Open Video Mode
Opens the Camera app to the Video mode. If Preserve Settings is enabled, opens to your last-specific settings.
Open Photo Mode
Opens the default Photo mode in the Camera app.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Photo%20Mode
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Photo%20Mode
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Photo Mode”
end tell
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Opens the Pano mode in the Camera app – use this for shooting panoramas that you can view later on the Apple Vision Pro.
Open Slo-Mo Mode
Opens the Slo-Mo mode in the Camera app – mine is set to 1080p 240 fps.
Open Portrait Selfie Mode
Opens the Portrait camera to the Selfie mode – my preferred way to take selfies, but one I forget to use (until now).
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Toggle right Key Light
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Play out loud
Sets the volume to 30%, starts Podcasts, and sets playback to the current device.
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