Dual camera at birthdays: the candles and everyone singing
Birthday videos always face a choice: film the cake or film the room. Dual capture removes it — candles and the birthday face on the back camera, the singing crowd (and you) on the front, one video with the whole song.
Short answer: Selfie shoots photos and videos with the front and back cameras at the same time, picture-in-picture, with 50+ vintage camera presets that apply to both. One tap captures both perspectives — no stitching, no second take.
Ideas that work
- The blow-out: cake big, crowd small — swap views for kids’ parties where the face is the show.
- The surprise: door on the back camera, hiding guests on the front; the sync makes the reveal.
- The instant preset finish: shoot the party through the instant look and it lands straight in shoebox-nostalgia territory.
How to set it up
- Open Selfie in Dual mode (the default).
- Drag the picture-in-picture window to the corner you want, and pick a frame color if you like.
- Optionally pick a camera preset — 35mm film, instant, VHS and 50+ more render live on both cameras.
- Tap the shutter for a photo, or switch to video mode and record with sound.
Frequently asked questions
Are the two views taken at exactly the same time? Yes. Selfie runs both cameras in one capture session using Apple’s multi-cam engine, so front and back are exposed simultaneously — not one after the other.
Can I record video this way? Yes — dual video records both cameras at once, with microphone audio.
Can I choose which camera is the big view? Yes, and the small window can sit in any corner, with a choice of frame colors.
What does it cost? Selfie is free to download and try. The Pro subscription (weekly or annual) unlocks unlimited dual-camera shots and all premium presets.