It might come as a surprise, but iPhone 13 in Sept. 2021. Since its arrival, Apple has added many new features to iOS 15, including Face ID with a Mask, Universal Control, Focus Modes, Private Relay and more. Earlier this month, Apple also launched the first developer beta of iOS 15.5, a version that will be available to s in the coming days.
With iPhone 13, Apple also launched a new camera feature called Cinematic Mode that allows s to pull focus from one subject to another subject in the frame like professional cameras while maintaining a decent background blur. After shooting a video, s can even edit the depth of field of the focus points in the scene. However, Cinematic Mode is exclusive to iPhone 13. So, is there a way to shoot videos from the front-facing camera with background blur? Yes, albeit not from the main camera application.
By default, Apple provides different audio and video settings that work while using FaceTime. The FaceTime audio settings include three different microphone modes, including Standard, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum. Further, the Center Stage while using applications like WhatsApp or Messenger for a video call or Instagram or Facebook for creating content. Although this hack has been out there for quite some time, there is a good chance that not all s are aware of it.
Use Background Blur On Instagram & Snapchat Videos
While using the front camera to record Reels or Instagram stories, s should swipe down from the top right corner of the display to open Control Center. Then, from the available options, tap on the FaceTime video effects, usually located on the top left portion of the Control Center. On compatible iPhones, s can enable the FaceTime Portrait mode, and on compatible iPads, s can enable Center Stage. On an iPhone, the FaceTime Portrait mode will blur all the elements in the background, keeping the in focus. This adds a very aesthetic look to the video and is ideal for making content published on social media platforms. Whereas enabling Center Stage and the FaceTime Portrait mode on a ed iPad will track the 's movement while maintaining a decent amount of bokeh, somewhat replicating the results of a tilt and pan camera setup.
Similarly, while creating content that requires narration, s can switch to Voice Isolation mode provided in FaceTime audio settings. In this way, s can record good-quality videos on Instagram, click portrait selfies on Snapchat and share them with friends, and apply a blur to their background during video calls via WhatsApp and while going live on Facebook. In addition, this hack is handy for those who create TikToks for a living. The ed iPhone models include iPhone SE (2nd generation and later), iPhone Xr, iPhone Xs, iPhone 11, and newer models. On the other hand, Center Stage is ed by all the latest iPad, including iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) and iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation).
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