How to film your pet and your reaction at the same time

By Con, founder of Music Wide Selfie · Updated 22 October 2026

Short answerOn iPhones that support recording two cameras at once, use an app with dual-camera recording: the back camera on your pet, the front camera on you. Otherwise, use two phones and line them up in an editor with a clap.

Dual-camera recording

iPhones with an A12 chip or newer (iPhone XS, XR and later) support multi-camera capture in apps built for it. You get your pet and your face in one take.

Two-phone method

Set one phone on your pet, one on you.
Start both recording.
Clap once on camera.
Line up both clips by the clap in an editor.

Pet-friendly tips

Get down to your pet’s eye level.
Use treats or toys just behind the phone to get them looking.
Short sessions; pets lose interest fast.
Keep it fun and safe for the animal.

Questions

Do I need special gear?

No, but a small stand frees your hands for treats.

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