Best Designed Android Apps: Camera Zoom FX April 27, 2013 – 00:00

The last year or two has seen a sea of change when it comes to the design of Android apps . Unless the developer has provided exceptional functionality,he can no longer expect success if the app doesn’t look good. In the Design Love series,I’ll share some of the best examples of the growth the platform has seen.

The first thing you notice when you launch Camera Zoom FX

While I typically love the design of everything Google has developed in the last couple of years,particularly since the launch of Google+,I must admit that I was extremely disappointed with the built-in camera app in Jelly Bean. While it’s neat and tidy,and I can certainly understand if people enjoy the immersive experience provided by hiding away controls as much as possible,I have seen quite a few people struggle when they try to deal with the additional settings. Heck,even I make mistakes virtually every time I try to fool around in there.

Camera Zoom FX feels like a throwback in some regards,while still giving the user a lot of controls (which I’ll get to in the next section) without looking complex. Just have a look at the screenshot,and you’ll immediately know which options are hidden where.

OK,it looks good. But what functionality does it bring to my device?

Everyone loves to take great photos,but most lack the knowledge of the basics of photography. Camera Zoom FX can help you to improve a lot. For example,you can see my typical set up in the next screenshot. It consists of a Phi grid (read more about it here),instead of the more common grid system based on the Rule of Thirds.

I also use a couple of additional overlays,including one called the Horizon which helps you to ensure your images aren’t tilted. The other is a stability indicator which adds those red lines you see inside the centre circle when there’s too much movement.

Source: phandroid.com

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