Open Video Mode
Opens the Camera app to the Video mode. If Preserve Settings is enabled, opens to your last-specific settings.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Video%20Mode
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Video%20Mode
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Video Mode”
end tell
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