How to Shoot Portrait and Landscape Videos Simultaneously on Any Phone

As a content creator, creating content for multiple formats or platforms is the way to go today. And that usually means developing Short-form (Portrait) and Long-form (Landscape) content. However, shooting both separately can be time consuming. In addition, cropping the frame to fit the format it was not shot in can be a problem while editing. It would be much easier if we shoot in both formats at the same time, and that too with one device. Since many creators are filming on their mobile phones, let’s see how they can do this.

It shoots videos in Portrait and landscape at the same time

There are two main formats that are popularly supported across platforms and video formats. These are:

• 16:9 (Landscape)used for long-form videos on platforms such as YouTube.
• 9:16 (Image)used for short videos on Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and other such platforms.

Most content creators like to build an audience across platforms. And if they can do it right, shooting their videos and using them in multiple formats can be important for that. These methods are aimed at creators who shoot their videos with their smartphones. Then, whether you are an iPhone or Android user, you can use the methods below accordingly.

For iPhone user

If you are an iPhone user, you can simply download the ReFrame App from the App Store. This is a free app that can record a landscape photo and video simultaneously.

• It uses multiple lenses available on your phone to capture two different videos. Both are saved in the gallery or Photos app.
• You can customize the video quality, frame rates, preview layout, and video codec, and even switch the camera between front and rear. You can also choose whether you want recorded videos to be automatically saved in Photos.

• Additionally, you can also access the built-in gallery to browse and manage your recording sessions.

For Android users

Although there is no Android app that supports multi-lens video capture at the same time, you can still achieve the same results. Just follow the steps below:

1. Open your camera app and go to settings. Next, go to the camera settings and turn on the 3×3 grid lines.

2. Make sure the camera is recording in 4K. This will allow you to crop easily without losing quality.

3. Place your smartphone in landscape orientation to capture video. Also, make sure the title is aligned between the two vertical grid lines in the center.

Aligning the title between the 2 grid lines in the center will direct you to crop the video at 9:16 (image). You can crop the frame using the editing options built into the gallery. Besides, you also use the 9:16 crop preset in a third-party editor. You’ll easily get a 16:9 (landscape) image that you shot, and a 9:16 (portrait) image, as the subject is centered in the frame. It is recommended to use a tripod to get stable images and keep the subject aligned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is it possible to shoot portrait and landscape videos at the same time?

Yes, you can easily shoot portraits and landscape videos simultaneously from one phone using the ReFrame app on iPhone and frame the subject strategically on Android.

Q. What are the best practices to follow when trying to capture multi-format videos on Android?

Make sure the video is recorded in 4K, the grid lines are on, and the subject is centered between the two grid lines.

Wrapping up

Capturing both portrait and landscape videos simultaneously with the same device makes it easy to manage your content. This is useful for creators who post content across platforms, as it supports different formats. Especially for content like interviews, podcasts, vlogs, and more. Then, whether you use an app like ReFrame on iPhones or smartly frame the subject on Android, you can capture videos in both formats. So you don’t need to shoot your videos in both portrait and landscape mode separately.

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