GO Series: Portrait Mode

GO Series: Portrait Mode

Applicable Models: GO 3S and GO Ultra

The Portrait mode automatically brightens faces and smooths skin, giving people a more flattering look on video. This feature is suitable for everyday, low-intensity motion scenes and especially well-lit environments.

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How to enable the Portrait mode

GO Ultra

Applicable modes: Photo, Video, and Toddler Titan

On the shooting preview page, swipe left from the right edge of the screen to enter the exposure parameter settings page > tap the "Smiley Face" icon to enable the feature.

Please note:

• Once the Portrait mode is enabled, Matrix Metering is not supported, and neither is Active HDR.
• In the Video mode or Toddler Titan mode, the Portrait mode is only supported at resolutions below 4K@30fps.
• In the Photo mode, you can select either the "Brighten" or "Smooth" effect. Additionally, the Live Photo feature can be enabled at 12.5MP/9MP resolution (the camera firmware is required to be updated to v1.1.26 or later).

GO 3S

Applicable mode: Video

On the shooting preview page, swipe left from the right edge of the screen to access the Exposure Settings page, then tap the "Smiley Face" icon to enable the Portrait mode.

Please note:

• When the Portrait mode is enabled, Matrix Metering is not supported.
• The Portrait mode can only be enabled with the Standard, Glow, and Vivid filters.

FAQ

1. What if the background is overexposed in backlit or cloudy conditions when the Portrait mode is enabled?

The Portrait mode prioritizes facial brightness optimization, which may result in higher background exposure. To balance background brightness, it's recommended to reduce the proportion of the sky in the frame or disable the Portrait mode.

2. How to reduce noise when using zoom with the Portrait mode enabled?

Use the zoom feature in well-lit environments to improve image clarity.

3. How to get better shooting results at night with the Portrait mode enabled?

Very dark environments (no lighting): Use the Video mode with the Portrait mode enabled, and consider using a third-party fill light. It is recommended to use a third-party fill light or switch to the PureVideo mode.

Low-light environments (with some lighting): Use the Video mode with the Portrait mode enabled, and try to position the face towards the light source for better results.

4. What should you do if the frame is more prone to shaking when using the Portrait mode at night or in low-light motion scenes?

The Portrait mode is suitable for stationary scene or low-intensity motion in low light (e.g., walking, sitting still). It is recommended to set the stabilization level to "Low". For high-intensity activities (e.g., running, jumping), it is recommended to temporarily disable the Portrait mode to achieve stable footage.

5. What are the differences in the effects of the Portrait mode between GO 3S and GO Ultra?

Overall speaking, the Portrait mode of GO 3S can effectively brighten the skin tone to meet the needs of portrait shooting; while the Portrait mode of GO Ultra optimizes skin texture more delicately, and supports more filters and shooting modes, which can better satisfy the needs for straight-out-of-camera results.