Texting has been influencing the way we communicate with each other for more than two decades. But in some situations, words are not enough for us to express something that is going through our heads. And this is precisely when the power of multimedia tools comes in, making communication truly full-fledged and, frankly, fun.
The power of virtual reality
Augmented reality is one of the current trends in the world of online communication, which can be seen in practice itself. It is a wonderful way to transfer, for example, a special charm to photos and videos. Within a second, you can find yourself under water, for example, or "put on" the appearance of cute animals or scary monsters on your face. In short, it offers options for modifying reality. This is exactly how you can express your love for, for example, cats, dogs or horror films within a moment.
All this is possible thanks to a combination of facial recognition technology and creative AR filters. A great approach to this is the communication platform Viber, in which there are even some effects created by organizations such as FC Barcelona, the World Wildlife Fund and the World Health Organization, thanks to which you can easily express your support.
If you want to activate the Viber Lenses function, all you have to do is launch the camera in the application on the main chat screen, or tap the appropriate icon in any conversation. After that, all you have to do is take the given photo or clip and you're done. You can then send your creation out into the world.
Create a GIF
If the saying is true that a picture is worth a thousand words, then one thing can be said unequivocally - an animated GIF will tell you more than a thousand photos. There are things in life that require a special space and a certain amount of repetition. Simply put, they're so awesome that they deserve just that.
When you capture a video of your friend doing a backflip or a photo of a happy dog running in your direction, you can easily turn it into an animated GIF. Subsequently, there is an option to add subtitles, which will enhance the overall impression. At the same time, you can choose whether the GIF should be repetitive, reverse, or with a completely different speed. And subsequently, the question is whether it will become, for example, a world-famous popular meme.
In this case, you just need to click on the camera icon in the list of conversations, or directly select the chat where you want to send the GIF. Then choose Camera, click on the GIF item and capture the animated image. You'll still be able to add a variety of effects like double speed, slow motion, and more before sending. GIFs can also be recorded in selfie mode.
Be topical
Stickers are most useful when you want to express something without having to write or say anything. Still, you have to find the right one. This can quite easily turn into a not entirely simple process, which of course then negates the point of using them.
An easy way to customize is to create your own stickers. Again, it's extremely simple in the Viber application, where all you need is a little creativity and imagination. You can instantly make stickers of your friends with their most used phrases or turn your pet into a sticker celebrity, spreading cuteness around the world.
In this case, just tap on the sticker icon in any conversation, press the button more and confirm the option by clicking on Create stickers. The procedure is again very simple. First you select photos, have their backgrounds automatically erased, decorate and you're done. You can then enjoy your stickers as you wish. You can also decide whether to make your sticker pack public for others to use, or to keep it to yourself.
Edit photos
You can frolic in one of the funnest online activities ever, which goes double when you use photos of your loved ones. The easiest way to improve your day is to take a selfie and draw right into it. In an instant, you can improve your eyebrows, draw eyelids, or add a mustache, for example.
Just open any conversation, select a photo from the gallery, tap the pencil icon and choose from the top menu. Specifically, you have the option to add a sticker, text, or you can directly draw on the image yourself. This can also be done by taking a completely new photo and editing it before sending it.
Change your background
Your best friends and family members deserve a little more than just an ordinary environment in which to conduct your conversations together. That's why you can also change the background for your individual conversations, which will better suit your communication style.
One option is to simply add your favorite photo together and have it as a reminder of your friendship/relationship. There is still the possibility to create something special, such as a sketch or a collage of the most popular photos. Viber will also offer you the option to use the gallery in the background.
Just open a private or group chat, go to the section Informace about the chat and tap the button Background. After that, you just have to choose the background itself from the available gallery, or add your own from your phone's gallery.
