The FCP Factor: 10 Successful Movies That Used Final Cut Pro

Top 10 Famous Movies Made By Final Cut Pro

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Developed as video editing software that has been developed by Apple, Final Cut Pro began life as software designed to made simple video editing accessible for video hobbyists and independent filmmakers. However, in recent years the capabilities of Final Cut Pro have evolved significantly and we are now seeing major Hollywood movies also being edited with this software.

Do you want to turn your own video into a Hollywood film-like video? Check this guide on How to make big-budget cinematic look video with Final Cut Pro.

You may also like: 8 Best Movie Trailer Template for After Effects

Top 10 Movies Made by Final Cut Pro

Let’s take a look at ten major movies that have been edited using Final Cut Pro.

1. The Social Network (2010)

Based on the rise of the phenomenon that we now know as Facebook, The Social Network starred Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake. The movie performed well at the box office and was also positively received by movie critics.

The film won an Academy Award for Best Editing, collected by Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall. They used Final Cut Pro to edit the film, and one of the things they really like about the software is the ability to do multiple timelines. Final Cut Pro was also used in this movie to enable face replacement in a number of scenes. Two of the key characters in the movie are twins, and so the scenes were filmed with actors (who weren’t twins) and then the editing software was used to create the illusion that they were twins. Digital matte paintings was another feature of this movie that relied on the functionality of Final Cut Pro.

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2. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

This was the US adaptation of the earlier Swedish film of the same name - based on the novel by Stieg Larsson. Starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara, the story is a crime thriller trying to uncover the secrets surrounding the disappearance of a young girl from a wealthy family.

One of the challenges with this movie was that there were a lot of invisible effects throughout the film. Final Cut Pro was used to achieve the shot stabilization and the visual enhancements - everything from matte painting to creating seasonal elements such as snow.

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3. John Carter (2011)

A science fiction adventure, this film performed so badly at the box office that it caused major financial problems for its studio Disney.

The editing of the John Carter movie was a particular challenge as a lot of the action was shot twice during the troubled production. The editor Eric Zumbrunnen used Final Cut Pro to piece the various elements together. With a huge range of CGI and creature effects to deal with, the editing process on this movie was extremely complex. Final Cut Pro was used to create a lot of the background detail need to bring the green screen scenes to life.

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4. 500 Days of Summer (2009)

This was a cute, quirky romantic comedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel.

Editing on the movie was by Alan Edward Bell in DVCPro HD format on Final Cut Pro. Because the storyline of the movie unfolds in a non-linear timeline, the workflow feature of Final Cut Pro made it easier to manage the sequencing of the different scenes. There were also 250 invisible effects which were created using Final Cut Pro’s editing features.

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5. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Continuing the X-Men franchise, this installment traces Wolverine’s childhood and the relationship with his brother. It didn’t really appeal to X-Men fans or movie critics.

Editing on the movie was by Nicolas De Toth and Megan Gill. There were a number of continuity glitches identified during the production of this movie but De Toth and Gill used Final Pro Cut to keep a consistent flow to the narrative. What is interesting about the editing on this movie is that all the cutting of the scenes required was done on Final Cut Pro 5, taking advantage of the software’s HD abilities and also the multi-clip features.

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6. Burn After Reading (2008)

A black comedy from the talented brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, they wrote, produced, edited, and directed the movie.

The Coen brothers used Final Cut Pro on this movie because it was simple and easy to use - they were blocking together the rough cuts as the scenes were being shot, and Final Cut Pro gave them the flexibility that they needed to edit quickly. On this movie most of the action was shot using Sony cameras but there were several scenes on which a RED camera was added when an additional camera was needed. Even though there is a significantly different workflow between the two types of camera, the RED material was able to be integrated smoothly with the Sony footage.

---

7. No Country for Old Men (2007)

A neo-Western thriller from Coen brothers. They directed, wrote, and edited this production.

The movie was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing for editor Roderick Jaynes (a pseudonym for Joel and Ethan Coen).

Directing and editing a movie brings the two processes a lot closer together for the Coen brothers. An easy to use product such as Final Cut Pro ensures that they can construct the movie’s narrative using the timeline features of the product. This movie marked a chance in approach for the Coen brothers, who took advantage of the better resolution DVCPRO HD for their cutting process compared to earlier films that were cut at DV resolution.

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8. 300 (2007)

Based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller, this is the fictionalized retelling of the Battle Termopylae - part of the Persian Wars. Directed by Zack Snyder, the movie was filmed with a super-imposition chroma key technique to help replicate the imagery of the original comic book. Editing on the movie was by William Hoy.

To capture the graphic novel look and feel of the film’s images, editor Hoy used a number of the key Final Cut Pro features such as the adjustment layer and blending modes to create depth and mood. With the look and feel of this movie so dependent on the effects created, editor Hoy spent a lot of time debating what was being added visually to each shot and how this would impact the length and continuity of each scene.

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9. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

With big name stars (Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law), this was an unusual film that used digital artists to build multi-layered 2D and 3D backgrounds for live action footage, with hand-drawn storyboards recreated as computer-generated 3D animatics. Critically it was well received but didn’t set the box office alight.

Editing on the movie was by Sabrina Plisco.

Final Cut Pro was particularly critical to create a scene between two characters that was shot in a physical set (unlike the digital soundstage that was used for the rest of the movie). Final Cut Pro allowed the filmmakers to line up the animatics with the live onstage footage. One of the challenges with this movie is that the editors had to manually assign time-codes to each take - the clips were then rendered out and sorted so that they could be used on a Final Cut Pro SD workstation. This approach was also used to create the master off-line cut. Batch lists of the cuts were then imported into Final Cut Pro.

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10. Cold Mountain (2003)

This is an epic Civil War drama based on the novel by Charles Frazier. Starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Renee Zellweger this was critically acclaimed and performed reasonably well at the box office.

The movie was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing let by editor Walter Murch.

This was really seen as the breakthrough movie for the use of Final Cut Pro in Hollywood Movies. An entire book has been produced analysing how editor Murch used Final Cut Pro to edit the movie and analysis its impact on future cinema productions. Editor Murch believes that the use of Final Cut Pro on this movie indirected affected the ultimate creative outcome. In particular, the use of the DVD authoring capabilities on Final Cut Pro meant that the editing team was able to look at the material more often, sharing it with more people, and changing the way that they looked at certain scenes.

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While Hollywood movies require editing tools of the highest order, the range of effects that you can achieve using Final Cut Pro is impressive - as well as the standard ripple, roll, slip, slide, scrub, razor blade and time remapping edit functions, Final Cut Pro also comes with a range of video transitions and a range of video and audio filters that will take your film project to the next level.

It is clear that Final Cut Pro is definitely now a star in the editing of Hollywood movies, it is time to make it a star in editing your movies as well.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Developed as video editing software that has been developed by Apple, Final Cut Pro began life as software designed to made simple video editing accessible for video hobbyists and independent filmmakers. However, in recent years the capabilities of Final Cut Pro have evolved significantly and we are now seeing major Hollywood movies also being edited with this software.

Do you want to turn your own video into a Hollywood film-like video? Check this guide on How to make big-budget cinematic look video with Final Cut Pro.

You may also like: 8 Best Movie Trailer Template for After Effects

Top 10 Movies Made by Final Cut Pro

Let’s take a look at ten major movies that have been edited using Final Cut Pro.

1. The Social Network (2010)

Based on the rise of the phenomenon that we now know as Facebook, The Social Network starred Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake. The movie performed well at the box office and was also positively received by movie critics.

The film won an Academy Award for Best Editing, collected by Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall. They used Final Cut Pro to edit the film, and one of the things they really like about the software is the ability to do multiple timelines. Final Cut Pro was also used in this movie to enable face replacement in a number of scenes. Two of the key characters in the movie are twins, and so the scenes were filmed with actors (who weren’t twins) and then the editing software was used to create the illusion that they were twins. Digital matte paintings was another feature of this movie that relied on the functionality of Final Cut Pro.

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2. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

This was the US adaptation of the earlier Swedish film of the same name - based on the novel by Stieg Larsson. Starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara, the story is a crime thriller trying to uncover the secrets surrounding the disappearance of a young girl from a wealthy family.

One of the challenges with this movie was that there were a lot of invisible effects throughout the film. Final Cut Pro was used to achieve the shot stabilization and the visual enhancements - everything from matte painting to creating seasonal elements such as snow.

---

3. John Carter (2011)

A science fiction adventure, this film performed so badly at the box office that it caused major financial problems for its studio Disney.

The editing of the John Carter movie was a particular challenge as a lot of the action was shot twice during the troubled production. The editor Eric Zumbrunnen used Final Cut Pro to piece the various elements together. With a huge range of CGI and creature effects to deal with, the editing process on this movie was extremely complex. Final Cut Pro was used to create a lot of the background detail need to bring the green screen scenes to life.

---

4. 500 Days of Summer (2009)

This was a cute, quirky romantic comedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel.

Editing on the movie was by Alan Edward Bell in DVCPro HD format on Final Cut Pro. Because the storyline of the movie unfolds in a non-linear timeline, the workflow feature of Final Cut Pro made it easier to manage the sequencing of the different scenes. There were also 250 invisible effects which were created using Final Cut Pro’s editing features.

---

5. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Continuing the X-Men franchise, this installment traces Wolverine’s childhood and the relationship with his brother. It didn’t really appeal to X-Men fans or movie critics.

Editing on the movie was by Nicolas De Toth and Megan Gill. There were a number of continuity glitches identified during the production of this movie but De Toth and Gill used Final Pro Cut to keep a consistent flow to the narrative. What is interesting about the editing on this movie is that all the cutting of the scenes required was done on Final Cut Pro 5, taking advantage of the software’s HD abilities and also the multi-clip features.

---

6. Burn After Reading (2008)

A black comedy from the talented brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, they wrote, produced, edited, and directed the movie.

The Coen brothers used Final Cut Pro on this movie because it was simple and easy to use - they were blocking together the rough cuts as the scenes were being shot, and Final Cut Pro gave them the flexibility that they needed to edit quickly. On this movie most of the action was shot using Sony cameras but there were several scenes on which a RED camera was added when an additional camera was needed. Even though there is a significantly different workflow between the two types of camera, the RED material was able to be integrated smoothly with the Sony footage.

---

7. No Country for Old Men (2007)

A neo-Western thriller from Coen brothers. They directed, wrote, and edited this production.

The movie was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing for editor Roderick Jaynes (a pseudonym for Joel and Ethan Coen).

Directing and editing a movie brings the two processes a lot closer together for the Coen brothers. An easy to use product such as Final Cut Pro ensures that they can construct the movie’s narrative using the timeline features of the product. This movie marked a chance in approach for the Coen brothers, who took advantage of the better resolution DVCPRO HD for their cutting process compared to earlier films that were cut at DV resolution.

---

8. 300 (2007)

Based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller, this is the fictionalized retelling of the Battle Termopylae - part of the Persian Wars. Directed by Zack Snyder, the movie was filmed with a super-imposition chroma key technique to help replicate the imagery of the original comic book. Editing on the movie was by William Hoy.

To capture the graphic novel look and feel of the film’s images, editor Hoy used a number of the key Final Cut Pro features such as the adjustment layer and blending modes to create depth and mood. With the look and feel of this movie so dependent on the effects created, editor Hoy spent a lot of time debating what was being added visually to each shot and how this would impact the length and continuity of each scene.

---

9. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

With big name stars (Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law), this was an unusual film that used digital artists to build multi-layered 2D and 3D backgrounds for live action footage, with hand-drawn storyboards recreated as computer-generated 3D animatics. Critically it was well received but didn’t set the box office alight.

Editing on the movie was by Sabrina Plisco.

Final Cut Pro was particularly critical to create a scene between two characters that was shot in a physical set (unlike the digital soundstage that was used for the rest of the movie). Final Cut Pro allowed the filmmakers to line up the animatics with the live onstage footage. One of the challenges with this movie is that the editors had to manually assign time-codes to each take - the clips were then rendered out and sorted so that they could be used on a Final Cut Pro SD workstation. This approach was also used to create the master off-line cut. Batch lists of the cuts were then imported into Final Cut Pro.

---

10. Cold Mountain (2003)

This is an epic Civil War drama based on the novel by Charles Frazier. Starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Renee Zellweger this was critically acclaimed and performed reasonably well at the box office.

The movie was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing let by editor Walter Murch.

This was really seen as the breakthrough movie for the use of Final Cut Pro in Hollywood Movies. An entire book has been produced analysing how editor Murch used Final Cut Pro to edit the movie and analysis its impact on future cinema productions. Editor Murch believes that the use of Final Cut Pro on this movie indirected affected the ultimate creative outcome. In particular, the use of the DVD authoring capabilities on Final Cut Pro meant that the editing team was able to look at the material more often, sharing it with more people, and changing the way that they looked at certain scenes.

---

While Hollywood movies require editing tools of the highest order, the range of effects that you can achieve using Final Cut Pro is impressive - as well as the standard ripple, roll, slip, slide, scrub, razor blade and time remapping edit functions, Final Cut Pro also comes with a range of video transitions and a range of video and audio filters that will take your film project to the next level.

It is clear that Final Cut Pro is definitely now a star in the editing of Hollywood movies, it is time to make it a star in editing your movies as well.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Developed as video editing software that has been developed by Apple, Final Cut Pro began life as software designed to made simple video editing accessible for video hobbyists and independent filmmakers. However, in recent years the capabilities of Final Cut Pro have evolved significantly and we are now seeing major Hollywood movies also being edited with this software.

Do you want to turn your own video into a Hollywood film-like video? Check this guide on How to make big-budget cinematic look video with Final Cut Pro.

You may also like: 8 Best Movie Trailer Template for After Effects

Top 10 Movies Made by Final Cut Pro

Let’s take a look at ten major movies that have been edited using Final Cut Pro.

1. The Social Network (2010)

Based on the rise of the phenomenon that we now know as Facebook, The Social Network starred Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake. The movie performed well at the box office and was also positively received by movie critics.

The film won an Academy Award for Best Editing, collected by Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall. They used Final Cut Pro to edit the film, and one of the things they really like about the software is the ability to do multiple timelines. Final Cut Pro was also used in this movie to enable face replacement in a number of scenes. Two of the key characters in the movie are twins, and so the scenes were filmed with actors (who weren’t twins) and then the editing software was used to create the illusion that they were twins. Digital matte paintings was another feature of this movie that relied on the functionality of Final Cut Pro.

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2. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

This was the US adaptation of the earlier Swedish film of the same name - based on the novel by Stieg Larsson. Starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara, the story is a crime thriller trying to uncover the secrets surrounding the disappearance of a young girl from a wealthy family.

One of the challenges with this movie was that there were a lot of invisible effects throughout the film. Final Cut Pro was used to achieve the shot stabilization and the visual enhancements - everything from matte painting to creating seasonal elements such as snow.

---

3. John Carter (2011)

A science fiction adventure, this film performed so badly at the box office that it caused major financial problems for its studio Disney.

The editing of the John Carter movie was a particular challenge as a lot of the action was shot twice during the troubled production. The editor Eric Zumbrunnen used Final Cut Pro to piece the various elements together. With a huge range of CGI and creature effects to deal with, the editing process on this movie was extremely complex. Final Cut Pro was used to create a lot of the background detail need to bring the green screen scenes to life.

---

4. 500 Days of Summer (2009)

This was a cute, quirky romantic comedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel.

Editing on the movie was by Alan Edward Bell in DVCPro HD format on Final Cut Pro. Because the storyline of the movie unfolds in a non-linear timeline, the workflow feature of Final Cut Pro made it easier to manage the sequencing of the different scenes. There were also 250 invisible effects which were created using Final Cut Pro’s editing features.

---

5. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Continuing the X-Men franchise, this installment traces Wolverine’s childhood and the relationship with his brother. It didn’t really appeal to X-Men fans or movie critics.

Editing on the movie was by Nicolas De Toth and Megan Gill. There were a number of continuity glitches identified during the production of this movie but De Toth and Gill used Final Pro Cut to keep a consistent flow to the narrative. What is interesting about the editing on this movie is that all the cutting of the scenes required was done on Final Cut Pro 5, taking advantage of the software’s HD abilities and also the multi-clip features.

---

6. Burn After Reading (2008)

A black comedy from the talented brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, they wrote, produced, edited, and directed the movie.

The Coen brothers used Final Cut Pro on this movie because it was simple and easy to use - they were blocking together the rough cuts as the scenes were being shot, and Final Cut Pro gave them the flexibility that they needed to edit quickly. On this movie most of the action was shot using Sony cameras but there were several scenes on which a RED camera was added when an additional camera was needed. Even though there is a significantly different workflow between the two types of camera, the RED material was able to be integrated smoothly with the Sony footage.

---

7. No Country for Old Men (2007)

A neo-Western thriller from Coen brothers. They directed, wrote, and edited this production.

The movie was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing for editor Roderick Jaynes (a pseudonym for Joel and Ethan Coen).

Directing and editing a movie brings the two processes a lot closer together for the Coen brothers. An easy to use product such as Final Cut Pro ensures that they can construct the movie’s narrative using the timeline features of the product. This movie marked a chance in approach for the Coen brothers, who took advantage of the better resolution DVCPRO HD for their cutting process compared to earlier films that were cut at DV resolution.

