However, I’ve been surprised to learn that iMovie on iPhone or iPad lacks important features found on the Mac version. <\/p>\n
I find this state of affairs rather surprising while Apple moves iOS upmarket via the new iPad Pro. To wit: Apple CEO Tim Cook at the September, 2015 iPad Pro introduction [3]: <\/p>\n
“This is the clearest expression of our vision of the future of personal computing, a simple multitouch piece of glass that instantly transforms into anything you want it to be…”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
One would think that iPad Pro’s iMovie would have feature parity, if not superiority over the Mac OS X version… Rather, the current iOS iMove app lacks:<\/p>\n
1. White and color balance adjustments. The designers appear to believe that “filters are sufficient”. Occasionally useful, filters are no substitute for real white balance and color adjustments.<\/p>\n
2. A deep and wide sound effect and theme music library. The mac version of iMovie includes an extensive sound library. The iOS version is unbearably thin.<\/p>\n
Compare the screens:<\/p>\n
Mac OS X iMovie<\/p>\n
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iMovie on iPad<\/p>\n
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iMovie on iPhone<\/p>\n
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Extra Credit for iMovie iOS developers:<\/p>\n
3. Use the cloud…. iOS users should have access to a great set of royalty free music and video stock footage via iCloud. Apple might offer some interesting commercial tunes to Apple Music subscribers. <\/p>\n
4. Think different about visual events. Rather than promoting oldster music in the worst way [4], why not embrace live events? I contemplated this opportunity while listening to Phox [5], after avoiding Melt Banana [6], at the inaugural Eaux Claires Festival [7]. <\/p>\n
Most “festival people<\/em>” are too far from the stage to enjoy all aspects of a show – particularly when most venues lack live big screens. Why not expand iMovie so “festival people” can stream and share – p2p style – their experience, live. The band could place iPhones around the stage, near instruments and above the scene. Everything would be available and mixed. A true immersive experience. <\/p>\n
The event and interactive views from all iOS users are archived locally and via iCloud. <\/p>\n
Make it the best!<\/strong><\/p>\n
Links<\/p>\n
[1] Filmic Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n
[2] ProCam 3<\/a><\/p>\n
[3] iPad Pro Introduction<\/a>.<\/p>\n
[4] U2\u2019s Bono issues apology for automatic Apple iTunes album download<\/a>.<\/p>\n
[5] Phox<\/a><\/p>\n
[6] Melt Banana<\/a><\/p>\n
[7] Eaux Claires<\/a><\/p>\n
* “Hey Apple” is a play on iOS’s new “Hey Siri”<\/a> prompt.<\/p>\n
** Apple’s track record on sticking with more advanced vertical apps is not promising – see the Aperture debacle<\/a>.<\/p>\n