Clips lets you make videos using simple controls – no timeline, tracks or complex editing tools. Send video messages or share short videos to social media using animated text, graphics and emojis.
Platform and Price
Free. Apple only.
RDN Score
4 out of 5
Pros
Easy to use.
Easily create, trim, or reorder clips without the complexity of iMovie or other editing software.
Use the voiceover feature to add audio and captions at once.
Shoot live video from the app or pull existing content from the camera roll.
Add flair with emojis, animated text, titles and captions, speech bubbles, and shapes.
Have fun with photos and videos with comic book, color, and black and white filters.
Pan and zoom views of your photos and videos with ease using gestures like drag and pinch.
Add your own music or choose from Clips’ soundtracks that automatically adjust to the video length.
Use “smart sharing” which suggests people to share your videos with based on your most used contacts.
Send videos via Messages or share directly to Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo and others.
Cons
Only available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.
Not a full feature, professional level video filming or editing tool.
Bottom Line
Clips is best for those who don’t take video making and editing too seriously. It’s just for fun.
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.
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