---

8. 300 (2007)

Based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller, this is the fictionalized retelling of the Battle Termopylae - part of the Persian Wars. Directed by Zack Snyder, the movie was filmed with a super-imposition chroma key technique to help replicate the imagery of the original comic book. Editing on the movie was by William Hoy.

To capture the graphic novel look and feel of the film’s images, editor Hoy used a number of the key Final Cut Pro features such as the adjustment layer and blending modes to create depth and mood. With the look and feel of this movie so dependent on the effects created, editor Hoy spent a lot of time debating what was being added visually to each shot and how this would impact the length and continuity of each scene.

---

9. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

With big name stars (Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law), this was an unusual film that used digital artists to build multi-layered 2D and 3D backgrounds for live action footage, with hand-drawn storyboards recreated as computer-generated 3D animatics. Critically it was well received but didn’t set the box office alight.

Editing on the movie was by Sabrina Plisco.

Final Cut Pro was particularly critical to create a scene between two characters that was shot in a physical set (unlike the digital soundstage that was used for the rest of the movie). Final Cut Pro allowed the filmmakers to line up the animatics with the live onstage footage. One of the challenges with this movie is that the editors had to manually assign time-codes to each take - the clips were then rendered out and sorted so that they could be used on a Final Cut Pro SD workstation. This approach was also used to create the master off-line cut. Batch lists of the cuts were then imported into Final Cut Pro.

---

10. Cold Mountain (2003)

This is an epic Civil War drama based on the novel by Charles Frazier. Starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Renee Zellweger this was critically acclaimed and performed reasonably well at the box office.

The movie was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing let by editor Walter Murch.

This was really seen as the breakthrough movie for the use of Final Cut Pro in Hollywood Movies. An entire book has been produced analysing how editor Murch used Final Cut Pro to edit the movie and analysis its impact on future cinema productions. Editor Murch believes that the use of Final Cut Pro on this movie indirected affected the ultimate creative outcome. In particular, the use of the DVD authoring capabilities on Final Cut Pro meant that the editing team was able to look at the material more often, sharing it with more people, and changing the way that they looked at certain scenes.

---

While Hollywood movies require editing tools of the highest order, the range of effects that you can achieve using Final Cut Pro is impressive - as well as the standard ripple, roll, slip, slide, scrub, razor blade and time remapping edit functions, Final Cut Pro also comes with a range of video transitions and a range of video and audio filters that will take your film project to the next level.

It is clear that Final Cut Pro is definitely now a star in the editing of Hollywood movies, it is time to make it a star in editing your movies as well.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Developed as video editing software that has been developed by Apple, Final Cut Pro began life as software designed to made simple video editing accessible for video hobbyists and independent filmmakers. However, in recent years the capabilities of Final Cut Pro have evolved significantly and we are now seeing major Hollywood movies also being edited with this software.

Do you want to turn your own video into a Hollywood film-like video? Check this guide on How to make big-budget cinematic look video with Final Cut Pro.

You may also like: 8 Best Movie Trailer Template for After Effects

Top 10 Movies Made by Final Cut Pro

Let’s take a look at ten major movies that have been edited using Final Cut Pro.

1. The Social Network (2010)

Based on the rise of the phenomenon that we now know as Facebook, The Social Network starred Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake. The movie performed well at the box office and was also positively received by movie critics.

The film won an Academy Award for Best Editing, collected by Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall. They used Final Cut Pro to edit the film, and one of the things they really like about the software is the ability to do multiple timelines. Final Cut Pro was also used in this movie to enable face replacement in a number of scenes. Two of the key characters in the movie are twins, and so the scenes were filmed with actors (who weren’t twins) and then the editing software was used to create the illusion that they were twins. Digital matte paintings was another feature of this movie that relied on the functionality of Final Cut Pro.

---

2. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

This was the US adaptation of the earlier Swedish film of the same name - based on the novel by Stieg Larsson. Starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara, the story is a crime thriller trying to uncover the secrets surrounding the disappearance of a young girl from a wealthy family.

One of the challenges with this movie was that there were a lot of invisible effects throughout the film. Final Cut Pro was used to achieve the shot stabilization and the visual enhancements - everything from matte painting to creating seasonal elements such as snow.

---

3. John Carter (2011)

A science fiction adventure, this film performed so badly at the box office that it caused major financial problems for its studio Disney.

The editing of the John Carter movie was a particular challenge as a lot of the action was shot twice during the troubled production. The editor Eric Zumbrunnen used Final Cut Pro to piece the various elements together. With a huge range of CGI and creature effects to deal with, the editing process on this movie was extremely complex. Final Cut Pro was used to create a lot of the background detail need to bring the green screen scenes to life.

---

4. 500 Days of Summer (2009)

This was a cute, quirky romantic comedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel.

Editing on the movie was by Alan Edward Bell in DVCPro HD format on Final Cut Pro. Because the storyline of the movie unfolds in a non-linear timeline, the workflow feature of Final Cut Pro made it easier to manage the sequencing of the different scenes. There were also 250 invisible effects which were created using Final Cut Pro’s editing features.

---

5. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Continuing the X-Men franchise, this installment traces Wolverine’s childhood and the relationship with his brother. It didn’t really appeal to X-Men fans or movie critics.

Editing on the movie was by Nicolas De Toth and Megan Gill. There were a number of continuity glitches identified during the production of this movie but De Toth and Gill used Final Pro Cut to keep a consistent flow to the narrative. What is interesting about the editing on this movie is that all the cutting of the scenes required was done on Final Cut Pro 5, taking advantage of the software’s HD abilities and also the multi-clip features.

---

6. Burn After Reading (2008)

A black comedy from the talented brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, they wrote, produced, edited, and directed the movie.

The Coen brothers used Final Cut Pro on this movie because it was simple and easy to use - they were blocking together the rough cuts as the scenes were being shot, and Final Cut Pro gave them the flexibility that they needed to edit quickly. On this movie most of the action was shot using Sony cameras but there were several scenes on which a RED camera was added when an additional camera was needed. Even though there is a significantly different workflow between the two types of camera, the RED material was able to be integrated smoothly with the Sony footage.

---

7. No Country for Old Men (2007)

A neo-Western thriller from Coen brothers. They directed, wrote, and edited this production.

The movie was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing for editor Roderick Jaynes (a pseudonym for Joel and Ethan Coen).

Directing and editing a movie brings the two processes a lot closer together for the Coen brothers. An easy to use product such as Final Cut Pro ensures that they can construct the movie’s narrative using the timeline features of the product. This movie marked a chance in approach for the Coen brothers, who took advantage of the better resolution DVCPRO HD for their cutting process compared to earlier films that were cut at DV resolution.

---

8. 300 (2007)

Based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller, this is the fictionalized retelling of the Battle Termopylae - part of the Persian Wars. Directed by Zack Snyder, the movie was filmed with a super-imposition chroma key technique to help replicate the imagery of the original comic book. Editing on the movie was by William Hoy.

To capture the graphic novel look and feel of the film’s images, editor Hoy used a number of the key Final Cut Pro features such as the adjustment layer and blending modes to create depth and mood. With the look and feel of this movie so dependent on the effects created, editor Hoy spent a lot of time debating what was being added visually to each shot and how this would impact the length and continuity of each scene.

---

9. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

With big name stars (Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law), this was an unusual film that used digital artists to build multi-layered 2D and 3D backgrounds for live action footage, with hand-drawn storyboards recreated as computer-generated 3D animatics. Critically it was well received but didn’t set the box office alight.

Editing on the movie was by Sabrina Plisco.

Final Cut Pro was particularly critical to create a scene between two characters that was shot in a physical set (unlike the digital soundstage that was used for the rest of the movie). Final Cut Pro allowed the filmmakers to line up the animatics with the live onstage footage. One of the challenges with this movie is that the editors had to manually assign time-codes to each take - the clips were then rendered out and sorted so that they could be used on a Final Cut Pro SD workstation. This approach was also used to create the master off-line cut. Batch lists of the cuts were then imported into Final Cut Pro.

---

10. Cold Mountain (2003)

This is an epic Civil War drama based on the novel by Charles Frazier. Starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Renee Zellweger this was critically acclaimed and performed reasonably well at the box office.

The movie was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing let by editor Walter Murch.

This was really seen as the breakthrough movie for the use of Final Cut Pro in Hollywood Movies. An entire book has been produced analysing how editor Murch used Final Cut Pro to edit the movie and analysis its impact on future cinema productions. Editor Murch believes that the use of Final Cut Pro on this movie indirected affected the ultimate creative outcome. In particular, the use of the DVD authoring capabilities on Final Cut Pro meant that the editing team was able to look at the material more often, sharing it with more people, and changing the way that they looked at certain scenes.

---

While Hollywood movies require editing tools of the highest order, the range of effects that you can achieve using Final Cut Pro is impressive - as well as the standard ripple, roll, slip, slide, scrub, razor blade and time remapping edit functions, Final Cut Pro also comes with a range of video transitions and a range of video and audio filters that will take your film project to the next level.

It is clear that Final Cut Pro is definitely now a star in the editing of Hollywood movies, it is time to make it a star in editing your movies as well.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Complete Guidelines for Stop Motion Studio and Its Alternatives

Stop motion animation has been a huge trend. People use this technique to tell stories through their pictures. There are many videos editing software available in the market to create easy stop motion animations. It depends on the project you want to shoot and using what equipment.

You can create animation online or using an app. There is an extremely powerful desktop software to create simple stop motion movies-Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . You will also find many user-friendly applications available for both Android and iOS. One of the best apps out there is Stop Motion Pro, which lets you create movies on Stop Motion Studio in a better way.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

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For macOS 10.12 or later

Part 1. What is Stop Motion Studio?

Stop Motion Studio is the world’s easiest app for stop motion moviemaking. It has an easy-to-use interface to create beautiful animated movies easily.

You can install Stop Motion Studio Pc or go for its iPhone, iPad, or Android version. However, you must make in-app purchases if you wish to export your projects in 4K resolution or import images from your device to create the animation. Let’s look at its features in detail-

Basic functions:

• Overlay mode that shows the differences between frames
• Position the objects accordingly
• Copy, paste, cut, and insert frames wherever required
• Interactive interface to easily access it.

Unique features

• Add titles, credits, and text cards or create your very own with the built-in editor
• Enhance your movie with different video filters
• Add different foregrounds, backgrounds, aspect ratios, and fade effects
• Add built-in music, sound effects, songs from your music library.

Camera control

• Full camera control to capture with an adjustable time interval feature
• Adjust white balance, focus, and exposure, ISO, and shutter speed manually.

An image editor:

• Add titles and other text on the animation
• Enhance images, sketch, and paint
• Use the eraser tool to wipe away unwanted objects
• Merge frames to simulate fast movement

Part 2. How to Use Stop Motion Studio?

With the help of Stop Motion Studio, you can make animation by combining multiple pictures. You need to download Stop Motion Studio Pro for your iOS or Android device to use the app. You can also download it for PC.

Step 1: Once you have downloaded the app, install it to work on your animation project right away. To create a new movie, click on the plus icon to create a new movie.

Step 2: Set the object you wish to capture in the frame. Let us consider one example where we will turn over an object. Click the camera icon to capture the shot. Move the thing a little and again tap on the shutter icon. Repeat the process until you have moved it all the way around. Once done, click on the play button. It will appear as if the object is in motion and moving on its own.

Tip: To ensure that your object is in the right place, you can use different controls like grid and onion skin. The grid will give you an idea of where you placed the subject in the frame. The onion skin puts the last frame you captured on top of your camera’s live view. In this way, you can see how far you moved your subject between frames.

Step 3: You can click as many pictures as you need to convey your story. After clicking all the pictures, you can edit them as per your requirements. To increase or decrease the speed at which your video plays, change the frame rate by choosing the number of pictures to be shown per second when you play the video. Play the video to see how your work turned out. If you like the end result, exit the editor.

Step 4: Now select the animation that you just saved. Click on the export icon which you will find at the top left of the screen—select animated GIF from the pulldown menu. Export the file to Google drive, mail yourself or upload it on your social media profile. AirDrop the file to other iPhone users if you are an iPhone user.

Step 5: You are done!! Yes, it was that simple and easy to create a great stop motion video yourself.

If you want to make a basic video and add audio, the Stop Motion Studio free version is ideal for you. But if you’re going to explore more app features, you need to buy Stop Motion Studio Pro Windows, a paid version of the app.

Part 3. 4 Stop Motion Studio Alternative Software

1. Life Lapse Stop Motion Maker

Price: Free, offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS, Android

User Ratings: 4.8 on App Store, 3.6 on Google Play

This app is undoubtedly a lifesaving stop motion apps ever created. Why do we say this? It offers unlimited tools to shoot on an unlimited number of projects. As well as use audio tracks and effects from the built-in library.

While shooting a video on the app, you can add and remove various objects from frames, adjust the focus, and apply many other effects. It has built-in editing tools to change frame rates, apply visual effects, or make soundtracks from royalty-free songs. Video creators can import photos from the mobile phone to add to the animation you create.

Life Lapse permits you to use other color correction tools to set saturation, brightness, contrast, or white balance values manually. You can import audio files to your projects or export videos without a watermark on this app. The pro version lets you record footage in 4K resolution. Isn’t that amazing?

2. Stop Motion Maker

Price: Free, offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS

User Ratings: 4.0

You can easily take a sequence of images and make your own stop-motion video on this app. Once you launch the app and tap on the Create button, the device’s camera will open. Press the camera button and make a new frame.

Tap on the Done button once you are done arranging the photos.

You have the option to preview the result once you are done. Then, you can quickly proceed to export the video. The app doesn’t allow you to record voiceovers or create soundtracks, and you must use another video editing app for iOS devices if you want to further edit a stop motion video.

Make sure you give Stop Motion Maker access to your phone’s camera and photo library for it to function correctly.

3. Pic-Pac Stop Motion & Time Lapse

Price: Free, offers in-app purchase

Compatibility: Android

User Ratings: 4.0

If you are still learning to create stop motion animations, you should consider installing PicPac Stop Motion & Time Lapse. One can take photos or import images from the gallery or Instagram on this app. On the free version, you can even reorder pictures. It also enables you to change the order of frames and perform simple edits like removing small objects.

Users can search online music or add local music and record their audio on Pic Pac. You can edit existing projects and share your animations with the YouTube community if you are a signed-in user. To keep track of your projects, add a logo at the end of the videos. The Timelapse-manual mode enables you to bring your stop motion ideas to life. The pro version lets you export videos in resolutions larger than 360p.

4. iMotion

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS

User Ratings: 4.4

This app lets iPhone, and iPad users create both time-lapse and stop motion videos. It has a quick and smooth interface to create good quality animations easily. You can also add an audio soundtrack to your movie with iPod import, microphone, and AudioPaste (In-App Full Version required).

On iMotion, the user can manually control focus, exposure, or white balance. It has unlimited movie length, and you can also preview your projects at different frame rates. There is an option to autosave and directly preview your creation. If you want to do reverse playback, you can do that too.

Export all the video projects iMotion in 4K, 1080p, or 720p resolutions. However, only newer versions of iPhones and iPads can support 4k resolution. The free version of iMotion offers only limited options; get the full version to use the advanced features.

Closing Word

Stop motion animation is a simple and exciting way to create movement on a screen. Taking hundreds of photos to create a stop motion animation is not a huge task anymore. Anyone can easily do it on their smartphone camera, or it’s even better if you use a DSLR.

Stop Motion Studio is rightly called a studio as it has all the tools needed to create a stop motion animation. It gives you complete control over all camera settings and editing features.

So, bring your photos to life today with stop motion studio free or stop motion pro.

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Part 1. What is Stop Motion Studio?

Stop Motion Studio is the world’s easiest app for stop motion moviemaking. It has an easy-to-use interface to create beautiful animated movies easily.

You can install Stop Motion Studio Pc or go for its iPhone, iPad, or Android version. However, you must make in-app purchases if you wish to export your projects in 4K resolution or import images from your device to create the animation. Let’s look at its features in detail-

Basic functions:

• Overlay mode that shows the differences between frames
• Position the objects accordingly
• Copy, paste, cut, and insert frames wherever required
• Interactive interface to easily access it.

Unique features

• Add titles, credits, and text cards or create your very own with the built-in editor
• Enhance your movie with different video filters
• Add different foregrounds, backgrounds, aspect ratios, and fade effects
• Add built-in music, sound effects, songs from your music library.

Camera control

• Full camera control to capture with an adjustable time interval feature
• Adjust white balance, focus, and exposure, ISO, and shutter speed manually.

An image editor:

• Add titles and other text on the animation
• Enhance images, sketch, and paint
• Use the eraser tool to wipe away unwanted objects
• Merge frames to simulate fast movement

Part 2. How to Use Stop Motion Studio?

With the help of Stop Motion Studio, you can make animation by combining multiple pictures. You need to download Stop Motion Studio Pro for your iOS or Android device to use the app. You can also download it for PC.

Step 1: Once you have downloaded the app, install it to work on your animation project right away. To create a new movie, click on the plus icon to create a new movie.

Step 2: Set the object you wish to capture in the frame. Let us consider one example where we will turn over an object. Click the camera icon to capture the shot. Move the thing a little and again tap on the shutter icon. Repeat the process until you have moved it all the way around. Once done, click on the play button. It will appear as if the object is in motion and moving on its own.

