Face tracking on a Mac that follows you
Use a DJI Osmo Pocket and Pocketframe for face tracking on a Mac: the gimbal follows you as you move, and auto frame sets a clean shot in one click.
By Kerim Embel, maker of Pocketframe3 min read
Quick answer
Connect the Pocket over USB-C, open Pocketframe and press Command T. The gimbal turns to keep you centered as you move. Press Command F for a one-time auto frame.
What you need
- Pocketframe Pro
- A DJI Osmo Pocket connected over USB-C
- A Mac with macOS 14 Sonoma or later
A fixed webcam is fine until you move. Lean back, stand up to show something, or walk to a whiteboard, and you are out of frame. With a gimbal camera like the Osmo Pocket, Pocketframe can turn the camera to keep you centered, smoothly and without anyone behind it.
Turn on face tracking
- Step 1: Connect over USB-CFace tracking, auto frame and Scenes work over the USB-C connection.
- Step 2: Press ⌘TOr click the face button next to the record button. A red frame shows the face Pocketframe is following.
- Step 3: Move naturallyThe gimbal turns with you. It waits for real movement instead of chasing every small motion, so the shot stays calm.
- Step 4: Press ⌘T again to stopThe camera stays where it is. Press C to center it.
Auto frame for a quick setup
If you only want a good starting shot, press ⌘F. Auto frame finds your face once and sets a clean composition with room above your head, then leaves the camera alone.
Privacy
Face detection runs on your Mac with Apple's Vision framework. No video or images leave your computer.
Questions
Does face tracking work over Wi-Fi?
No. Face tracking, auto frame and Scenes are available over USB-C.
Is face tracking free?
Face tracking and auto frame are part of Pocketframe Pro, a one-time purchase.