Recording Video - HTC U11 life User Manual

58 Taking photos and videos
For clear, sharp shots
§ Tap the screen to focus and dynamically readjust the image contrast, which is sometimes
desirable if you wish to take a macro to get an off-center bokeh effect or take photos while
you're moving. Adjust the exposure to brighten the subject or make the subject look darker
and richer. For details, see
§ If the subject is moving, on the Viewfinder, press and hold the subject to lock the focus.
§ If there are parts of the image that are in shadows and others are in highlights, use HDR to
capture multiple shots of different exposures and combine them into one shot. Keep HTC
U11 life steady or place it on a level surface when using HDR. See
62 for details.
§ When taking a panoramic photo, consider the whole scene and focus on an object that has a
neutral tone to help keep the exposure balanced in the composite image.
§ Make sure you're not moving the camera when taking a photo, especially in low light
conditions. Hold the phone steady and don't move the camera while taking RAW photos in
Pro mode.
§ You can control image noise by adjusting the ISO, shutter, and exposure settings of your
camera. Use Pro mode to tweak these, and save up to three different manual photography
settings. See Manually adjusting camera settings
It also captures in RAW format, which is suitable for post processing photos. See
RAW photo on page 68.
Other tips
§ In Camera settings, tap Grid to help frame the subject better or improve the composition.
§ After capturing, you can enhance the photo in the Google Photos app.

Recording video

1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
2. Switch to Video mode. See
3. When you're ready to start recording, tap
4. Change focus to a different subject or area by just tapping it on the Viewfinder screen. You
can also change the exposure after tapping by dragging up and down on the screen.
5. Tap the flash icon to turn the flash on or off.
6. Tap to pause the recording, and then tap
7. To stop recording, tap
Quickly adjusting the exposure of your photos
on page 67.
Choosing a capture mode
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to resume.
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on page 61.
Using HDR Boost
on page 55 for details.
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