Tip: To ensure that your object is in the right place, you can use different controls like grid and onion skin. The grid will give you an idea of where you placed the subject in the frame. The onion skin puts the last frame you captured on top of your camera’s live view. In this way, you can see how far you moved your subject between frames.

Step 3: You can click as many pictures as you need to convey your story. After clicking all the pictures, you can edit them as per your requirements. To increase or decrease the speed at which your video plays, change the frame rate by choosing the number of pictures to be shown per second when you play the video. Play the video to see how your work turned out. If you like the end result, exit the editor.

Step 4: Now select the animation that you just saved. Click on the export icon which you will find at the top left of the screen—select animated GIF from the pulldown menu. Export the file to Google drive, mail yourself or upload it on your social media profile. AirDrop the file to other iPhone users if you are an iPhone user.

Step 5: You are done!! Yes, it was that simple and easy to create a great stop motion video yourself.

If you want to make a basic video and add audio, the Stop Motion Studio free version is ideal for you. But if you’re going to explore more app features, you need to buy Stop Motion Studio Pro Windows, a paid version of the app.

Part 3. 4 Stop Motion Studio Alternative Software

1. Life Lapse Stop Motion Maker

Price: Free, offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS, Android

User Ratings: 4.8 on App Store, 3.6 on Google Play

This app is undoubtedly a lifesaving stop motion apps ever created. Why do we say this? It offers unlimited tools to shoot on an unlimited number of projects. As well as use audio tracks and effects from the built-in library.

While shooting a video on the app, you can add and remove various objects from frames, adjust the focus, and apply many other effects. It has built-in editing tools to change frame rates, apply visual effects, or make soundtracks from royalty-free songs. Video creators can import photos from the mobile phone to add to the animation you create.

Life Lapse permits you to use other color correction tools to set saturation, brightness, contrast, or white balance values manually. You can import audio files to your projects or export videos without a watermark on this app. The pro version lets you record footage in 4K resolution. Isn’t that amazing?

2. Stop Motion Maker

Price: Free, offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS

User Ratings: 4.0

You can easily take a sequence of images and make your own stop-motion video on this app. Once you launch the app and tap on the Create button, the device’s camera will open. Press the camera button and make a new frame.

Tap on the Done button once you are done arranging the photos.

You have the option to preview the result once you are done. Then, you can quickly proceed to export the video. The app doesn’t allow you to record voiceovers or create soundtracks, and you must use another video editing app for iOS devices if you want to further edit a stop motion video.

Make sure you give Stop Motion Maker access to your phone’s camera and photo library for it to function correctly.

3. Pic-Pac Stop Motion & Time Lapse

Price: Free, offers in-app purchase

Compatibility: Android

User Ratings: 4.0

If you are still learning to create stop motion animations, you should consider installing PicPac Stop Motion & Time Lapse. One can take photos or import images from the gallery or Instagram on this app. On the free version, you can even reorder pictures. It also enables you to change the order of frames and perform simple edits like removing small objects.

Users can search online music or add local music and record their audio on Pic Pac. You can edit existing projects and share your animations with the YouTube community if you are a signed-in user. To keep track of your projects, add a logo at the end of the videos. The Timelapse-manual mode enables you to bring your stop motion ideas to life. The pro version lets you export videos in resolutions larger than 360p.

4. iMotion

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS

User Ratings: 4.4

This app lets iPhone, and iPad users create both time-lapse and stop motion videos. It has a quick and smooth interface to create good quality animations easily. You can also add an audio soundtrack to your movie with iPod import, microphone, and AudioPaste (In-App Full Version required).

On iMotion, the user can manually control focus, exposure, or white balance. It has unlimited movie length, and you can also preview your projects at different frame rates. There is an option to autosave and directly preview your creation. If you want to do reverse playback, you can do that too.

Export all the video projects iMotion in 4K, 1080p, or 720p resolutions. However, only newer versions of iPhones and iPads can support 4k resolution. The free version of iMotion offers only limited options; get the full version to use the advanced features.

Closing Word

Stop motion animation is a simple and exciting way to create movement on a screen. Taking hundreds of photos to create a stop motion animation is not a huge task anymore. Anyone can easily do it on their smartphone camera, or it’s even better if you use a DSLR.

Stop Motion Studio is rightly called a studio as it has all the tools needed to create a stop motion animation. It gives you complete control over all camera settings and editing features.

So, bring your photos to life today with stop motion studio free or stop motion pro.

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Part 1. What is Stop Motion Studio?

Stop Motion Studio is the world’s easiest app for stop motion moviemaking. It has an easy-to-use interface to create beautiful animated movies easily.

You can install Stop Motion Studio Pc or go for its iPhone, iPad, or Android version. However, you must make in-app purchases if you wish to export your projects in 4K resolution or import images from your device to create the animation. Let’s look at its features in detail-

Basic functions:

• Overlay mode that shows the differences between frames
• Position the objects accordingly
• Copy, paste, cut, and insert frames wherever required
• Interactive interface to easily access it.

Unique features

• Add titles, credits, and text cards or create your very own with the built-in editor
• Enhance your movie with different video filters
• Add different foregrounds, backgrounds, aspect ratios, and fade effects
• Add built-in music, sound effects, songs from your music library.

Camera control

• Full camera control to capture with an adjustable time interval feature
• Adjust white balance, focus, and exposure, ISO, and shutter speed manually.

An image editor:

• Add titles and other text on the animation
• Enhance images, sketch, and paint
• Use the eraser tool to wipe away unwanted objects
• Merge frames to simulate fast movement

Part 2. How to Use Stop Motion Studio?

With the help of Stop Motion Studio, you can make animation by combining multiple pictures. You need to download Stop Motion Studio Pro for your iOS or Android device to use the app. You can also download it for PC.

Step 1: Once you have downloaded the app, install it to work on your animation project right away. To create a new movie, click on the plus icon to create a new movie.

Step 2: Set the object you wish to capture in the frame. Let us consider one example where we will turn over an object. Click the camera icon to capture the shot. Move the thing a little and again tap on the shutter icon. Repeat the process until you have moved it all the way around. Once done, click on the play button. It will appear as if the object is in motion and moving on its own.

Tip: To ensure that your object is in the right place, you can use different controls like grid and onion skin. The grid will give you an idea of where you placed the subject in the frame. The onion skin puts the last frame you captured on top of your camera’s live view. In this way, you can see how far you moved your subject between frames.

Step 3: You can click as many pictures as you need to convey your story. After clicking all the pictures, you can edit them as per your requirements. To increase or decrease the speed at which your video plays, change the frame rate by choosing the number of pictures to be shown per second when you play the video. Play the video to see how your work turned out. If you like the end result, exit the editor.

Step 4: Now select the animation that you just saved. Click on the export icon which you will find at the top left of the screen—select animated GIF from the pulldown menu. Export the file to Google drive, mail yourself or upload it on your social media profile. AirDrop the file to other iPhone users if you are an iPhone user.

Step 5: You are done!! Yes, it was that simple and easy to create a great stop motion video yourself.

If you want to make a basic video and add audio, the Stop Motion Studio free version is ideal for you. But if you’re going to explore more app features, you need to buy Stop Motion Studio Pro Windows, a paid version of the app.

Part 3. 4 Stop Motion Studio Alternative Software

1. Life Lapse Stop Motion Maker

Price: Free, offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS, Android

User Ratings: 4.8 on App Store, 3.6 on Google Play

This app is undoubtedly a lifesaving stop motion apps ever created. Why do we say this? It offers unlimited tools to shoot on an unlimited number of projects. As well as use audio tracks and effects from the built-in library.

While shooting a video on the app, you can add and remove various objects from frames, adjust the focus, and apply many other effects. It has built-in editing tools to change frame rates, apply visual effects, or make soundtracks from royalty-free songs. Video creators can import photos from the mobile phone to add to the animation you create.

Life Lapse permits you to use other color correction tools to set saturation, brightness, contrast, or white balance values manually. You can import audio files to your projects or export videos without a watermark on this app. The pro version lets you record footage in 4K resolution. Isn’t that amazing?

2. Stop Motion Maker

Price: Free, offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS

User Ratings: 4.0

You can easily take a sequence of images and make your own stop-motion video on this app. Once you launch the app and tap on the Create button, the device’s camera will open. Press the camera button and make a new frame.

Tap on the Done button once you are done arranging the photos.

You have the option to preview the result once you are done. Then, you can quickly proceed to export the video. The app doesn’t allow you to record voiceovers or create soundtracks, and you must use another video editing app for iOS devices if you want to further edit a stop motion video.

Make sure you give Stop Motion Maker access to your phone’s camera and photo library for it to function correctly.

3. Pic-Pac Stop Motion & Time Lapse

Price: Free, offers in-app purchase

Compatibility: Android

User Ratings: 4.0

If you are still learning to create stop motion animations, you should consider installing PicPac Stop Motion & Time Lapse. One can take photos or import images from the gallery or Instagram on this app. On the free version, you can even reorder pictures. It also enables you to change the order of frames and perform simple edits like removing small objects.

Users can search online music or add local music and record their audio on Pic Pac. You can edit existing projects and share your animations with the YouTube community if you are a signed-in user. To keep track of your projects, add a logo at the end of the videos. The Timelapse-manual mode enables you to bring your stop motion ideas to life. The pro version lets you export videos in resolutions larger than 360p.

4. iMotion

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS

User Ratings: 4.4

This app lets iPhone, and iPad users create both time-lapse and stop motion videos. It has a quick and smooth interface to create good quality animations easily. You can also add an audio soundtrack to your movie with iPod import, microphone, and AudioPaste (In-App Full Version required).

On iMotion, the user can manually control focus, exposure, or white balance. It has unlimited movie length, and you can also preview your projects at different frame rates. There is an option to autosave and directly preview your creation. If you want to do reverse playback, you can do that too.

Export all the video projects iMotion in 4K, 1080p, or 720p resolutions. However, only newer versions of iPhones and iPads can support 4k resolution. The free version of iMotion offers only limited options; get the full version to use the advanced features.

Closing Word

Stop motion animation is a simple and exciting way to create movement on a screen. Taking hundreds of photos to create a stop motion animation is not a huge task anymore. Anyone can easily do it on their smartphone camera, or it’s even better if you use a DSLR.

Stop Motion Studio is rightly called a studio as it has all the tools needed to create a stop motion animation. It gives you complete control over all camera settings and editing features.

So, bring your photos to life today with stop motion studio free or stop motion pro.

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Part 1. What is Stop Motion Studio?

Stop Motion Studio is the world’s easiest app for stop motion moviemaking. It has an easy-to-use interface to create beautiful animated movies easily.

You can install Stop Motion Studio Pc or go for its iPhone, iPad, or Android version. However, you must make in-app purchases if you wish to export your projects in 4K resolution or import images from your device to create the animation. Let’s look at its features in detail-

Basic functions:

• Overlay mode that shows the differences between frames
• Position the objects accordingly
• Copy, paste, cut, and insert frames wherever required
• Interactive interface to easily access it.

Unique features

• Add titles, credits, and text cards or create your very own with the built-in editor
• Enhance your movie with different video filters
• Add different foregrounds, backgrounds, aspect ratios, and fade effects
• Add built-in music, sound effects, songs from your music library.

Camera control

• Full camera control to capture with an adjustable time interval feature
• Adjust white balance, focus, and exposure, ISO, and shutter speed manually.

An image editor:

• Add titles and other text on the animation
• Enhance images, sketch, and paint
• Use the eraser tool to wipe away unwanted objects
• Merge frames to simulate fast movement

Part 2. How to Use Stop Motion Studio?

With the help of Stop Motion Studio, you can make animation by combining multiple pictures. You need to download Stop Motion Studio Pro for your iOS or Android device to use the app. You can also download it for PC.

Step 1: Once you have downloaded the app, install it to work on your animation project right away. To create a new movie, click on the plus icon to create a new movie.

Step 2: Set the object you wish to capture in the frame. Let us consider one example where we will turn over an object. Click the camera icon to capture the shot. Move the thing a little and again tap on the shutter icon. Repeat the process until you have moved it all the way around. Once done, click on the play button. It will appear as if the object is in motion and moving on its own.

Tip: To ensure that your object is in the right place, you can use different controls like grid and onion skin. The grid will give you an idea of where you placed the subject in the frame. The onion skin puts the last frame you captured on top of your camera’s live view. In this way, you can see how far you moved your subject between frames.

Step 3: You can click as many pictures as you need to convey your story. After clicking all the pictures, you can edit them as per your requirements. To increase or decrease the speed at which your video plays, change the frame rate by choosing the number of pictures to be shown per second when you play the video. Play the video to see how your work turned out. If you like the end result, exit the editor.

Step 4: Now select the animation that you just saved. Click on the export icon which you will find at the top left of the screen—select animated GIF from the pulldown menu. Export the file to Google drive, mail yourself or upload it on your social media profile. AirDrop the file to other iPhone users if you are an iPhone user.

Step 5: You are done!! Yes, it was that simple and easy to create a great stop motion video yourself.

If you want to make a basic video and add audio, the Stop Motion Studio free version is ideal for you. But if you’re going to explore more app features, you need to buy Stop Motion Studio Pro Windows, a paid version of the app.

Part 3. 4 Stop Motion Studio Alternative Software

1. Life Lapse Stop Motion Maker

Price: Free, offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS, Android

User Ratings: 4.8 on App Store, 3.6 on Google Play

This app is undoubtedly a lifesaving stop motion apps ever created. Why do we say this? It offers unlimited tools to shoot on an unlimited number of projects. As well as use audio tracks and effects from the built-in library.

While shooting a video on the app, you can add and remove various objects from frames, adjust the focus, and apply many other effects. It has built-in editing tools to change frame rates, apply visual effects, or make soundtracks from royalty-free songs. Video creators can import photos from the mobile phone to add to the animation you create.

Life Lapse permits you to use other color correction tools to set saturation, brightness, contrast, or white balance values manually. You can import audio files to your projects or export videos without a watermark on this app. The pro version lets you record footage in 4K resolution. Isn’t that amazing?

2. Stop Motion Maker

Price: Free, offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS

User Ratings: 4.0

You can easily take a sequence of images and make your own stop-motion video on this app. Once you launch the app and tap on the Create button, the device’s camera will open. Press the camera button and make a new frame.

Tap on the Done button once you are done arranging the photos.

You have the option to preview the result once you are done. Then, you can quickly proceed to export the video. The app doesn’t allow you to record voiceovers or create soundtracks, and you must use another video editing app for iOS devices if you want to further edit a stop motion video.

Make sure you give Stop Motion Maker access to your phone’s camera and photo library for it to function correctly.

3. Pic-Pac Stop Motion & Time Lapse

Price: Free, offers in-app purchase

Compatibility: Android

User Ratings: 4.0

If you are still learning to create stop motion animations, you should consider installing PicPac Stop Motion & Time Lapse. One can take photos or import images from the gallery or Instagram on this app. On the free version, you can even reorder pictures. It also enables you to change the order of frames and perform simple edits like removing small objects.

Users can search online music or add local music and record their audio on Pic Pac. You can edit existing projects and share your animations with the YouTube community if you are a signed-in user. To keep track of your projects, add a logo at the end of the videos. The Timelapse-manual mode enables you to bring your stop motion ideas to life. The pro version lets you export videos in resolutions larger than 360p.

4. iMotion

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS

User Ratings: 4.4

This app lets iPhone, and iPad users create both time-lapse and stop motion videos. It has a quick and smooth interface to create good quality animations easily. You can also add an audio soundtrack to your movie with iPod import, microphone, and AudioPaste (In-App Full Version required).

On iMotion, the user can manually control focus, exposure, or white balance. It has unlimited movie length, and you can also preview your projects at different frame rates. There is an option to autosave and directly preview your creation. If you want to do reverse playback, you can do that too.

Export all the video projects iMotion in 4K, 1080p, or 720p resolutions. However, only newer versions of iPhones and iPads can support 4k resolution. The free version of iMotion offers only limited options; get the full version to use the advanced features.

Closing Word

Stop motion animation is a simple and exciting way to create movement on a screen. Taking hundreds of photos to create a stop motion animation is not a huge task anymore. Anyone can easily do it on their smartphone camera, or it’s even better if you use a DSLR.

Stop Motion Studio is rightly called a studio as it has all the tools needed to create a stop motion animation. It gives you complete control over all camera settings and editing features.

So, bring your photos to life today with stop motion studio free or stop motion pro.

Mobile Video Mastery: Top 10 Editors for iPhone and Android Users

Today, editing videos and photos on the go has become easier than ever. With the wide range of mobile video editing apps available both in App Store and Google Play, it is now possible to create high-quality films right at your fingertips. Whether you are an amateur or a professional filmmaker, there are ample applications out there that will help you get creative with your videos. In this article, we discuss the top mobile video editing apps for both iPhone and Android users.

Top 10 Best Mobile Video Editors for iPhone and Android in 2022

There are several video editing apps available for both Android and iOS. Make sure to check them out from the below section.

1. Wondershare Filmora

Wondershare Filmora is an easy-to-use video editor for creating amazing videos with just a few taps. Designed for users of all skill levels, it allows individuals to add creative touches quickly and easily like titles, transitions, and effects to personalize their movies. It features fun templates so that even those without any video editing experience can make cool videos that look like professionals created them.

