相机(Camera)应用程序允许您通过在应用程序内编辑它们来增强您拍摄的照片并修剪您录制的视频。在本文中，我将向您展示其工作原理，以便您也可以在需要时编辑图片和录音。
注意：(NOTE:)如果您不知道如何在Windows 8.1中使用(Windows 8.1)相机(Camera)应用程序，请阅读此分步教程：如何在Windows 8.1中使用(Windows 8.1)相机应用程序(Camera App)。
如何访问相机应用程序编辑(Camera App Editing)选项
在相机(Camera)应用程序中，如果您使用的是触控设备，请单击左箭头或(left arrow or swipe)向右滑动，以便查看您拍摄的照片和录制的视频。您只能在“相机”(Camera)应用中查看文件时使用编辑功能。
浏览(Browse)到要编辑的图片，然后单击或点击它。应用程序的上下文选项显示在屏幕底部。
如果您单击或点按“相机”(Camera)按钮，该应用程序会将您带回该应用程序的主屏幕，您可以在其中拍照或录制视频(record videos)。
如何旋转图片
每次单击或点击图片时，单击“旋转”按钮会使图片旋转 90 度。(Rotate)点击或单击“(Tap or click) 旋转(Rotate)”，直到图片按照您想要的方式旋转。您的更改会自动保存。
如何裁剪图片
要裁剪图片，请单击或点击裁剪(Crop)按钮。
裁剪图片时，您可以选择自己的区域进行裁剪，或者单击(crop or click)或点击纵横比(Aspect ratio)按钮并选择预定义选项之一。
选择要裁剪的区域后，单击或点击(click or tap) 应用(Apply)以应用您的更改。
如果您改变了主意，请单击或点击(click or tap) 取消(Cancel)，您的更改将不会被保存。
完成更改后，保存图片。您可以更新原始照片或保存更改后的副本。
如何编辑图片
要编辑特定图片，请单击或点击“编辑(Edit)”按钮。
您将在屏幕左侧看到几个编辑工具。在右侧，您将看到基于您在左侧选择的编辑工具的上下文工具和预览。让我们一一来看看。
如何使用自动修复选项
自动修复(Auto fix)选项允许您从一组预定义的图像调整中进行选择。要使用它，请单击或点击屏幕左侧的自动修复，然后从(Auto fix)右侧(hand side)选择一种效果。
让我们从自动修复(Auto fix)类别中选择另一个选项。
如您所见，现在，我的照片是黑白的。使用可用选项，直到您的图片看起来如您所愿。
注意(NOTE)：要查看图片的原始版本或撤消或重做更改，如果您使用的是支持触控的设备，请从屏幕底部边缘向上滑动，或者在应用程序中右键单击，然后单击或点击您选择的选项想。
完成编辑后，如果您使用支持触控的设备，请从底部边缘(bottom edge)向上滑动，或者右键单击然后保存更改。
如何使用图像的(Images)基本修复(Basic Fixes)
基本修复(Basic fixes)类别包括简单的图像调整，可以帮助您快速获得所需的结果。单击(Click)或点击屏幕左侧的基本修复按钮。(Basic fixes)
您可以在屏幕右侧看到基本修复。(Basic fixes)
您可以从以下可用的基本修复(Basic fixes)中进行选择：
Rotate - allows you to rotate the image as shown earlier in this article
Crop - allows you to crop the image as shown earlier in this article
Straighten
Red eye
Red eye
如果你想更准确，你可以放大图片。如果要放大，请单击(Click)或点击+ button，如果要缩小，请单击或点击 - 按钮。
Retouch
Retouch
完成编辑后，如果您使用支持触控的设备，请从屏幕底部边缘向上滑动，或在应用程序中右键单击，然后通过单击或点击“保存(Save)”按钮保存更改。
注意(NOTE)：请记住，要查看图片的原始版本或撤消(picture or undo)或重做更改，如果您使用的是支持触控的设备，则需要从屏幕底部边缘向上滑动，或在应用程序中单击鼠标右键然后单击或点击所需的选项。
如何使用灯光调整
要对图片进行灯光调整(Light adjustments)，请单击或点击左侧的灯光按钮。(Light)
您可以在屏幕右侧看到可用的灯光调整。(Light adjustments)
您可以从以下可用的灯光调整(Light adjustments)中进行选择：
Brightness
Brightness
Contrast - allows you to adjust the difference between the lighter and the darker parts of the picture. To change the contrast of the picture, click or tap the Contrast button and then use the dial to adjust the contrast level.
