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Photo / Video Management and Editing Software Linked with Versatile LUMIX Functions PHOTOfunSTUDIO

This page contains information on the following PHOTOfunSTUDIO versions;

Operating Environment [Open New Window]

An Interface for Clear and Easy Viewing

How the PHOTOfunSTUDIO organizes images - In the case of portraits -

* Images displayed on the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.1 PE.

The PHOTOfunSTUDIO smartly sorts your photos and videos into practical folders that are created automatically as you upload them from your camera to a computer. The folders and their icons interface are linked with your LUMIX.

3D Image Compatibility

3D

The PHOTOfunSTUDIO organizes 3D photos in MPO (Multi-Picture Object) format. Images on the left are simultaneously copied in JPEG format and displayed in 2D. The PE / AE / 7.0 HD Editions also organize 3D videos.

Wi-Fi® Capable

The DMC-GH3 (8.5 PE), G6 (9.2 PE), GF6 (9.2 AE), LF1 (9.2 AE), ZS30/TZ40 (9.1 PE), TS5/FT5 (9.1 PE), SZ9 (9.0 AE) or SZ5 (8.4 SE) can transfer the selected images to backup them in the computer via the wireless network.

• Wi-Fi is a registered trademark or trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

Face Recognition

The PHOTOfunSTUDIO automatically sorts your images into virtual folders based on the faces you registered. You do not have to pick out each photo one by one out of thousands of photos when you only want pictures of a specific person.

* Images displayed on the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.1 PE.

Photos! Videos!

YouTube™ and Facebook™ Uploaders

You can upload your photos / videos to Facebook™ and videos to YouTube™. It's a quick way to share your photos and videos with friends and family.

• When uploading a motion picture, a motion picture of up to 15 minutes (2GB) can be upload to YouTube, and a motion picture of up to 2 minutes (100MB) can be uploaded to Facebook. When a motion picture that exceeds the size limit (100MB) is uploaded to Facebook, a warning screen may be displayed.
• You can upload a maximum of 15MB per still picture to Facebook. Up to 200 still pictures can be uploaded to an album. If the number exceeds the limit, delete still pictures from the upload destination album ore move still pictures to another album on the Facebook site.
• YouTube is a registered trademark or trademark of Google Inc.
• Facebook is a registered trademark or trademark of Facebook, Inc.

Burst Mode / Time Lapse Mode / Stop Motion Mode

Photos recoded in Burst Mode, Time Lapse Mode*1 or Stop Motion Mode*2 are displayed as a group or expand to display thumbnails. In addition, it is possible to convert a series of photos to an MP4*3 / MOV*4 video.

*1 The 9.2 / 9.1 / 9.0 / 8.5 / 8.4 / 8.3 / 8.2 Editions only.
*2 The 9.2 Editions only.
*3 The 9.2 PE / 9.2 AE / 9.1 PE / 9.0 AE / 9.0 SE Edition only.
*4 The 9.2 PE / 9.1 PE Edition only.

* Images displayed on the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.1 PE.

Place-name Display

The geo-tagged photos and videos taken with the DMC-ZS30(TZ40) and DMC-TS5(FT5) can be sorted by the places automatically.

* Images displayed on the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.1 PE.

• The GPS function is not available in China.

Handy Multi-access System*

* The functions that are equipped vary depending on the camera. See each model's product page for details.

AVCHD Editing Functions

* Images displayed on the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.1 PE.

You can use PE / AE / HD Editions to create original videos by editing the video clips that you've recorded in AVCHD.

Retouching Videos

* Images displayed on the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 7.0 HD Edition.

With the video retouch function of the PE / AE / HD / SE Editions, you can add objects (figures, text, etc.) to videos and Short Movie Stories. You can also perform setting that makes the added objects appear to move around, etc.

MOV / MP4 Editing Function

You can delete mistakes or unnecessary parts of videos in Motion JPEG format or MP4 format* that have been copied to the computer.

* The PE / AE / HD / SE Editions only.

Cutting Out Still Images from Videos

* Images displayed on the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.1 PE.

You can cut out still images in single-frame units from videos. This is ideal for catching the movements of a child or pet, or dynamic sports scenes.

Creating Short Movie Stories

With PE / AE / HD / SE Editions, you can create a video that lasts 2 to 3 minutes by selecting photos or videos that you like from those acquired to your computer. You can switch the images in sequence in accordance with the themed scenarios and music.

1Select the ‘Short movie’ button from the menu.

2Select the template that best suits your desired scenario.

3The overall structure of the BGM is displayed in a graph, enabling you to check the position of the images in the scenario.

4You can perform detailed editing by changing transitions and background colors, adding titles, etc.

Slideshows Complete with Music

* Images displayed on the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.1 PE.

The PHOTOfunSTUDIO lets you watch slideshows that are matched to the 4 kinds of background music – Natural, Slow, Swing and Urban – that come with the LUMIX slideshow function. It is also possible to choose your favorite iTunes music file as background music. In addition, you can save the slideshows that you've created so you can watch them as many times as you want.*

* On the edition of the software, it is not possible to save videos and photos together.

Retouch Functions

Versatile Retouch Functions to Enhance Your Photos

In addition to functions for correcting photo problems, there are a wide variety of functions that let you have fun altering your images and preparing them for sharing on the Internet.

* Images displayed on the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.1 PE.

Colorful Frames and Stamps

The PHOTOfunSTUDIO lets you print right onto your photos with the LUMIX titles that you input, or with the names, ages, and recording dates.*1 Plus, when you connect the computer directly to a printer, you can add frames and stamps in your favorite colors and fonts.*2

*1 Text colors cannot be selected when the information is burned in the picture using Text Stamp (via camera) / Burn-in (PHOTOfunSTUDIO) function.
The functions that are equipped vary depending on the camera. See each model's product page for details.
*2 According to the settings of your computer and printer.

The burn ‘Copy to media' in the PHOTOfunSTUDIO makes it easy and smooth to save photos or videos.

Easy Operation - Just Follow the On-screen Instructions

The PHOTOfunSTUDIO uses a simple, easy-to-understand GUI and wizard-type operation. With no complicated operations necessary, you simply follow the navigation instructions step-by-step. Saving photos or videos onto a DVD is easy even if you aren't used to handling computers*. The PE Edition handles Blu-ray™ discs.

* DVD video cannot be created depending on the software version.

Select the ‘Copy to media’ button from the menu. Operation will begin as soon as you insert a disc.

The simple, easy-to-understand GUI will give you the necessary operations step-by-step.

You will be given different options for the file format or the copy destination drive.

* Images displayed on the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.1 PE.

Create an Original Menu Screen

The PE / AE / HD Editions lets you set an original menu screen when saving videos recorded in AVCHD.

You can save images in chronological order, or change them to any order you want.

Over 30 different preset background images are available. Of course, you can also make custom settings as well.

Set the font and color of your titles, and position the thumbnails in whatever way you want.

* Images displayed on the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.1 PE.

The "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo and the "AVCHD Progressive" and the "AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
AVCHD videos recorded onto a DVD cannot be played on a device that does not support the AVCHD standard.
The top menu can be displayed only on playback devices capable of playing back the top menu.
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

• Series name and product number vary depending on the sales area.
• Availability of models and colors may differ depending on the country.
• Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the LUMIX models, colors, and optional accessories that are available in your market.