Monday 2 July 2012

How to record, trim, and edit videos on your new iPad


How to record, trim, and edit videos on your new iPad
The new iPad has a built-in Camera app that not only lets you shoot 5 megapixel photos, but does a surprisingly good job at recording 1080p video as well. What's more, the built-in Photos app lets you trim your videos right on the iPad. And if you need more powerful editing, complete with titles and transitions, there are a couple of great App Store apps for that!

How to record video

Recording video with your iPad is very simple.
  1. Tap the Camera app on your iPad's home screen
  2. On the bottom right had corner you'll find a toggle to switch between photo and video mode. Tap it to switch it to the right and under the video icon.
  3. To the right of this switch, you'll see the button that switches between the front, FaceTime camera, and the rear, iSight camera.
  4. I recommend holding the iPad with the home button on the right so that your hand doesn't obstruct the view of the camera.
  5. In the middle of the right side of the screen (and right next to the home button) you'll see the record button. Tap this to start recording. Tap it again to end recording.
  6. To watch the video you just recorded, tap the thumbnail in the lower left corner. You can also find the video in your **Camera Roll* in the Photos app.

How to trim a video

Apple has included the basic editing ability of trimming your videos with the iPad. Any other editing will need to be done on a 3rd party app (see below).
  1. Access your video from either your Camera Roll in the Photos app, or from theCamera app by tapping the thumbnail after recording a video.
  2. If you don't see the bar at the top of the screen, tap anywhere (except on the play button)
  3. In the middle of the toolbar at the top of the screen, you'll see a timeline for your video. The curser in the middle indicates which part of the video you're watching (or will watch if you hit play).
  4. Surrounding the timeline is a gray border with ends that have little handles. Tap one of these handles.
  5. The border will turn yellow and you can drag the handles along your timeline.
  6. Hold your finger down on one of the handles to zoom in to the timeline for more precision.
  7. Once you've adjusted your endpoints as desired, tap the play button to the left of the timeline to preview your selection.
  8. When it's exactly how you want, tap Trim in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
  9. You'll then be prompted to select Trim Original or to Save as a New Clip. Tap your choice.

How to edit your videos

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If you want to edit, add titles or transitions, or otherwise make your videos even more fantastic before uploading, you can do that right on your iPad with either Apple's iMovie or Avid Studio.

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