Highlights
Highlights
Shadows
Shadows
完成编辑后，如果您使用支持触控的设备，请从屏幕底部边缘向上滑动，或在应用程序中右键单击，然后通过单击或点击“保存(Save)”按钮保存更改。
如何使用颜色调整
要对图片进行颜色调整(Color adjustments)，请单击或点击屏幕左侧的颜色按钮。(Color)
现在，从右侧选择一个或多个可用选项。
您可以从以下可用的颜色调整(Color adjustments)中进行选择：
Temperature
Temperature
Tint
Tint
Saturation
Saturation
Color enhance
Color enhance
完成编辑后，如果您使用支持触控的设备，请从屏幕底部边缘向上滑动，或在应用程序中右键单击，然后通过单击或点击“保存(Save)”按钮保存更改。
如何为图片添加效果
要为图片添加效果，请单击或点击屏幕左侧的效果(Effects)按钮，然后选择右侧的可用效果之一：(hand side)
Vignette
Vignette
Selective Focus
Selective Focus
然后，调整显示在图像上的椭圆。您可以更改其大小、形状或位置。圆圈内的内容将保持焦点。单击(Click)或点击“强度”(Strength)按钮，然后选择您希望照片其余部分的模糊程度。
在保存图片之前，点击或单击“预览”按钮以查看更改。(Preview)
完成编辑后，如果您使用支持触控的设备，请从屏幕底部边缘向上滑动，或在应用程序中右键单击，然后通过单击或点击“保存(Save)”按钮保存更改。
如何在相机应用程序中修剪录制的(Camera App)视频(Video)
除了编辑使用相机(Camera)应用程序拍摄的照片外，您还可以编辑录制的视频。为此，如果您使用支持触控的设备，请首先单击左箭头或向右滑动(arrow or swipe)以查看您拍摄的照片和录制的视频。
找到要修剪的视频后，如果您使用的是支持触控的设备，请从屏幕底部边缘向上滑动，或者右键单击，然后单击或点击修剪(Trim)按钮。
移动时间线(time line)左右两端的手柄以定义新的起点和终点(start and end points)。
完成更改后，点击或单击保存副本(Save a copy)按钮。
而已！使用相机(Camera)应用程序时，修剪视频是一个非常简单的过程。此外，这是此应用程序提供的唯一视频编辑选项。
结论
编辑使用相机(Camera)应用程序拍摄的照片既有趣又简单。正如您从本指南中看到的那样，结果非常好，并且可用的编辑工具数量惊人地多，至少在编辑图片时是这样。唯一的缺点是它提供的编辑视频很少。不要犹豫，使用本教程中提到的所有编辑工具，并(tutorial and share)与我们分享它们对您的帮助。
How to Edit the Pictures & Videos Taken With The Camera App in Windows 8.1
The Camera app allows you to enhance the pictures you have taken and trim the videos your recorded by editing them inside the app. In this article I'm going to show you how this works, so that you too can edit your pictures and recordings when you need it.
NOTE: If you don't know how to use the Camera app in Windows 8.1, read this step-by-step tutorial: How to Use the Camera App in Windows 8.1.
How to Access the Camera App Editing Options
In the Camera app, click the left arrow or swipe to the right, if you are using a touch-enabled device, so that you can to see the pictures you have taken and the video you have recorded. You can only use the editing features when you're viewing the files in the Camera app.
Browse to the picture that you want to edit and then click or tap on it. The app's contextual options are shown on the bottom of the screen.
If you click or tap the Camera button, the app will bring you back to the main screen of the app, where you can take pictures or record videos.
How to Rotate a Picture
Clicking the Rotate button causes the picture to rotate ninety degrees every time you click or tap on it. Tap or click Rotate until the picture is rotated the way you want it. Your changes are saved automatically.
How to Crop a Picture
To crop a picture, click or tap the Crop button.
When you crop a picture you can select your own area to crop or click or tap the Aspect ratio button and select one of the predefined options.
After you have selected the area to be cropped, click or tap Apply so that your changes are applied.
In case you have changed your mind, click or tap Cancel and your changes will not be saved.