Filmora also has tons of essential tools for adjusting your video clips or combining multiple images into one movie file. It enables users to crop, cut or trim their clips while adding SFX, special filters such as reverse motion or time lapse and blending multiple audio recordings together. Whether you are a novice in the world of videography, or an experienced designer wanting to share powerful stories on-the-go – Wondershare Filmora has all the tools needed to create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.

Key Features:

• Get access to a wide range of templates for quicker video creation
• Compatible with various languages such as Spanish, Japanese, and French
• Templates for social media networks such as YouTube and Instagram are available as presets
• Can add music or sound effects from your computer or the app’s library
• Available for both iOS and Android
• Price: Free, Weekly plan - $1.99, Monthly plan - $6.99, Annual plan - $32.99

2. InShot

InShot is a creative and powerful video editing app that has been available on mobile and tablet devices since the early 2000s. It offers advanced features like transitions, filters, music, and text options, as well as more basic functions like trimming, cutting and rotating videos. What makes InShot stand out from other similar apps is it’s easy to use interface which makes it ideal for users of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced editors.

Another great feature about InShot is support for multiple file formats including MP4s, JPGs and even GIFs. This means you can easily share the results of your work in the form that best suits the platform or project you are sharing it with. Furthermore, editing doesn’t require any compression or another type of coding which makes producing a quality video quick and simple.

Key Features:

• Video Trimming and Merging: You can quickly adjust the length of your videos by cutting or merging parts of it.
• Music Library: Choose from hundreds of preloaded royalty-free music and sound effects to enhance your creations.
• Text and Stickers: Make your videos unique with stylish text formats and stickers available in the InShot library.
• Filters and Effects: Experiment with advanced color filters and lens flare effects to give your projects a professional touch from home!
• Speed Control: Slow down or speed up any part of your video for awesome presentation effects!
• Export Options: Once you’ve finished your project, hit the export button for quick results and an impressive final product with 720p HD quality!
• Available for both Android and iOS
• Price: Free, Monthly plan - $3.99, Annual plan - $14.99, Lifetime access - $34.99

3. CapCut

Thanks to its ShortCut feature, this well-designed free video editing app makes producing shareable videos a breeze. CapCut allows you to select clips and photographs, and the software will automatically add background music and effects.

Trimming and resizing clips, inserting text, and modifying sharpness and brightness are all possible with CapCut’s full editing suite, which includes various tools. Furthermore, all of the features of ShortCut, including templates and imported sounds, are carried over to this version. You even get effects, filters, frames, and stickers similar to those seen on TikTok.

Set the resolution and frame rate before exporting your movie. CapCut then estimates the file size. CapCut supports 4K and 60 fps.

Key Features:

• Create unique video content with animation effects
• CapCut allows users to edit their videos in multiple viewports for efficient multitasking.
• Providing intuitive controls that use visual cues so even beginners can navigate the app easily.
• The Mixer mode lets you create polished audio tracks with various sound options all at the same time!
• The text tool within CapCut makes adding captions and subtitles easier than ever before.
• CapCut lets you share your masterpiece directly onto popular social media channels like Facebook and Instagram
• Price: Free

Find out the details about how to edit videos on CapCut.

4. Apple iMovie

Apple’s iMovie is one of the best free video editing tools for iOS . It is pre-installed on all Apple devices and is entirely free to use and download. iMovie doesn’t give you much room to edit, but it has enough functionality to turn your basic recording into a masterpiece.

An iMovie template is a great way to add your company logo and credits to your videos. Furthermore, you can add different themes, filters, and a few sound effects and music to your movies to make them more interesting. It supports 4K video and, as one might expect, connects seamlessly with the rest of the Apple ecosystem. Examples include the ability to stream editing clips from your iCloud storage to an Apple TV.

Key Features:

• The green screen technology to make it look like your cast is on location anywhere in the world
• Adjust the depth of field or add/remove focus points in Cinematic Mode-recorded video clips
• The app also allows you to adjust playback speed and adjust pitch as needed for unique sound effects or slow motion videos
• Create stunning visuals by applying various filters such as Sepia or Solarize and overlay cinematic titles onto your clips
• Available for iOS user
• Price: Free

5. Adobe Premiere Rush

Adobe Premiere Rush is a portable or mobile version of Adobe Premiere Pro, one of the most powerful and effective editing tools on the market today. It’s a cross-platform video editor for iOS and Android with a built-in camera for making pro-quality videos on mobile devices.

It is equipped with multi-track timeline editing and cloud sync capabilities that appeal to professional film creators. Motion graphics and auto-ducking effects are included in addition to the standard editing features. In contrast to other services, it restricts free exporting, rendering, and sharing to a maximum of three videos. Adobe Premiere Rush is a cross-platform app. If you left a document unfinished on macOS, you could continue editing on an iOS device. Color correction, animations, and voice-overs are just a few of the UI’s features.

Key Features:

• Add in a lot of stickers and overlays
• Auto-ducking and other audio tools are available
• Crop, trim and flip the videos
• Sharing to Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok in one click with preset aspect ratios is possible
• Available for both iOS and Android
• Price: Free, Monthly plan - $4.99, Annual plan - $29.99

Find out more details about how to use Adobe Premiere Rush.

6. KineMaster

KineMaster is another powerful Android video editor with a slew of useful tools and is easy to use. It has an innovative editing interface that offers a circular media panel on the right side of the screen. Aside from the camera, you’ll be able to import material from other sources and record a voice-over in the panel.

You’ll have opacity, color filters, keyframes, and chroma keys at your disposal when editing. Various effects like Gaussian Blur are pre-installed in KineMaster, but you can always visit the KineMaster marketplace for more similar effects. Although KineMaster supports 4K, only paid users can export videos in that resolution. Free users can export videos with a KineMaster watermark.

Key Features:

• Library of a wide range of transition, animation, and effects
• Add audio, photos, effects, stickers, and text to your videos
• Customize effects with speed control, reversing, and blending modes
• Post videos directly to YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook
• Available for both iOS and Android
• Price: Free, Monthly plan - $4.99, Annual plan - $39.99

7. LamaFusion

Lumafusion is a fantastic software for iPhone and iPad users that brings a desktop-style editing user interface for Apple users through a mobile device. In addition to having a comprehensive history, it offers an excellent preview ability. In addition to text overlays and substantial transitions, Lamafusion is a great app that can do much more. It is a tool that both amateurs and pros will admire.

It allows you to position your clip, experiment with animations and motions, apply visual effects and audio, change filters, and more. If you want to get into video editing and marketing, now is the greatest time to do so because the demand for videos is increasing, and Lamafusion is certainly here to help you.

Key Features:

• Interface that is uncluttered and can be easily customized
• LUTs are available for adjusting the colors and tones of a photograph.
• Adjustable image stabilizer
• Up to six layers of video and audio are supported
• Supports a wide range of video formats
• Available for iOS users only
• Price: Annual plan - $29.99

8. Splice

It is yet another most sought-after mobile video editing app out there, with a clean design and all the features you’ll ever need. Overlays (be it, with or without transparency), chroma keys, masks, and speed changes are all simple to implement. The app also supports HDR video output. Well-designed and full of basic video editing tools, this app is an excellent addition to the app store.

As soon as you load video clips into the editor, you’ll be able to customize and resize them, apply transitions and filters, and use the royalty-free music collection to these. In the end, you may either save the file to your device or post it directly on social media once you’ve finished your creation.

Key Features:

• Modify the contrast, brightness, and saturation of the shots
• Speed ramping and speed control is possible
• Cut, crop, and trim your video files
• Combine videos and photos to create spectacular visuals
• Trim and mix your audio or use the built-in voice recorder
• Available for both Android and iOS
• Price: Free, Weekly plan - $2.99, Monthly plan - $9.99, Annual plan - $49.99

9. Apple Clips

Apple Clips is a fantastic iPhone video editing software for anyone who wants to capture video quickly, tweak it with filters and emoji, and then share it with the rest of the world via social media. It is possible to add holographic selfie effects, live subtitles, and other useful features to your videos.

If you want to edit and share your video with the world in a short amount of time, then Clips is the way to go. Users of Instagram will be familiar with the effects available on Apple Clips. This includes brightness and contrast sliders, which are both disabled by default.

One other fantastic feature of Apple Clips is Live Titles, which automatically inserts captions that are in tune with your voice while you’re talking. After you’re done, go back and update the Live Titles to ensure they’re right.

Isn’t that great?

Key Features:

• Simple and easy to use for beginners
• All the features built into it function properly
• Pre-loaded in all iOS devices
• Available only for iOS
• Price: Free

10. Funimate

The mobile video editing apps like Funimate claim to be the best of the best in this regard. Some TikTok users utilize it to enhance their 60-second videos with additional editing features. The UI looks and feels like any other mobile video editor. It has a timeline below the video and a panel of editing choices at the bottom of the screen.

It has over a hundred effects, stickers, and emojis. If you want something more versatile, you can design your effects using your phone’s photos. In addition to the standard merge, crop, and trim tools, Funimate includes an auto-looping feature that allows you to loop a video from the end to the beginning of the clip automatically. Funimate is perfect for amateurs who want to make short videos as one of the finest free video editing tools.

Key Features:

• Ideal for the TikTok video creators and enthusiasts
• Simple and effective to use
• Add text, graphics, and video elements to the intro and outro
• Emoji and sticker addition
• Available for both iOS and Android
• Price: Free, Weekly plan - $2.99

Conclusion

It is estimated that the ten video editing apps that we have listed above constitute a combined user base of over a million people. With their functionality and ease of use, these apps have been able to meet the needs of their respective consumers. However, keep in mind that not all apps are suitable for your needs.

You may need only one app from the list above or require many apps for different projects. Review the previous section, evaluate the app’s features, and select the best app for your task.

This list should help you find the best video editor app for mobile. Contact our experts or leave a comment below if you have any problems finding the best.

Wondershare Filmora is an easy-to-use video editor for creating amazing videos with just a few taps. Designed for users of all skill levels, it allows individuals to add creative touches quickly and easily like titles, transitions, and effects to personalize their movies. It features fun templates so that even those without any video editing experience can make cool videos that look like professionals created them.

Filmora also has tons of essential tools for adjusting your video clips or combining multiple images into one movie file. It enables users to crop, cut or trim their clips while adding SFX, special filters such as reverse motion or time lapse and blending multiple audio recordings together. Whether you are a novice in the world of videography, or an experienced designer wanting to share powerful stories on-the-go – Wondershare Filmora has all the tools needed to create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.

Key Features:

• Get access to a wide range of templates for quicker video creation
• Compatible with various languages such as Spanish, Japanese, and French
• Templates for social media networks such as YouTube and Instagram are available as presets
• Can add music or sound effects from your computer or the app’s library
• Available for both iOS and Android
• Price: Free, Weekly plan - $1.99, Monthly plan - $6.99, Annual plan - $32.99

2. InShot

InShot is a creative and powerful video editing app that has been available on mobile and tablet devices since the early 2000s. It offers advanced features like transitions, filters, music, and text options, as well as more basic functions like trimming, cutting and rotating videos. What makes InShot stand out from other similar apps is it’s easy to use interface which makes it ideal for users of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced editors.

Another great feature about InShot is support for multiple file formats including MP4s, JPGs and even GIFs. This means you can easily share the results of your work in the form that best suits the platform or project you are sharing it with. Furthermore, editing doesn’t require any compression or another type of coding which makes producing a quality video quick and simple.

Key Features:

• Video Trimming and Merging: You can quickly adjust the length of your videos by cutting or merging parts of it.
• Music Library: Choose from hundreds of preloaded royalty-free music and sound effects to enhance your creations.
• Text and Stickers: Make your videos unique with stylish text formats and stickers available in the InShot library.
• Filters and Effects: Experiment with advanced color filters and lens flare effects to give your projects a professional touch from home!
• Speed Control: Slow down or speed up any part of your video for awesome presentation effects!
• Export Options: Once you’ve finished your project, hit the export button for quick results and an impressive final product with 720p HD quality!
• Available for both Android and iOS
• Price: Free, Monthly plan - $3.99, Annual plan - $14.99, Lifetime access - $34.99

3. CapCut

Thanks to its ShortCut feature, this well-designed free video editing app makes producing shareable videos a breeze. CapCut allows you to select clips and photographs, and the software will automatically add background music and effects.

Trimming and resizing clips, inserting text, and modifying sharpness and brightness are all possible with CapCut’s full editing suite, which includes various tools. Furthermore, all of the features of ShortCut, including templates and imported sounds, are carried over to this version. You even get effects, filters, frames, and stickers similar to those seen on TikTok.

Set the resolution and frame rate before exporting your movie. CapCut then estimates the file size. CapCut supports 4K and 60 fps.

Key Features:

• Create unique video content with animation effects
• CapCut allows users to edit their videos in multiple viewports for efficient multitasking.
• Providing intuitive controls that use visual cues so even beginners can navigate the app easily.
• The Mixer mode lets you create polished audio tracks with various sound options all at the same time!
• The text tool within CapCut makes adding captions and subtitles easier than ever before.
• CapCut lets you share your masterpiece directly onto popular social media channels like Facebook and Instagram
• Price: Free

Find out the details about how to edit videos on CapCut.

4. Apple iMovie

Apple’s iMovie is one of the best free video editing tools for iOS . It is pre-installed on all Apple devices and is entirely free to use and download. iMovie doesn’t give you much room to edit, but it has enough functionality to turn your basic recording into a masterpiece.

An iMovie template is a great way to add your company logo and credits to your videos. Furthermore, you can add different themes, filters, and a few sound effects and music to your movies to make them more interesting. It supports 4K video and, as one might expect, connects seamlessly with the rest of the Apple ecosystem. Examples include the ability to stream editing clips from your iCloud storage to an Apple TV.

Key Features:

• The green screen technology to make it look like your cast is on location anywhere in the world
• Adjust the depth of field or add/remove focus points in Cinematic Mode-recorded video clips
• The app also allows you to adjust playback speed and adjust pitch as needed for unique sound effects or slow motion videos
• Create stunning visuals by applying various filters such as Sepia or Solarize and overlay cinematic titles onto your clips
• Available for iOS user
• Price: Free

5. Adobe Premiere Rush

Adobe Premiere Rush is a portable or mobile version of Adobe Premiere Pro, one of the most powerful and effective editing tools on the market today. It’s a cross-platform video editor for iOS and Android with a built-in camera for making pro-quality videos on mobile devices.

It is equipped with multi-track timeline editing and cloud sync capabilities that appeal to professional film creators. Motion graphics and auto-ducking effects are included in addition to the standard editing features. In contrast to other services, it restricts free exporting, rendering, and sharing to a maximum of three videos. Adobe Premiere Rush is a cross-platform app. If you left a document unfinished on macOS, you could continue editing on an iOS device. Color correction, animations, and voice-overs are just a few of the UI’s features.

Key Features:

• Add in a lot of stickers and overlays
• Auto-ducking and other audio tools are available
• Crop, trim and flip the videos
• Sharing to Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok in one click with preset aspect ratios is possible
• Available for both iOS and Android
• Price: Free, Monthly plan - $4.99, Annual plan - $29.99

Find out more details about how to use Adobe Premiere Rush.

6. KineMaster

KineMaster is another powerful Android video editor with a slew of useful tools and is easy to use. It has an innovative editing interface that offers a circular media panel on the right side of the screen. Aside from the camera, you’ll be able to import material from other sources and record a voice-over in the panel.

You’ll have opacity, color filters, keyframes, and chroma keys at your disposal when editing. Various effects like Gaussian Blur are pre-installed in KineMaster, but you can always visit the KineMaster marketplace for more similar effects. Although KineMaster supports 4K, only paid users can export videos in that resolution. Free users can export videos with a KineMaster watermark.

Key Features:

• Library of a wide range of transition, animation, and effects
• Add audio, photos, effects, stickers, and text to your videos
• Customize effects with speed control, reversing, and blending modes
• Post videos directly to YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook
• Available for both iOS and Android
• Price: Free, Monthly plan - $4.99, Annual plan - $39.99

7. LamaFusion

Lumafusion is a fantastic software for iPhone and iPad users that brings a desktop-style editing user interface for Apple users through a mobile device. In addition to having a comprehensive history, it offers an excellent preview ability. In addition to text overlays and substantial transitions, Lamafusion is a great app that can do much more. It is a tool that both amateurs and pros will admire.

It allows you to position your clip, experiment with animations and motions, apply visual effects and audio, change filters, and more. If you want to get into video editing and marketing, now is the greatest time to do so because the demand for videos is increasing, and Lamafusion is certainly here to help you.

Key Features:

• Interface that is uncluttered and can be easily customized
• LUTs are available for adjusting the colors and tones of a photograph.
• Adjustable image stabilizer
• Up to six layers of video and audio are supported
• Supports a wide range of video formats
• Available for iOS users only
• Price: Annual plan - $29.99

8. Splice

It is yet another most sought-after mobile video editing app out there, with a clean design and all the features you’ll ever need. Overlays (be it, with or without transparency), chroma keys, masks, and speed changes are all simple to implement. The app also supports HDR video output. Well-designed and full of basic video editing tools, this app is an excellent addition to the app store.

As soon as you load video clips into the editor, you’ll be able to customize and resize them, apply transitions and filters, and use the royalty-free music collection to these. In the end, you may either save the file to your device or post it directly on social media once you’ve finished your creation.

