How to remove a firework on a Xiaomi phone: a full guide from preparation to installation

Fireworks and fireworks are some of the most spectacular events you want to capture for memory, but shooting pyrotechnics on your smartphone is often disappointing: instead of flashing bright flashes, the video turns out to be a blurry mess, overlit spots or a shaking picture. With Xiaomi phones, the situation is complicated by the features of video processing in the MIUI, where automatic mode does not always cope with extreme contrast and scene dynamics.

In this guide, we will discuss the specific camera settings for Redmi models, POCO Xiaomi’s flagship (Mi 11 to 14 Ultra), explaining why night mode isn’t always the best choice for a fireworks display, and showing you how to get around the limitations of the software. You will learn which camera apps give you more control over exposure, how to stabilize video without a gyroscope, and why resolution is more important. 4K It can ruin the picture instead of improving it.

Important: Xiaomi's fireworks technique is different from the classic photography rules, where shutter speed and white balance are the priority, not megapixels or optical stabilization. If you've never shot dynamic scenes by hand, this guide will help you avoid typical mistakes.

1.Preparation of the phone: what to do in advance

Before you run to the fireworks site, check out the four critical parameters of your Xiaomi:

• 🔋 Battery Charge – Shooting Videos in 4K With night mode on, it drains the battery by 20 to 30 percent in 10 minutes. Charge the phone to 100 percent or take a power bank.
• 📱 Free space - one video salute in the 4K@60fps borrower ~1 GB for 3 - Release at least one minute. 5 GB (c Settings) → Warehouse).
• 🔄 Update of firmware - in MIUI 14+ improved processing HDR In dynamic scenes. Check the relevance of the software in Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🎯 Focus and exposure – Turn off autofocus on your face (Camera settings) → Focus → Face tracking, otherwise the phone will “clunge” to people in the frame instead of fireworks.

Pay special attention to the cleanliness of the lens. Fat spots or dust on the glass create glare when shooting bright light sources. Wipe the camera with microfiber (not paper wipes!).+) have a protective glass on the camera, check it for scratches - they scatter light and spoil the frame.

⚠️ Note: If you are filming on POCO F5 or Redmi K60 s 200MP-sensor, switch the permission to 50MP In full resolution mode, the phone uses pixel binning, which impairs the processing of dynamic scenes.

2. Selection of shooting mode: which is better - video or photo?

Most guides advise you to shoot a fireworks in video mode, but this is not always justified. Xiaomi has three alternatives, each of which is suitable for different situations:

For most users, Xiaomi is the optimal mode 1080p@60fps with stabilization enabled (Camera settings) → Stabilization of video → Improved if your model supports HDR10+ (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra, turn it off - it increases the processing time of the frame, which is why you can "hang" when changing scenes quickly.

A critical mistake for beginners: shooting fireworks in Night Mode, which increases the shutter speed and speed of Xiaomi. ISO, This leads to blurred fireworks and loud noises, and use it only for static night scenes, not for dynamic objects.

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If your Xiaomi supports Dolby Vision (like the Mi 11 Ultra), turn it off in the camera settings, which compresses video heavily, causing details to be lost in the dark areas of the frame.

3. Camera settings: step-by-step instruction

Go to the standard Camera app and do the following:

1. Open the camera settings (cog in the upper right corner).
2. Select Video Resolution → 1080p (or 4K, if you are sure of the lighting).
3. Activate Video Stabilization → Improved (on models with OIS).
4. Turn it off. HDR and AI-camera - they slow down processing.
5. In the section Additional, include the Grid (rule of thirds) for the composition.
6. If you have the option to capture sound → Stereo, activate it for surround sound.

For models with Pro-mode (Xiaomi) 12S Ultra, Redmi Note 12 Pro+):

• Install. ISO 400-800 range (no higher, otherwise there will be noise).
• Extract (S) to the following paragraph: 1/30 or 1/60 seconds.
• White balance (WB) Put daylight on the same mode (5500K).
• Focus on Infinity (∞) manually.

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Nana POCO F4 GT and other models with a separate chip ISP (For example, Surge C1) You can activate Cinematic mode in the video settings. It improves color reproduction, but it decreases brightness slightly -- compensate for this by increasing exposure on the video. +0.3–0.7 EV.

