Live Focus and Portrait mode on Galaxy S21

Step 1. On the shooting modes list, tap More > Portrait or Portrait video.

Step 2. Tap  and select a background effect you want. To adjust the intensity of the background effect, drag the adjustment bar.

Step 3. When Ready appears on the preview screen,  tap on the capture button to take a picture or tap  to record a video.

The camera allows you to capture pictures or videos where the background is blurred and the subject stands out clearly. You can also apply a background effect and edit it after taking a picture. The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode.

Select a background effect (Blur, Natural lighting, Mono lightning, Backdrop, Color point) on the preview screen and take a photo that stands out the subject.

- Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light.

- The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions:

• The device or the subject is moving.
• The subject is thin or transparent.
• The subject has a similar color or pattern to the background.
• The subject or background is plain.