Video processing on a smartphone is often necessary when there is no access to a computer. For example, to create Instagram Stories. There are dozens of video editor options available on the app store that include a wide variety of functions. We'll take a look at some of the best video processing software and apps in iOS with their pros and cons.
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Top 5 Easy Apps for Newbies 2020
For not complex processing, the simplest editors are suitable. They are suitable both for professionals in their field and for beginners who have never used such programs.
Splice
Splice gives its users the ability to create so-called "projects" in which media files are processed. It is proposed to add photos, videos, and music in any convenient form. Editing of each fragment is allowed separately with the imposition of filters, effects, adding inscriptions and even changing the playback speed.
After creating their own clip, users are encouraged to export it in several formats:
- For YouTube;
- Facebook;
- Instagram and others.
Additionally, it should be noted that using the application is completely free, and watermarks do not appear on the projects made.
Benefits:
- Simple interface for most functions;
- Easy to make or process a clip;
- Free functionality.
Disadvantages:
- Not all functions are clear at a glance;
- Some built-in fonts do not work with Cyrillic.
iMovie
For amateur processing, Apple's iMovie application is also suitable. It can create cuts from existing videos and photos, add effects (built-in to the program), independently select musical accompaniment, and much more.
It is possible to record a voice commentary and add it to a video or photo. Additionally, there are a lot of effects, filters.
Benefits:
- Simple interface;
- Easy handling of media files.
Disadvantages:
- It only identifies clips shot on the device itself. To transfer a file from another editable device, you must manually transfer it to the Photo Albums folder.
Quik
Quik is a powerful yet easy-to-use video editor. The app was first adapted to work with GoPro footage, but it turned out to work great with other files as well.
When editing, you can use up to 200 photos, including Live-photos, change each frame separately, apply text with different fonts, different effects and filters. The application is able to independently select the best moments from the available videos in the project, which allows you to quickly make an interesting cut. However, this does not all work as we would like.
In addition, Quik offers users the ability to choose a video format - square for Instagram, wide and full screen for Snapchat, and so on.
The program is also tuned to work with music. She can independently adjust the transitions between different photos / videos to the rhythm of the set melody.
Benefits:
- Huge functionality with a simple interface;
- Flashbacks function, which independently generates a cut from old videos available on the device;
- Works with GoPro;
- Many different effects.
Disadvantages:
- There are some bugs with editing audio recordings.
Clips
Clips Video Editor is made for social media. It is perfect for short videos, as it can make cuts, add animated subtitles, beautiful effects, music, and many special stickers.
Of the features, everyone's favorite art effects, the ability to insert emoji, a variety of fonts, and animated backgrounds should be noted. The result can be immediately exported to any social network, YouTube, saved in the cloud, or sent to friends.
Benefits:
- Ease of use;
- Variety of effects, fonts;
- Animated backgrounds.
Disadvantages:
- Sometimes lags;
- You cannot add more than 1 audio recording to a video;
- You cannot change the inscriptions on the posters.
Artisto
Artisto is a video editor from the developers of the popular Prisma application that we talked aboutearlier... The program remained in the same spirit - a lot of artistic filters, easy use, the ability to shoot directly from the application.
Processing is available in several modes using a variety of functions. However, there is one key feature - the presence of art effects.
Benefits:
- Unique video effects;
- Easy to create a new project;
- Similar to Prisma.
Disadvantages:
- There are freezes and crashes.
Best feature-rich video editors for iOS
It would be a mistake to argue that high-quality media files cannot be edited on smartphones or tablets. In fact, it is not that difficult, the main thing is to find the right software and have the right skills.
Adobe Premier Clip
This isn't the first time Adobe products appear in our rankings. Premier Clip allows you to edit a video clip in detail, add photos, additional clips, music, as well as many effects. The program is available for both iPhone and iPad.
Two modes are available for editing - automatic and manual. The names speak for themselves. The first mode allows you to very quickly edit a clip, which will not bother with its processing. The second, of course, is designed for self-processing to every detail.
The main advantage when using licensed software is synchronization with the cloud. You can start working on the file on your smartphone, continue on your iPad, and finish on your computer. This allows you to do what you love anywhere.
Benefits:
- Synchronization with the cloud;
- Detailed processing;
- Several modes available;
- Minimum freezes.
Disadvantages:
- Crashes are observed when using an outdated version of iOS.
LumaFX
Despite its similarities to previous apps, LumaFX deserves a position in this ranking due to its rich functionality and ease of use.
Frames can be cropped, rotated, reflected. In the videos themselves, all the necessary settings are available - from changing the speed to changing the colors. Additionally, you can adjust focus, blur, add various styles to the video. The most important thing is that there is work with a chroma key.
The application does an excellent job with all its functions. The only problematic setting is audio. Not all sound effects work correctly, and sometimes even freeze.
Benefits:
- Multifunctionality;
- Professionalism;
- Renders media quickly with "ultra" graphics settings.
Disadvantages:
- Audio problems;
- Rare departures;
- The application is paid.
