Pixel 8 Pro’s Video Boost Turns YOU into a Director with AI Magic
Kevin Fu and Fuhao Shi from the Pixel Camera team introduce Video Boost on the Pixel 8 Pro. This feature drastically enhances video quality by combining HDR+ with Night Sight and machine learning for stabilization and clarity.
Users simply select Video Boost in their camera settings, record, and await the boosted video, which undergoes processing in the cloud. Powered by the Tensor G3 chip, this technology seamlessly integrates on-device processing with cloud computing for optimal results.
Kevin and Fuhao also share four tips for maximizing Video Boost’s effectiveness.
CONTENTS: Pixel 8 Pro’s Video Boost
Say Goodbye to Dark Videos: Pixel 8 Pro’s Video Boost Brings Light
Kevin explains the difficulty of shooting videos on smartphones in low light or dark settings, citing the challenge of capturing enough light with smaller sensors and the computational limitations for enhancing video quality. Unlike photos, videos consist of multiple frames per second, requiring algorithms to process a large volume of data, leading to issues like graininess, darkness, or blurriness.
Fuhao introduces Video Boost, which produces well-lit, clear videos with reduced visual noise in low light. Kevin shares how applying Video Boost to recordings in dark areas pleasantly surprises users with increased visibility and clarity, sparking excitement over the enhanced results.
Wi-Fi and Auto-Backup: Your Shortcut to Brighter Videos
- To utilize Video Boost, users are required to have a Google Photos account, which will upload their videos to the cloud for enhancement.
- Kevin advises enabling Google Photos’ backup feature to initiate automatic uploading of videos to the cloud, based on backup settings like Wi-Fi-only preferences.
- Concerns about storage space are addressed by Fuhao, who reassures that boosted videos will only marginally increase in size compared to regular 4K or 1080p videos, resulting in improved image quality due to better bitrate.
- For users still worried about storage, Pixel offers various tools such as Smart Storage, which identifies and suggests removal of unnecessary files, apps, and other items consuming phone storage.
Get the Perfect Picture: Video Boost Settings You Can Control
- Video Boost records videos in 4K resolution by default, making them suitable for viewing on large screens such as TVs.
- However, if users prefer to conserve processing time and storage space, they can opt for Full HD resolution instead. This option can be accessed in the Video Settings menu, accessible by tapping the gear icon while in video mode.
- Within Video Settings, users can also enable 10-bit HDR, enhancing colors and adding vibrancy to videos. This feature is particularly beneficial when viewing videos on high-end displays.
- Apart from visual settings, Video Boost offers speech enhancement, which prioritizes dialogue in videos, ensuring clearer audio playback.
Be the Director: Share Now or Craft Your Vision with Video Boost
- While Video Boost processes the video for enhancement, immediate sharing of the “boosted” video isn’t possible due to the processing time required.
- However, thanks to its hybrid on-device and cloud processing system, users have the flexibility to share the initial video immediately if they wish.
- Pixel’s on-device video technology ensures that even the initial video maintains high quality, with real-time features like Live HDR+ and video stabilization already active before cloud processing.
- Users can decide whether to share the video right away for quick sharing on social media or with friends, or they can wait for the more polished version being processed in the cloud.
- Kevin emphasizes that the decision depends on the user’s preference as an internet creator: whether they prioritize immediate sharing or prefer to craft a more curated presentation.
- Ultimately, users have the freedom to choose when and how to share their videos, serving as the director of their content.
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