Dual camera for study-with-me videos: desk and face in one take
Study-with-me content lives on two views — the desk (proof of work) and the person (the company). Creators normally fake it with two setups or overhead rigs; dual video records the desk on the back camera and you on the front in one take, with the ambient audio the genre runs on.
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
- Pomodoro blocks: one dual clip per block; the corner face keeps it human without editing.
- The time-lapse alternative: short dual segments at session start/end beat an hour of footage.
- Aesthetic mode: a film preset over the desk-and-lamp scene is the genre’s whole mood in one tap.
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.