Video Shooting and Image Capture: What Roles Does the Processor Play?

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(Newswire.net — August 11, 2018) — When shooting a video, you might be asking yourself whether your mobile processor makes a difference. Will it really affect the quality of your 1080p HD video shooting? Is it going to improve the quality of live-photos you take on your phone? In short, the answer to these questions is yes. A fast processor makes a great deal of difference in the quality of image and video resolution you’re capturing. It controls the GPU so videos won’t stutter, it has built-in photo editor features, and the fastest processors are integrated to have dedicated processing units, to handle video and image capture functions.

Imaging Is a Process 

Sure, the lens and sensor of your phone’s camera are important, but the image signal processor is what gives a smartphone camera its professional-grade quality. Snapdragon processors, some of the fastest mobile processors available, enable consistent image quality and resolution with every shot. A smartphone with a Snapdragon processor is able to stabilize images and has a set of dedicated processing units specifically intended for image capturing. 

Low-light emission, high megapixel resolution, hybrid auto-focus and indoor and outdoor modes, are some of the many features implemented in the smartphones available today. Additionally, improved noise reduction, focus, clarity, reproduction of colors and natural light, all appear brighter and more lifelike with a better processor. Those who love to take photos on their phone will greatly benefit from having the latest processors built into their smartphone. 

Improved Video Resolution

The quality of your images isn’t the only thing that will shine with an all-in-one, integrated processor. New smartphones are capable of capturing video in 4K resolution and up to 60 fps (frames per second) when recording live action shots. Like the designated processing for capturing photos, newer smartphones have faster processors that have a dedicated “section” for video capturing as well. The improvements owners can expect are: 

  • Color depth and clarity 
  • 720p, 1080p and 4K resolution
  • Multiframe noise reduction
  • Improved power efficiency

Real-time maps, virtual capture capabilities and real-time VR and AR applications are also integrated into these newer smartphones, making the video capturing process second to none. 

Dedicated Functions Means Improved Functionality    

The latest smartphones will have all-in-one mobile processors that have specific functions for each of the different tasks owners perform. GPU, video capture, taking photos, streaming video, battery life, functionality and gaming are a few of the many dedicated performance areas which newer mobile processors are capable of handling. Rather than have individual processors built in, limiting the ability to perform, the latest mobile technologies integrate improved processors, which are capable of doing more at a superior level.

Is it Worth the Investment? 

If you’re contemplating whether or not to invest in the latest smartphone, ultimately the decision will lend itself to what you plan on using your smartphone for. If you are the type of person who has to share every photo on Instagram, tweet out every video you capture, or post to Facebook every few minutes, an all-in-one processor is far superior to the technologies of the past. Even those who aren’t socially sharing every minute of their lives will find a reduction in lag, an increase in battery life and an improvement in the overall performance of their mobile device, making it a worthwhile investment if they rely heavily on their smartphone for work, or personal communications, daily.