Video Stabilization
Enable video stabilization to smooth camera motion and enhance video quality in Snappic.
Introduction
Video stabilization helps create smoother, more professional-looking footage by minimizing unwanted camera shake. Snappic version 1.26 introduced this feature for supported built-in cameras, making it especially useful for 360 booths and handheld setups.
Table of Contents
Important Notes
Stabilization Levels Explained
Off
Standard
Cinematic
Cinematic Extended
Auto
Performance Considerations
Supported Experiences
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Important Notes
Video stabilization is available only for video experiences (e.g., VideoFX).
Still, GIF, and Burst modes do not use stabilization.
Stabilization may crop the video slightly to allow for movement correction.
Higher stabilization levels can introduce latency (1–2 seconds) in the live preview.
Each stabilization level may affect available frame rates and resolutions.
When changing stabilization settings, the app will display the maximum slow motion multiplier available for the selected camera.
Stabilization Levels Explained
Off
Disables all stabilization.
✅ No cropping or latency in the video.
🚫 No shake reduction — best for fixed camera setups.
Use this mode for stationary booths or when using a tripod to maintain full image quality and responsiveness.
Standard
Applies basic stabilization with minimal cropping and latency.
✅ Helps reduce minor camera movement.
⚠️ Slight latency may appear in the live preview.
⚠️ Slight reduction in field of view.
Best for light stabilization without heavy system performance impact.
Cinematic
Provides stronger stabilization for smoother motion.
✅ Ideal for rotating or moving setups such as 360 booths.
⚠️ Reduces field of view more significantly.
⚠️ Introduces noticeable latency (1–2 seconds).
⚠️ Uses more system memory.
Use this setting for a polished, cinematic feel in motion-heavy videos.
Cinematic Extended
Offers maximum stabilization for highly dynamic camera movement.
✅ Delivers the smoothest video results.
⚠️ Highest latency and memory usage.
⚠️ Increased cropping due to stabilization boundaries.
Best for setups where camera movement is extreme and smooth output is the priority.
Auto
Lets the system choose the most appropriate stabilization mode for your camera and format.
✅ Convenient for users who want optimized results without manual tuning.
⚠️ May vary depending on device and recording conditions.
Performance Considerations
Latency: Higher stabilization levels introduce a delay in the live preview (up to 2 seconds).
Cropping: To stabilize the image, part of the video’s edge is trimmed, slightly reducing the field of view.
Memory Usage: Cinematic and Cinematic Extended modes consume more system memory and may affect overall performance on older devices.
Frame Rate Limitations: Some high frame rate modes may be unavailable at stronger stabilization levels.
Supported Experiences
Video stabilization applies only to:
🎥 VideoFX experiences.
It is not active for:
🖼️ Still Photos
🎞️ GIFs
⚡ Burst Captures
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