The photographic filters and retouching commonly seen in applications for smartphonesthey often have a artistic intention However, this does not always have to be the case. With the Thermal camera application it is possible to transform the phone into a heat sensor, showing everything what the camera captures with the movie tones of these gadgets, ranging from cold blue to warm red.
Specifically, it is an application that simulates the operation of these special camera-sensors , so do not rely on what is displayed. However, its representation is quite realistic, making it possible to frame different objects and see different tones depending on the temperature Although, in reality, the shades of heat are affected by the actual color of the object and the light that falls on them
This is a curious application that may be more useful in informal gatherings of friends and family , that as photo retouching or heat measurement instrument. It also has several options to customize these visual effectsAll of these settings are onscreen, and can be adjusted in real time, while look at the framed object.
On the left side of the screen there is a bar to regulate the zoom By default there is no magnification applied, it is possible to adjust it with your finger to the desired position or frame. For its part, the bar located on the right side of the screen is much more eye-catching Here it is possible to establish the graduation of warm tones that is displayed on the screen, being able to increase the warmth of the image, or cool it down
Finally, at the bottom of the screen there are four or five buttons, depending on whether the terminal has flash for cameraFrom left to right, it is possible to focus the image with the first one, being able to press it at any time to perform another focus if the framing has changed. The second activates or deactivates the flash of the terminal The third alternates what is being seen between the rear and front cameras For its part, the room changes the heat measurement scales between different colors and ranges
Lastly, the button in the lower right corner takes a photograph of what you are focusing on. This is stored in a exclusive folder within the gallery of the terminal. The application Thermal camera is developed for mobile phones with the operating system Android As we say, it is about a simulation that is not real, even though it looks like it. Best of all, you can download absolutely free from the Android Market
