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Setting up your smartphone (iPhone/Android) for optimal use with Danim

This article covers all the necessary settings and common questions regarding formats, resolutions, IPS or FPS, H.264 and H.265 codecs, and HEVC/HEIC

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Written by Carine
Updated over 11 months ago

How to configure your smartphone :

  1. Open your smartphone’s camera app.

  2. Select the aspect ratio [16:9].

  3. Switch to Video Mode.

  4. Choose the resolution [1080P] or [HD].

  5. Set the frame rate to 30 or 25 FPS.

  6. Open Settings.

  7. Disable High-Efficiency Video OR select the "Most Compatible" mode, depending on your smartphone's options.

Your smartphone is now optimized for using media on Danim ! 👍

FAQ

Which file formats are supported on Danim ?

jpeg, jpg, png, mp4, mov, avi, arw, avif, avifs, bmp, bmp2, bmp3, cr2, crw, dcr, dng, eps, eps2, eps3, exr, hdr, ico, jbg, jbig, jfif, jng, jp2, jxl, jxr, k25, kdc, mrw, nef, openexr, orf, pdf, pef, ps, ps2, ps3, psb, psd, raf, raw, sr2, srf, svg, tga, tif, tiff, webp, x3f.

What is the ideal resolution ?

On Danim, Full HD (1920x1080) is the recommended resolution for the best balance of quality, compatibility, and file size. This ensures high-quality HD videos without taking up unnecessary storage space.

Which frame rate should I choose ?

A frame rate of 25 to 30 FPS is ideal for capturing scenes with minimal to moderate movement, such as walking or conversations. This frame rate gives your videos a more cinematic look, similar to what you see in movies.

Which photo format should I use?

The most common photo formats on modern smartphones are [4:3], [16:9], and [1:1]. Some devices also offer a Full Screen mode.

On Danim, you can choose from three aspect ratios :

  • Square ([1:1])

  • Portrait ([9:16]) with the phone in a vertical orientation

  • Landscape ([16:9]) with the phone in a horizontal orientation

To avoid black borders around your videos or images in Danim templates, it's recommended to capture your content in [16:9] format. The [1:1] format can also be useful if you're specifically creating square content.

H.264 vs. H.265 ?

Both are video compression standards. Currently, Danim only supports the H.264 codec.

Most modern smartphones are set to record in H.265 by default, so you will need to disable this mode in your video settings by unchecking High-Efficiency Video or selecting the "Most Compatible" mode.

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