ReelDirector
Published by: Nexvio Inc.Current Version: 2.4
Released: 2009-10-15
Price: $7.99
Category: Photography
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148Apps Review Summary
Our Rating:
:: GOOD, BUT ... :: Read Our Full Review >>I was really hoping Reel Director would become a mobile version of iMovie for video editing. Sadly it wasn't to be, but it does have it's good points.
App Description
BEST APP on APPLE's Rewind 2009 List
Full-blown video editing for iPhone 3GS!
Note: iPhone 3G & iPod Touch can only import photos
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NEW in 2.4
- Import and use your own music as soundtracks
- Option to turn off photo pan & zoom
- Improved processing speed of still photos
- Properties of new project are saved and reused
NEW in 2.0
- Multitrack sound recording and mixing
- Add photo with Ken Burns(pan & zoom) effect
- Trim & split of imported clips
- Add videos from synced folders (Turn it on in Settings app, default is off!)
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ReelDirector makes it simple for everyone to create movie right on iPhone 3GS. With a drag-and-drop timeline, multiple text watermark styles and 27 pro grade transitions, you'll turn your scattered video clips into polished movies in just minutes.
MEDIA COVERAGE
"ReelDirector is a powerful, easy-to-use, and fun iPhone app for creating videos with titles and effects."
- tuaw
"ReelDirector beefs up iPhone 3GS's editing capabilities"
MacWorld
This Week's 10 Best iPhone Apps - October 23, 2009
Gizmodo
"File this one under sent from the future. ReelDirector is a pretty full-featured movie editor" ... "a quite amazing demonstration of the march of technology."
Wired.com Gadget Lab
"ReelDirector App Adds Surprisingly Capable Video Editing To The iPhone 3GS"
OhGizmo
ESSENTIALS
Add and stitch together clips, drag-and-drop to rearrange order.
Add text watermarks of title, opening credits and closing credits with 4 styles and 9 positions to choose from.
Put transitions between clips to smooth or blend the change from one scene to another. With 27 transitions to choose from, create professional looking videos with ease and fun.
Import you own music files and/or record voiceovers to create and mix soundtracks.
Share your movies by email or save to Camera Roll where you can upload to YouTube, copy back to computer, etc.
EDITING
- Timeline: scrollable, seekable within clips, easy to arrange order
- Preview: full preview of frame at current timeline position, with watermarks and transition applied
- Record soundtracks and adjust position, volume and fade in/out
- Trim: you can keep original and go back to revise, or make a final cut
- Split: cut video into 2 or 3 clips seamlessly
- Add photo with Ken Burns effect
TEXTS
- Title and multiline opening and closing credits with adjustable length
- Combine 4 styles and 9 positions to create 36 different appearance
- Gradually fade out title and opening credits, fade in closing credits
TRANSITIONS
Animated preview for each transition, easy to find the one you like.
1. Automatically insert transitions between each clip in your project, just pick one in Project Properties; or
2. Add/change transition for each clip while editing.
Available transitions:
- Cross Dissolve
- Fade Through Black/White
- Flash Through Black/White
- Blur Fade (fade out of focus)
- Blur Cross (first scene fades out of focus)
- Wipe Left/Right/Up/Down
- Wipe Soft Left/Right/Up/Down
- Wipe Blend Left/Right/Up/Down
- Push Left/Right/Up/Down
- Push Left/Right/Up/Down with Border
NOTE
- Currently it is NOT technically possible to load music directly from phone's iTunes library. ReelDirector handles its own library: please turn on Wi-Fi, select Music tab, tap "+" button and follow the instructions.
- We did NOT disable loading video on iPhone 3G/2G. This feature just isn't there except for iPhone 3GS. We are exploring alternatives.
- Online Tutorial is available within app and frequently updated. Please tap "i" button to access it.
App Screen Shots
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Featured in PC Magazine Top 100 Sites of 2009 in Upcoming Tech Sites.
