However, many of the iPhone’s photography features are unknown or underused. The end of the year is probably the right time to learn and try something new. For those using the latest model, the iPhone 15 also has some exclusive features.
Space video
For iPhone 15 Pro users, the holiday season represents the perfect opportunity to test out the new spatial video feature. Available only on the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max running iOS 17.2 or later, the feature allows you to capture videos in 3D, bringing a new level of depth and realism to your memories.
While you’ll need an Apple Vision Pro headset or Meta Quest 3 to get the best experience when viewing Spatial Video, that shouldn’t stop users from exploring the new feature. Plus, Spatial Video can still be played in regular 2D on other devices.
The technology behind spatial video involves the main and ultra-wide cameras on the iPhone 15 Pro. When recording, the iPhone combines the inputs from these cameras to create a single video file that encapsulates a three-dimensional perspective. This is done through sophisticated computational cinematography.
The result is a video that, while essentially 2D, still contains depth information that can be leveraged by compatible devices to create a 3D experience. The extra dimension in these videos creates a sense of immersion and presence that goes beyond traditional video, making the audience feel like they are part of the moment.
Cinema mode
Starting with the iPhone 13, Apple added cinematic video recording, which brings depth-of-field effects to videos. Cinema mode uses advanced computational photography to automatically focus on the subject and blur the background, similar to what you'd see in high-end video.
Cinema mode allows users to focus on details in a creative way, by smoothly shifting focus from one subject to another. It also simplifies filming by automatically adjusting focus as people enter and exit the frame or when the subject in the video looks away.
Ultra wide lens for group shots
The ultra-wide lens, which has been around since the iPhone 11, offers better shots in limited spaces than the wide-angle lens. One of the biggest advantages is that you can get a wider shot without having to step back. This is especially useful at family gatherings when you want to fit more people in the shot.
Portrait mode
The iPhone 15 introduces some significant improvements to portrait mode. Users can now adjust the focus of an image or add a background blur effect after taking the shot, even if they didn't initially select portrait mode.
The ability to edit photos after they’ve been taken allows you to experiment with different focus points, ensuring each portrait captures the subject in the most beautiful and interesting way possible. This is especially useful for taking photos of family members, friends, and pets. Portrait mode in the iPhone 15 has also been tweaked to look better in low light.
Photography style
Photo Styles are a feature that’s coming to iPhone 13 and let people choose and customize a style based on specific conditions or personal preferences. They’re smart adjustments that are selectively applied to different parts of a photo, like skin tones and the sky. Photo Styles intelligently adapt to the lighting conditions in each shot, adjusting to preserve natural-looking skin tones and textures.
Users can choose from preset styles like rich, vibrant, warm and cool, each offering a unique look. During the holidays, this means you can choose a style that best suits your festive mood and gives your images a special look.
(According to Macrumors)
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