Microsoft gets creative - launches four stellar Windows 8.1 apps

Windows 8.1 is right effectually the corner, and with Microsoft's latest operating arrangement upgrade comes a plethora of new features and even a few new apps. A collection of new multimedia applications are set to bring out the creative soul in everyone. They cover everything from photographs, to movies, to paint drawings - let'southward check them out.

Microsoft'due south powerful team of multimedia power composes four apps – Camera, Movie Moments, Photos, and Fresh Paint.

Camera

The new photographic camera application from Microsoft allows users to capture videos or photos – or both at the same time! Recording a video, simply want to snap a picture? No problem. Merely tap anywhere on the screen to accept a picture show without interrupting your recording.

A new panorama feature built into the application is based on Microsoft'south avant-garde Photosynth engineering, which analyzes pixel patterns to line up the perfect shot. If y'all aren't trying to lineup a shot, but instead trying to capture a fast action moment – the new "photo loop" feature will be your friend. You'll be able to capture a collection of photos one 2nd before and one 2d subsequently you click the shutter button – don't miss that great smiling.

And of class, don't forget that photos taken with the built in Camera will automatically be uploaded to SkyDrive, so say goodbye to worries.

Photos

The new Photo app from Microsoft ties into the Photographic camera application, allowing yous to easily snap a shot then car-prepare or tweak it (some Instagram similar effects are included). The Photo app is not only an editing tool though, you'll exist able to easily organize your photo gallery and ensure what you lot need is backed up in the deject.

If those two multimedia applications aren't enough – two more tin be downloaded from the Windows eight app store to complete your experience.

Film Moments

The new motion picture maker app, officially called "Motion-picture show Moments", will allow users to edit footage easily on their Windows eight tablets or PCs. Features include the power to trim the video, add short, captions, infuse music, and more.

Microsoft shows off two videos of the features that Flick Moments can pull off, including freezing a skateboarder's moment of high flying action in fourth dimension (see the video above) and turning the average family moment into a meme (run into the source link below).

Fresh Paint

If you prefer to dig into art, the old fashion fashion, bank check out the newly updated (and extremely pop) Fresh Pigment app (besides institute on Windows Telephone). If y'all haven't heard of this awesome replacement from Microsoft's erstwhile school Pigment application, and so you have been living under a stone.

The new version of Fresh Paint volition provide even more than cartoon capabilities including new features such as watercolors, a new graphite pencil set, an interface redesign, and new brushes. Microsoft has likewise teamed upward with CanvasPop, a visitor that allows you to easily turn your digital art into primary canvas prints.

The update for Windows 8.1 is right around the corner and we sure are excited. The above multimedia apps are only ane reason to get your hand on the new release.

What is your favorite creative app that Microsoft is showing off for Windows 8.1?

Source: Microsoft

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