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Photo Coach Feature

Real-time lighting analysis tells you where the best light is.

Lighting Scout downsamples your camera feed every 800ms to analyze luminance across four quadrants. It tells you the light direction, brightness level, and gives actionable tips like 'Face toward the upper-right for flattering fill light.'

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💡 Strong light from top-right — face ↗
How It Works

Three steps to better photos.

1

Enable Lighting Scout

Toggle it from the Feature Hub or the quick-access row.

2

See Live Analysis

A floating chip shows light direction, quality (directional/flat/low/bright), and brightness score.

3

Follow the Tip

Reposition based on the directional arrow and tip to find the most flattering light angle.

Use Cases

Who is Lighting Scout for?

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Golden Hour

Know exactly which direction to face during sunset for that warm glow.

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Indoor Lighting

Find the best-lit corner of any room for natural-looking photos.

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Avoiding Harsh Light

Detect when light is too directional and get tips to soften it.

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Video Calls

Quickly optimize your lighting setup for virtual meetings and streams.

FAQ

Common questions about Lighting Scout.

How does it detect light direction?

It divides the frame into four quadrants and compares average luminance to determine where light is coming from.

Does it work in low light?

Yes — it detects low light conditions and advises you to find brighter areas.

Does it affect camera performance?

The analysis runs every 800ms on a tiny 80×120 canvas. Impact on performance is negligible.

Is this like a light meter?

It's a simplified, photographer-friendly light analyzer — not a professional light meter, but very useful for everyday photos.

Related Features

Works great with

😊 Expression Coach 📐 Composition Coach 🌆 Scene AI 🎯 Pose Match

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