Import from local or online
sources. Media stored in the
cloud downloads automatically
in the background.Take control of your audio with
pro filters and keyframing to
create multichannel sound mixes
without leaving the app.Control the look of visual
media with color tools. Draw
around areas to apply changes
to specific elements in a shot.APP TIPSGet perfect footage with these top tips
Video editing apps
on the iOS platform
have taken longer
to mature into fully
ľedged desktop replacements
than others, such as audio
production tools or games.
This is largely because proper
video editing — as opposed to
just sticking clips together
— is a process that’s power-
hungry and fairly complex to
implement on smaller devices.
Also, video technology moves
quickly, and many pros want to
work in high resolutions likeLumaFusion 2.0
A powerful video editing tool with loads of features
$14.99 From LumaTouch, luma-touch.com
Made for iPad, iPhone Needs iOS 11 or later4K, which places more strain
on your hardware. With the
latest iPad Pro and iPhone
models, however, both screen
space and processing power are
signiĽcantly improved over
earlier models, so this is less of
an issue than it once was.
LumaTouch created
LumaFusion in 2017, and
though it brought many more
pro–level features than Apple’s
own iMovie for iOS, it felt a
little rough around the edges in
terms of its look and feel. Now,
the developer has signiĽcantlyrevamped and upgraded the
app to version 2.0, with a host
of new features that make it
feel signiĽcantly more useful
for professionals.
The Ľrst thing you notice is
the streamlined and redesigned
interface, which is much more
reminiscent of Final Cut Pro
or Premiere than before.
The iconography is well
implemented, meaning tools
are easy to identify and use,
and it’s particularly good on
the new iPad Pros with their
larger screens. On the iPhone,54 AUG 2019 maclife.com All image rights: Luma Touch LLC.
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