Key Features:

• Modify the contrast, brightness, and saturation of the shots
• Speed ramping and speed control is possible
• Cut, crop, and trim your video files
• Combine videos and photos to create spectacular visuals
• Trim and mix your audio or use the built-in voice recorder
• Available for both Android and iOS
• Price: Free, Weekly plan - $2.99, Monthly plan - $9.99, Annual plan - $49.99

9. Apple Clips

Apple Clips is a fantastic iPhone video editing software for anyone who wants to capture video quickly, tweak it with filters and emoji, and then share it with the rest of the world via social media. It is possible to add holographic selfie effects, live subtitles, and other useful features to your videos.

If you want to edit and share your video with the world in a short amount of time, then Clips is the way to go. Users of Instagram will be familiar with the effects available on Apple Clips. This includes brightness and contrast sliders, which are both disabled by default.

One other fantastic feature of Apple Clips is Live Titles, which automatically inserts captions that are in tune with your voice while you’re talking. After you’re done, go back and update the Live Titles to ensure they’re right.

Isn’t that great?

Key Features:

• Simple and easy to use for beginners
• All the features built into it function properly
• Pre-loaded in all iOS devices
• Available only for iOS
• Price: Free

10. Funimate

The mobile video editing apps like Funimate claim to be the best of the best in this regard. Some TikTok users utilize it to enhance their 60-second videos with additional editing features. The UI looks and feels like any other mobile video editor. It has a timeline below the video and a panel of editing choices at the bottom of the screen.

It has over a hundred effects, stickers, and emojis. If you want something more versatile, you can design your effects using your phone’s photos. In addition to the standard merge, crop, and trim tools, Funimate includes an auto-looping feature that allows you to loop a video from the end to the beginning of the clip automatically. Funimate is perfect for amateurs who want to make short videos as one of the finest free video editing tools.

Key Features:

• Ideal for the TikTok video creators and enthusiasts
• Simple and effective to use
• Add text, graphics, and video elements to the intro and outro
• Emoji and sticker addition
• Available for both iOS and Android
• Price: Free, Weekly plan - $2.99

Conclusion

It is estimated that the ten video editing apps that we have listed above constitute a combined user base of over a million people. With their functionality and ease of use, these apps have been able to meet the needs of their respective consumers. However, keep in mind that not all apps are suitable for your needs.

You may need only one app from the list above or require many apps for different projects. Review the previous section, evaluate the app’s features, and select the best app for your task.

This list should help you find the best video editor app for mobile. Contact our experts or leave a comment below if you have any problems finding the best.

Wondershare Filmora is an easy-to-use video editor for creating amazing videos with just a few taps. Designed for users of all skill levels, it allows individuals to add creative touches quickly and easily like titles, transitions, and effects to personalize their movies. It features fun templates so that even those without any video editing experience can make cool videos that look like professionals created them.

Filmora also has tons of essential tools for adjusting your video clips or combining multiple images into one movie file. It enables users to crop, cut or trim their clips while adding SFX, special filters such as reverse motion or time lapse and blending multiple audio recordings together. Whether you are a novice in the world of videography, or an experienced designer wanting to share powerful stories on-the-go – Wondershare Filmora has all the tools needed to create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.

Key Features:

• Get access to a wide range of templates for quicker video creation
• Compatible with various languages such as Spanish, Japanese, and French
• Templates for social media networks such as YouTube and Instagram are available as presets
• Can add music or sound effects from your computer or the app’s library
• Available for both iOS and Android
• Price: Free, Weekly plan - $1.99, Monthly plan - $6.99, Annual plan - $32.99

2. InShot

InShot is a creative and powerful video editing app that has been available on mobile and tablet devices since the early 2000s. It offers advanced features like transitions, filters, music, and text options, as well as more basic functions like trimming, cutting and rotating videos. What makes InShot stand out from other similar apps is it’s easy to use interface which makes it ideal for users of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced editors.

Another great feature about InShot is support for multiple file formats including MP4s, JPGs and even GIFs. This means you can easily share the results of your work in the form that best suits the platform or project you are sharing it with. Furthermore, editing doesn’t require any compression or another type of coding which makes producing a quality video quick and simple.

Key Features:

• Video Trimming and Merging: You can quickly adjust the length of your videos by cutting or merging parts of it.
• Music Library: Choose from hundreds of preloaded royalty-free music and sound effects to enhance your creations.
• Text and Stickers: Make your videos unique with stylish text formats and stickers available in the InShot library.
• Filters and Effects: Experiment with advanced color filters and lens flare effects to give your projects a professional touch from home!
• Speed Control: Slow down or speed up any part of your video for awesome presentation effects!
• Export Options: Once you’ve finished your project, hit the export button for quick results and an impressive final product with 720p HD quality!
• Available for both Android and iOS
• Price: Free, Monthly plan - $3.99, Annual plan - $14.99, Lifetime access - $34.99

3. CapCut

Thanks to its ShortCut feature, this well-designed free video editing app makes producing shareable videos a breeze. CapCut allows you to select clips and photographs, and the software will automatically add background music and effects.

Trimming and resizing clips, inserting text, and modifying sharpness and brightness are all possible with CapCut’s full editing suite, which includes various tools. Furthermore, all of the features of ShortCut, including templates and imported sounds, are carried over to this version. You even get effects, filters, frames, and stickers similar to those seen on TikTok.

Set the resolution and frame rate before exporting your movie. CapCut then estimates the file size. CapCut supports 4K and 60 fps.

Key Features:

• Create unique video content with animation effects
• CapCut allows users to edit their videos in multiple viewports for efficient multitasking.
• Providing intuitive controls that use visual cues so even beginners can navigate the app easily.
• The Mixer mode lets you create polished audio tracks with various sound options all at the same time!
• The text tool within CapCut makes adding captions and subtitles easier than ever before.
• CapCut lets you share your masterpiece directly onto popular social media channels like Facebook and Instagram
• Price: Free

Find out the details about how to edit videos on CapCut.

4. Apple iMovie

Apple’s iMovie is one of the best free video editing tools for iOS . It is pre-installed on all Apple devices and is entirely free to use and download. iMovie doesn’t give you much room to edit, but it has enough functionality to turn your basic recording into a masterpiece.

An iMovie template is a great way to add your company logo and credits to your videos. Furthermore, you can add different themes, filters, and a few sound effects and music to your movies to make them more interesting. It supports 4K video and, as one might expect, connects seamlessly with the rest of the Apple ecosystem. Examples include the ability to stream editing clips from your iCloud storage to an Apple TV.

Key Features:

• The green screen technology to make it look like your cast is on location anywhere in the world
• Adjust the depth of field or add/remove focus points in Cinematic Mode-recorded video clips
• The app also allows you to adjust playback speed and adjust pitch as needed for unique sound effects or slow motion videos
• Create stunning visuals by applying various filters such as Sepia or Solarize and overlay cinematic titles onto your clips
• Available for iOS user
• Price: Free

5. Adobe Premiere Rush

Adobe Premiere Rush is a portable or mobile version of Adobe Premiere Pro, one of the most powerful and effective editing tools on the market today. It’s a cross-platform video editor for iOS and Android with a built-in camera for making pro-quality videos on mobile devices.

It is equipped with multi-track timeline editing and cloud sync capabilities that appeal to professional film creators. Motion graphics and auto-ducking effects are included in addition to the standard editing features. In contrast to other services, it restricts free exporting, rendering, and sharing to a maximum of three videos. Adobe Premiere Rush is a cross-platform app. If you left a document unfinished on macOS, you could continue editing on an iOS device. Color correction, animations, and voice-overs are just a few of the UI’s features.

Key Features:

• Add in a lot of stickers and overlays
• Auto-ducking and other audio tools are available
• Crop, trim and flip the videos
• Sharing to Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok in one click with preset aspect ratios is possible
• Available for both iOS and Android
• Price: Free, Monthly plan - $4.99, Annual plan - $29.99

Find out more details about how to use Adobe Premiere Rush.

6. KineMaster

KineMaster is another powerful Android video editor with a slew of useful tools and is easy to use. It has an innovative editing interface that offers a circular media panel on the right side of the screen. Aside from the camera, you’ll be able to import material from other sources and record a voice-over in the panel.

You’ll have opacity, color filters, keyframes, and chroma keys at your disposal when editing. Various effects like Gaussian Blur are pre-installed in KineMaster, but you can always visit the KineMaster marketplace for more similar effects. Although KineMaster supports 4K, only paid users can export videos in that resolution. Free users can export videos with a KineMaster watermark.

Key Features:

• Library of a wide range of transition, animation, and effects
• Add audio, photos, effects, stickers, and text to your videos
• Customize effects with speed control, reversing, and blending modes
• Post videos directly to YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook
• Available for both iOS and Android
• Price: Free, Monthly plan - $4.99, Annual plan - $39.99

7. LamaFusion

Lumafusion is a fantastic software for iPhone and iPad users that brings a desktop-style editing user interface for Apple users through a mobile device. In addition to having a comprehensive history, it offers an excellent preview ability. In addition to text overlays and substantial transitions, Lamafusion is a great app that can do much more. It is a tool that both amateurs and pros will admire.

It allows you to position your clip, experiment with animations and motions, apply visual effects and audio, change filters, and more. If you want to get into video editing and marketing, now is the greatest time to do so because the demand for videos is increasing, and Lamafusion is certainly here to help you.

Key Features:

• Interface that is uncluttered and can be easily customized
• LUTs are available for adjusting the colors and tones of a photograph.
• Adjustable image stabilizer
• Up to six layers of video and audio are supported
• Supports a wide range of video formats
• Available for iOS users only
• Price: Annual plan - $29.99

8. Splice

It is yet another most sought-after mobile video editing app out there, with a clean design and all the features you’ll ever need. Overlays (be it, with or without transparency), chroma keys, masks, and speed changes are all simple to implement. The app also supports HDR video output. Well-designed and full of basic video editing tools, this app is an excellent addition to the app store.

As soon as you load video clips into the editor, you’ll be able to customize and resize them, apply transitions and filters, and use the royalty-free music collection to these. In the end, you may either save the file to your device or post it directly on social media once you’ve finished your creation.

Key Features:

• Modify the contrast, brightness, and saturation of the shots
• Speed ramping and speed control is possible
• Cut, crop, and trim your video files
• Combine videos and photos to create spectacular visuals
• Trim and mix your audio or use the built-in voice recorder
• Available for both Android and iOS
• Price: Free, Weekly plan - $2.99, Monthly plan - $9.99, Annual plan - $49.99

9. Apple Clips

Apple Clips is a fantastic iPhone video editing software for anyone who wants to capture video quickly, tweak it with filters and emoji, and then share it with the rest of the world via social media. It is possible to add holographic selfie effects, live subtitles, and other useful features to your videos.

If you want to edit and share your video with the world in a short amount of time, then Clips is the way to go. Users of Instagram will be familiar with the effects available on Apple Clips. This includes brightness and contrast sliders, which are both disabled by default.

One other fantastic feature of Apple Clips is Live Titles, which automatically inserts captions that are in tune with your voice while you’re talking. After you’re done, go back and update the Live Titles to ensure they’re right.

Isn’t that great?

Key Features:

• Simple and easy to use for beginners
• All the features built into it function properly
• Pre-loaded in all iOS devices
• Available only for iOS
• Price: Free

10. Funimate

The mobile video editing apps like Funimate claim to be the best of the best in this regard. Some TikTok users utilize it to enhance their 60-second videos with additional editing features. The UI looks and feels like any other mobile video editor. It has a timeline below the video and a panel of editing choices at the bottom of the screen.

It has over a hundred effects, stickers, and emojis. If you want something more versatile, you can design your effects using your phone’s photos. In addition to the standard merge, crop, and trim tools, Funimate includes an auto-looping feature that allows you to loop a video from the end to the beginning of the clip automatically. Funimate is perfect for amateurs who want to make short videos as one of the finest free video editing tools.

Key Features:

• Ideal for the TikTok video creators and enthusiasts
• Simple and effective to use
• Add text, graphics, and video elements to the intro and outro
• Emoji and sticker addition
• Available for both iOS and Android
• Price: Free, Weekly plan - $2.99

Conclusion

It is estimated that the ten video editing apps that we have listed above constitute a combined user base of over a million people. With their functionality and ease of use, these apps have been able to meet the needs of their respective consumers. However, keep in mind that not all apps are suitable for your needs.

You may need only one app from the list above or require many apps for different projects. Review the previous section, evaluate the app’s features, and select the best app for your task.

This list should help you find the best video editor app for mobile. Contact our experts or leave a comment below if you have any problems finding the best.

Wondershare Filmora is an easy-to-use video editor for creating amazing videos with just a few taps. Designed for users of all skill levels, it allows individuals to add creative touches quickly and easily like titles, transitions, and effects to personalize their movies. It features fun templates so that even those without any video editing experience can make cool videos that look like professionals created them.

Filmora also has tons of essential tools for adjusting your video clips or combining multiple images into one movie file. It enables users to crop, cut or trim their clips while adding SFX, special filters such as reverse motion or time lapse and blending multiple audio recordings together. Whether you are a novice in the world of videography, or an experienced designer wanting to share powerful stories on-the-go – Wondershare Filmora has all the tools needed to create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.

Key Features:

• Get access to a wide range of templates for quicker video creation
• Compatible with various languages such as Spanish, Japanese, and French
• Templates for social media networks such as YouTube and Instagram are available as presets
• Can add music or sound effects from your computer or the app’s library
• Available for both iOS and Android
• Price: Free, Weekly plan - $1.99, Monthly plan - $6.99, Annual plan - $32.99

2. InShot

InShot is a creative and powerful video editing app that has been available on mobile and tablet devices since the early 2000s. It offers advanced features like transitions, filters, music, and text options, as well as more basic functions like trimming, cutting and rotating videos. What makes InShot stand out from other similar apps is it’s easy to use interface which makes it ideal for users of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced editors.

Another great feature about InShot is support for multiple file formats including MP4s, JPGs and even GIFs. This means you can easily share the results of your work in the form that best suits the platform or project you are sharing it with. Furthermore, editing doesn’t require any compression or another type of coding which makes producing a quality video quick and simple.

Key Features:

• Video Trimming and Merging: You can quickly adjust the length of your videos by cutting or merging parts of it.
• Music Library: Choose from hundreds of preloaded royalty-free music and sound effects to enhance your creations.
• Text and Stickers: Make your videos unique with stylish text formats and stickers available in the InShot library.
• Filters and Effects: Experiment with advanced color filters and lens flare effects to give your projects a professional touch from home!
• Speed Control: Slow down or speed up any part of your video for awesome presentation effects!
• Export Options: Once you’ve finished your project, hit the export button for quick results and an impressive final product with 720p HD quality!
• Available for both Android and iOS
• Price: Free, Monthly plan - $3.99, Annual plan - $14.99, Lifetime access - $34.99

3. CapCut

Thanks to its ShortCut feature, this well-designed free video editing app makes producing shareable videos a breeze. CapCut allows you to select clips and photographs, and the software will automatically add background music and effects.

Trimming and resizing clips, inserting text, and modifying sharpness and brightness are all possible with CapCut’s full editing suite, which includes various tools. Furthermore, all of the features of ShortCut, including templates and imported sounds, are carried over to this version. You even get effects, filters, frames, and stickers similar to those seen on TikTok.

Set the resolution and frame rate before exporting your movie. CapCut then estimates the file size. CapCut supports 4K and 60 fps.

Key Features:

• Create unique video content with animation effects
• CapCut allows users to edit their videos in multiple viewports for efficient multitasking.
• Providing intuitive controls that use visual cues so even beginners can navigate the app easily.
• The Mixer mode lets you create polished audio tracks with various sound options all at the same time!
• The text tool within CapCut makes adding captions and subtitles easier than ever before.
• CapCut lets you share your masterpiece directly onto popular social media channels like Facebook and Instagram
• Price: Free

Find out the details about how to edit videos on CapCut.

4. Apple iMovie

Apple’s iMovie is one of the best free video editing tools for iOS . It is pre-installed on all Apple devices and is entirely free to use and download. iMovie doesn’t give you much room to edit, but it has enough functionality to turn your basic recording into a masterpiece.

An iMovie template is a great way to add your company logo and credits to your videos. Furthermore, you can add different themes, filters, and a few sound effects and music to your movies to make them more interesting. It supports 4K video and, as one might expect, connects seamlessly with the rest of the Apple ecosystem. Examples include the ability to stream editing clips from your iCloud storage to an Apple TV.

Key Features:

• The green screen technology to make it look like your cast is on location anywhere in the world
• Adjust the depth of field or add/remove focus points in Cinematic Mode-recorded video clips
• The app also allows you to adjust playback speed and adjust pitch as needed for unique sound effects or slow motion videos
• Create stunning visuals by applying various filters such as Sepia or Solarize and overlay cinematic titles onto your clips
• Available for iOS user
• Price: Free

5. Adobe Premiere Rush

Adobe Premiere Rush is a portable or mobile version of Adobe Premiere Pro, one of the most powerful and effective editing tools on the market today. It’s a cross-platform video editor for iOS and Android with a built-in camera for making pro-quality videos on mobile devices.

It is equipped with multi-track timeline editing and cloud sync capabilities that appeal to professional film creators. Motion graphics and auto-ducking effects are included in addition to the standard editing features. In contrast to other services, it restricts free exporting, rendering, and sharing to a maximum of three videos. Adobe Premiere Rush is a cross-platform app. If you left a document unfinished on macOS, you could continue editing on an iOS device. Color correction, animations, and voice-overs are just a few of the UI’s features.

