I highly enjoy perusing Apple’s App Store for new ways to pass the time. Recently, came across an app they featured called:
8MM Vintage Camera.
My iPhone has been shooting 8MM movies since.
The App itself is easy enough to use. In less than two minutes, I was cycling through all the different filters and settings. I spent a couple bus rides experimenting with it while envisioning screenplays I could write that would require that ‘vintage’ look.
Sadly, I haven’t come up with much yet except for the following film I call: Dog Walking.
Note: This footage was shot with a 3GS. I’m skipping iPhone 4 and waiting for this year’s model.
The footage itself looks pretty sweet. I love having the ability to control the jitter and the variety of options the app provides to make your masterpiece. For $1.99 you get a super simple app that does exactly what it promises.
However, when it comes to editing, I’m a perfectionist. I suppose I should be as I’m an editor by trade. I’ve looked up a few other apps and some of them give you the chance to customize the overall look of your videos.
For example, Super 8 (which sells for .99) lets you record your videos first and then add effects to them. This type of control may not be useful to many but I think it’s an better option instead of having to make each shot perfect. I’d rather get multiple takes and effect the one I like best.
For the record, I’d rather do the effects in Final Cut Pro for complete control but lets not get carried away.
I’m also not a fan of how your videos aren’t saved in your iPhone’s library. You have to launch the 8MM app and share them from there. It’s a minor complaint but I enjoy the little details.
Regardless, the app achieves a variety of sweet 8MM looks effortlessly and I had a blast.
It’s a fantastic way to pass the time on the bus.
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