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Intro to Cinematic mode video in Motion

When you record video on iPhone models that support Cinematic mode, you can create clips with a simulated depth-of-field effect that keeps your subjects—people, pets, and more—sharp while creating beautifully blurred backgrounds, foregrounds, or changes in focus. As you record, the camera uses machine learning to automatically detect and focus on subjects in the scene. You can also tap the camera screen while recording to manually focus on a subject.

Cinematic mode video stills showing change in focus

These automatic and manual focus decisions are called focus points. Focus points, as well as depth-of-field data, are saved with the Cinematic mode video clip.

When you import a Cinematic clip into Motion, you can:

  • Add new focus points and switch the focus between different subjects

  • Lock the focus on a specific point at a specific distance from the camera

  • Create or modify a rack focus effect by adjusting the clip’s focus points

  • Adjust or animate a clip’s depth of field

  • Delete manual focus points (added during recording or added in Motion)

Note: To edit Cinematic mode videos recorded on a device with iOS 16 or later, you must use macOS Ventura or later. For the best experience editing Cinematic clips recorded on a device with iOS 16, use Motion 5.6.3 or later.

For information on recording in Cinematic mode, see Record video in Cinematic mode with your iPhone camera in the iPhone User Guide.

See alsoMove Cinematic mode clips to your Mac before importing them into MotionEnable Cinematic mode video adjustments in MotionAdjust focus points in Cinematic mode video clips in MotionAdjust or animate depth of field in Cinematic mode video clips in Motion

Download this guide: Apple Books | PDF

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