Synopsis of the App: Bitsmash is a vertical video creator and editing app designed to create quality recordings in a short amount of time.
Price and Platform: Free. Apple only.
RDN Score: 4/5
Pros
Easy-to-use video recording and editing tool.
Easily capture or upload video clips to create vertical video in minutes.
Add text, titles and color to video clips at different points within the timeline.
Simply hit record and perform your own edits or use the magic trim feature to let Bitsmash edit the video for you.
Add existing clips to the timeline or apply as an overlay for a picture-in-picture effect to add emphasis or show a specific technique.
Trim, duplicate or cut and slice video clips to reorder and connect them as needed.
Draw and add text to video with ease.
Option to set up a profile and subscribe to other users’ content.
Share video directly to your Bitsmash profile, IGTV and camera roll with one click.
Note that future versions are said to include additional cutting and editing tools, easy B-roll footage creation tools, filters and GIF embedding.
Cons
Because you can upload just one video clip at a time, adding clips to the timeline can be time-consuming.
The discover feed includes content that professional users may not want to utilize.
App has a few bugs making it difficult to share or save final videos at times.
Videos must be 15 seconds or longer.
Missing some of the features common in other apps such as transitions, music, filters and font or text styling options. However, per the company, these will be included in a future version.
Bottom Line: Bitsmash is great for novice and more experienced vloggers. It delivers on its promise to be the easiest way to create vertical videos — a key tool for editing for IGTV and other vertical platforms.
Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is based in Atlanta and specializes in culinary nutrition, communications and consulting. She blogs at marisamoore.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
Synopsis of the App: Bitsmash is a vertical video creator and editing app designed to create quality recordings in a short amount of time.