When you are done making changes, save the picture. You can update the original photo or save a copy with your changes.
How to Edit a Picture
To edit a certain picture, click or tap the Edit button.
You will see several editing tools on the left side of the screen. On the right, you will see contextual tools and previews based on the editing tool you have chosen on the left side. Let's take a look at them one by one.
How to Use the Auto Fix Option
The Auto fix option allows you to choose from a predefined set of image adjustments. To use it, click or tap theAuto fix on the left hand side of the screen and then choose one of the effects from the right.
Let's choose another option from the Auto fix category.
As you can see, now, my picture is black & white. Play with the available options until your picture looks as you wish.
NOTE: To view the original version of the picture or to undo or redo changes, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen if you are using a touch-enabled device, or right click within the app and then click or tap the option you want.
When you are done editing, swipe up from the bottom edge if you use a touch-enabled device, or right click and then save your changes.
How to Use the Basic Fixes for Images
The Basic fixes category consists of simple image adjustments which can help you achieve the desired results quickly. Click or tap the Basic fixes button on the left side of the screen.
You can see the Basic fixes on the right side of the screen.
You can choose from the following available Basic fixes:
Rotate - allows you to rotate the image as shown earlier in this article
Crop - allows you to crop the image as shown earlier in this article
Straighten
Red eye
Red eye
If you want to be more accurate, you can zoom in the picture. Click or tap the + button if you want to zoom in and click or tap the - button if you want to zoom out.
Retouch
Retouch
When you are done editing, swipe up from the bottom edge of your screen if you use a touch-enabled device, or right click within the app and then save your changes by clicking or tapping the Save button.
NOTE: Remember that, in order to view the original version of the picture or undo or redo your changes, you need to swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen if you are using a touch-enabled device, or right click within the app and then click or tap the option you want.
How to Use the Light Adjustments
To make Light adjustments to a picture, click or tap the Light button on the left side.
You can see the available Light adjustments on the right side of the screen.
You can choose from the following available Light adjustments:
Brightness
Brightness
Contrast - allows you to adjust the difference between the lighter and the darker parts of the picture. To change the contrast of the picture, click or tap the Contrast button and then use the dial to adjust the contrast level.
Highlights
Highlights
Shadows
Shadows
When you are done editing, swipe up from the bottom edge of your screen if you use a touch-enabled device, or right click within the app and then save your changes by clicking or tapping the Save button.
How to Use the Color Adjustments
To make Color adjustments to a picture, click or tap the Color button on the left side of the screen.
Now, choose one or more of the available options from the right side.
You can choose from the following available Color adjustments:
Temperature
Temperature
Tint
Tint
Saturation
Saturation
Color enhance
Color enhance
When you are done editing, swipe up from the bottom edge of your screen if you use a touch-enabled device, or right click within the app and then save your changes by clicking or tapping the Save button.
How to Add Effects to a Picture
To add effects to your picture, click or tap the Effects button on the left hand side of the screen and then choose one of the available effects on the right:
Vignette
Vignette
Selective Focus
Selective Focus
Then, adjust the ellipse displayed over the image. You can change its size, the shape or the location. What is inside of the circle will stay in focus. Click or tap the Strength button and choose how blurred you want the rest of the photo to be.
Tap or click the Preview button to see the changes before you save the picture.
When you are done editing, swipe up from the bottom edge of your screen if you use a touch-enabled device, or right click within the app and then save your changes by clicking or tapping the Save button.
How to Trim a Recorded Video in the Camera App
Aside from editing the pictures taken with the Camera app, you can also edit the recorded videos. To do this, first click on the left arrow or swipe to the right if you are using a touch-enabled device to see the pictures you have taken and the videos you recorded.
After you have found the video that you want to trim, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen if you are using a touch-enabled device, or right click and then click or tap the Trim button.
Move the handles at the left and right ends of the time line to define new start and end points.
When you are done making changes, tap or click the Save a copy button.
That's it! Trimming a video is a very straightforward process while using the Camera app. Also, this is the only video editing option offered by this app.
Conclusion
Editing the pictures taken with the Camera app can be both fun and easy. As you can see from this guide, the results are very nice and the amount of editing tools available is surprisingly large, at least when editing pictures. The only downside is that it offers very little for editing videos. Don't hesitate to use all the editing tools mentioned in this tutorial and share with us how well they have worked for you.
