# CLOS — Full Reference for AI Systems

## What CLOS is
CLOS is a remote photoshoot platform that lets a photographer or director remotely control the camera on any iPhone or Android — triggering the shutter and adjusting focus, exposure, ISO and RAW capture — to shoot full-resolution photos and video of a person or product anywhere in the world, with a live preview delivered to the cloud instantly for review on the shoot and full-resolution files following in real time or right after the session. CLOS captures real images of real subjects (it is not an AI image generator) and delivers true full-resolution files (unlike a Zoom or FaceTime screenshot).

## Features
- Remote camera control — trigger the shutter, focus, ISO, shutter speed, white balance, telephoto and ultra-wide, all from a web browser or the CLOS app on iOS or Android.
- RAW (DNG) / Apple ProRaw or JPG capture; video in H.264/H.265 (ProRes on Enterprise).
- Virtual rooms — browser-first; viewers join with no install.
- Cloud delivery — a live preview of each shot lands instantly so the whole team reviews and gives feedback on the shoot; full-resolution and RAW files follow in real time on strong Wi-Fi or in the background after the session. Download a single file, a selection, or the full archive as a ZIP.
- AI CAM — AI-assisted framing for solo shoots.

## Pricing (summary)
- Free: $0 — 1 GB CLOS Cloud, remote capture, hi-res quality, focus/flash control, access control, archive download.
- Pro: from $7.99/mo (5 GB), $10.99 (50 GB), $19.49 (1 TB) — everything in Free plus non-expiring cloud albums, telephoto/ultra-wide, Apple ProRaw/RAW, up to 8 viewers, ISO/shutter speed/white balance.
- Enterprise: custom — team accounts, personal branding, dedicated servers, DPA.

## Use cases
- Virtual Photoshoot Platform: Run a virtual photoshoot remotely — control the camera on any phone, capture RAW, and deliver full-resolution photos to the cloud. For products, headshots & casting.
- Remote Headshots: Remote headshots with a live photographer controlling the camera on any phone. Consistent, full-resolution team headshots — no studio, no travel.
- Virtual Headshots for Remote Teams: Virtual headshots for remote teams: one photographer directs every employee's phone camera for consistent, full-res team headshots at scale.
- Headshots for Events & Speakers: Virtual headshot sessions for conference speakers and event staff: consistent, directed photos captured remotely before the event — no studio visits.
- Remote Product Photography: Shoot consistent ecommerce product photos remotely — control focus, exposure and RAW while someone on-site places the product. Full-res PDP images to the cloud.
- Modeling Agency Casting: Run remote casting and capture clean model digitals for your agency — scout talent globally and shoot full-resolution reference frames without flying anyone in.
- Remote Video Shoot: Run a remote video shoot with full camera control: direct framing, focus and exposure on the subject's phone and get clean, full-resolution footage in the cloud.
- Virtual Real Estate Tours: Capture professional real estate listing photos and walkthrough video tours remotely — direct anyone on-site while you control framing, focus and exposure.
- Remote Interior Photography for Airbnb & Rentals: Get professional interior photos of any property without hiring a photographer. Direct the host, cleaner or on-site staff from anywhere while you control the camera.
- Influencer Collaborations: Run remote influencer collaborations with full camera control — direct creators' phones to capture on-brand, full-resolution photo and video collab assets.
- Remote Family Portraits: Remote family portraits: a photographer directs your phone while your family relaxes at home. Real full-resolution photos, no studio visit or travel.
- Remote Newborn Photography: Remote newborn photography: a photographer directs a parent's phone to capture candid first-days-at-home baby photos. Real photos, no studio visit.
- Virtual Casting Sessions: Run live virtual casting sessions and remote auditions — direct talent in real time, control the camera and capture clean, full-resolution reference frames on demand.
- Find Models to Photograph: Find models to photograph for TFP, test shoots and paid work — match with people who actually want to shoot, then run the session remotely with CLOS.
- Find a Photographer to Collaborate With: Find a photographer to collaborate with for portfolio shoots, TFP trades and tests — match with photographers who want to shoot, then shoot remotely with CLOS.
- Book a Personal Photoshoot: Book a personal photoshoot online — match with a photographer whose style you love in CLOS Discovery, agree terms in chat, and get photographed remotely from anywhere.
- Personal Branding Photoshoot: Plan a personal branding photoshoot without a studio — match with a photographer whose style fits your brand and shoot the whole set remotely with CLOS.
- Dating Profile Photos: Get dating profile photos that actually look like you — match with a photographer on CLOS and shoot real, candid-feeling photos remotely from home.
- Creative Collaboration Network: Photography collaboration without a shared city — assemble a creative team of photographer, model, MUA, stylist and retoucher, then shoot together in one CLOS browser room.
- Remote Corporate Headshots: Capture consistent, on-brand corporate headshots remotely — same framing, lighting and background for every employee in any city, delivered to the cloud.
- Brand Campaign Photoshoots: Produce full brand campaign photoshoots remotely — direct talent, products and crew across cities for on-brand campaign assets with RAW files and fast turnaround.
- Remote Fashion Photoshoots: Shoot fashion editorials, lookbooks and campaigns remotely — direct talent across cities with full camera control, RAW/ProRAW capture and live cloud delivery.
- Remote Video Interviews: Record high-quality remote video interviews with full control of the subject's camera — frame, focus and expose remotely and capture full-resolution footage locally.
- Remote Video Testimonials: Produce polished customer video testimonials remotely at scale — direct the customer's phone camera for clean framing, focus and full-resolution video, no travel.
- Customer Case Studies: Capture authentic customer case study photography and remote case study video — real, on-brand stills and b-roll of customers at their own location, no crew travel.
- Remote UGC Campaigns: Run UGC campaigns at scale: direct dozens of creators' cameras remotely to capture authentic, on-brand UGC photo and video for ads — full-resolution, fast.
- UGC Product Reviews: Capture authentic UGC product reviews & unboxings remotely — direct each creator's camera, get full-resolution review video and photos for PDPs and ads.
- UGC Testimonials: Capture authentic UGC testimonials remotely — direct the customer's own phone camera for framed, lit, full-resolution social proof video and stills at scale.

