iPhone ReelDirector Video Edit Test

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Just downloaded the new "ReelDirector" iPhone app, which allows users of the 3Gs iPhone to edit video clips. I've been waiting for something like this, joking about how amazing it would be, and how it couldn't be too far off. But this is it. You can splice together clips, add fades in and out, transitions, titles and soon you'll be able to add music and voiceover (coming with the next release according to the app store).

I through together this test edit in about a minute, literally, with some clips of Ronnie Napolitan I already had on my phone. I didn't really clean them, up trimming wise, just wanted to throw something quick together and try it out. I utilitized some titling options as well as a fade in and out.

Bare in mind the footage never entered a computer until it was uploaded from the phone to Posterous. The app is super easy to use, and while it's not Final Cut Pro, it's a cell phone damn it. Being able to just cut a few clips together is all I was hoping for, and this delivers even more. This has some amazing fun potential.

Astoria, OR and The Goonies

Took a trip up to Astoria, OR today. Amongst other things, the film "The Goonies" was shot there. These are some elements from the movie. All photos from my iPhone. Camera Bag and Old Camera apps used.

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Behind the Scenes at Mat Hoffman's Danger Defying Daredevils Show

The iphone goes behind the scenes at Mat Hoffman's Danger Defying Daredevils
Show at Six Flags Magic Mountain. For more photos from the iphone and a
"real" camera visit
http://www.jaredsouney.com/2009/09/mat-hoffmans-daredevils/

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The iPhone vs. Action Photos

In addition to the addition of focus point control, the camera in the iPhone
3Gs is quicker on the trigger than my old first generation model. The first
generation had massive shutter delay (at least a second or two) when you'd
hit the "shutter" release button. But the 3Gs is much more responsive.
There's still a slight delay, but I toyed with a few action shots this
weekend at the BMX Triples event in Orange County. All photos straight out
of the iPhone processed with iPhone Apps (ie no use of computer).

More iPhone photography can be found at jaredsouney.com

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