Key Features:

• Add in a lot of stickers and overlays
• Auto-ducking and other audio tools are available
• Crop, trim and flip the videos
• Sharing to Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok in one click with preset aspect ratios is possible
• Available for both iOS and Android
• Price: Free, Monthly plan - $4.99, Annual plan - $29.99

Find out more details about how to use Adobe Premiere Rush.

6. KineMaster

KineMaster is another powerful Android video editor with a slew of useful tools and is easy to use. It has an innovative editing interface that offers a circular media panel on the right side of the screen. Aside from the camera, you’ll be able to import material from other sources and record a voice-over in the panel.

You’ll have opacity, color filters, keyframes, and chroma keys at your disposal when editing. Various effects like Gaussian Blur are pre-installed in KineMaster, but you can always visit the KineMaster marketplace for more similar effects. Although KineMaster supports 4K, only paid users can export videos in that resolution. Free users can export videos with a KineMaster watermark.

Key Features:

• Library of a wide range of transition, animation, and effects
• Add audio, photos, effects, stickers, and text to your videos
• Customize effects with speed control, reversing, and blending modes
• Post videos directly to YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook
• Available for both iOS and Android
• Price: Free, Monthly plan - $4.99, Annual plan - $39.99

7. LamaFusion

Lumafusion is a fantastic software for iPhone and iPad users that brings a desktop-style editing user interface for Apple users through a mobile device. In addition to having a comprehensive history, it offers an excellent preview ability. In addition to text overlays and substantial transitions, Lamafusion is a great app that can do much more. It is a tool that both amateurs and pros will admire.

It allows you to position your clip, experiment with animations and motions, apply visual effects and audio, change filters, and more. If you want to get into video editing and marketing, now is the greatest time to do so because the demand for videos is increasing, and Lamafusion is certainly here to help you.

Key Features:

• Interface that is uncluttered and can be easily customized
• LUTs are available for adjusting the colors and tones of a photograph.
• Adjustable image stabilizer
• Up to six layers of video and audio are supported
• Supports a wide range of video formats
• Available for iOS users only
• Price: Annual plan - $29.99

8. Splice

It is yet another most sought-after mobile video editing app out there, with a clean design and all the features you’ll ever need. Overlays (be it, with or without transparency), chroma keys, masks, and speed changes are all simple to implement. The app also supports HDR video output. Well-designed and full of basic video editing tools, this app is an excellent addition to the app store.

As soon as you load video clips into the editor, you’ll be able to customize and resize them, apply transitions and filters, and use the royalty-free music collection to these. In the end, you may either save the file to your device or post it directly on social media once you’ve finished your creation.

Key Features:

• Modify the contrast, brightness, and saturation of the shots
• Speed ramping and speed control is possible
• Cut, crop, and trim your video files
• Combine videos and photos to create spectacular visuals
• Trim and mix your audio or use the built-in voice recorder
• Available for both Android and iOS
• Price: Free, Weekly plan - $2.99, Monthly plan - $9.99, Annual plan - $49.99

9. Apple Clips

Apple Clips is a fantastic iPhone video editing software for anyone who wants to capture video quickly, tweak it with filters and emoji, and then share it with the rest of the world via social media. It is possible to add holographic selfie effects, live subtitles, and other useful features to your videos.

If you want to edit and share your video with the world in a short amount of time, then Clips is the way to go. Users of Instagram will be familiar with the effects available on Apple Clips. This includes brightness and contrast sliders, which are both disabled by default.

One other fantastic feature of Apple Clips is Live Titles, which automatically inserts captions that are in tune with your voice while you’re talking. After you’re done, go back and update the Live Titles to ensure they’re right.

Isn’t that great?

Key Features:

• Simple and easy to use for beginners
• All the features built into it function properly
• Pre-loaded in all iOS devices
• Available only for iOS
• Price: Free

10. Funimate

The mobile video editing apps like Funimate claim to be the best of the best in this regard. Some TikTok users utilize it to enhance their 60-second videos with additional editing features. The UI looks and feels like any other mobile video editor. It has a timeline below the video and a panel of editing choices at the bottom of the screen.

It has over a hundred effects, stickers, and emojis. If you want something more versatile, you can design your effects using your phone’s photos. In addition to the standard merge, crop, and trim tools, Funimate includes an auto-looping feature that allows you to loop a video from the end to the beginning of the clip automatically. Funimate is perfect for amateurs who want to make short videos as one of the finest free video editing tools.

Key Features:

• Ideal for the TikTok video creators and enthusiasts
• Simple and effective to use
• Add text, graphics, and video elements to the intro and outro
• Emoji and sticker addition
• Available for both iOS and Android
• Price: Free, Weekly plan - $2.99

Conclusion

It is estimated that the ten video editing apps that we have listed above constitute a combined user base of over a million people. With their functionality and ease of use, these apps have been able to meet the needs of their respective consumers. However, keep in mind that not all apps are suitable for your needs.

You may need only one app from the list above or require many apps for different projects. Review the previous section, evaluate the app’s features, and select the best app for your task.

This list should help you find the best video editor app for mobile. Contact our experts or leave a comment below if you have any problems finding the best.

Make Unforgettable Videos: Top Recommendations

According to the current trend in the online world, users prefer watching a video rather than checking out photos. These days, social media platforms are full of creative short videos from users where they make photo music videos. In fact, there are popular video creators who have gained fame from their photo music videos only.

In order to create a video out of your photos and music files, you will need a photo music video maker. There are different types of picture music video makers available to satisfy the requirements of the users. We have picked the best photo music video makers for computer users and mobile phone users. Besides, there are online photo music video editors so that you can make videos from your photos on the go.

Part 1. Best Photo Music Video Maker for PC and Mac

If you are a computer user, you will need a dedicated photo music video editor to create photo music videos. There are loads of such photo music video making and editing applications available. We have picked the top five best photo music video makers for Windows and Mac users.

1. Filmora

We recommend Wondershare Filmora as the best picture music video maker. Creating a photo music video is extremely simple with Filmora. You need to drag and drop your photos and music files and arrange them properly on the timeline. Thereafter, you need to apply transitions, texts, and effects and export the video and share with anyone anywhere.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

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For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora also lets you capture your screen video as well as webcam video in case you want to include any video clip on your photo music video. There are also stock media files available that you can use on your videos. Moreover, there are graphical elements and animations present to enhance your video content and quality. Here are the pros and cons of Filmora.

Pros –

• Drag and drop photos from your hard drive instantly.
• Robust timeline to arrange photos and place music.
• Wide range of transitions and effects with animations.
• Add different audio effects and import stock media files.
• Save the video file in different file formats as required.
• Easy-to-use interface for everyone without prior knowledge.

Cons –

• Limited trial and premium video editor.
• Rendering videos can be slow at times.

2. Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is an exclusive free photo music video editor for Windows users. You can install the application from Microsoft Store. You can add photos sequentially and add music in the background to create your desired video. The video editor lets you crop, trim as well as join video clips. There are options to enhance photo quality with different filters available, and you can add texts to the photos for more illustrative videos.

The software supports different media files, and hence, you can import your desired music, photos, and video clips as per your requirements. You can adjust video speed and volume, and you can apply animated pan and zoom effects to the photos. The Pro version lets you create videos in 4K resolution, and there are some exclusive quick editing tools available. Here are the pros and cons of Windows Movie Maker.

Pros –

• Add different filters and stickers to photos.
• Trim, flip, rotate, and join video clips.
• Add different types of audio files.
• Create custom titles and credits.
• Useful pan and zoom effect present.
• Publish 4K videos with Pro version.

Cons –

• Free version has limited video resolution.
• Very limited transitions and effects available.

3. Lightworks

Lightworks is a pro-level video editor where you can create stunning photo music videos. The software supports importing all the different types and formats of media files. The platform is tailor-made to create photo music videos for social media sites. You can publish your video in any resolution, shape, and frame rate. Lightworks is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux computers.

Lightworks has a fluid timeline with autosave feature, and you can work with proxy files for high-resolution media files. This helps to speed up workflow and render faster. There are options for working on shared projects and connecting with Cloud storage. You can also attach metadata to your videos for advanced users. Here are the pros and cons of Lightworks.

Pros –

• Standard photo editing and advanced video editing options.
• Supports wide range of media file formats.
• Robust timeline for quick addition of photos and music.
• Various motion graphics, transitions, and color correction option.
• Background processing for faster rendering and useful autosave option.

Cons –

• Reports of application crashing for high-resolution videos.
• Advanced features are available for premium users only.

5. OpenShot

If you are looking for a completely free and open-source picture music video maker, OpenShot is the best option. The software is compatible with all desktop operating system. The software supports almost all different types of photos, video clips, and audio file formats. The cross-platform support makes video making and editing seamless for team members.

The user interface is intuitive and you can drag and drop media files. There are options for trimming, rotation, resizing, splitting and various such standard editing. You can opt for time-mapping, speed control, and correction of digital parameters. You can add custom watermarks and overlays to your video. Here are the pros and cons of OpenShot.

Pros –

• Pan and zoom effect, scrolling effects, and speed control.
• Wide range of transitions and filters to enhance video content.
• Add 3D objects and animations to your videos.
• Dedicated audio editing and mixing options.
• Overlay and composting options, templates for titles.

Cons –

• Not suitable for making 4K resolution videos.
• Can crash if your computer is not high-end.

Part 2. Best Online Photo Music Video Editor

If you are someone who makes photo music videos occasionally, installing a dedicated video editor on your computer will unnecessarily take up space. That is why there are online photo music video editors available where you can make videos from photos instantly on the go. Here are the top five best photo music video editors online.

1. Clideo

Clideo is the best online photo music video editor as it is a platform where you will get all the tools for proper video creation and editing. There are tools for merging, resizing, cropping, and compressing video clips. You can adjust video speed as well as add subtitles wherever required. You can add any music from different sources. There is a dedicated slideshow maker available to create instant photo music videos.

Besides, you can opt for the dedicated video maker where you can add photos, video clips, and audio files to create stunning photo music videos. There are loads of presets, effects, and transitions available to enhance your video content. The online tool works on all popular web browsers as well as devices. Here are the pros and cons of Clideo.

Pros –

• Upload photos from different sources.
• Presets for creating videos for social media platforms.
• Supports different file formats for photos, video clips, and audio.
• Wide range of tools available for video and photo editing.
• Suitable for computer as well as smartphone users.

Cons –

• Not suitable to edit 4K videos.
• Limited transitions and effects.

2. Animaker

Animaker is a quick photo music video editor online. You can make photo music video, create Gifs and short videos as well as do live video editing. The platform is designed for beginners to create and edit video without any prior experience. There are templates available to enhance the video creation process. Besides, you get access to a huge video media library.

The platform is particularly popular among users who want to include animated characters in their videos. You can build your character and apply different facial experiences. You can add voiceover and the characters can lip-sync accordingly. You can also create visual animations to make your videos stand out. Here are the pros and cons of Animaker.

Pros –

• Wide range of royalty-free music and stock media files.
• Create animation characters and add voiceover.
• Create 4K resolution live videos and add subtitles.
• Customization of background, actions and expressions.
• Add overlays, transitions, and custom watermark.

Cons –

• Some users have reported lagging issues.
• Based on Flash which may not be supported in future.

3. Animoto

Animoto comes with a huge stock library from where you can get media files for your videos. Upload photos and video clips along with music and create your video instantly. The platform also offers royalty-free music library. There are various templates available for quick video creation and saving time.

Besides, there are different fonts and text effects available. You can add your own music and voiceover and trim and crop photos and videos as required. You can attach custom watermark, work with different aspect ratios, and upload custom fonts. Here are the pros and cons of Animoto that you should know.

Pros –

• Wide range of time-saving video templates.
• Edit photos and video clips and add stylish texts.
• Access to a huge collection of stock library media files.
• Share videos directly on social media platforms and embed in websites.
• Smooth and intuitive user interface for all categories of users.

Cons –

• Free version attaches watermark.
• Premium plans are expensive.

4. Veed.io

Veed.io focuses on allowing users to create videos on the go with a few clicks only. You get to upload photos, add texts and titles with background music and select a few powerful effects to apply on your video. With a few clicks only, you get to create an amazing photo music video. The video editor supports adding images, texts, and music and removing background noise.

There are loads of video effects and filters that you can apply on your videos. The unique thing about the tool online is that there are options for adding subtitles, converting audio to text, and transcribing videos. The platform is relatively faster than most online editors. Here are the pros and cons of Veed.io.

Pros –

• Choose from wide categories of photos and music.
• Screen and webcam recording possible.
• Video compression and converter available.
• Simple but powerful user interface.
• Options to add subtitles and transcription.

Cons –

• Free version comes with lots of limitations and watermark.
• Limited graphical elements available to apply to videos.

5. Biteable

Biteable is a popular online video maker where you can instantly create professional-quality videos. The platform offers several templates for music video, presentation videos, corporate videos and much more. The user interface is super intuitive and there is a huge collection of stock media files that you can use on your videos.

The tools are simple but powerful and you can customize texts, images, and colors as per your requirements. You can also instant export the video on different platforms as per the demand. If you want to make photo music video for social media, Biteable is perfect for you. You should be aware of these pros and cons of Biteable.

Pros –

• Large collection of different video templates.
• Allows color customization, theme selection, and animations.
• Wide range of royalty-free music.
• Directly share videos on social media platforms.
• Supports voiceover and come with intuitive user interface.

Cons –

• Free version puts a Biteable watermark.
• There are limited customization options.

Part 3. Photo Music Video Maker Apps

If you are a smartphone user, you can make amazing photo music videos thanks to the video editor apps available. We have selected the best photo music video makers for Android, iOS, and Windows phone users.

1. Inshot

InShot is an easy-to-use app that lets you convert your photos into a beautiful video. It is an Android app and can be great for making fancy videos with music. With the app, you can add music, emoji, text, and transition effects. It also lets you blur the background or play video in slow motion. The app can also be used as a photo editor so that you can share stories on social media.

It has many distinct features due to the advanced video editor. The voice changer serves perfectly for adding voice effects. It lets you add filters and effects and you can even adjust brightness and contrast. InShot comes with various background patterns and you can even upload your own photos for background. These are the pros and cons of the InShot Android app.

Pros –

• Standard video making and editing options available.
• Advanced video editing with picture-in-picture, chroma key, and color picker.
• Apply audio and video effects as well as choose from texts and stickers.
• Proper photo editor to enhance video content and quality.
• Use voice changer, color picker, voiceover, and adjust speed and volume.

Cons –

• Certain advanced features are reserved for paid users.
• Support team is not readily available.

2. Filmigo Video Maker

Link-https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funcamerastudio.videomaker&hl=en&gl=US

Filmigo Video Maker comes with powerful video editing options. It is a dedicated Android app that can be great for personal and professional video creation. The app lets you duplicate, rotate, split, and trim the clips. The multiple themes and transitions let you make great videos instantly. It is also loaded with animated stickers, GIFs, and emojis. You can even add text and choose from different fonts and styles.

Additionally, it will let you save the video in HD or full HD resolution. There is no limit to video length. The app allows you to share the video directly to social media platforms. You can also use it as a meme generator. Users can even choose from popular music. These are the pros and cons of Filmigo that you must know.

Pros –

• Making artistic subtitles from different text styles and fonts.
• Customize videos with multiple themes and transitions.
• Edit videos by adding animated stickers and emojis.
• Save the video without any quality loss.
• Create appealing videos with voice enhancement and blurred backgrounds.

Cons –

• The app pushes frequent updates.
• Users keep reporting minor bugs.

3. Photo + Music = Video

Link - https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/photo-music-video/9P905MW4XMKM?hl=en-us&gl=US

Photo + Music = Video is an exclusive app for Windows users. Therefore, if you have a Windows device, you can download and install the app to create photo music video. The app lets you select any number of photos to create your videos. You can choose from the themes to create instant video. There are beautiful filters and effects to beautify your video.

Besides, you can add background music from any list as well as your custom music. The app has a dedicated photo editor and you can edit your photos before using them for the video. You can blur the background, add borders and frames, as well as attach custom texts and stickers. Here are the pros and cons of Photo + Music = Video app you should be aware of.

Pros –

• Unlimited photos selection for video creation.
• Choose from different themes, filters, and frames.
• Edit photos as per requirements before using in the video.
• Customize texts and titles and change the background.
• Different effects and stickers to apply to photos.

Cons –

• Has too many ads which could be annoying.
• Limited to Windows 10 device users only.

4. Video Maker with Music Editor

Link - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/video-maker-with-music-editor/id1006386292

If you are an iPhone user, this is the app for making music videos out of your photos. It features a huge collection of music tracks. The app also comes with volume and speed control. You can even use your voice over the video to give life to the videos. The app takes minimum time to process videos.

You can easily trim or cut off the videos for removing unwanted frames. The app is equally useful in editing audio and music tracks. Even after making the video, you can save and share your videos. Here are the pros and cons of Video Maker with Music Editor that you must know.

Pros –

• Add photos, edit video and audio.
• Select music from different categories.
• Add unlimited music to the video.
• Audio fade in and fade out effects.
• Super intuitive user interface.

