Camera Interface Layout
Main Camera Views
Camera View Modes
- Widget Mode: Small camera preview overlaid on main screen
- Full-Screen Mode: Expanded camera view for detailed control
- Camera Preview: Live feed with Metal-accelerated effects
Tip: The camera interface adapts based on your current mode and settings, showing only relevant controls to keep the interface clean.
Primary Camera Controls
Close Camera Button
Closes camera view and returns to the main screen. Located in the top corner for easy access.
Pin Button
Pins/unpins the camera widget to prevent accidental movement. Essential for stable compositions.
Photo Capture Button
Takes a single high-resolution photo. Also cancels any active countdown timer if in progress.
Video Recording Button
Red circle to start recording, gray circle with stop square to end. Visual feedback shows recording status.
Light Painting Controls Button
Opens a comprehensive slide-up drawer with specialized light painting controls. This is your command center for creating stunning light art.
Light Painting Controls Widget
Frame Blending Control
Light Trail Length Slider
- Range: 1-100 frames or MAX setting
- Controls how long trails persist
- Higher values = longer trails
Additional Controls
- Clear Button: Resets accumulated trails
- Locked: Shutter speed (1s)
- Locked: Interval (1s) for optimal painting
ISO Control
ISO Brightness
- Range: 30-3200 ISO
- Lower = less sensitive
- Higher = more sensitive
Auto Button
Automatically detects optimal ISO based on ambient light conditions
Reset Button
Returns to ISO 100 default for consistent baseline
Saturation Control
- Slider range: 0-3.0 for color intensity
- 1.0 = natural colors
- Reset button returns to default
- Real-time preview of changes
Video Rate Control
- Slider: 0.1x-8.0x playback speed
- Blue = slow motion effects
- Orange = fast forward effects
- Reset returns to 1.0x normal
Camera Stats & Gesture Controls
Camera Stats Widget
Real-time information display showing all critical capture data:
- Elapsed Time: Current recording duration
- Video Length: Estimated final video length
- Recording Status: Visual indicator with status text
- Current Profile: Active profile icon and name
- Brightness Indicator: Ambient light conditions
- Camera Settings: Shutter, ISO, EV, WB values
Touch Gesture Controls
Tap Gestures
- Single Tap: Set focal point
- Double Tap: Toggle 1x/2x zoom
- Triple Tap: 4x zoom
- 4 Taps: 8x, 5 Taps: 12x, 6 Taps: 16x
Other Gestures
- Long Press: Toggle focal point visibility
- Pan/Drag: Move focal point
- Pinch: Smooth zoom in/out
Quick Zoom Controls
Preset zoom buttons provide instant magnification with smooth animated transitions:
0.5x
1x
2x
5x
10x
Camera Settings Menu
The left-side sliding menu provides tabbed access to all camera settings. Each tab focuses on specific aspects of camera control:
Camera Tab
- Camera selection (back, front, ultra-wide, telephoto)
- EV (Exposure Value) adjustment
- Manual shutter speed control
- ISO setting
- White balance adjustment
Settings Tab
- Timelapse interval
- Video settings
- Battery level warnings
- Crosshair alignment guides
- Advanced capture options
Effects Tab
- Color controls (brightness, contrast, saturation)
- Frame blending settings
- Filter effects
- Light trail options
- Bloom and glow effects
Colors Tab
- Advanced color adjustments
- Temperature and tint controls
- Shadow/highlight adjustment
- Color grading options
- White balance fine-tuning
Recording Controls
Stop Timelapse View
After stopping a recording, you're presented with comprehensive post-recording options:
Session Options
- Name Field: Edit session name for organization
- Render Now: Toggle automatic video rendering
- Save to Photos: Direct export to camera roll
Action Buttons
- New Video: Add segment to same session
- Save & Close: Complete session
- Save & New: Start fresh session
- Delete: Remove current recording
Pro Tip: Use "New Video" to create multi-segment timelapses without starting over. Each segment can have different settings while maintaining continuity.
Master Light Painting Features
Now that you understand camera controls, explore the powerful light painting features and rendering engine.