Get ready for sharper, more dynamic video recordings on your Pixel 8 Pro. Google has started rolling out the highly anticipated Video Boost feature as part of its December quarterly feature drop. This update promises to significantly enhance the visual quality of your videos, making them smoother, more detailed, and overall more pleasing to the eye.

Let’s dive into what Video Boost is, how it works, and how you can start using it to take your videos to the next level.

What is Video Boost?

Video Boost is a new computational photography feature exclusive to the Pixel 8 Pro. It leverages the phone’s powerful AI capabilities to analyze your video footage in real-time and apply various enhancements. These enhancements include:

Improved stabilization: Video Boost minimizes camera shake and jitter, resulting in smoother and more professional-looking footage.
Enhanced detail: The feature sharpens details and edges, making your videos appear more crisp and clear.
Brighter and more vibrant colors: Video Boost can automatically adjust colors and contrast to create more visually appealing videos.
Reduced noise: The feature helps to reduce unwanted noise and grain in your videos, especially in low-light conditions.

Overall, Video Boost aims to make your Pixel 8 Pro videos look as close to professional-grade as possible.

How does Video Boost work?

Video Boost processes your videos in real-time using the Pixel 8 Pro’s Tensor G2 chip. The AI analyzes the footage and applies various enhancements on the fly. You don’t need to do anything special to enable Video Boost; it works automatically whenever you record a video with the Google Camera app.

Here’s a breakdown of how Video Boost works:

Scene analysis: The AI analyzes the scene being recorded, including the lighting conditions, motion, and overall content.
Enhancement selection: Based on the scene analysis, the AI selects the appropriate enhancements to apply to the video.
Real-time processing: The chosen enhancements are applied to the video in real-time, ensuring a seamless recording experience.

It’s important to note that Video Boost is not a magic bullet. While it can significantly improve the quality of your videos, it’s not a substitute for good lighting, proper camera technique, and stable shooting conditions.

How to use Video Boost

There’s no need to activate Video Boost manually. It’s automatically enabled when you record a video with the Google Camera app on your Pixel 8 Pro. However, there are a few things you can do to ensure you get the most out of this feature:

Update your Google Camera app: Make sure you’re using the latest version of the Google Camera app to get the Video Boost feature. You can update the app through the Google Play Store.
Enable HDR video: HDR video can further enhance the visual quality of your videos. To enable it, open the Google Camera app, tap the settings icon (gear icon), and select “Advanced.” Then, scroll down and toggle on the “HDR video” option.
Record in good lighting conditions: Video Boost works best in good lighting conditions. If you’re recording in low-light conditions, consider using a tripod or other stabilization method to minimize camera shake.

Once you’ve taken these steps, you’re ready to start recording stunning videos with Video Boost!

Tips for getting the most out of Video Boost

Here are a few additional tips for getting the most out of Video Boost:

Experiment with different recording settings: Try recording videos at different resolutions and frame rates to see what works best for you.
Use the Google Photos app to edit your videos: The Google Photos app offers various editing tools that you can use to further enhance your videos after recording them.
Share your videos with friends and family: Show off your improved video recording skills by sharing your videos with others.

With Video Boost, your Pixel 8 Pro is now capable of capturing even more stunning and professional-looking videos. So, get out there and start recording!