Samsung Electronics recently released two videos that showcase the outstanding performance and connectivity of the Galaxy Book4 series. The videos feature Finnish wildlife photographer Konsta Punkka and Seong-hun Kim, who has directed hits such as “Kingdom” and “Ransomed.” Both artists show how the Galaxy Book4 series frees them to focus on art.

Samsung Newsroom sat down with Konsta Punkka to learn more about his creative process and how the Galaxy Book4 streamlines photo editing.

Q. What attracted you to wildlife photography?

I have always been fascinated with the hidden world of wildlife — how we humans so often go about our busy lives without acknowledging that there are animals among us, other beings living their lives. I wanted to show that world to people. The more you learn about nature and its precious creatures, the more you’ll get out of wildlife photography. My goal is to show the personality and emotions of each animal I capture.

Q. Are there any memorable experiences you can share with us? How have they influenced your work?

There are families of foxes I have known for years. When I stumbled upon my first fox subjects, I was hooked instantly. Their facial expressions just spoke to me, and I managed to capture a few shots in beautiful surroundings. Another time, I was photographing raccoons in New York City and took some stunning portraits with skyscrapers in the background. Even in the biggest cities around the world, you can find wildlife wherever you are.

▲ One of the Galaxy Book4 campaign videos

Q. What’s your favorite photograph and why?

This is always a hard question. Right now, I’d have to say it’s a photo of a mother fox hunting vole at sunset. I captured her in midflight while she was jumping around in a field. It took weeks of searching for the best place to observe the fox hunting and many days of lying in the field. Everything lined up perfectly one beautiful evening, and I managed to take that photo. I think it perfectly showcases the world of wild animals that we often forget exists.

When I uploaded these photos onto my laptop, it was incredible to see how the details were retained. A person looking at my photo can feel like they were there. I added my unique style to the photo by making some minor edit s to the light and darks, hue and saturation.

Q. I’d like to hear more about role of technology in your creative process. What features are most important to you in a laptop?

I spend long stretches of time in the wild. It might surprise people to know I bring my laptop with me on my photography expeditions. As such, some of the most important features in a laptop for me are battery life, computing power and display — so that I can edit and publish my work wherever I am in the world.

When I’m editing photos, it’s critical that the display shows true colors and blacks. It’s also important that my laptop screen is extremely high resolution because I zoom in on different parts of my photos to make sure there are no blemishes.

▲ Konsta Punkka shoots wild animals

Q. Which programs do you use the most? How do you use them?

Since I edit while I’m on the road, the programs I use the most are Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for photo editing and Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing.

Q. Can you walk us through your photo editing process?

After a wildlife photo shoot, I upload the images to my laptop. I might take thousands of photos during an average shoot, so it’s important that my laptop has a high GPU¹ to handle large raw files.

Then, I select the best shots — I use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for that.

When I’m happy with my choice of photos, I’ll go to the Develop module in Lightroom and adjust the highlights and add some contrast, texture and vibrancy. After that I head to the color grading section, where I fix the colors to match my taste. The correct hue is especially important for oranges and greens.

Lastly, I view the photo in full-screen mode to see if there are any flaws. Inconsistencies are especially clear on the Galaxy Book4 Ultra’s dynamic display. I can then use the touch screen to zoom in on different parts of the image and fix these areas. I might add some gradients and brush to better highlight my subject before exporting the photo and sharing with the world.

Q. What frustrations do you have with your current laptop?

There’s nothing more frustrating than your laptop dying while you’re in the middle of a project. As you may know, the Galaxy Book4 Ultra has great battery life and comes with a compact charger that supports faster charging. Editing during a shoot is difficult because my laptop often doesn’t have enough power to run heavy programs like Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Adobe Premiere Pro at the same time, or even separately. I love that the Galaxy Book4 is powerful enough to run multiple programs at once.

Q. Can you talk about a few Galaxy Book4 features that you’ve found helpful?

The touch screen really helps my workflow since you can just use your hand as a cursor. It’s easy to zoom in and edit a small portion of a photo, even for fine brushing.

▲ One of the Galaxy Book4 campaign videos

A powerful processor is crucial because I like to run many programs simultaneously. Editing videos and photos without any lag creates a stress-free environment.

