Instructions | Taking photos for ViuBox Online

One of the questions that we get asked constantly is, “How do I take pictures for ViuBox Online?”

We want you to have the best experience possible, so we have put together a set of guidelines on how to take pictures for ViuBox and more importantly on how not to take pictures!

A, Your Clothes

1, Tight fitting clothes please!

Ideally you want to wear fitted clothes which give a clear idea of your proportions. We don’t want ViuBox to be guessing now, do we?! 😊

So yes to leggings, tight jeans and no to loose pajamas. Fitting clothes will ensure accurate measurements and a more accurate your avatar would be.

What works

Tops: Tuck the top into the bottom. Use Tee shirts, tank tops etc. which clearly show your proportions. Do NOT wear jackets. Do NOT wear over-sized shirts

Bottoms:  Tight fitting shorts, jeans leggings etc. would work. Go for skinny pants. NO to pajamas and loose bottoms.

2, The color of your clothes

Please avoid wearing clothes which are shades of brown, cream etc. Avoid any color that ViuBox may mistake to be your skin tone.

Wear clothes which contrast with the color of the background that you take the picture with. Let ViuBox see your amazing complexion without being confused.

Points to remember

• Ensure proper lighting in the room, no shadows, make sure that your face and body are on even lighting (not one side of the face in shadows and looking darker than the other!)
• Long hair should be tied behind the head for the front picture and on the far side for the side picture
• Bare foot is ideal. You may also use flat shoes. No heels please! Please also avoid brown-colored or cream-colored shoes.

• Please avoid watches, jewelry, belts, AirPods, and other accessories.
• Make sure your room is lit well
• The background should ideally be white and plain, any light-colored background would work. Please do not wear clothes that match the background (please don’t wear white clothes with a white wall behind you. White background and black clothes would work splendidly!)

B, Taking the Pictures

• Make sure that the camera is at your waist level.
• Please ensure that the picture includes you head-to-toe.
• If you have help taking photos, ask your friend to hold the camera at 90° vertically
• The camera should be about 2 meters from you.
• Stand straight, do not tilt your neck or slouch.

1, Straight Photo

• Look straight, stand upright with head held straight.
• Keep arms straight and away from the body at a 45° angle.
• Keep the legs apart, with the feet at about 40 cm apart.

2, Side Photo

• Look straight, stand upright with head held straight.
• Make sure that the hands are by the side of the thighs and that the hands are within the side profile of the body
• Feet should be together and touching.