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Samsung Astro Portrait: How it works and Guide to use
The upgraded Samsung Expert RAW supports an epic feature called the Astro Portrait. The company has crafted this advanced function for people who want to be photographed together with the Milky Way in the night sky.
The specific reasons are the difference between bright and dark is extreme, most of it is too dark, the subject moves, and the difference in distance between the two objects (night sky, people) that need to be filmed at the same time is too large.
The ability to capture astrophoto has become a basic feature. However, it’s difficult to be photographed alongside the astrophoto due to many difficulties. Samsung managed to find a unique way that lets you be photographed in astrophoto.
How can people be photographed in astrophoto?
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- Take a portrait using lights such as flash or surrounding streetlights.
- Take at least 10 background photos including the sky at a shutter speed of 30 seconds without moving the camera and without a model, in the same composition.
- To reduce noise and bring out the details, stack 10 photos together to create a single photo. Since stars move, they appear to be in a stick formation in this photo.
- Align and stack the 10 photos of the sky based on the stars to create one photo with less noise and more clarity. At this point, the background becomes blurred.
- Separate the person from the photo in step 3 and the sky from the photo in step 4 and merge them into one photo. Now you get a clear background and a clear sky.
- Take the person from the photo in step 1 and merge it with the photo from step 5.
- When merging the person and background, as each of their lighting conditions is different, the processing of the merged boundaries and correction of heterogeneous colors must be done well.
The explanation is too complicated, isn’t it? The actual process of filming and editing is even more difficult than the explanation. Astro Portrait mode does the same thing as above with just the press of a button and some moments of waiting.
Expert RAW Astro Portrait
In Astro Portrait mode, you only need to stand in front of the camera for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, you can come out of the frame and wait for the shooting to end. And then, you will end up with a great picture.
How to shoot an Astro Portrait?
First, mount your Galaxy S24, Z Fold 6 or Z Flip 6 on a tripod and select the Astro mode in the Expert RAW app. Then, a window will appear in which you must select Astro Portrait.
You can set the capture time in 3 different levels. The actual capture time varies depending on the brightness of the surroundings.
The longer the time, the better the quality of the photo, not brighter. Noise is reduced, and a little more detailed expression becomes possible.
Now, strike a pose and press the capture button. If you’re filming by yourself, you can use the self-timer. The flash will turn on, and after 3 seconds, when the flash turns off, step out of the frame.
Feel free to do something else while you wait for the shooting to finish.
September 2024 is going on and Samsung has released a new update for the Galaxy Watch 7 Plugin with version 2.2.15.24082751. This update improves the synchronization between your Galaxy Watch 7 and other devices.
The Galaxy Watch 7 Plugin is essential for users who want to ensure their Galaxy Watch 7 functions properly. The Galaxy Wearable application must also be installed on the smartphone for the plugin to work correctly.
This update enhances the performance and stability of the Galaxy Watch 7 Plugin. Users will benefit from improved reliability and a smoother experience when using their smartwatch. It also fixes some issues that users encountered in the previous version.
Overall, the update improves the Galaxy Watch 7 connectivity with your mobile device for a seamless experience. To ensure optimal performance, it is important to keep both the Galaxy Wearable application and the Galaxy Watch 7 Plugin up to date.
To install the update, users need to connect their Galaxy Watch 7 to their smartphone and open the Galaxy Store app >> tap on the Menu option >> click on Updates. Also, they can install the update directly from the third-party source link mentioned here.
Galaxy AI is Samsung’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence system designed to enhance your experience with Galaxy devices. With over 20 AI-powered tools, these features are seamlessly integrated into both hardware and software.
The Galaxy AI suite enhances everyday tasks and protects user data with Samsung Knox security. With over 20 integrated features, Galaxy devices offer a personalized, secure, and highly efficient experience.
How does Galaxy AI work on Galaxy devices?
Samsung’s Galaxy AI is deeply integrated into One UI and native apps, even working offline. AI tools run on-device, enabling fast and efficient processing. This ensures user data remains protected under Samsung Knox security.
Galaxy AI Features
Live Translate translates calls and messages in real-time, enabling connection in over 16 languages. Interpreter offers live translation for face-to-face conversations or conferences.
With Sketch to Image, sketches are transformed into photorealistic images, while Photo Assist allows for photo editing, object removal, and background filling.
Enhance writing with tools like Composer, which suggests responses or improves text automatically. Browser Assist provides real-time translations during web browsing.
Chat Assist optimizes grammar, style, and tone in messaging. Transcript Assist automatically converts audio recordings into text, simplifying note-taking and translation.
Slow Mo transforms any video into slow motion; in essence, Galaxy AI is designed to make your life easier, more productive, and more enjoyable.
It seems the Galaxy Tab S10 series launch is just around the corner. Samsung has been working on the next-gen flagship tablets for a long. A credible leaker recently revealed the possible release date of the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and Ultra.
According to the info, Samsung could launch the Galaxy Tab S10 series on September 26. In the past, the South Korean tech giant confirmed that its new premium Galaxy tablets will launch before 2024 ends.
Later on, rumors were suggesting an October 2024 release for the Tab S10 series. Now, the latest development suggests Samsung won’t wait till October as the tentative release date is said to be September 26.
This year, there are two major changes reported in Samsung’s tablet segment. The first is, the Galaxy Tab S10 won’t be launched. The lineup will only have Plus and Ultra models, while the branding strategy is unknown.
Second is, that the Galaxy Tab S10 series will use MediaTek SoC. Unlike the S series, the Tab S10 series will also debut a flagship Dimensity chip in the US. It is reported that the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ powers the upcoming tablets.
Galaxy S24 Ultra debuted anti-reflective screen technology. It helped the flagship to stand apart from rivals and maintain an edge over rivals. The Tab S10 and Tab S10 Ultra are also said to boast anti-reflective displays.
As the tentative launch date is near, we are excited to hear more from Samsung. Galaxy AI will indeed play a key role in pushing the tablets’ sales. It will directly compete with Apple’s iPad segment in late 2024 throughout the next year.