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