Hi, is there a way to turn off the smoothing/filtering/averaging effect of the webcam in the new 2021 Macbook Pro with M1 Pro chip? It is very noticeable when using the webcam and makes the face look unnaturally smooth.
MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.0
Hello there masterchief3,
I see you're curious about adjusting settings with the camera of your MacBook Pro, so let's see how we can help with that.
With the camera of your MacBook Pro, the settings may be able to be adjusted depending on the app that you're using the camera with. With this, you'll need to explore the settings as they can vary dependent on the app. For additional information on this, we'd recommend checking out the following resource:
Use the built-in camera on Mac
If you feel that the image quality isn't what it should be through the camera, it would be best to Contact Apple Support so this can be looked into in more detail.
Have a great day!
masterchief3,
Thanks for the update with which app you are experiencing this with.
In regards to using this via FaceTime, there may be video effects that you're seeing which could contribute to the effects you're seeing. For help with locating these, take a look at the following resource:
Change video effects for FaceTime calls on Mac
If you need further assistance, Contact Apple Support.
Have a great day!
I just got a 2021 14" Macbook Pro and was super excited about having a 1080p camera. But now I discover that the camera applies skin smoothing. This is supposed to be Apple's professional machine. From what I am reading, there does not seem to be a way to turn this stuff off. BOO! Very disappointed and may return it.
Hi, I am using the FaceTime app, but I do not see settings in FaceTime or to turn off the smoothing/filtering effects. Are you referring to settings in the FaceTime app?
How to turn off Webcam Smoothing Effect
