Performance
Long takes on iPhone: the settings that keep you recording
The settings for long takes on iPhone, the habits that help any phone, and what SplitRig's recording engine does for you.
In short
Pick the Long Recording preset and turn on Eco Mode. In SplitRig's Camera Settings, Long Recording is built for long shoots and keeps the phone cooler, and you can also set the rear camera to 1080p or 720p yourself. Eco Mode dims the screen while you record, to keep your iPhone cooler and save battery. Keep the phone in the shade and take the case off. SplitRig's smart recording engine, tuned with Apple's native camera features, does the rest, and saves your video as you record.
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Why iPhones get warm during dual-cam recording
Recording two camera feeds at once means your iPhone processes twice the pixels. Add the work of combining them into your chosen layout, compressing the video, and removing the background in Face Mode, and the phone is working hard. Every iPhone warms up on a long video shoot. The settings below keep it cooler.
The settings that matter most
1. Pick the Long Recording preset
In Camera Settings, choose the Long Recording Session preset. It is built for long shoots and sets the cameras up so the phone stays cooler. Standard and Quick Clip sit right next to it for shorter takes. Camera Settings → Session preset → Long Recording.
2. Record the rear camera in 1080p or 720p
Rear resolution is yours to choose: 720p, 1080p (the default), or up to 4K on supported iPhones, and SplitRig sets no time limit at any resolution. For the longest sessions, 1080p or 720p runs cooler. Quick Settings makes it one tap: tap Settings in the bottom bar and change the resolution right on the camera screen.
3. Turn on Eco Mode
Eco Mode dims the screen while you record, to keep your iPhone cooler and save battery. It kicks in 10 seconds into a recording. Tap the screen anytime to wake it; recording continues regardless. Eco Mode is off by default: Settings → More Settings → General → Eco Mode.
4. Keep the phone in the shade, and take the case off
Direct sun on the phone adds heat fast, so a shaded mount makes a real difference on a long shoot. A case holds heat in; take it off for long sessions.
What about 24 fps? 24 fps gives a cinematic look, and it is also the coolest-running of SplitRig's frame rates, a good pick for long sessions. SplitRig records at 24, 30 (the default), or 60 fps in Action Cam, so pick the motion you want to see.
What SplitRig does for you
SplitRig runs on a smart recording engine, tuned with Apple's native camera features for pro-grade performance. You choose the frame rate: 24 or 30 fps, and 60 fps in Action Cam. There is no time limit at any resolution, and your video is saved as you record.
If your iPhone is already hot before you start
Give it 5 minutes in the shade with the screen off, then start the long take with the Long Recording preset and Eco Mode on.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my iPhone overheat when recording dual camera?
Recording two camera feeds means double the pixel processing, plus the work of combining them into your layout and compressing the video. To keep the phone cooler, pick the Long Recording preset, record the rear camera in 1080p or 720p, turn on Eco Mode, and keep the phone in the shade.
Can I record dual camera in 4K on a long shoot?
Yes. SplitRig records up to 4K on the rear camera of supported iPhones with no time limit, and its smart recording engine, tuned with Apple's native camera features, is made for long takes. For an all-day shoot, the Long Recording preset in Camera Settings and Eco Mode make your battery go even further.
Is SplitRig built for long recordings?
Yes. SplitRig sets no time limit and saves your recording as it records. For very long shoots, pick the Long Recording preset and turn on Eco Mode.