{"id":7855,"date":"2023-03-07T12:08:28","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T20:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=7855"},"modified":"2023-03-07T12:08:31","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T20:08:31","slug":"edit_videos_on_your_smartphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/edit_videos_on_your_smartphone\/","title":{"rendered":"MOVIE MAGIC, MADE EASY ON YOUR SMARTPHONE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>These days, taking professional-level videos and editing them for sharing and social media purposes is very accessible with the wonders of modern-day smartphones. In this blog, we will review some entry-level editing techniques to get you jumpstarted on your content creation journey! Additionally, we have hand-picked some of the best third-party apps available so that you can take your video edits to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/shopping\/choose\/device?filters=Apple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPhone<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trimming your content is the best way to get started with editing videos. This allows you to distill your videos into the best moments, making sharing with friends and loved ones easy. If you\u2019re looking to go a step beyond, adding a filter is a great way to give your clip a cinematic look and feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to edit your videos on the iPhone, follow these easy steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Open the Photos app -&gt; tap on the video -&gt; tap \u201cEdit\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move the sliders on the clip to change the start and stop times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To preview, press the \u201cPlay\u201d button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press \u201cDone\u201d -&gt; \u201cSave Video\u201d or \u201cSave as New Clip\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to add a filter to your video, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Open the video you would like to see and tap \u201cEdit\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u201cFilter\u201d tab and select your favorite filter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you\u2019re finished, just from \u201cDone\u201d -&gt; \u201cSave Video\u201d or \u201cSave New Clip\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/shopping\/choose\/device?filters=Android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to trim your videos on an Android device, follow these easy steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Open the Photos app -&gt; tap on the video -&gt; tap \u201cEdit\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move the trim handles on the clip to change the start and stop times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To save a copy, press \u201cDone\u201d -&gt; \u201cSave Copy\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to add a filter to your video, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Open the video you want to edit -&gt; \u201cEdit\u201d -&gt; \u201cFilters\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a filter. Move the dial to increase or decrease the strength of the filter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To save a copy, press \u201cDone\u201d -&gt; \u201cSave Copy\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third-Party apps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the default video editor on your device is an essential resource, there are tons of third-party apps to choose from when editing the perfect video. KineMaster, Power Director and Vimeo Create are perfect for taking your videos to the next level. Read on to see what these apps do, and find which one is perfect for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>KineMaster:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KineMaster is a compact video editor with all the bells and whistles of a traditional editing program. You can do everything from zooming and mirroring your videos to adding in video clips and audio tracks to make it a cinematic masterpiece. You can find KineMaster for <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/kinemaster-video-editor-maker\/id1609369954\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPhone<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.nexstreaming.app.kinemasterfree&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PowerDirector:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PowerDirector is a video editing app that is easy to use, with many features that are similar to KineMaster. Everything from trimming and splitting footage to adjusting filters and exposure, you will surely find your unique style with this incredible app. You can find PowerDirector for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiT1eyrsK_9AhVEJX0KHTFaBtMQFnoECEwQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapps.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fpowerdirector-video-editor%2Fid1473574597&amp;usg=AOvVaw0iHIN95UsY3iMfQbrMhnYU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPhone<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiT1eyrsK_9AhVEJX0KHTFaBtMQFnoECEsQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.cyberlink.powerdirector.DRA140225_01%26hl%3Den_US%26gl%3DUS&amp;usg=AOvVaw0b0alUBEcvO4uLra63Cb_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vimeo Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those looking to create social media-worthy edits to their videos, Vimeo Create is the app for you. This app lets you add filters, texts and music to your content, making it easy to make the best-customized videos. You can find Vimeo Create for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiOncjisa_9AhUGHTQIHWlpDr8QFnoECB0QAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapps.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fvimeo-create-video-editor%2Fid1491791513&amp;usg=AOvVaw3tCt1oKCZEE_ZvGVAaqJU9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPhone<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiOncjisa_9AhUGHTQIHWlpDr8QFnoECEAQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.vimeocreate.videoeditor.moviemaker%26hl%3Den_US%26gl%3DUS&amp;usg=AOvVaw05siAhpT7bm22BhEURa5XD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope that you\u2019ve not only learned something new about editing videos but that you\u2019ve also found the perfect editing app to get started on. We can\u2019t wait to see what you create!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These days, taking professional-level videos and editing them for sharing and social media purposes is very accessible with the wonders of modern-day smartphones. In this blog, we will review some entry-level editing techniques to get you jumpstarted on your content creation journey! 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