The iPhone allows you to make video sequences at any time. And among our long series of Sunday “iPhone applications” files is an article on useful applications for editing, editing and improving films and videos.
As the number of this type of applications continues to increase, we decided to revisit this file to complete it. Impressive, surprising or simply practical, there is something for everyone. Here is a selection of top iPhone apps for video To discover or to rediscover. Most of them are obviously also iPad compatible. And while some are free, paid ones are mentioned as such.
The essential applications for filming on iPhone and iPad
Filmic Pro: the professionals’ recommendation
It’s when we look at the tools used by reporters and other filmmakers of short films (or more) with the iPhone, the most often cited application. For good reason, voted video app of the year several times by Apple, it offers many settings that are not offered by the standard iOS app. The settings for white balance, focus, resolution, but also taking into account the zoom, everything is there.
The application can be controlled via the Apple Watch or with an external app and even supports Dji Oslo stabilizers. A professional app, usable on iPhone and iPad, at a reasonable price. We can also mention the Filmic Remote companion app available here on the App Store which allows you to control the Filmic Pro camera remotely from another device. Filmic Pro, the top applications for filming with the iPhone or iPad.
MoviePro
Here is a cheaper alternative to Filmic Pro that offers many advanced features, such as exposure control, focus, white balance, image quality, framerate, video support 4K or even support for external microphones via Bluetooth. For example, it is possible to use AirPods as an external microphone for a video. This app also has a remote control app available here on the App Store to control the camera remotely from another iOS device.
Mavis
Released in 2015, this app does not benefit from the notoriety of Filmic Pro, but offers tools and settings that seem particularly comprehensive, particularly on the VU meter side. There is separate control of exposure and focus or even shutter speed or color temperature, but also the use of external microphones, a visual audiometer, manual volume control and monitoring via headphones. Intended for the most connoisseurs, it is not suitable for “leisure” use and does not support the iPad.
The best applications for editing films and videos on iPhone & iPad
Splice, to simplify your life
Splice is a free video editor bought by GoPro and made free which will be perfect for those looking for simplicity and efficiency in video processing. Film then edit by adding titles or sound to give a more professional look to your video, that’s what Splice offers you. It is even possible to post the result on YouTube directly from the app.
Quik: quick assembly
Quik is, as its name suggests, an app made for those who don’t have time. It is also now owned by GoPro and offers very easy video editing based on photos or clips. The application automatically analyzes the sequences in search of the best moments, adds transitions and effects and synchronizes everything to the rhythm of the music. 26 different styles of videos are offered, with filters, transitions and graphic illustrations. Layers with texts and emoticons can be added and the music is of course customizable.
Vimeo
You may be surprised to find Vimeo, YouTube’s competitor in this matter, but if you are a loyal fan of the site you have undoubtedly already read the ultra-complete test carried out in this post. Indeed, the Vimeo application offers a more than respectable free video editor that will provide you with many services. Editing, adding a title or soundtrack and even filters, everything is possible in this app that I invite you to test.
LumaFusion
Probably one of the best video editing apps on iPhone and iPad, which we tested in a dedicated article and which offers a customizable interface that will appeal to fans of Final Cut Pro on Mac. It includes many standard and professional features not present in other apps, such as 3 video tracks and 3 audio tracks, export and import of projects, support for 360 videos, or even picture-in-picture thanks to using “chromakey”.
It is regularly updated with new features.
Kinemaster
This app is the benchmark for video editing on Android and is now available for iOS users. It offers many professional features not available in the iMovie app, such as multi-tracking for video, audio, images and text, a very complete module for adding and editing each media element, 3D transitions and much more. . The app is free to download and try with a subscription model that removes the watermark and provides access to premium content in the app’s online store. It costs €4.49 for one month, or €25.49 for the year.
iMovie: video editing from Apple
Is it still necessary to introduce iMovie? Application initially available on Mac then on iPad, the iPhone is also entitled to its version of the software. If you only had one application to process video on your iPhone it’s definitely this one, plus it’s now free. With iMovie, video editing becomes accessible to everyone. In just a few minutes and with your fingertips, edit a film by adding effects, music or even both. It is also possible to insert titles and transitions, in short to make a professional rendering with the iPhone before sending it to YouTube, for example.
Vizzywig
This app is the Rolls of live or delayed video editing, allowing you to film sequences with pause and zoom. It offers an editing section: intro and ending sequences (optional), music, change of order of sequences and transitions, everything is there! It is rather expensive, but offers some pretty useful features!
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To play with time
Skyflow
Some like to go slowly and others a little faster. It is for this second category of people that the application offered by Instagram is aimed. It’s “time lapse” that we’re talking about. In other words, we film as usual and then speed it up. What this app provides is the stabilization essential for this type of video. The result is simply stunning, even at normal speed, it gives unrivaled quality. Not to be missed, especially for those who love beautiful images:
iMotion HD, for Stop Motion at home
You love Wallace and Gromit for example and more generally stop motion films, then this app is made for you. Stop motion consists of making a film from a succession of photos, thus giving the impression of animation of objects. Well that’s exactly what iMotion HD offers you to do and all for free. Stop motion requires a little patience, but you will easily be able to obtain nice results. The icing on the cake is that a second remote control app allows you to take photos remotely with another iPhone, for example.
The specifics
For those who like short
While some like to film and then edit videos with patience and care, others prefer to keep them short to share them better. With this in mind, social networks have come to add their two cents and offer apps that allow you to film videos of a few seconds, leaving room for surprising results. Instagram is the reference in the genre.
Action Movie FX
Who has never dreamed of finding themselves at the helm of the production of a super Hollywood production with special effects, explosions and everything in between? With this app in two clicks, you can make your dream come true thanks to the special effects made available for free. Launching a missile at your neighbor’s house or crashing a car right in front of your house is possible in just a few moments thanks to Action Movie FX. With this application, let the director in you express himself! Numerous and varied packs allow you to enrich the app.
Emulsio, for stabilizing videos
In fact, Emulsio is a bit of cheating, but we don’t care, because the result is there. The process is simple, but as usual, you had to think about it. Capture your video as usual with the native iPhone app. Once this is done, notice how the video is unstable and shakes in all directions. Launch Emulsio, and once in the app, all you have to do is crop the video, you will lose a little frames on the sides, but the video is recalculated to eliminate the “shake” effects.
Clever, no? To do before editing in iMovie.
Very practical accessories
Because video can be serious, even on iPhone, as we saw with some of the apps above, you also have to help the smartphone with accessories. There are many, you can find them in our selection:
Finally, let us remember that this type of file cannot be exhaustive. You will inevitably have other applications to recommend because you appreciate them and use them on a daily basis. Do not hesitate to do so via the comments by indicating their strengths and your preferences!
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