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When to Use Picture in Picture Mode

  • Published: April 27, 2012

Manipulating digital photographs can be a difficult process that requires lots of know-how and expensive software. But with Samsung’s Picture in Picture mode, you can pull off some snazzy tricks, right in the camera.

What Is Picture in Picture Mode?

The Picture in Picture mode, featured in the WB150F and DV300 cameras, adds a smaller shot to a picture, usually dropping it into a corner of the background image—similar to the Picture in Picture mode of a television. You start by selecting a photo to use as a background image, then take a picture of yourself and insert it into the first shot.

Why Use Picture in Picture Mode?

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Picture in Picture mode lets you tell two stories at once. When they come back from a vacation, most photographers are carrying cameras filled with shots of landscapes, sunsets and other panoramic vistas that are missing just one thing: the photographer.

Picture in Picture mode lets you insert yourself into any photo without the help of a passing stranger or the awkward routine of balancing the camera on a nearby object, setting a timer and then scrambling to get in the picture. When you're in the picture, your friends and family will know that you took it, and more importantly, that you were there.

How to Use Picture in Picture Mode

Using Picture in Picture Mode is easy. Just follow these simple steps:

  • On the home screen, select the Picture in Picture icon.
  • Choose a background from one of the shots in your camera’s memory or take a new photo.
  • Move the picture-in-picture window around on the background you’ve chosen until it is placed where you want it. Then adjust the window’s size. The maximum size of the window is one-quarter of the screen size.

Fun Ideas for Using Picture in Picture Mode

Picture in Picture mode can come in handy in all kinds of environments. Think about using this simple and fun feature if you find yourself in a situation like one of these:

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  • Landscape shots. This is the natural and most obvious use for Picture in Picture, and it’s the only way you can insert yourself into that gorgeous sunset over the ocean.
  • Sporting events. Take a wide shot of your child on the field, and then insert a close-up head shot in the Picture in Picture space. You'll have the best of both worlds; a shot of the action plus a more personal photo where you can actually see his or her face. Great for graduations as well.
  • The double family portrait. What if you can’t get your entire family together for a single portrait? Use one group shot as the background image and use a smaller group shot as the insert photo.

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