The presence of selfie trend triggers the creation of many
camera applications that offer interesting customization. Snapchat is known by
its ability to tether a variety of filters on the user's face in real-time, and
now LINE is launching similar application called Egg.
Egg is trying to attract the attention of users by
presenting three-dimensional mask effects of more than 50 categories, ranging
from funny masks like "Cute Animals" until the frightening masks such
as "Horror". In addition, there is 3D mask effect of the LINE's
latest character, named Choco.
But what makes the Egg more unique is how users can play
around with their own selfie photos in real-time. There are series of animated
filters that are triggered by movements of the users. For example, blinking
will bring the heart icon, or when the users open their mouths, they will be
breathing flames or spewing rainbows.
All of this may sound silly, but this silliness that's
precisely sought by the majority of social media users. The animation filters
can detect the position of eyes, mouth, and movements accurately.
In addition to 3D masks and animation filters, Egg also
offers a feature where the users can use the photos stored in their smartphones
as additional masks, or even exchange faces with friends on the screen in
real-time. All photos or videos taken can be uploaded to social media with
ease.
Going forward, LINE plans to send update in the form of new
filters collection from various characters such as Batman and Wonder Woman. Egg
can be downloaded for free by the users of iOS and Android.