Taipei, Taiwan—July 9, 2015 — CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), the world’s leading consumer multimedia software company, has announced the launch of YouCam 7. Compatible with popular web chat tools, YouCam 7 is an application for webcams that provides a strong suite of video effects, instant beauty enhancements, HD screen recording, and comprehensive safety utilities.

YouCam 7 maximizes the fun and creative possibilities of standard PC webcams by providing rich and imaginative real-time video effects. Additionally, a wide array of photo capture modes and creative editing tools allow users to fine-tune their webcam snapshots and achieve the exact photographic result desired. New features in YouCam 7 include beautifying tools to remove imperfections and make natural enhancements to facial features in webcam photos. The new version also comes with an instant skin enhancer that attenuates facial blemishes and wrinkles in webcam chats and video recording.

YouCam's improved desktop recording feature delivers outstanding performance and high frame rate (up to 30 fps) video. Users can choose to capture the area around the mouse pointer, select a specific portion of the screen, or capture the entire desktop.  Furthermore, YouCam lets users create professional video presentations by integrating an existing PowerPoint file into a video chat or recording session. The software offers a variety of screen layouts, and the ability to freely draw on presentation slides in order to highlight key messages.

“Webcams are mainstream peripherals for desktop and laptop computers, and they are more than ever an important tool in keeping people connected around the world. We want to empower users to customize their webcam output, have fun and look their best in their video chats,” said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink Corp. “YouCam 7 is essentially a complete live video studio for webcam users, designed with a host of fun enhancements and tools, to empower consumers to define their virtual image.”

Key Features of YouCam 7 Include::

• Interactive real-time fun effects — Over 200 face-tracking and animated video effects for Webcam chat and video recording, with hundreds more available for download at CyberLink’s Directorzone.com.
• Facial beautifying tools — YouCam’s suite of beautifying tools allow for quick and easy touch-ups to facial features, removing imperfections and making subtle enhancements.
• TrueTheater enhancements — Automatic adjustment of brightness, contrast, and exposure, as well as manual controls for noise reduction and video sharpness ensure superior video quality in all conditions.
• Real-time skin enhancer — Eliminates facial wrinkles during video recording and webcam chats.
• Integration with PowerPoint — PowerPoint files can be integrated with webcam videoconferencing to create professional video presentations.
• Desktop capture — High definition screen recording and support for dual webcams allow for easy creation of video tutorials and vlogs. 

Availability
YouCam 7 is available today from the CyberLink online store in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese and Korean.

Version Pricing

YouCam 7 Deluxe: US$44.95
YouCam 7 Standard: US$34.95
YouCam 7 Essential: Free
Upgrades from previous versions of the new product are available starting at US $24.95

About CyberLink
CyberLink (5203.TW) is a world leader in multimedia software design. Since 1996, CyberLink has transformed how people enjoy and create media on PCs, mobile devices and in the Cloud. The company’s award-winning products are sold to all major PC manufacturers as well as millions of customers worldwide. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, CyberLink also runs regional operations through offices in the US, Japan, Europe and Asia-Pacific territories. Further information about CyberLink can be found at cyberlink.com.

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Press Contacts:

Corporate: Anne Shih at press@cyberlink.com or by phone at: +886-2-8667-1298, ext. 2448
CyberLink Japan: Kazutaka Aiso at contact_pr_jpn@cyberlink.com or by phone at: +81-3-5875-6650
CyberLink USA: Kate Ryan at contact_pr@cyberlink.com or by phone at +1 (646) 571-0120
Germany: Volker Maxisch at contact_pr_deu@cyberlink.com or by phone: +31-43-306-0797
France: Laëtitia D’Urso at contact_pr_fr@cyberlink.com or by phone:+33-(0)1 79 30 90 39
United Kingdom: Maggie Zaboura at contact_pr_uk@cyberlink.com or by phone: +44-1491-639-172

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