LightBuddy is a macOS application designed to enhance video call quality by providing virtual lighting directly from your Mac's display. It creates an adjustable ring light around your screen, eliminating shadows and improving facial illumination without requiring additional hardware.
Key Features:
- Menu Bar Control: Easily toggle the ring light on/off from the macOS Menu Bar, independent of specific camera applications.
- Universal Compatibility: Works on macOS Sonoma (14+) and later, supporting both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
- Multi-Display Support: Configure ring lights on each connected display for flexible lighting setups.
- HDR Enhancement: On HDR-capable displays, it can push the ring area brighter than the rest of the screen for optimal lighting while maintaining display comfort.
- Color Customization: Adjust color temperature with a slider to match room lighting or choose custom colors for creative effects.
- Broad Display Support: Optimized for Apple displays but compatible with third-party displays, depending on brightness and panel quality.
Use Cases:
- Professionals conducting video conferences or remote meetings who need consistent, flattering lighting.
- Content creators recording videos or streaming who want to improve visual quality without desk rearrangement.
- Users in poorly lit environments seeking an affordable, software-based lighting solution.
Target Users: Mac users who frequently engage in video calls and prioritize visual presentation. The app is particularly useful for remote workers, educators, and digital communicators.
