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Remote Camera Control

Short answer

Remote camera control lets a photographer or director operate a phone's camera from anywhere. With CLOS you fire the shutter and adjust focus and exposure on the subject's iPhone or Android in real time. Pro plans add ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and telephoto or ultra-wide lens switching, so a remote operator runs the shoot like they are on set.

Key takeaways

  • Trigger the real shutter on a remote iPhone or Android, not a screen grab
  • Adjust focus and exposure live; ISO, shutter, white balance, and lens are Pro
  • The operator directs from a browser while the subject only holds the phone
  • Encrypted, access-controlled sessions keep every shoot private

What you can control remotely

CLOS turns the subject's phone into a camera you operate from afar. You trigger the shutter and pull focus, then set exposure to nail the look you want. On Pro and Enterprise plans you also reach ISO, shutter speed, and white balance, and you can switch between telephoto and ultra-wide lenses without ever touching the device yourself.

Because CLOS commands the real camera sensor, the result is a full-resolution capture rather than a compressed video still. The subject simply holds the phone steady; every creative decision stays with the remote operator.

Why operators choose remote control

Directing the camera yourself removes the guesswork of talking a subject through settings over a call. You see the live feed, set the frame, and capture on your own timing. It is the same control you would have on set, scaled across cities and time zones.

Pair it with remote RAW capture when you need maximum latitude in the edit, or keep things light with full-resolution JPG for fast turnarounds.

Frequently asked questions

What camera settings can I adjust remotely? +
Focus, exposure, and the shutter are available to every operator. ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and telephoto or ultra-wide lens switching are included on Pro and Enterprise plans.
Does the subject need photography experience? +
No. The subject only holds the phone and follows your direction. All camera control happens on your side of the session.
Is this just screen-sharing a video call? +
No. CLOS triggers the real camera sensor, so you capture full-resolution stills and video rather than a compressed screenshot from a video call.
What phones are supported? +
Any modern iPhone or Android running the CLOS app can act as the capture device. The operator works from a browser.
Is the connection secure? +
Yes. Every transfer is end-to-end encrypted and rooms are access-controlled, so only invited people can join the session.

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