The 3K screen resolution allows me to view my work in a completely new light. Seeing everything in beautiful, crisp detail on screen is essential when I’m reviewing my work before publishing.

Good color calibration is vital too — helping me see true blacks and create better color-graded art with less hassle.

Finally, I’m able to let my creativity flow freely using enhanced AI. I can plan my craziest wildlife shots and then replicate them later in real life.

Q. How does a powerful laptop such as the Galaxy Book4 streamline your creative process?

The Galaxy Book4 makes everything so much faster. I can edit while I’m on the go, and there’s enough power to run multiple programs at once.

▲ Galaxy Book4 campaign video shooting

Q. What was your first impression of the Galaxy Book4’s AI-accelerated performance?

I was very excited to see how AI could improve my workflow. All the shortcuts and improvements that help me work a little bit faster or easier are more than welcome.

Q. How have technological innovations in laptops, like the Galaxy Book4, impacted wildlife photography and the photography industry in general?

Advancements in laptops have made photo and video editing on the go so much better. Now, there’s no need to wait until you get back home to your bigger work setup. It’s easy to touch up photos without any delay while you’re still in the field — simplifying the whole editing process and giving us more time to do the actual work.

Q. Are there any additional features you hope to see in future versions of the Galaxy Book series?

I’m just looking forward to seeing where the Galaxy Book series goes next!

Samsung Newsroom can’t wait to see what adventures Konsta Punkka will embark on next and what new wildlife images he will bring to life.

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The dedicated Mobile Experience Zone at Samsung’s booth pulled attendees in for one last glimpse at the company’s top innovations where visitors could experience the latest Galaxy products, including the Galaxy Book4 Series, and view how they are strengthened by partnerships with industry leaders.

Samsung Newsroom visited the site and summarized the main highlights of the event. Read on to learn how the company is driving the hyper-connected mobile experience of the future.

▲ Attendees flocked to the Mobile Experience Zone at the Samsung CES booth.

New, Exciting AI Capabilities With the Galaxy Book4 Series

The new Galaxy Book4 Series was spotlighted near the entrance of the zone. Attendees could experience the strong AI performance and the incredibly responsive touchscreen display of the Galaxy Book4, released on January 4 in Korea.

▲ Attendees tested out the recently released Galaxy Book4 series, featuring streamlined processing power and AI-enhanced intelligent features.

The Galaxy Book4 series is equipped with the new Intel® Core Ultra Processor, offering expanded connectivity and a high-performance AI experience. The zone featured up-close demonstrations of the laptop’s increased processing power, made possible by a newly added Neural Processing Unit (NPU).

▲ Boasting a high-definition screen, the Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen displays images in precise, lifelike detail.

Applied to all models in the series for the first time, the Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen captivated attendees who used their hands to scroll and zoom in and out. “It has the touchscreen which I like,” said one visitor. “For me, touchscreen is everything — even on my laptop.”

▲ Attendees experienced firsthand how the Galaxy Book4 Series’ enhanced productivity tools can help them accomplish more in less time.

Even under the bright lights of the booth, the high-resolution display was glare free thanks to the anti-reflection capabilities that prevent reflection in different lighting environments. Additionally, the Vision Booster feature automatically adjusted the color contrast and brightness, allowing visitors to fully experience the crystal-clear display right at the heart of the bustling electronics show.

A Cohesive Device Experience Through an AI-Enhanced Galaxy Ecosystem

With AI sweeping the tech industry, partnerships are more important than ever when pursuing innovation. By collaborating with cutting-edge technology leaders, Samsung is elevating the user experience through bolstered productivity and efficiency.

Visitors explored spaces dedicated to partners, such as Microsoft and Google, who share Samsung’s vision for streamlined productivity and strengthened device connectivity.

▲Dedicated spaces for Samsung’s partners, including Microsoft (left) and Google (right), were set up within the space, giving visitors the chance to learn about the various products and services that have come about as a result of their collaboration.

One result of these partnerships includes Copilot — Microsoft’s Generative AI assistant that can accurately read, summarize and send text messages from mobile or PC to create a cohesive experience between two devices. In addition, Google Meet offers high-quality video during conference calls.