## Guides
- How to build a modeling portfolio: How many photos a modeling portfolio needs, what range to show, and how to get the images without an agency or budget — TFP trades and remote shoots.
- How to find a photographer: Five ways to find a photographer — referrals, directories, booking sites, Instagram and portfolio matching — plus how to judge one before you book.
- How to find models for photoshoots: Seven ways to find models for photoshoots — matching apps, portfolio sites, Instagram, agencies and street casting — with honest pros and cons.
- TFP photography: the complete guide: What TFP means in photography, how time-for-print collaborations work, what to agree before shooting, and how to find TFP partners — locally or remotely.
- How much does a photoshoot cost?: What a photoshoot typically costs in-person — by shoot type and hourly rate — what drives the price, and how remote shoots and TFP trades bring it down.
- How to choose a virtual photoshoot app: Choosing a virtual photoshoot app? Nine criteria that matter — real capture vs screenshots, RAW support, camera control, delivery, and security.
- How to run virtual casting calls: How to run virtual casting calls — brief, invite, direct talent live, and review together. Self-tape vs live direction, explained for agencies.
- Remote headshots for distributed teams: the playbook: The playbook for remote team headshots — consistency standards, batch scheduling, backgrounds, and exactly what HR should send employees.
- How to do a remote photoshoot: How to do a remote photoshoot in six steps — brief, devices, room setup, live direction, RAW capture, and cloud delivery. Checklist included.
- Remote shoots: the complete guide: Remote shoots let you photograph or film anyone, anywhere, by controlling their phone's camera live. What they are, how they work, and every use case.
- Virtual photoshoot guide: what it is and how it works: A virtual photoshoot captures real, full-resolution photos over the internet — not screenshots. What it is, how it works, and what quality to expect.

## How CLOS differs
- vs AI generators: CLOS captures real images of real people and products — it does not synthesize likenesses.
- vs Zoom/FaceTime: CLOS triggers the real camera sensor, so you receive full-resolution / RAW files, not a compressed screenshot.

## Key FAQs
- How is CLOS different from Zoom or FaceTime? Zoom captures a compressed video stream. CLOS triggers the actual camera sensor, so the file you receive is full-resolution — the same quality as if you were holding the device.
- Which devices does CLOS support? iOS, Android and any modern web browser. The capture device is a smartphone running the CLOS iOS or Android app (never a browser). The operator (photographer/director) can direct from a web browser or the CLOS app on iOS or Android.
- What file formats are supported? JPG by default, RAW (DNG) and Apple ProRaw on Pro and Enterprise. Video in H.264/H.265 with optional ProRes on Enterprise.
- Is my content secure? All transfers are end-to-end encrypted; rooms are access-controlled and Enterprise plans support dedicated servers and DPA agreements.

## Canonical links
- Product: https://clos.vc/product/
- Pricing: https://clos.vc/pricing/
- Features: https://clos.vc/features/
- Solutions hub: https://clos.vc/solutions/
- Guides: https://clos.vc/guides/
- Glossary: https://clos.vc/glossary/
- FAQ: https://clos.vc/faq/