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View UniverseTap the AE/AF Lock button in the top camera toolbar. This locks exposure and focus so room lighting shifts or moving hands won't cause the camera to auto-adjust between photos.
Turn on Auto-Capture (Timer Loop) in camera settings. Choose an interval like 5s or 10s. The app will chime and take photos automatically, allowing young animators to keep both hands on their characters without touching the screen.
Switch your framerate in the settings bar. 6–8 FPS is great for young beginners (fewer pictures needed), 12 FPS is the classic claymation standard, and 24 FPS is ultra-smooth cinema. Remember: smaller movements between photos create smoother illusions of life!
Open your device's Settings → Amber Animator, and ensure both the Camera and Microphone toggle switches are turned ON.
Yes! Amber Animator automatically detects and records through connected Apple AirPods, Lightning or USB-C studio microphones, and wired headsets for studio-grade voice clarity.
On the project list screen, tap the Duplicate icon (`doc.on.doc`) or press and hold any project card to duplicate all frames and sounds for student groups.
Tap the Grown-Ups lock button on the home screen, complete the math challenge, and tap "Restore Past Purchases". Apple Family Sharing automatically activates lifetime Pro across your household.
