Ghost Mode Guide

Use Ghost Mode in Iris Flow to make moving people translucent or invisible. Perfect for empty landmark photos and creative effects.

Ghost Mode is a unique feature that makes moving subjects appear translucent or even completely invisible. It works by detecting and blending out elements that move during the exposure, leaving only the static background visible.

How to use Ghost Mode:

  1. Select Ghost Mode from the mode picker
  2. Frame your shot of a busy location
  3. Keep the camera completely still (tripod recommended)
  4. Capture for 5-10 seconds or longer
  5. People and moving objects will fade away

Best uses for Ghost Mode:

  • Empty tourist landmark photos without crowds
  • Making busy streets appear deserted
  • Creating ghostly, ethereal portraits
  • Architectural photography without distractions
  • Surreal creative photography effects

How the translucency works:

  • People who walk through quickly become invisible
  • People who pause briefly appear as translucent ghosts
  • Completely static people remain fully visible
  • The effect intensity depends on exposure duration

Pro tips:

  • Longer exposures = more invisible moving people
  • Use a tripod for the cleanest results
  • Great for crowded tourist spots—just wait and shoot
  • Combine with other modes for creative effects

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