1. Prep Your Scene
   • Place Firefly Petunia in a completely dark space (room, tent, greenhouse).
   • Optional: Use UV, IR, or soft red LED light for subtle visibility.
   • Eliminate all stray ambient light or reflections.
2. Use Time-Lapse Mode
   • Open Camera app > Swipe to Time-Lapse mode.
   • Mount phone on a stable tripod.
   • Use AE/AF Lock: tap and hold on flower to lock focus & exposure.
3. Adjust Exposure
   • Tap screen and slide your finger down to lower brightness.
   • Optional: Use third-party app like ProCamera or Halide for more control.
4. Record
   • Tap Record and let it run!
   • Plug in phone for long recordings and ensure no motion.
5. Edit & Enhance
   • Open Photos or editing app to trim, brighten, or adjust shadows

**Tips**

• Pre-test lighting setup in darkness.
• Use a black backdrop to isolate the bloom
• Add glow effects later if no natural light source is visible.

1. Prep Your Scene
   • Place petunia in a completely dark space (room, tent, greenhouse).
   • Optional: Use UV, IR, or soft red LED light for subtle visibility.
   • Eliminate all stray ambient light or reflections.
2. Open Time-Lapse Mode.
   • Open Camera app > Video Mode
   • Swipe through settings and tap the timer icon > select Time Lapse.
   • Mount phone on stable tripod.
3. Adjust Settings
   • Tap to focus on the flower.
   • Lower exposure manually if available (swipe down or adjust slider).
   • Choose time-lapse speed: 5x to 30x (based on how long you’ll film).
4. Record
   • Tap record and leave undisturbed.
   • Keep the phone plugged in for longer sessions.
5. Edit & Enhance
   • Open photos or editing app to trim, brighten, or adjust shadows.
   • Use apps like CapCut, Lightroom, or VN for advanced edits.

** Tips**

• Pre-test lighting setup in darkness
• Use a black backdrop to isolate the bloom
• Add glow effects later if no natural light source is visible.

1. Prep Your Scene.
   • Place Petunia in a completely dark space (room, tent, greenhouse).
   • Optional: Use UV, IR, or soft red LED light for subtle visibility.
   • Eliminate all stray ambient light or reflections.
2. Open Hyperlapse Mode
   • Launch Camera > Mode > Hyperlapse.
   • Mount phone on stable tripod.
   • Night mode is off (not available in Hyperlapse)
3. Adjust Settings
   • Tap screen to focus on the flower.
   • Swipe down on screen to reduce exposure (avoid grain)
   • Tap the speed icon:
   • – 4x or 8x = subtle movement
   • – 15x or 30x = long overnight capture
4. Record
   • Tap “Record” and walk away!
   • Use a power source if filming for several hours.
   • Ensure no interruptions or camera movement.
5. Edit & Enhance
   • Go to Gallery < Video < Edit (<)
   • Trim excess time.
   • Brighten or adjust contrast
   • Enhance shadows
   • For detailed edits, try Lightroom Mobile or CapCut

**Tips**

• Pre-test lighting setup in darkness
• Use a black backdrop to isolate the bloom.
• Add glow effects later if no natural light source is available.

Photo curtesy of: Lit Bio Inc.