Cons –

• The app can hang when editing high-resolution videos.
• The in-app purchases are relatively expensive.

Conclusion

We have listed all the best picture music video makers for all categories of users. If you want to make photo music videos on your phone, we have lined up the apps for Android, Mac and Windows users. You can also use photo music video editor online if you want to make a video on the go. For computer users, we recommend Wondershare Filmora for creating professional-quality photo music videos.

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora also lets you capture your screen video as well as webcam video in case you want to include any video clip on your photo music video. There are also stock media files available that you can use on your videos. Moreover, there are graphical elements and animations present to enhance your video content and quality. Here are the pros and cons of Filmora.

Pros –

• Drag and drop photos from your hard drive instantly.
• Robust timeline to arrange photos and place music.
• Wide range of transitions and effects with animations.
• Add different audio effects and import stock media files.
• Save the video file in different file formats as required.
• Easy-to-use interface for everyone without prior knowledge.

Cons –

• Limited trial and premium video editor.
• Rendering videos can be slow at times.

2. Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is an exclusive free photo music video editor for Windows users. You can install the application from Microsoft Store. You can add photos sequentially and add music in the background to create your desired video. The video editor lets you crop, trim as well as join video clips. There are options to enhance photo quality with different filters available, and you can add texts to the photos for more illustrative videos.

The software supports different media files, and hence, you can import your desired music, photos, and video clips as per your requirements. You can adjust video speed and volume, and you can apply animated pan and zoom effects to the photos. The Pro version lets you create videos in 4K resolution, and there are some exclusive quick editing tools available. Here are the pros and cons of Windows Movie Maker.

Pros –

• Add different filters and stickers to photos.
• Trim, flip, rotate, and join video clips.
• Add different types of audio files.
• Create custom titles and credits.
• Useful pan and zoom effect present.
• Publish 4K videos with Pro version.

Cons –

• Free version has limited video resolution.
• Very limited transitions and effects available.

3. Lightworks

Lightworks is a pro-level video editor where you can create stunning photo music videos. The software supports importing all the different types and formats of media files. The platform is tailor-made to create photo music videos for social media sites. You can publish your video in any resolution, shape, and frame rate. Lightworks is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux computers.

Lightworks has a fluid timeline with autosave feature, and you can work with proxy files for high-resolution media files. This helps to speed up workflow and render faster. There are options for working on shared projects and connecting with Cloud storage. You can also attach metadata to your videos for advanced users. Here are the pros and cons of Lightworks.

Pros –

• Standard photo editing and advanced video editing options.
• Supports wide range of media file formats.
• Robust timeline for quick addition of photos and music.
• Various motion graphics, transitions, and color correction option.
• Background processing for faster rendering and useful autosave option.

Cons –

• Reports of application crashing for high-resolution videos.
• Advanced features are available for premium users only.

5. OpenShot

If you are looking for a completely free and open-source picture music video maker, OpenShot is the best option. The software is compatible with all desktop operating system. The software supports almost all different types of photos, video clips, and audio file formats. The cross-platform support makes video making and editing seamless for team members.

The user interface is intuitive and you can drag and drop media files. There are options for trimming, rotation, resizing, splitting and various such standard editing. You can opt for time-mapping, speed control, and correction of digital parameters. You can add custom watermarks and overlays to your video. Here are the pros and cons of OpenShot.

Pros –

• Pan and zoom effect, scrolling effects, and speed control.
• Wide range of transitions and filters to enhance video content.
• Add 3D objects and animations to your videos.
• Dedicated audio editing and mixing options.
• Overlay and composting options, templates for titles.

Cons –

• Not suitable for making 4K resolution videos.
• Can crash if your computer is not high-end.

Part 2. Best Online Photo Music Video Editor

If you are someone who makes photo music videos occasionally, installing a dedicated video editor on your computer will unnecessarily take up space. That is why there are online photo music video editors available where you can make videos from photos instantly on the go. Here are the top five best photo music video editors online.

1. Clideo

Clideo is the best online photo music video editor as it is a platform where you will get all the tools for proper video creation and editing. There are tools for merging, resizing, cropping, and compressing video clips. You can adjust video speed as well as add subtitles wherever required. You can add any music from different sources. There is a dedicated slideshow maker available to create instant photo music videos.

Besides, you can opt for the dedicated video maker where you can add photos, video clips, and audio files to create stunning photo music videos. There are loads of presets, effects, and transitions available to enhance your video content. The online tool works on all popular web browsers as well as devices. Here are the pros and cons of Clideo.

Pros –

• Upload photos from different sources.
• Presets for creating videos for social media platforms.
• Supports different file formats for photos, video clips, and audio.
• Wide range of tools available for video and photo editing.
• Suitable for computer as well as smartphone users.

Cons –

• Not suitable to edit 4K videos.
• Limited transitions and effects.

2. Animaker

Animaker is a quick photo music video editor online. You can make photo music video, create Gifs and short videos as well as do live video editing. The platform is designed for beginners to create and edit video without any prior experience. There are templates available to enhance the video creation process. Besides, you get access to a huge video media library.

The platform is particularly popular among users who want to include animated characters in their videos. You can build your character and apply different facial experiences. You can add voiceover and the characters can lip-sync accordingly. You can also create visual animations to make your videos stand out. Here are the pros and cons of Animaker.

Pros –

• Wide range of royalty-free music and stock media files.
• Create animation characters and add voiceover.
• Create 4K resolution live videos and add subtitles.
• Customization of background, actions and expressions.
• Add overlays, transitions, and custom watermark.

Cons –

• Some users have reported lagging issues.
• Based on Flash which may not be supported in future.

3. Animoto

Animoto comes with a huge stock library from where you can get media files for your videos. Upload photos and video clips along with music and create your video instantly. The platform also offers royalty-free music library. There are various templates available for quick video creation and saving time.

Besides, there are different fonts and text effects available. You can add your own music and voiceover and trim and crop photos and videos as required. You can attach custom watermark, work with different aspect ratios, and upload custom fonts. Here are the pros and cons of Animoto that you should know.

Pros –

• Wide range of time-saving video templates.
• Edit photos and video clips and add stylish texts.
• Access to a huge collection of stock library media files.
• Share videos directly on social media platforms and embed in websites.
• Smooth and intuitive user interface for all categories of users.

Cons –

• Free version attaches watermark.
• Premium plans are expensive.

4. Veed.io

Veed.io focuses on allowing users to create videos on the go with a few clicks only. You get to upload photos, add texts and titles with background music and select a few powerful effects to apply on your video. With a few clicks only, you get to create an amazing photo music video. The video editor supports adding images, texts, and music and removing background noise.

There are loads of video effects and filters that you can apply on your videos. The unique thing about the tool online is that there are options for adding subtitles, converting audio to text, and transcribing videos. The platform is relatively faster than most online editors. Here are the pros and cons of Veed.io.

Pros –

• Choose from wide categories of photos and music.
• Screen and webcam recording possible.
• Video compression and converter available.
• Simple but powerful user interface.
• Options to add subtitles and transcription.

Cons –

• Free version comes with lots of limitations and watermark.
• Limited graphical elements available to apply to videos.

5. Biteable

Biteable is a popular online video maker where you can instantly create professional-quality videos. The platform offers several templates for music video, presentation videos, corporate videos and much more. The user interface is super intuitive and there is a huge collection of stock media files that you can use on your videos.

The tools are simple but powerful and you can customize texts, images, and colors as per your requirements. You can also instant export the video on different platforms as per the demand. If you want to make photo music video for social media, Biteable is perfect for you. You should be aware of these pros and cons of Biteable.

Pros –

• Large collection of different video templates.
• Allows color customization, theme selection, and animations.
• Wide range of royalty-free music.
• Directly share videos on social media platforms.
• Supports voiceover and come with intuitive user interface.

Cons –

• Free version puts a Biteable watermark.
• There are limited customization options.

Part 3. Photo Music Video Maker Apps

If you are a smartphone user, you can make amazing photo music videos thanks to the video editor apps available. We have selected the best photo music video makers for Android, iOS, and Windows phone users.

1. Inshot

InShot is an easy-to-use app that lets you convert your photos into a beautiful video. It is an Android app and can be great for making fancy videos with music. With the app, you can add music, emoji, text, and transition effects. It also lets you blur the background or play video in slow motion. The app can also be used as a photo editor so that you can share stories on social media.

It has many distinct features due to the advanced video editor. The voice changer serves perfectly for adding voice effects. It lets you add filters and effects and you can even adjust brightness and contrast. InShot comes with various background patterns and you can even upload your own photos for background. These are the pros and cons of the InShot Android app.

Pros –

• Standard video making and editing options available.
• Advanced video editing with picture-in-picture, chroma key, and color picker.
• Apply audio and video effects as well as choose from texts and stickers.
• Proper photo editor to enhance video content and quality.
• Use voice changer, color picker, voiceover, and adjust speed and volume.

Cons –

• Certain advanced features are reserved for paid users.
• Support team is not readily available.

2. Filmigo Video Maker

Link-https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funcamerastudio.videomaker&hl=en&gl=US

Filmigo Video Maker comes with powerful video editing options. It is a dedicated Android app that can be great for personal and professional video creation. The app lets you duplicate, rotate, split, and trim the clips. The multiple themes and transitions let you make great videos instantly. It is also loaded with animated stickers, GIFs, and emojis. You can even add text and choose from different fonts and styles.

Additionally, it will let you save the video in HD or full HD resolution. There is no limit to video length. The app allows you to share the video directly to social media platforms. You can also use it as a meme generator. Users can even choose from popular music. These are the pros and cons of Filmigo that you must know.

Pros –

• Making artistic subtitles from different text styles and fonts.
• Customize videos with multiple themes and transitions.
• Edit videos by adding animated stickers and emojis.
• Save the video without any quality loss.
• Create appealing videos with voice enhancement and blurred backgrounds.

Cons –

• The app pushes frequent updates.
• Users keep reporting minor bugs.

3. Photo + Music = Video

Link - https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/photo-music-video/9P905MW4XMKM?hl=en-us&gl=US

Photo + Music = Video is an exclusive app for Windows users. Therefore, if you have a Windows device, you can download and install the app to create photo music video. The app lets you select any number of photos to create your videos. You can choose from the themes to create instant video. There are beautiful filters and effects to beautify your video.

Besides, you can add background music from any list as well as your custom music. The app has a dedicated photo editor and you can edit your photos before using them for the video. You can blur the background, add borders and frames, as well as attach custom texts and stickers. Here are the pros and cons of Photo + Music = Video app you should be aware of.

Pros –

• Unlimited photos selection for video creation.
• Choose from different themes, filters, and frames.
• Edit photos as per requirements before using in the video.
• Customize texts and titles and change the background.
• Different effects and stickers to apply to photos.

Cons –

• Has too many ads which could be annoying.
• Limited to Windows 10 device users only.

4. Video Maker with Music Editor

Link - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/video-maker-with-music-editor/id1006386292

If you are an iPhone user, this is the app for making music videos out of your photos. It features a huge collection of music tracks. The app also comes with volume and speed control. You can even use your voice over the video to give life to the videos. The app takes minimum time to process videos.

You can easily trim or cut off the videos for removing unwanted frames. The app is equally useful in editing audio and music tracks. Even after making the video, you can save and share your videos. Here are the pros and cons of Video Maker with Music Editor that you must know.

Pros –

• Add photos, edit video and audio.
• Select music from different categories.
• Add unlimited music to the video.
• Audio fade in and fade out effects.
• Super intuitive user interface.

Cons –

• The app can hang when editing high-resolution videos.
• The in-app purchases are relatively expensive.

Conclusion

We have listed all the best picture music video makers for all categories of users. If you want to make photo music videos on your phone, we have lined up the apps for Android, Mac and Windows users. You can also use photo music video editor online if you want to make a video on the go. For computer users, we recommend Wondershare Filmora for creating professional-quality photo music videos.

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora also lets you capture your screen video as well as webcam video in case you want to include any video clip on your photo music video. There are also stock media files available that you can use on your videos. Moreover, there are graphical elements and animations present to enhance your video content and quality. Here are the pros and cons of Filmora.

Pros –

• Drag and drop photos from your hard drive instantly.
• Robust timeline to arrange photos and place music.
• Wide range of transitions and effects with animations.
• Add different audio effects and import stock media files.
• Save the video file in different file formats as required.
• Easy-to-use interface for everyone without prior knowledge.

Cons –

• Limited trial and premium video editor.
• Rendering videos can be slow at times.

2. Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is an exclusive free photo music video editor for Windows users. You can install the application from Microsoft Store. You can add photos sequentially and add music in the background to create your desired video. The video editor lets you crop, trim as well as join video clips. There are options to enhance photo quality with different filters available, and you can add texts to the photos for more illustrative videos.

The software supports different media files, and hence, you can import your desired music, photos, and video clips as per your requirements. You can adjust video speed and volume, and you can apply animated pan and zoom effects to the photos. The Pro version lets you create videos in 4K resolution, and there are some exclusive quick editing tools available. Here are the pros and cons of Windows Movie Maker.

Pros –

• Add different filters and stickers to photos.
• Trim, flip, rotate, and join video clips.
• Add different types of audio files.
• Create custom titles and credits.
• Useful pan and zoom effect present.
• Publish 4K videos with Pro version.

Cons –

• Free version has limited video resolution.
• Very limited transitions and effects available.

3. Lightworks

Lightworks is a pro-level video editor where you can create stunning photo music videos. The software supports importing all the different types and formats of media files. The platform is tailor-made to create photo music videos for social media sites. You can publish your video in any resolution, shape, and frame rate. Lightworks is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux computers.

Lightworks has a fluid timeline with autosave feature, and you can work with proxy files for high-resolution media files. This helps to speed up workflow and render faster. There are options for working on shared projects and connecting with Cloud storage. You can also attach metadata to your videos for advanced users. Here are the pros and cons of Lightworks.

Pros –

• Standard photo editing and advanced video editing options.
• Supports wide range of media file formats.
• Robust timeline for quick addition of photos and music.
• Various motion graphics, transitions, and color correction option.
• Background processing for faster rendering and useful autosave option.

Cons –

• Reports of application crashing for high-resolution videos.
• Advanced features are available for premium users only.

5. OpenShot

If you are looking for a completely free and open-source picture music video maker, OpenShot is the best option. The software is compatible with all desktop operating system. The software supports almost all different types of photos, video clips, and audio file formats. The cross-platform support makes video making and editing seamless for team members.

The user interface is intuitive and you can drag and drop media files. There are options for trimming, rotation, resizing, splitting and various such standard editing. You can opt for time-mapping, speed control, and correction of digital parameters. You can add custom watermarks and overlays to your video. Here are the pros and cons of OpenShot.

Pros –

• Pan and zoom effect, scrolling effects, and speed control.
• Wide range of transitions and filters to enhance video content.
• Add 3D objects and animations to your videos.
• Dedicated audio editing and mixing options.
• Overlay and composting options, templates for titles.

Cons –

• Not suitable for making 4K resolution videos.
• Can crash if your computer is not high-end.

Part 2. Best Online Photo Music Video Editor

If you are someone who makes photo music videos occasionally, installing a dedicated video editor on your computer will unnecessarily take up space. That is why there are online photo music video editors available where you can make videos from photos instantly on the go. Here are the top five best photo music video editors online.

1. Clideo

Clideo is the best online photo music video editor as it is a platform where you will get all the tools for proper video creation and editing. There are tools for merging, resizing, cropping, and compressing video clips. You can adjust video speed as well as add subtitles wherever required. You can add any music from different sources. There is a dedicated slideshow maker available to create instant photo music videos.

Besides, you can opt for the dedicated video maker where you can add photos, video clips, and audio files to create stunning photo music videos. There are loads of presets, effects, and transitions available to enhance your video content. The online tool works on all popular web browsers as well as devices. Here are the pros and cons of Clideo.

Pros –

• Upload photos from different sources.
• Presets for creating videos for social media platforms.
• Supports different file formats for photos, video clips, and audio.
• Wide range of tools available for video and photo editing.
• Suitable for computer as well as smartphone users.

Cons –

• Not suitable to edit 4K videos.
• Limited transitions and effects.

2. Animaker

Animaker is a quick photo music video editor online. You can make photo music video, create Gifs and short videos as well as do live video editing. The platform is designed for beginners to create and edit video without any prior experience. There are templates available to enhance the video creation process. Besides, you get access to a huge video media library.

The platform is particularly popular among users who want to include animated characters in their videos. You can build your character and apply different facial experiences. You can add voiceover and the characters can lip-sync accordingly. You can also create visual animations to make your videos stand out. Here are the pros and cons of Animaker.

Pros –

• Wide range of royalty-free music and stock media files.
• Create animation characters and add voiceover.
• Create 4K resolution live videos and add subtitles.
• Customization of background, actions and expressions.
• Add overlays, transitions, and custom watermark.

Cons –

• Some users have reported lagging issues.
• Based on Flash which may not be supported in future.

3. Animoto

Animoto comes with a huge stock library from where you can get media files for your videos. Upload photos and video clips along with music and create your video instantly. The platform also offers royalty-free music library. There are various templates available for quick video creation and saving time.

Besides, there are different fonts and text effects available. You can add your own music and voiceover and trim and crop photos and videos as required. You can attach custom watermark, work with different aspect ratios, and upload custom fonts. Here are the pros and cons of Animoto that you should know.

