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Here’s how future iPhones could use camera depth data to create impressive Portrait Mode videos

<div class="feat-image">(https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/depth1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600)</div><p>One of the headline features of the dual camera system in recent iPhones is Portrait Mode (https://9to5mac.com/2017/02/13/iphone-7-plus-portrait-mode-ads/), an effect that simulates a DSLR (https://9to5mac.com/2016/08/30/comment-iphone-killed-the-point-and-shoot-now-the-iphone-7-is-coming-after-dslrs/)-style shallow depth of field by intelligently blurring the background of your photos. Apple took the feature (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208118) a step further with the iPhone X (https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-x/), adding Portrait Mode selfies and introducing simulated Portrait Lighting (https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/11/photographer-pits-iphone-x-portrait-lighting-against-real-studio-lighting-in-comparison-video/).</p>
<p>While these features are currently limited to still photos, future iPhones could someday use the same technology (https://9to5mac.com/2016/12/06/apple-shares-tips-for-using-portrait-mode-with-iphone-7-plus-dual-cameras-from-pro-photographers/) to bring the depth effect to videos, a stunning look currently only possible with high-end video gear or a considerable amount of work in post-production. This feature could be a game changer for videographers, editors, and consumers alike, who have already embraced (https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/behind-the-scenes-short-film-iphone-x/) the iPhone as a serious filmmaking tool (https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/iphone-x-video-quality-vs-professional-camera-gh5/). With some effort, the effect is actually possible with today’s iPhones. Here’s how it can be done.</p>
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