Create Old School Movies on Your iPhone with the Silent Film App
Alex Tsepko — April 25, 2011 — Tech
References: itunes.apple & ca.gizmodo
Quite a few iPhone photo apps (Hipstamatic, Instagram, PictureShow, etc) will give your images a retro look, making them look like those from 60s or 70s. On the heels of this phone photography direction are apps that let you make retro films right on the iPhone. Silent Film Director is a new app, recently featured by Apple as New and Noteworthy, that allows users to add black and white, vintage, lomo filters to videos, as well as customize video speed, add title cards, transitions and soundtracks.
Now, iPhone and iPod touch users who are inspired by Charlie Chaplin and other old school icons can create retro films on their phones and share them on a special YouTube channel. Further, there is an international film contest for such films. The winners in the “Best Drama”, “Best Action”, “Best Comedy” and “Best Home Video” categories will win an iPad 2 or a $500 Apple Store card from the organizers of the contest.
Now, iPhone and iPod touch users who are inspired by Charlie Chaplin and other old school icons can create retro films on their phones and share them on a special YouTube channel. Further, there is an international film contest for such films. The winners in the “Best Drama”, “Best Action”, “Best Comedy” and “Best Home Video” categories will win an iPad 2 or a $500 Apple Store card from the organizers of the contest.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Film-creating Apps - Silent Film Director app allows users to create retro films on their iPhones, opening up opportunities for nostalgic filmmaking and storytelling.
2. Vintage Video Filters - Apps like Silent Film Director enable users to add black and white, vintage, lomo filters to their videos, creating a demand for more nostalgic video editing features.
3. Mobile Video Creation - The rise of apps for creating retro films on iPhones highlights the trend of mobile video production, giving professionals a convenient and accessible way to create vintage-style content.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - The popularity of retro film-creating apps signifies the potential for growth in the mobile app development industry, particularly focusing on nostalgia and vintage aesthetics.
2. Video Editing Software - The demand for retro video filters and editing features underscores the need for innovative video editing software that caters to users' desire for vintage-style content.
3. Online Video Sharing - The creation of a special YouTube channel for retro films points to opportunities for platforms and services dedicated to sharing and showcasing vintage-style videos, expanding the online video sharing industry.
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