From functions to add visually stunning effects, to small adjustments that give you a better photographic experience. Today’s list is diverse and rich in options for exploit your creativity when using the camera of your Xiaomi.
1. Activate multicam mode
The multi-camera mode is a curious video trick exclusive to Xiaomi phones with telephoto cameras, such as the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. Said mode, what it does, is provide the real-time display of all cameras in the module. So you can see what each of your Xiaomi’s sensors captures.
The user can choose two of these cameras to make a combined video recording. In addition, it also allows you to link with a second compatible device for professional recording from different approaches.
If you have a Xiaomi mobile with a telephoto lens, you may have the multi-camera mode. And if you want to activate this trick in the camera of your Xiaomi, you just have to comply with the following steps:
- Open the Camera app.
- Enter the section ‘Plus‘.
- Select the option ‘multi-camera‘.
2. The film effects are another of the interesting tricks of the camera of your Xiaomi
The presentation of the Xiaomi 11 series marked the beginning of a new batch of effects and modes for the camera. One of the most outstanding, in cinematographic matters, are the film effects. This function brings together assorted effects set to give an artistic and professional touch to your video recordings.
Similarly, this cool camera feature it is only available on high-end mobiles. So, if you have any premium devices from the brand, maybe you can enjoy the movie effects. To activate them, follow these steps:
- Go to the Camera app.
- Open the ‘Plus‘.
- Click on ‘film effects‘.
Now, you just have to choose the effect of your preference. Some of the most prominent are: Freeze Time, Magic Zoom, Time-lapse and Parallel World.
3. Create drawings with Light Painting mode
Some Xiaomi mobiles have the trick of creating drawings with light from the camera automatically. It is known as illuminated painting or “Light painting”, a function that allows you to make use of lights to form figures in your Photographs.
This mode is responsible for adjust camera parameters (ISO and exposure time) to create drawings with the light of external objects. It can be a flashlight, a lantern, even the stars. All you need is imagination and some patience.
Only some mobiles have this automatic function available. The rest must manually configure the Pro mode of the camera, set the ISO to 50 and the exposure time to as high as possible. If you don’t know if you have it, here’s how you can find out and, by the way, activate it:
- Go to the Camera app.
- Go to the section ‘Plus‘.
- Click on ‘long exposure‘.
- Select the option ‘light painting‘.
After activating this function, take a light source and start recording with the camera of your Xiaomi. You will notice that after a couple of tries, you will get interesting shapes.
4. Create vlog-type videos with this mode of your Xiaomi’s camera
VLOG mode is another new MIUI camera mode. It is a function with which you can record short video clips and then the system takes care of join them to create a single footage. The tool also allows you to add transition and sound effects to come up with a pretty creative vlog.
The feature is available on only some Xiaomi devices. To activate it, you can do the following:
- Go to the Camera app.
- Display the section ‘Plus‘.
- Click on the function ‘VLOG‘ and choose the effect you prefer.
5. Apply the diorama effect
A little-known mode present in the cameras of some Xiaomi mobiles is the diorama effect. This function provides a scale model look to photographs of landscapes, buildings, or cities. Therefore, it is an ideal photo trick for outdoor photos. If you want to take a look, this is how you can activate it on your Xiaomi:
- Open the MIUI Camera app.
- Open the Option menu using the three horizontal lines located in the upper right corner.
- Click on ‘diorama effect‘.
As you can see, when it comes to the MIUI camera, there are endless modes and effects that you can apply to give a different touch to your photos and videos. If you are interested in knowing other photography tips, remember to follow us on social networks and join the general Telegram chat to receive more interesting tricks.