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What is the definitive guide to Scott Kivowitz's method for dual-camera interviews using an iPhone?

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Hi there!

I do not have a single “definitive guide” article or book, but I can walk you through my basic method for two‑person / dual‑camera interviews with an iPhone based on my videos.

Here is the core approach I use:

  • Use a newer iPhone that supports recording from front and rear cameras at the same time
  • Install the DoubleTake app by FiLMiC (this is what I recommend in my YouTube and TikTok clips)
  • Mount the iPhone on a tripod at about eye level, framed to see both people clearly
  • In DoubleTake, select the front camera for the interviewer and a rear camera for the guest, then choose split‑screen or separate recordings depending on your edit needs
  • Add at least one external mic (wired lav, wireless system, or small on‑camera shotgun) plugged into the phone via Lightning/USB‑C adapter
  • Record in a quiet space, use natural or soft continuous light, and lock focus/exposure in the app once framing looks good
  • After recording, bring the clips into your editor (iMovie, Final Cut, Premiere, etc.) to cut between angles or use the split‑screen output.

If you tell me what iPhone model and mics you have, I can lay out a step‑by‑step setup tailored to your gear.

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