Pros –

• Wide range of time-saving video templates.
• Edit photos and video clips and add stylish texts.
• Access to a huge collection of stock library media files.
• Share videos directly on social media platforms and embed in websites.
• Smooth and intuitive user interface for all categories of users.

Cons –

• Free version attaches watermark.
• Premium plans are expensive.

4. Veed.io

Veed.io focuses on allowing users to create videos on the go with a few clicks only. You get to upload photos, add texts and titles with background music and select a few powerful effects to apply on your video. With a few clicks only, you get to create an amazing photo music video. The video editor supports adding images, texts, and music and removing background noise.

There are loads of video effects and filters that you can apply on your videos. The unique thing about the tool online is that there are options for adding subtitles, converting audio to text, and transcribing videos. The platform is relatively faster than most online editors. Here are the pros and cons of Veed.io.

Pros –

• Choose from wide categories of photos and music.
• Screen and webcam recording possible.
• Video compression and converter available.
• Simple but powerful user interface.
• Options to add subtitles and transcription.

Cons –

• Free version comes with lots of limitations and watermark.
• Limited graphical elements available to apply to videos.

5. Biteable

Biteable is a popular online video maker where you can instantly create professional-quality videos. The platform offers several templates for music video, presentation videos, corporate videos and much more. The user interface is super intuitive and there is a huge collection of stock media files that you can use on your videos.

The tools are simple but powerful and you can customize texts, images, and colors as per your requirements. You can also instant export the video on different platforms as per the demand. If you want to make photo music video for social media, Biteable is perfect for you. You should be aware of these pros and cons of Biteable.

Pros –

• Large collection of different video templates.
• Allows color customization, theme selection, and animations.
• Wide range of royalty-free music.
• Directly share videos on social media platforms.
• Supports voiceover and come with intuitive user interface.

Cons –

• Free version puts a Biteable watermark.
• There are limited customization options.

Part 3. Photo Music Video Maker Apps

If you are a smartphone user, you can make amazing photo music videos thanks to the video editor apps available. We have selected the best photo music video makers for Android, iOS, and Windows phone users.

1. Inshot

InShot is an easy-to-use app that lets you convert your photos into a beautiful video. It is an Android app and can be great for making fancy videos with music. With the app, you can add music, emoji, text, and transition effects. It also lets you blur the background or play video in slow motion. The app can also be used as a photo editor so that you can share stories on social media.

It has many distinct features due to the advanced video editor. The voice changer serves perfectly for adding voice effects. It lets you add filters and effects and you can even adjust brightness and contrast. InShot comes with various background patterns and you can even upload your own photos for background. These are the pros and cons of the InShot Android app.

Pros –

• Standard video making and editing options available.
• Advanced video editing with picture-in-picture, chroma key, and color picker.
• Apply audio and video effects as well as choose from texts and stickers.
• Proper photo editor to enhance video content and quality.
• Use voice changer, color picker, voiceover, and adjust speed and volume.

Cons –

• Certain advanced features are reserved for paid users.
• Support team is not readily available.

2. Filmigo Video Maker

Link-https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funcamerastudio.videomaker&hl=en&gl=US

Filmigo Video Maker comes with powerful video editing options. It is a dedicated Android app that can be great for personal and professional video creation. The app lets you duplicate, rotate, split, and trim the clips. The multiple themes and transitions let you make great videos instantly. It is also loaded with animated stickers, GIFs, and emojis. You can even add text and choose from different fonts and styles.

Additionally, it will let you save the video in HD or full HD resolution. There is no limit to video length. The app allows you to share the video directly to social media platforms. You can also use it as a meme generator. Users can even choose from popular music. These are the pros and cons of Filmigo that you must know.

Pros –

• Making artistic subtitles from different text styles and fonts.
• Customize videos with multiple themes and transitions.
• Edit videos by adding animated stickers and emojis.
• Save the video without any quality loss.
• Create appealing videos with voice enhancement and blurred backgrounds.

Cons –

• The app pushes frequent updates.
• Users keep reporting minor bugs.

3. Photo + Music = Video

Link - https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/photo-music-video/9P905MW4XMKM?hl=en-us&gl=US

Photo + Music = Video is an exclusive app for Windows users. Therefore, if you have a Windows device, you can download and install the app to create photo music video. The app lets you select any number of photos to create your videos. You can choose from the themes to create instant video. There are beautiful filters and effects to beautify your video.

Besides, you can add background music from any list as well as your custom music. The app has a dedicated photo editor and you can edit your photos before using them for the video. You can blur the background, add borders and frames, as well as attach custom texts and stickers. Here are the pros and cons of Photo + Music = Video app you should be aware of.

Pros –

• Unlimited photos selection for video creation.
• Choose from different themes, filters, and frames.
• Edit photos as per requirements before using in the video.
• Customize texts and titles and change the background.
• Different effects and stickers to apply to photos.

Cons –

• Has too many ads which could be annoying.
• Limited to Windows 10 device users only.

4. Video Maker with Music Editor

Link - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/video-maker-with-music-editor/id1006386292

If you are an iPhone user, this is the app for making music videos out of your photos. It features a huge collection of music tracks. The app also comes with volume and speed control. You can even use your voice over the video to give life to the videos. The app takes minimum time to process videos.

You can easily trim or cut off the videos for removing unwanted frames. The app is equally useful in editing audio and music tracks. Even after making the video, you can save and share your videos. Here are the pros and cons of Video Maker with Music Editor that you must know.

Pros –

• Add photos, edit video and audio.
• Select music from different categories.
• Add unlimited music to the video.
• Audio fade in and fade out effects.
• Super intuitive user interface.

Cons –

• The app can hang when editing high-resolution videos.
• The in-app purchases are relatively expensive.

Conclusion

We have listed all the best picture music video makers for all categories of users. If you want to make photo music videos on your phone, we have lined up the apps for Android, Mac and Windows users. You can also use photo music video editor online if you want to make a video on the go. For computer users, we recommend Wondershare Filmora for creating professional-quality photo music videos.

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora also lets you capture your screen video as well as webcam video in case you want to include any video clip on your photo music video. There are also stock media files available that you can use on your videos. Moreover, there are graphical elements and animations present to enhance your video content and quality. Here are the pros and cons of Filmora.

Pros –

• Drag and drop photos from your hard drive instantly.
• Robust timeline to arrange photos and place music.
• Wide range of transitions and effects with animations.
• Add different audio effects and import stock media files.
• Save the video file in different file formats as required.
• Easy-to-use interface for everyone without prior knowledge.

Cons –

• Limited trial and premium video editor.
• Rendering videos can be slow at times.

2. Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is an exclusive free photo music video editor for Windows users. You can install the application from Microsoft Store. You can add photos sequentially and add music in the background to create your desired video. The video editor lets you crop, trim as well as join video clips. There are options to enhance photo quality with different filters available, and you can add texts to the photos for more illustrative videos.

The software supports different media files, and hence, you can import your desired music, photos, and video clips as per your requirements. You can adjust video speed and volume, and you can apply animated pan and zoom effects to the photos. The Pro version lets you create videos in 4K resolution, and there are some exclusive quick editing tools available. Here are the pros and cons of Windows Movie Maker.

Pros –

• Add different filters and stickers to photos.
• Trim, flip, rotate, and join video clips.
• Add different types of audio files.
• Create custom titles and credits.
• Useful pan and zoom effect present.
• Publish 4K videos with Pro version.

Cons –

• Free version has limited video resolution.
• Very limited transitions and effects available.

3. Lightworks

Lightworks is a pro-level video editor where you can create stunning photo music videos. The software supports importing all the different types and formats of media files. The platform is tailor-made to create photo music videos for social media sites. You can publish your video in any resolution, shape, and frame rate. Lightworks is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux computers.

Lightworks has a fluid timeline with autosave feature, and you can work with proxy files for high-resolution media files. This helps to speed up workflow and render faster. There are options for working on shared projects and connecting with Cloud storage. You can also attach metadata to your videos for advanced users. Here are the pros and cons of Lightworks.

Pros –

• Standard photo editing and advanced video editing options.
• Supports wide range of media file formats.
• Robust timeline for quick addition of photos and music.
• Various motion graphics, transitions, and color correction option.
• Background processing for faster rendering and useful autosave option.

Cons –

• Reports of application crashing for high-resolution videos.
• Advanced features are available for premium users only.

5. OpenShot

If you are looking for a completely free and open-source picture music video maker, OpenShot is the best option. The software is compatible with all desktop operating system. The software supports almost all different types of photos, video clips, and audio file formats. The cross-platform support makes video making and editing seamless for team members.

The user interface is intuitive and you can drag and drop media files. There are options for trimming, rotation, resizing, splitting and various such standard editing. You can opt for time-mapping, speed control, and correction of digital parameters. You can add custom watermarks and overlays to your video. Here are the pros and cons of OpenShot.

Pros –

• Pan and zoom effect, scrolling effects, and speed control.
• Wide range of transitions and filters to enhance video content.
• Add 3D objects and animations to your videos.
• Dedicated audio editing and mixing options.
• Overlay and composting options, templates for titles.

Cons –

• Not suitable for making 4K resolution videos.
• Can crash if your computer is not high-end.

Part 2. Best Online Photo Music Video Editor

If you are someone who makes photo music videos occasionally, installing a dedicated video editor on your computer will unnecessarily take up space. That is why there are online photo music video editors available where you can make videos from photos instantly on the go. Here are the top five best photo music video editors online.

1. Clideo

Clideo is the best online photo music video editor as it is a platform where you will get all the tools for proper video creation and editing. There are tools for merging, resizing, cropping, and compressing video clips. You can adjust video speed as well as add subtitles wherever required. You can add any music from different sources. There is a dedicated slideshow maker available to create instant photo music videos.

Besides, you can opt for the dedicated video maker where you can add photos, video clips, and audio files to create stunning photo music videos. There are loads of presets, effects, and transitions available to enhance your video content. The online tool works on all popular web browsers as well as devices. Here are the pros and cons of Clideo.

Pros –

• Upload photos from different sources.
• Presets for creating videos for social media platforms.
• Supports different file formats for photos, video clips, and audio.
• Wide range of tools available for video and photo editing.
• Suitable for computer as well as smartphone users.

Cons –

• Not suitable to edit 4K videos.
• Limited transitions and effects.

2. Animaker

Animaker is a quick photo music video editor online. You can make photo music video, create Gifs and short videos as well as do live video editing. The platform is designed for beginners to create and edit video without any prior experience. There are templates available to enhance the video creation process. Besides, you get access to a huge video media library.

The platform is particularly popular among users who want to include animated characters in their videos. You can build your character and apply different facial experiences. You can add voiceover and the characters can lip-sync accordingly. You can also create visual animations to make your videos stand out. Here are the pros and cons of Animaker.

Pros –

• Wide range of royalty-free music and stock media files.
• Create animation characters and add voiceover.
• Create 4K resolution live videos and add subtitles.
• Customization of background, actions and expressions.
• Add overlays, transitions, and custom watermark.

Cons –

• Some users have reported lagging issues.
• Based on Flash which may not be supported in future.

3. Animoto

Animoto comes with a huge stock library from where you can get media files for your videos. Upload photos and video clips along with music and create your video instantly. The platform also offers royalty-free music library. There are various templates available for quick video creation and saving time.

Besides, there are different fonts and text effects available. You can add your own music and voiceover and trim and crop photos and videos as required. You can attach custom watermark, work with different aspect ratios, and upload custom fonts. Here are the pros and cons of Animoto that you should know.

Pros –

• Wide range of time-saving video templates.
• Edit photos and video clips and add stylish texts.
• Access to a huge collection of stock library media files.
• Share videos directly on social media platforms and embed in websites.
• Smooth and intuitive user interface for all categories of users.

Cons –

• Free version attaches watermark.
• Premium plans are expensive.

4. Veed.io

Veed.io focuses on allowing users to create videos on the go with a few clicks only. You get to upload photos, add texts and titles with background music and select a few powerful effects to apply on your video. With a few clicks only, you get to create an amazing photo music video. The video editor supports adding images, texts, and music and removing background noise.

There are loads of video effects and filters that you can apply on your videos. The unique thing about the tool online is that there are options for adding subtitles, converting audio to text, and transcribing videos. The platform is relatively faster than most online editors. Here are the pros and cons of Veed.io.

Pros –

• Choose from wide categories of photos and music.
• Screen and webcam recording possible.
• Video compression and converter available.
• Simple but powerful user interface.
• Options to add subtitles and transcription.

Cons –

• Free version comes with lots of limitations and watermark.
• Limited graphical elements available to apply to videos.

5. Biteable

Biteable is a popular online video maker where you can instantly create professional-quality videos. The platform offers several templates for music video, presentation videos, corporate videos and much more. The user interface is super intuitive and there is a huge collection of stock media files that you can use on your videos.

The tools are simple but powerful and you can customize texts, images, and colors as per your requirements. You can also instant export the video on different platforms as per the demand. If you want to make photo music video for social media, Biteable is perfect for you. You should be aware of these pros and cons of Biteable.

Pros –

• Large collection of different video templates.
• Allows color customization, theme selection, and animations.
• Wide range of royalty-free music.
• Directly share videos on social media platforms.
• Supports voiceover and come with intuitive user interface.

Cons –

• Free version puts a Biteable watermark.
• There are limited customization options.

Part 3. Photo Music Video Maker Apps

If you are a smartphone user, you can make amazing photo music videos thanks to the video editor apps available. We have selected the best photo music video makers for Android, iOS, and Windows phone users.

1. Inshot

InShot is an easy-to-use app that lets you convert your photos into a beautiful video. It is an Android app and can be great for making fancy videos with music. With the app, you can add music, emoji, text, and transition effects. It also lets you blur the background or play video in slow motion. The app can also be used as a photo editor so that you can share stories on social media.

It has many distinct features due to the advanced video editor. The voice changer serves perfectly for adding voice effects. It lets you add filters and effects and you can even adjust brightness and contrast. InShot comes with various background patterns and you can even upload your own photos for background. These are the pros and cons of the InShot Android app.

Pros –

• Standard video making and editing options available.
• Advanced video editing with picture-in-picture, chroma key, and color picker.
• Apply audio and video effects as well as choose from texts and stickers.
• Proper photo editor to enhance video content and quality.
• Use voice changer, color picker, voiceover, and adjust speed and volume.

Cons –

• Certain advanced features are reserved for paid users.
• Support team is not readily available.

2. Filmigo Video Maker

Link-https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funcamerastudio.videomaker&hl=en&gl=US

Filmigo Video Maker comes with powerful video editing options. It is a dedicated Android app that can be great for personal and professional video creation. The app lets you duplicate, rotate, split, and trim the clips. The multiple themes and transitions let you make great videos instantly. It is also loaded with animated stickers, GIFs, and emojis. You can even add text and choose from different fonts and styles.

Additionally, it will let you save the video in HD or full HD resolution. There is no limit to video length. The app allows you to share the video directly to social media platforms. You can also use it as a meme generator. Users can even choose from popular music. These are the pros and cons of Filmigo that you must know.

Pros –

• Making artistic subtitles from different text styles and fonts.
• Customize videos with multiple themes and transitions.
• Edit videos by adding animated stickers and emojis.
• Save the video without any quality loss.
• Create appealing videos with voice enhancement and blurred backgrounds.

Cons –

• The app pushes frequent updates.
• Users keep reporting minor bugs.

3. Photo + Music = Video

Link - https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/photo-music-video/9P905MW4XMKM?hl=en-us&gl=US

Photo + Music = Video is an exclusive app for Windows users. Therefore, if you have a Windows device, you can download and install the app to create photo music video. The app lets you select any number of photos to create your videos. You can choose from the themes to create instant video. There are beautiful filters and effects to beautify your video.

Besides, you can add background music from any list as well as your custom music. The app has a dedicated photo editor and you can edit your photos before using them for the video. You can blur the background, add borders and frames, as well as attach custom texts and stickers. Here are the pros and cons of Photo + Music = Video app you should be aware of.

Pros –

• Unlimited photos selection for video creation.
• Choose from different themes, filters, and frames.
• Edit photos as per requirements before using in the video.
• Customize texts and titles and change the background.
• Different effects and stickers to apply to photos.

Cons –

• Has too many ads which could be annoying.
• Limited to Windows 10 device users only.

4. Video Maker with Music Editor

Link - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/video-maker-with-music-editor/id1006386292

If you are an iPhone user, this is the app for making music videos out of your photos. It features a huge collection of music tracks. The app also comes with volume and speed control. You can even use your voice over the video to give life to the videos. The app takes minimum time to process videos.

You can easily trim or cut off the videos for removing unwanted frames. The app is equally useful in editing audio and music tracks. Even after making the video, you can save and share your videos. Here are the pros and cons of Video Maker with Music Editor that you must know.

Pros –

• Add photos, edit video and audio.
• Select music from different categories.
• Add unlimited music to the video.
• Audio fade in and fade out effects.
• Super intuitive user interface.

Cons –

• The app can hang when editing high-resolution videos.
• The in-app purchases are relatively expensive.

Conclusion

We have listed all the best picture music video makers for all categories of users. If you want to make photo music videos on your phone, we have lined up the apps for Android, Mac and Windows users. You can also use photo music video editor online if you want to make a video on the go. For computer users, we recommend Wondershare Filmora for creating professional-quality photo music videos.

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