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Guide to using April Age Progression software

Guide to using April Age Progression software

First of all check that your computer meets the Minimum hardware requirements. For better results use a computer which meets the recommended requirements.

Minimum

Processor:
Pentium® IV 2.0 GHz

RAM:
1 GB RAM

Video Card:
64 MB OpenGL 1.2
Supported Video Card

Hard Drive:
2 GB free hard drive space

CD Reader:

Operating System:
Windows 2000 with
Service Pack 4,
or Windows XP

Digital Camera:
1.0 mega pixels

Internet Connection*:
Yes

Recommended

Processor:
Pentium® IV 3.0 GHz

RAM:
1 GB RAM (2 GB RAM is recommended when working in high resolution)

Video Card:
128 MB OpenGL 1.2
Supported Video Card

Hard Drive:
2 GB free hard drive space

CD Reader

Operating System:
Windows XP Service Pack 2

Digital Camera:
1.0 mega pixels or higher

Internet Connection*:
Yes

To achieve good results a good picture is necessary. Use the best quality setting on your camera, a tripod, a white background and sufficient lighting if possible.
People should not smile and should look straight at the camera, with their mouth closed, hair behind ears and away from the forehead
Transfer the photo to your PC
Open AprilAge Progression software by double clicking on the desktop shortcut. Click ‘new’, choose the folder you save the picture in and double click on it
Select ethnicity, gender, age and then click next
Position the face in your photograph (on the right) to match the 3d face (on the left) as closely as possible. To do this you can move the six tools which can be found in the top left hand corner of the window (zoom, move etc)
Save your photo
Map your photograph to the 3d face by using the match points. These are the dots on the photo, you have to move them so as to match the 3d face.
Click ‘match’ to progress to the final step. This may take a few minutes depending on computer and image size
You can now age your photo using the age slider, which is found along the bottom of the window. You can also show the effects of obesity and sun exposure by clicking on the relevant button.
Save again
If at any point you need more help the press the F1 key