with your gang. It's the perfect tool to capture a wider can vas and
large
groups
beyond the normal range of your arm. It's essentially a monopod that's
extensible
in length and has an adjustable clamp to fit all kinds of smartphones
at
the other end.While you can use the phone camera's built-in timer, some
sticks
also
have a shutter key to click the selfie with the touch of a button.
Price:
Starts at `300 to 400; Available on most online stores & mobile accessory
Shops.
Selfie
remote:
If
you have a selfie stick that lacks the shutter button or want to take a
selfie
from
a certain angle without touching the phone's screen, a selfie remote is a
handy
little gadget that would be of good use to you. You can just pair it with
your
phone via Bluetooth and click the shutter button on the remote after getting
the
right pose.
Price:
Starts at `200
Suction
cup mount:
If
you take a lot of selfies in front of your mirror (the bathroom is not the
ideal
place
though unless you're snap-chatting), the suction cupbased mount is an
interesting
accessory.Sold as the Cellfy Stic, this mount can be fixed on a glass
surface
or mirror with the help of the cups. The other side also features cups
where
you can mount your phone and take selfies. Of course, you'll need to
use
a timer-based app or a wireless remote to invoke the shutter.
Price:
`1,243 on Amazon.in
BEST
APPS FOR SELFIES
YOUCAM
PERFECT SELFIE:
This
app features a number of tools to shoot and enhance your selfies. It comes
with
retouching effects to fix and smoothen tired eyes and fine lines, adjust skin
tone,
remove wrinkles and even reshape your face in addition to filters that set
the mood.There's an eye bag remover feature that diminishes under eye circles
and
reduces
puffiness! It even lets you add height to your body shots, besides erasing
unwanted
background objects or people. The app lets you take short selfie videos
and
add frames and background scenes to your selfies.
Platform:
iOS, Android
Price:
Free but some features need to be purchased
SELFIE
PHONE: MICROMAX CANVAS SELFIE:
Yes,
there's a phone that specialises in taking selfies! Its unique selling
proposition
is
its 13MP front camera that features a LARGAN lens and a Sony sensor with a
soft
flash. The Canvas Selfie's default camera app comes with enhancement and
makeup
effects, including skin smoothening, whitening, oil removal, face
slimming,
dark circle reduction, eye enhancement and even teeth whitening.
It
even lets you apply makeup virtually! After clicking a selfie you can choose
to
apply makeup effects like mascara, eyeshadow, blush and lip gloss.
The
phone has a 4.7-inch HD (720x1280p) IPS display. Powered by a 1.7GHz
MediaTek
octa core processor and 2GB RAM, it comes with 16GB internal
storage
and a microSD card slot that supports cards of up to 32GB. It runs
Android
4.4 KitKat. The dual sim smartphone supports 3G, Wi-fi, Bluetooth 4.0
and
GPS connectivity options and comes with a 2300mAh battery that lasts a
whole
day.
FRONT
BACK:
Frontback
is an interesting camera app that let's you take a photo with the front
and
back camera and share it in a single image.
This
means you can easi ly relate your selfie with the surroundings. For instance,
your
sultry look would look more authentic when your selfie features the beach
where
you're sun tanning! It also has a social element and lets you explore recent,
popular
picks and trending front-back pictures with its live photo feeds, in addition
to
offering the ability to post video reactions and interact with friends.
Platform:
iOS, Android
Price:
Free
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