Recording video at concerts or games is a common struggle. Keeping a moving subject in frame while zoomed in often leads to shaky, disjointed footage. Samsung addresses this with the new My FanCam feature on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, which is designed to automate the tracking process.
My FanCam operates by analyzing footage after you finish recording. Once a video is in the Samsung Gallery, you select the Galaxy AI icon and enable the tool. The software identifies individuals within the frame, allowing you to select a specific subject for the device to follow. It then generates a new, stabilized clip that keeps that person centered throughout the entire video.
Testing shows this feature is surprisingly effective. It works on pre-existing videos in your gallery, meaning you can revisit older clips and improve them. The generation process takes only seconds, providing a result that mirrors professional camera work without the need for manual tracking.
While the current version is exclusive to the Galaxy Z8 series, it is a meaningful step for phone videography. One area for improvement remains the camera hardware itself, as pixelation can occur when the software crops into distant subjects. A bit of AI-based detail enhancement could sharpen these final clips further, but the utility provided in its current state is undeniable for anyone who records events on their mobile device.