Getting started
First, open the Photo Booth app on your Mac. You can find it by going to your Applications folder and searching for “Photo Booth.” Once you’ve opened the app, you should see yourself on the screen if your Mac has a built-in camera. If your Mac does not have a built-in camera, you can connect an external camera to your Mac and use that instead.
Taking a photo
To take a photo in Photo Booth, simply click on the red camera icon in the bottom of the screen. You can also hit the spacebar on your keyboard to take a photo. By default, Photo Booth will use the built-in camera on your Mac, but you can change this by going to the settings menu and selecting a different camera or device.
Recording a video
To record a video in Photo Booth, click on the red video camera icon in the bottom center of the screen. You can also hit the spacebar on your keyboard to start and stop recording. When you’re done recording, Photo Booth will automatically save the video to your computer’s Photos app.
Applying effects
One of the coolest things about Photo Booth is its wide variety of fun effects that you can use to spice up your photos and videos. To apply an effect, click on the Effects button in the bottom right corner of the screen. This will bring up a menu of different effects, including distortion, color filters, and virtual backgrounds.
To preview an effect, simply hover your mouse over it. If you like what you see, click on the effect to apply it to your photo or video. You can also combine multiple effects by clicking on the Add Effects button and selecting another effect from the menu.
Once you’re happy with your photo or video, you can use Photo Booth’s built-in sharing options to send it to your friends or family. You can email the photo or video directly from the Photo Booth app, or save it to your computer’s Photos app and share it from there.
Conclusion
Photo Booth is a fun and easy-to-use app that can help you take great photos and videos with your Mac’s built-in camera. Whether you’re looking to add some personality to your social media posts or just have some fun with your friends, Photo Booth has everything you need to get started. So why not give it a try today?