The TrueDepth camera on the iPad Pro significantly enhances video calling capabilities by providing several advanced features:
1. Portrait Mode and Depth Control: The TrueDepth camera allows for Portrait mode during video calls, which blurs the background and focuses on the subject, creating a professional-looking video. This feature is particularly useful for maintaining visual focus on the speaker, even in cluttered environments. Depth Control allows users to adjust the amount of background blur, providing more flexibility in how the video appears[1][5].
2. Portrait Lighting: This feature offers six different lighting effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono) that can enhance the appearance of the subject during video calls. These effects can add a more polished look to video conferencing sessions[1][5].
3. Center Stage: This feature automatically keeps the subject centered in the frame, even if they move around during the call. It ensures that the speaker remains the focus of the video, making it ideal for presentations or when moving around during a call[6][8].
4. Advanced Video Recording: The TrueDepth camera supports 1080p HD video recording at various frame rates (25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps), ensuring high-quality video output during calls. It also includes features like time-lapse video with stabilization and extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps, which enhance the overall video quality[1][2].
5. Smart HDR and Wide Color Capture: These technologies improve the color accuracy and dynamic range of video recordings, ensuring that video calls appear more vibrant and detailed. Smart HDR helps capture more detail in both bright and dark areas, while wide color capture supports a broader range of colors[1][5].
6. Face ID and Security: Although not directly related to video calling, the TrueDepth camera's Face ID feature provides secure authentication, which can be important for protecting sensitive information shared during video calls[4][9].
Overall, the TrueDepth camera on the iPad Pro M3 enhances video calling by offering advanced features that improve video quality, focus, and overall user experience.
Citations:[1] https://support.apple.com/en-us/111841
[2] https://support.apple.com/en-us/111897
[3] https://support.apple.com/en-us/111979
[4] https://support.apple.com/en-us/102381
[5] https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs/
[6] https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/use-video-conferencing-features-ipad5575c357/ipados
[7] https://apple.techable.com/specs/apple-ipad-pro-m4-13-wi-fi-only-256-512-gb-1-2-tb-specs/
[8] https://bgr.com/tech/new-ipad-pro-leaks-detail-everything-i-was-expecting-for-my-next-ipad/
[9] https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-pro/