Google Unveiled a New Photo App that Features 'Lens Blur'
Megan Facciuolo — April 22, 2014 — Tech
References: googleresearch.blogspot.au & designtaxi
‘Lens Blur’ is a new feature of the Google Camera App that lets you take professional-looking, focused shots. Only those who have Android smartphones or tablets that run on KitKat 4.4 or higher can download the application.
The feature allows aspiring photographers, or any smartphone camera user for that matter, to focus on the subject with a shallow depth of field. Essentially, the background surrounding the subject is blurred. To achieve the look, the camera utilizes algorithms just as normal DSLR cameras do.
The look is easy to achieve: users just have to move the camera upwards to capture multiple images. The app then re-renders the photos using a 3D model, which gauges the depth of certain objects. They can also just tap the subject that they want to be more in focus.
The feature allows aspiring photographers, or any smartphone camera user for that matter, to focus on the subject with a shallow depth of field. Essentially, the background surrounding the subject is blurred. To achieve the look, the camera utilizes algorithms just as normal DSLR cameras do.
The look is easy to achieve: users just have to move the camera upwards to capture multiple images. The app then re-renders the photos using a 3D model, which gauges the depth of certain objects. They can also just tap the subject that they want to be more in focus.
Trend Themes
1. Professional-looking Photos - Developing photo apps that give smartphone users the ability to take professional-looking photos using algorithms and easy-to-use features.
2. Shallow Depth of Field - Creating photo apps that allow users to focus on a subject with a shallow depth of field, blurring the background to enhance the subject of the photo.
3. 3D Modelling - Developing photo apps that utilize 3D modelling to gauge the depth of objects and produce high-quality photos using a smartphone camera.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Developing innovative camera apps that enhance the photography experience on smartphones and tablets with new and improved features.
2. Smartphone Technology - Integrating advanced DSLR camera algorithms into smartphone technology and apps to offer a professional photography experience to users.
3. Digital Imaging - Creating new digital imaging technologies for smartphone cameras that produce high-quality photos with features like shallow depth of field and 3D modelling.
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