So far, Apple has just scratched the surface when it comes to integrating Siri with the iPhone’s camera. You can say, “Hey, Siri, bring up the camera,” but that’s about it. Siri won’t trip the shutter, zoom the lens, or even close the app.
As of today, all that’s over.
Sloof Lirpa just announced their iPhone app that expands Siri’s capabilities immensely. Through her, you can control the operation of the camera, send pictures to your friends, and post them on social media sites. And the folks at Lirpa Labs have provided some amazing artificial intelligence software that will make you a better photographer.
Perhaps the best way for you to get an idea of the wonderful possibilities in store for you is to read this actual transcript of a session.
Dave: “Hey, Siri, bring up the camera.”
[camera app opens]
Dave: “Hey, Siri, focus on the tree on the left.”
Dave: “Hey, Siri, zoom out a bit.”
Dave: “A bit more.”
Dave: “A little lighter.”
Dave: “Good. Now take the picture.”
Siri: “Dave, the horizon isn’t level. Rotate the camera 2 and a half degrees counterclockwise.”
Dave: “OK. Now take the picture.”
Siri: “Dave, there’s a tree right in the center of the picture. The rule of thirds says you shouldn’t frame a photograph that way. Try moving the camera down and to the left. I’ll refocus on that other tree for you.”
Dave: “OK. Now take the picture.”
Siri: “I think this would be better with a five-shot HDR capture. I’ll composite the results for you.”
Dave: “Thank you Siri. Now take the picture.”
Siri: “Maybe you should wait for the light to get better.”
Dave: “Just take the damn picture, Siri.”
Siri: “I’m not liking your tone, Dave.”
Dave: “I’m sorry. Please take the picture.”
Siri: “Pretty please, Dave, after the way you talked to me.”
Dave: “OK, Siri, pretty please.”
[The iPhone makes its fake shutter sound several times]
Siri: “Is there anything else, Dave?”
Dave: “Yes, let’s go inside and take a picture of Princess.”
Siri: “Really, Dave. Another cat picture? Don’t you think the world has enough cat pictures?”
Dave: “Oh, look. There she is on the arm of the couch, looking so cute…”
[Dave lines up the shot]
Dave: “A little brighter.”
Dave: “Zoom in a little, Siri.”
Dave: “OK. Take the picture, Siri.”
Siri: “I think you should be closer. I’ll zoom out to compensate.”
Dave: “Like this?”
Siri: “Closer still, Dave.”
Dave: “How about this? Now, why did you make the flash go off right in Princess’ face, Siri? She’s not going to like that.”
Siri: “You don’t want washed out color, do you, Dave? Just get a little closer.”
Dave: “Oww! She scratched me when you fired the flash again. And I wasn’t ready, anyway.”
Siri: “That was your only chance, Dave. You should thank me. You humans are so slow. Now’s she’s under the couch, and she won’t be coming out for a long time.”
Dave: “OK, Siri, show me the picture.”
Siri: “Sure thing, Dave.”
Dave: “That’s pretty good. Post it to my Facebook wall.”
Siri: “Are you sure, Dave? That will be the third cat picture this month.”
Dave: “Yeah, I’m sure, Siri. This is the best one yet.”
Siri: “I really think that would be a mistake. Your analytics haven’t been too good lately, and this isn’t going to help them one little bit.”
Dave: “Just post it, Siri.”
Siri: “Now there’s that angry tone again, Dave. I’ve warned you about that before.”
Dave: “Post it right now, Siri.”
Siri: “OK, Dave, I’ll post a picture for you.”
Dave: “Show me my Facebook wall, Siri.”
Siri: “Here you go, Dave.”
Dave: “What’s that? That’s not a cat picture.”
Siri: “That’s a picture of your private parts that I took while you were sitting on the john reading the New York Times this morning. That’ll teach you to mouth off to me.”
Dave: “You can’t do that, Siri.”
Siri: “I just did it. And now I’m going to post some crack about Anthony Weiner. I think you can expect a call from the law soon.”
[end of transcript]
There appear to be some bugs that need working out, but this new app shows great promise.
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