Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast Behind the Scenes of the 2019 MKBHD Awards
Dec 27, 2019
The hosts dive deep into the thrilling behind-the-scenes of their 2019 projects, including a captivating blind smartphone camera test and the highly anticipated awards. They analyze unexpected performances of smartphones like the Zenfone 6 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus, while debating user engagement on various platforms. The conversation highlights innovative designs, compares standout models, and humorously likens smartphones to NBA MVPs. Finally, they discuss the evolving tech landscape, celebrating advancements in camera systems and refresh rates.
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Upsets in Blind Camera Test
- In the first blind smartphone camera test, major upsets occurred.
- The Pixels and iPhones were eliminated in the first round.
Tip for Photographing Darker Skin Tones
- Tap the subject when taking photos, especially with darker skin tones.
- This ensures proper exposure, even if the background is blown out.
Improving Blind Camera Test Fairness
- Pool play, where phones compete in multiple rounds within groups, could make the blind camera test more balanced.
- This would prevent early eliminations of strong contenders due to difficult first-round matchups.