4. Composition and angles: how to remove a fireworks not like all

A common mistake is to hold your phone upright and fireworks in the forehead, so you get a crowded frame without depth.

• 🌆 Use silhouettes. Put trees, buildings or people in the frame against fireworks. That adds scale and context.
• 📏 Rule of thirds: Place the main explosion not in the center, but at the intersection of grid lines (includes in the camera settings).
• 🎥 Horizontal photography. Turn your phone into landscape orientation, so it's easier to edit videos and add subtitles.
• 🔄 Move the camera. Slowly drive the phone from left to right (or bottom up) for dynamic effect. OIS (Xiaomi 13 Pro will be smoother.

If you are shooting, press your elbows against your torso and hold your breath for 2-3 seconds during the explosion. For long videos (more than 1 minute), use an improvised tripod: wrap your phone against a wall, railings or place it on a flat surface with a bag of rice under it (to avoid vibrations).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with ultra-wide camera (Redmi Note 11 Pro)+) Do not take off the fireworks on the wide-angle (0.6x). Distortions around the edges of the frame will enhance the effect of the “fish eye”, and the detail will be worse than on the main camera.

5. Shooting in difficult conditions: rain, wind, crowd

Weather and external factors can ruin even a perfectly tuned camera.

• 🌧️ Rain/snow: Use a hydrophobic coating (like Nano-Coating on Xiaomi 13) or stick a transparent film on the camera. Shoot under an umbrella or canopy, avoiding direct splashes. After shooting, dry the phone with silica gel (from a shoebox) for 12 hours.
• 💨 Wind: Attach your phone to your tripod with a rubber band or Velcro to avoid falling. Use weight (like a backpack) to keep your tripod stable. If you take it off, stand with your back to the wind to reduce shaking.
• 👥 Crowd: Take a seat 10-15 minutes before the start (better at the edge where there are fewer people). Use a selfie stick with a remote to shoot overhead. Turn off the flash (Camera settings) → Outbreak. → Off.) so as not to blind others.

Xiaomi’s infrared port models (Redmi Note 9 Pro) can use the air conditioning remote as a trigger for the camera.

1. Download the Mi Remote app.
2. Set up the remote to control the camera (some firmware has the option of Camera Shutter).
3. Lock your phone to a tripod and control the shooting remotely.

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When shooting in the cold (< -10°C) Xiaomi battery discharges in 2–3 Keep the phone closer to your body (e.g., in your jacket's inner pocket) between takes.

6 Post-processing: How to make a video salute brighter

Even perfectly shot videos can be improved, and the following tools are suitable for Xiaomi:

To add music, use free tracks from the CapCut library (Section "Sounds"). → Trends. Avoid loud basses, they will drown out the sound of fireworks. Optimal mix: fireworks 70 percent, music 30%.

If you filmed in 4K, before export, reduce the permit to 1080p It's going to reduce the size of the file without losing quality on the small screens:

1. Press Export.
2. Select the Permission. → 1080p.
3. Install Beatrate. → 25 Mbps (optimum for the Instagram/TikTok).

7. Alternative applications for shooting fireworks

Standard camera. MIUI You can use one of these apps for full control:

• 📸 Open Camera (Free, Google Play): Manual setup ISO, Shutter speed, white balance. RAW (Xiaomi 12 Pro and newer.There is no limit on video length (unlike the one on the other) MIUI Camera).
• 🎥 Filmic Pro (paid, ~$15): Professional LUT Support for Log profile (on Xiaomi 13 Ultra) Double Exposure mode for overlaying frames.
• 🌃 NightCap Camera (for night photography, iOS/Android): Special Fireworks mode with automatic shutter speed settings. RAW+JPEG. Integration with Google Photos for quick processing.

On Xiaomi with root-rights you can install GCam (Google Camera) with modified configs for the mobile phone. Redmi/POCO. It gives:

• Improved. HDR+ (less-light).
• Astrophotography mode (suitable for shooting a firework with a long exposure).
• More accurate autofocus in the dark.

Download GCam for Xiaomi can be on the forum 4PDA (Look for a theme for your model. Note that on some devices (Redmi Note) 10 Pro may not work 4K@60fps.

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Apps like Open Camera let you shoot in the RAW, but the files are ~50MB per frame. Use this format only if you plan to do serious post-processing.

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