How to use Samsung's My FanCam to focus on anyone in your videos
The new way to highlight your favorite person in group videos
1What is My FanCam?
Samsung's new My FanCam feature automatically centers a specific person in group videos. This post-recording tool crops wide-angle footage around your chosen subject. Introduced with the Galaxy Z Fold8 series, it comes with the One UI 9 update. Users no longer need to physically move their phone to track someone during recording, as AI handles the framing afterward.
2How it works
My FanCam resides in Samsung Gallery's editing tools. On supported devices, select your video and tap the Galaxy AI icon. After the system identifies people in the footage, choose who to follow. Then select an aspect ratio and hit 'Follow' to generate a new video where AI keeps your subject centered. The process takes seconds but creates professional-looking tracking shots.
3Aspect ratio flexibility
My FanCam offers both vertical and horizontal aspect ratios. Vertical cropping works best for portrait-oriented platforms like Instagram Stories, while wider formats preserve more original scenery. The tracking performance remains consistent regardless of format choice. This post-recording flexibility lets users experiment with different framing options after shooting.
4Key difference from Auto Framing
My FanCam differs fundamentally from Samsung's Auto Framing feature in its timing. While Auto Framing adjusts composition during recording, My FanCam operates afterward. This allows complete freedom during shooting but limits reframing to what the original footage captured. You can't recover parts of a scene that weren't recorded initially.
5Ideal use cases
School performances, soccer games, and group dances represent perfect scenarios for My FanCam. Instead of frantic panning during recording, users can capture the entire scene and select their focus person later. The feature shines in dynamic environments with multiple moving subjects, eliminating the stress of manual tracking during important moments.
6Shooting tips
For best results with My FanCam, shoot as wide as possible during recording. A generous frame gives AI more room to adjust the crop as subjects move across the scene. Tight shots limit the system's flexibility. Also note that if someone completely exits the frame, tracking can't continue. Samsung admits the feature doesn't guarantee perfect accuracy in unpredictable situations.
7Device compatibility
Currently, My FanCam appears on Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra models. Samsung continues rolling out One UI 9 to other Galaxy devices, but warns AI features may vary by device, region, and language. Even with the update, some phones might not receive My FanCam. The company hasn't provided a comprehensive compatibility list for this specific feature.
8The new era of video editing
My FanCam revolutionizes traditional video editing approaches. Users can now create cinematic effects without professional camera movements. Particularly valuable for social media creators and family videographers, this technology represents a significant part of Samsung's Galaxy AI investments, making advanced editing accessible to everyday users.