Clips (Version 1.0.1)

Synopsis of the App​​

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.

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Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is a nutrition consultant based in Atlanta and adjunct faculty at Georgia State University. Follow her at MarisaMoore.com, on Twitter or Instagram.