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Settings & Configuration

Customize Light Paint App to Your Workflow

General Settings

Basic Options

Launch Camera on Start

Automatically opens camera when app launches

Auto Play Videos

Automatically plays videos in media view

Save Exports to Photos Library

Auto-saves exported content to device Photos

Show Help Text

Displays helpful tooltips throughout the app

Photo Album Storage

Album Selection

Choose destination album for exports

Default: "LightPaint App"

Only visible when "Save Exports to Photos Library" is enabled

Notifications & Location

Task Completion Notifications

Pro Version

Receive notifications when background tasks complete

Use Location for Timelapses

Add GPS data to captures

Camera Default Settings

Device Camera Configuration

Camera Authorization

Permission status display

Default Camera

Choose startup camera (back, front, ultra-wide, telephoto)

Camera Display Options

Show Current Camera Values

Display ISO, shutter speed, etc. on screen

Camera Crosshairs

Show alignment guides on preview

Brightness Warning

Warn when environment is too bright for light painting

Camera Shutter Sound

Play sound when capturing photos

Manual Camera Controls

Shutter Speed

Auto/Manual toggle

Range: 1/8000 to 30 seconds

Exposure (EV)

Auto/Manual toggle

Range: -3.0 to +3.0

White Balance

Auto/Manual toggle

Range: 2700K-10000K

ISO Sensitivity

Auto/Manual toggle

Range: 30-3200 (device dependent)

Timelapse Default Settings

Capture Settings

Interval

Time between captures

1.0-600 seconds

Maximum Frames

Capture limit

0-100,000 (0 = unlimited)

Countdown Timer

Delay before starting

0-60 seconds

Power Management

Battery Level Stop

Auto-stop at specified battery level

0-80% (0 = disabled)

Photo Capture Settings

Resolution & Quality

Photo Capture Size

Megapixel setting

0-64 MP

Higher values = larger file sizes

Output Format

File TypePNG or JPG
JPG Quality0-100%

Video Export Settings

Export Profiles

Video Profile

Preset configurations for different use cases

Video Size

Resolution options (1080p, 4K, custom)

Frame Rate

Output framerate (24, 30, 60 fps, etc.)

Bit Rate

Quality setting (1-100 Mbps)

Advanced Settings

Codec Selection

  • H.264 (compatibility)
  • H.265/HEVC (efficiency)

Container Format

  • • MOV (Apple native)
  • • MP4 (universal)
  • • M4V (iTunes compatible)

Modern Settings (AppSettings)

User Interface

Selected Theme

Light, dark, or system automatic

Haptic Feedback

Vibration feedback for interactions

Light Painting Optimization

Auto Detect Light Conditions

Automatic environment analysis

Default Light Painting Mode

Startup configuration

Rendering Performance

Light Threshold

Sensitivity for light detection

0.0-1.0

Light Boost

Intensity multiplier

Default: 1.5

Blend Strength

Effect intensity

Default: 1.0

Trail Fade Amount

Decay rate

Default: 0.002

Performance Settings

Metal AccelerationEnable GPU processing
Background ProcessingAllow background tasks
Max Concurrent Renders1-4 simultaneous

Important Settings Tips

Performance Tips

  • • Enable Metal acceleration for best performance
  • • Lower video resolution for longer captures
  • • Adjust concurrent renders based on device
  • • Monitor battery level during long sessions

Quality Tips

  • • Use H.265 for smaller file sizes
  • • Higher bitrates = better quality
  • • PNG for lossless photo exports
  • • Match frame rate to capture rate