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Can I blur the background of my videos in Detail iOS or iPadOS like I can on Zoom or Google Hangouts
Can I blur the background of my videos in Detail iOS or iPadOS like I can on Zoom or Google Hangouts

This article will give the quick steps to blurring your background in Detail iOS or iPadOS

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Yes, there are two ways to blur the background when recording or editing a video in Detail iOS or iPadOS.

Option 1: Add a Detail Filter to a recording

  1. Complete a recording of yourself or import a video of yourself or a person talking to camera

  2. In the left-side menu, tap Filters

  3. Tap on a filter, and tap again to open that Filter's extended menu – swipe up to reveal more options

  4. Choose the background option (last πŸ‘€ icon)

  5. Under Effects, slide the Depth slider to blur the background

Option 2: Turn on Portrait in your iPhone control centre before recording with Detail

  1. Open a new project to record a video

  2. Swipe from the top right corner to bottom left corner to reveal the control centre

  3. At the top see Detail Controls, tap this to open the camera and microphone options

  4. Tap "Portrait" to turn this option on when recording in Detail. This will lightly add depth to your video.

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