Movie Maker Movavi Clip
Anyone who has used Movavi on a computer probably knows that it is a combination of functionality and ease of use. Of course, this is not the most professional video editor, but for the average user there are a lot of useful and interesting tools here.
Users are offered such features as video cropping, changing the playback speed, applying filters, changing colors, adding various effects and stickers.
Despite the fact that the installation of the application is free, there is a system of monthly subscriptions. That is, the user buys access to the video editor for a certain time. However, you can buy a lifetime subscription that only charges you once.
Benefits:
- IMovie replacement;
- Ease of editing mixed with functionality.
Disadvantages:
- To remove the watermark, you need to buy a subscription.
VideoShowHero
The application is not much different from the previous ones. It also knows how to change clip settings, apply filters, effects. VideoShowHero works in conjunction with popular social networks and not only Instagram, Musical.ly, and others.
You can also create a blur effect to focus the viewer's attention on a specific point in the recording. Lighting, sharpness is also adjusted, it is allowed to synchronize audio with a picture in detail.
Since VideoShowHero is available free of charge, it contains ads that may be a little annoying for users. It can be disabled by purchasing a special package that should permanently disable annoying ads.
Benefits:
- Works with social networks;
- Various editing modes;
- Popular effects, filters;
- Lighting setup.
Disadvantages:
- Intrusive advertising.
Visual Effects Complete
This is a special bundle in the App Store that includes 8 apps. The toolbox is really impressive here. For example, the user can replace the usual sky with a space wasteland with spaceships. Or you can apply the effects of an explosion, disappearance, and others.
For $ 12, users get access to endless creativity, tools to try new things, and just something new for fun. At the same time, the set of Visual Effects Complete is suitable for both amateurs and professionals.
Benefits:
- High-quality processing;
- Many modes;
- Better effects.
Disadvantages:
- Price.
Special effects video editors
Despite the fact that today you can't surprise anyone with special effects, it remains a fairly popular topic. Who doesn't want to make a video where they, like wizards, emit flame from their hands, or some mystical creature is near them? There are so many options that it is impossible to list them.
Action Movie FX
This application is able to add not only visual Hollywood effects, but also sound. Action Movie FX is built on special "packages", each of which is available for free or for a specific price. For example, the Star Wars package includes all sorts of effects on this topic - laser swords, explosions, robots.
The downside is that you cannot apply a special effect to a video that was previously shot. You need to do this from the application, after which editing becomes available.
The use of the interface will be problematic, since at first glance it is not entirely clear. But after a few processed clips, everything becomes simple and easy to use.
Benefits:
- Huge set of unique FX;
- Automatic overlay;
- Ease of use.
Disadvantages:
- Most of the effect packs are paid;
- Loads the device;
- Lags.
AR EnergyBall
A simpler program, where only one effect is available for free - "missile attack". You will need to pay to open all other add-ons.
AR Energy Ball works seamlessly with iPhone and iPad, and also allows you to process not only video, but also photos.
Benefits:
- One free trial effect;
- Suitable for a personal video that will be more like entertainment.
Disadvantages:
- The rest of the sets are paid;
- Outdated design;
- There are frequent crashes on older versions of iOS.
Videorama Video Editor
Despite the fact that Hollywood effects are not the main feature of this editor, it deserves a place in this rating. Videorama can add text with different fonts, special transitions, overlay custom watermarks, process audio and video files.
From Hollywood special effects, there are explosions, smoke screens, glow and other popular sets.For full access, you need to buy a subscription to the Pro-account, but part of the access is still free.
Benefits:
- A quality application that includes many different tools;
- Not all tools are paid;
- Convenient to use.
Disadvantages:
- Some of the effects and instruments are available only in the Pro account;
- Each processed file should not last more than three minutes;
- You cannot select more than 1 file at a time - you must reopen the gallery each time.
Fx guru
With FX Guru, users will be able to add variety to their everyday videos. An ordinary street can be turned into a whole battle arena, an annoying lawnmower can be blown up, and ghosts can be added to an old dilapidated building. In a nutshell - FX Guru is packed full of features. Some of them are paid, but there are also free tools. By the way, one of the most popular special effects after the release of FX Guru was the falling piano - we recommend you try it.
Benefits:
- Variety of effects;
- Partial customization when overlaying animation.
Disadvantages:
- Most of the special effects are paid.
How to Choose the Best Video Editor for iOS?
Finding the best video processing software is difficult. First, you need to know what the editing is required for. If this is for yourself (amateur processing), then simple free apps will do. Professional work requires specific tools and maximum quality results. You can often get access to them only after purchasing licensed software.
You can distinguish suitable video editors by the following parameters:
- Those who only know how to apply filters;
- Those who know how to change the parameters of the clip (duration, add transitions, etc.);
- Applications that work with sound and video at the same time (advanced processing);
- Programs with a wide range of tools (special effects, filters, settings, lighting editing, etc.);
- Professional applications (chroma key, detail processing, and so on).
For example, Splice is suitable for amateurs, while LumaFX is suitable for professionals. Despite the huge number of available video processing applications, they are all similar. Therefore, it will be possible to understand which one is right for you only after using it.
