Best 5 Apps for Making Movies on a Smart Phone

Every year, without fail, a stunning series of movies continually capture our imagination like no other. Leaving us awestruck and dumbfounded by their sheer drawing prowess. And yet, there is a way that each of us - and even young children - can actually carve a path towards making a movie. Via a smartphone and given the right apps.

Yes, be it an iOS or an Android device, an iPad comfortably sitting on its sleek iPad keyboard case or the latest tablet fresh from the creative minds of Samsung HQ, your path towards spinning a wonderful tale in movie-form could be closer than you think.  Not only is this technology powerful enough in making and editing videos, these apps are easy to use. And for children taking their baby steps towards writing and planning a sequential story, these fits to a T.

Here are 5 of the best.

Andromedia Video Editor (Android: Free)

Enthusiasts can get videos stored in their Android device edited with this amazing app, Andromedia Video Editor. So you get to crop video, put some organization into your clips and even go as far as introduce the “Ken Burns” filming technique. Additionally, you can have your audio edited or record a needed narration via a microphone should you choose to. When everything’s all set, you can then share your finished products on multiple platforms. Cool!

iMovie (iOS: $4.99)

This one’s bound to appeal to the “Steven Spielberg” in you as a student of the craft. Using this power-packed app, you can have your videos edited creating feature films and trailers that’s going to be as Hollywood as you can get with a ready-to-go themes and templates built-in . So you get to factor in those titles, introduce transitions and get the music going. With a variety of camera tricks at your disposal (e.g., slow motion, panning), you’d certainly are a step closer to serious filmmaking and could be making your directorial debut in no time.

Magisto Video Editor & Maker (Android: Free)

Here’s another wonderful option to enhance your movie-making skills. Magisto lets you shoot and edit video utilizing the app so you can create your desired movie right from within the app. Just get down to your still images and videos and subsequently choose your best theme and music. Magisto gets all those choices in the mix in a jiffy. If you want to have your obra maestra saved, then just create an account and voila.
PicPlayPost (iOS: $1.99)

For making everything all seems child’s play, PicPlayPost is at the front seat in honing your directorial skills. What makes this app stand out is it allows you to combine your stills with your videos into one shared frame, a feature not available in most of the apps in this list. Using but a screen tap you can choose to play videos simultaneously or sequentially. A truly unique tool. You can then manipulate the frame to your liking. Add some music and you’re good to go.

iMotion HD (iOS: Free, Upgrade Available)

This app allows you to make stop-motion or time-lapse films. And quite easily, this is a favorite for kids learning the ropes of the trade. Also, you can make a movie by combining still photos one after the other. Imagine the good things that you could generate because of the versatility of this movie app. Think about capturing a sunset frame by frame or making a movie out of photographed puppets. And when you want to get the most out of it, getting music for instance, you can choose to upgrade. Heck, that will allow you to post your work directly to YouTube.