What’s more, attendees were able to experience Galaxy’s leading productivity tools. Multi Control allows movement between Galaxy smartphones and tablets with a mouse or keyboard, and Second Screen enables PC displays to be expanded or duplicated on a tablet.

▲ Before exiting the booth, visitors were treated to a teaser of the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event, hosted on January 17 in San Jose, CA.

To build anticipation for a new AI mobile experience, Samsung teased the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event — where the company plans to announce its new flagship smartphone on January 17.

In the Mobile Experience Zone, attendees discovered the potential of AI and how connectivity builds bridges for enhanced device experiences. Watch how in the video below.

Samsung has been elevating what a PC can do and has been collaborating with Microsoft to create new, seamless connected experiences. Now, these experiences are being advanced further with new connectivity features that make the Galaxy Book4 series smoother, smarter, and more adaptable, reinforcing Samsung and Microsoft’s commitment to providing the best PC experience possible.

Experience Seamless Multidevice Connectivity with Microsoft Copilot

Using intelligent, intuitive AI capabilities, Microsoft Copilot¹ connects the Galaxy Book4 series with your smartphone to make them work seamlessly together. Microsoft Copilot empowers you to find, read or summarize text messages from your Samsung Galaxy phone and even automatically create and send messages on your behalf directly from your PC.

These capabilities mean you can let Copilot track down restaurant recommendations your friends have made in previous messages, search visitor reviews on your browser, then send a message to your partner to ask if they want to go for dinner that evening, all directly from your PC. Without having to turn on your phone and open each individual app, the Galaxy Book4 series lets you access smartphone functions and information faster and smarter.

With Microsoft Copilot, you can enjoy a seamless connectivity experience between devices that feels like using just one device, making managing daily tasks smoother and more efficient. As Microsoft Copilot progressively expands to handle more apps, the connected experience with other Samsung Galaxy devices is set to get more intelligent, powerful and convenient.

Transform Your Smartphone into a Powerful PC Camera

The rise of hybrid working means video conferencing has become the norm for collaboration. The Galaxy Book4 series now empowers you to turn your phone camera into a PC webcam², for example, letting you access Galaxy smartphones’ powerful cameras for video calls on virtual conferencing apps such as Microsoft Teams.

Thanks to the excellent image quality, you will feel fully present with your work colleagues, and you can switch freely between front and rear cameras with just a click to adapt to any setup. If you want to quickly change your frame to include the others in the room, get up and walk around while speaking or even just show your colleagues the view out the window, easy camera switching lets you stay mobile and flexible without needing to adjust your PC at all. You can also apply a variety of features from your phone to your call – including Background Blur and Auto-framing – that help focus your image in any environment, whether working in a busy coffee shop or communicating from a company boardroom.

This powerful, portable webcam functionality enhances any camera experience so users can enjoy both high-quality smartphone visuals and unrestricted PC productivity at the same time.

Through tight, ongoing collaboration between Samsung and Microsoft, more intelligent capabilities will continue to be made possible on the Galaxy Book4 series.

Plus, by pairing your Galaxy Book4 with other Galaxy devices beyond smartphones, you can take your PC experience even further. For example, you can use your Tab S9 Ultra as a monitor for your PC so you can maximize productivity and creativity with an extended screen. With Galaxy Buds2 Pro, your PC will provide superior sound with reduced latency so you can enjoy crystal-clear call quality or be fully immersed in a movie. With all these capabilities and more, the Galaxy Book4 series is designed to deliver the best PC experience possible.

To learn more about the Galaxy Book4 series, please visit www.samsung.com/galaxy-book.

¹ Users must link their phone to Galaxy Book4 through ‘Link to Windows’ on mobile and the Microsoft Phone Link App on PC and follow the set-up prompts. Galaxy smartphone must be OneUI 1.0 or above. Requires the same MS account to be used both on PC and Phone. Timing of feature and availability may vary by market and device.

² Users must link their phone to Galaxy Book4 through ‘Link to Windows’ on mobile and the Microsoft Phone Link App on PC and follow the set-up prompts. Galaxy smartphone must be OneUI 1.0 or above. Requires the same MS account, Wi-Fi network connection to be used both on PC and Phone. Availability may vary by device.