Dual camera at festivals: the set and the squad
Festival memories are split across two cameras that never meet: stage clips and squad selfies. Dual capture merges them — the headliner on the back camera, your group losing it on the front, with the audio of the drop.
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 drop, both sides: stage on one camera, the crowd-jump on the other, genuinely synchronized.
- Golden hour grounds: festival grounds on the back camera, sunburnt happiness on the front, 35mm preset on both.
- Story-ready: dual photos post as one image — no collage app between you and the story.
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.