Console gamers will soon be having what PC Gamers have been able to do for some time now, the ability to make professional looking movies with the tools included in their game copies. Gamers have been able to do such work with the custom tool, creating videos and screenshots of the game, and with the Enhanced Spectator Mode in Battlefield 1, these same tools will put the console gamers on the same creative level with PC gamers, provided that they’ve got an eye to capture great footage.

For gamers using Xbox and Playstation, the Enhanced Spectator Mode are given extensive control of the camera, they can control the field of view, depth of field and use an array of visual filters that include Noir and Battlefield 3's signature bluish tones.  Here is an example of the work done by Berdu, who was one the artists given early access to the Spectator Mode:

The video shows that you can lock onto a player’s movement using the “director’s camera” following the player as an in-game character or in a vehicle whilst you can still control the camera’s positioning. What’s even better is that you can place multiple free cameras across the map allowing you to switch view anytime you want and each camera settings can be adjusted as well.

Berdu explains it further as quoted in the Battlefield 1 Blog:

I’m very excited to see the Spectator Mode being implemented in Battlefield 1 for all users. For the first time in franchise history, console players can join in on the PC fun and create cool cinematic videos and screenshots.

To start capturing your own cinematic shots, just join a match as Spectator. Once in-game, you can follow individual soldiers and vehicles using the Director Camera. In this mode, the camera will be locked on to the player’s movement, but you still have total control over its positioning. Explore the camera options to change its behavior.

To really express yourself, I’d recommend trying out the Free Camera. You can set up multiple free cameras around the map, and adjust settings for each individually. At any given time, you can switch over to the free camera of your choice and have total control over it. If needed, adjust the sensitivity and speed to your liking from the camera options.

For a nice cinematic look, play around with the field of view (FOV) and depth of field (DOF) options. For example, a low FOV value of 30 is a good choice for close-up action shots. By adjusting the DOF values, you can control the camera blur and the focus point of your shot.

You can also enable various filters to spice up your footage. Try adjusting the filter strength – for example choose the Noir filter with 30% strength to get a less saturated, film-like look on a map like Sinai Desert.

When you’re good to go, hide the HUD and film away!

For EA/Origin Access members, they can play a portion of Battlefield 1 starting on the 13th of October and for those who ordered the US$80 special edition will have a three-day headstart to play the game.