Period
Apr 2018 – Jan 2019
Brand
Evolve 2
Role
Image Quality Officer
User Interface Design
User Experience Design
The Evolve 2 drone is an all-in-one cinematic drone designed for filmmakers, featuring a M43 system camera with interchangeable lenses. My primary area of focus is on the camera’s user interface and user experience.
Let our users be easier and more enjoyable while using Evolve 2 to capture the footage.
Ensure the new M43 Camera System output is good enough for a professional pilot.
From Evolve 1 to Evolve 2
When transitioning from Evolve 1 to Evolve 2, there are important changes to consider. The Evolve 1 is equipped with a single touch screen controller and a 1/2.3″ sensor, featuring a fixed lens without aperture control. However, the Evolve 2 boasts a larger sensor and interchangeable lenses. As we embark on designing the new user experience (UX) flow, it is crucial to consider how users will become acquainted with these advancements.
Study to others competitor
There are few competitors that offer a sensor of the same size as ours. As a result, we have initiated a study to explore the features available on our app. Additionally, we are identifying the key features of our drone to differentiate ourselves in the market.
When I joined XDynamics, our initial focus was on improving camera functionality and quality, primarily for the benefit of filmmakers. We recognized the importance of providing filmmakers with a reliable and sturdy controller to capture the perfect shot.
Meeting with our product manager to study the filmmaker’s needs. Understand the relationship between drone pilot and cameraman.
1. The importance of composition guide: Almost of the camera man need a guide to ensure the composition is on the correct position.
2. Quick access to camera parameters. In order to reduce the operation time. Filmmakers need a shortcut to adjust key camera parameters.
3. Focus wheel: filmmaker loves to shoot in a narrow depth of field or play around with shift focus.
Before beginning the UI redesign process, I take into account how the user can easily touch the screen while keeping their fingers on the joystick. This is an important consideration to ensure that the user can interact with the interface seamlessly and without interruption.
The camera system is a complex system that I thoroughly studied with the camera team. Together, we prioritized all the functions and created a functional map to guide our development process.
There is two way to adjust camera parameter.
1. By Hard Button
There is total 8 hard buttons on the control. We put the photo shutter on the right hand side because most of the people prefer strong hand for more usage. 4 button in the bottom as a customization button. It allow user to preset their own habit.
2. By Soft Button
All the camera related button is designed on the top screen. It more directly and user friendly for any changes, user can check on the top screen directly.
Soft Button
All the camera related button is designed on the top screen. It more directly and user friendly for any changes, user can check on the top screen directly.
Soft Button
All the camera related button is designed on the top screen. It more directly and user friendly for any changes, user can check on the top screen directly.
Soft Button
All the camera related button is designed on the top screen. It more directly and user friendly for any changes, user can check on the top screen directly.
We have conducted extensive research on the user interface (UI) of cameras currently available in the market to enable our users to have control over the camera and flight. Our goal is to provide our users with a seamless and intuitive UI, so that they can easily and enjoyably use our product without the need for extensive learning.
Let’s hear what our inferencer says about our camera system and image quality.
