How to film a cooking video with your face and the food in one take

Point the back camera at the pan and the front camera at yourself, then record both at once. You get the recipe and your reaction in one take, with no second angle to match in editing. DualCapture saves a combined video plus separate front and back files.

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Set up the counter

  • Prop the phone against something stable so you can use both hands.
  • Keep the pan in the back camera view and your face in the front view.
  • Pick a layout where the food is large and your face is a small inset, or the reverse.

Use the separate files

With separate front and back files you can show the food full screen with your voice-over, or use your reaction for the taste test.

Keep it clean and safe

Keep the phone away from steam and splashes. Wipe the lens before you start.

Frequently asked questions

Can I record a recipe and my face at once?

Yes, with a dual camera app that records both cameras.

Does the app save separate files?

DualCapture saves front, back and combined videos.

Is there a watermark?

Free exports carry one. Premium removes it. See [pricing](/dual-camera-app-pricing).

Which iPhones work?

See the [compatibility page](/dual-camera-iphone-compatibility).

Can I add captions?

You can add captions in your editor using the combined or separate files.

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Try it on your iPhone

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