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The speed and ease of wireless transfer enabled me to finish importing my media while taking a breather during CES Unveiled to meet up with the 9to5Google team.

Since internet speeds are unpredictable at CES, I wanted to make sure all the files I could need were local.Īfter capturing my video clips and voice memos, I brought the files over to my iPad simply using AirDrop. I prepped my editing environment before leaving home by importing my CES video assets from iCloud Drive and setting up a template project filled with the 9to5 intro animation. With a more visually pleasing interface, it would truly feel like Final Cut for iOS. LumaFusion won’t be winning any design awards, but it’s by far the most powerful video editor for iPad. Aside from some iOS-specific UI optimizations, the app works much like you’d expect from a standard desktop editor. If you’re familiar with iMovie or Final Cut, you’ll probably be right at home in LumaFusion after a few minutes of experimentation. While each of the finished videos (linked below) were pretty straightforward and quick edits, using a new editor in a production environment requires you to learn fast. But compromising on any one aspect of the gear would’ve led to a noticeably worse final product.ĬES was not only my first experience using an iPad to edit time-sensitive video projects, it was my first experience using LumaFusion for iOS. Since I was a filming and editing crew of one, managing all of these devices simultaneously required sharp focus and some hand acrobatics. I’d love an iPhone gimbal solution that allows a mic to be easily attached. It was also necessary because the DJI Osmo iPhone mount covers the iPhone’s Lightning port. If you haven’t used Voice Memos since iOS 12, I’d recommend giving it another shot.Īttaching the iQ7 to a separate iPhone meant that I could individually position my mic near the voice of the demonstrator and my camera near the product. The new user interface is more straightforward, and the ability to access recently deleted recordings gives me peace of mind.

#Mac mini for video editing 2019 upgrade#

Last year this was a challenge due to the limitations of Voice Memos, but the app got a massive upgrade with iOS 12 that has dramatically helped my workflow. Like with the DJI Osmo, I also chose to use Apple’s Voice Memos app instead of the Zoom HandyRecorder app because of its speed and usability. Last year I tested the Zoom iQ7 on the show floor and was so impressed by its results that I brought it along again. This complicates the editing process, but is well worth the extra effort. Representatives at booths have their attention pulled in all directions, so every second counts.ĬES is notoriously noisy, so bringing an external microphone is key for good audio. I also chose the iOS Camera app over DJI’s custom app because it’s quicker to get in and just start filming.

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I find that the original DJI Osmo struggles to handle Plus and Max-sized phones, so the iPhone X was a much better fit. Why did I choose to use an older iPhone X for video when the XS Max would theoretically capture a better shot? The answer comes down to weight.

Photography: iPhone XS Max, Lightroom for iPad

#Mac mini for video editing 2019 pro#

Video: iPhone X stabilized by a 1st-generation DJI Osmo Mobile, iOS Camera appĪudio: iPhone XS Max and Zoom iQ7 Lightning mic ( reviewed), iOS Voice Memos appĮditing: 2018 iPad Pro (11-inch), LumaFusion for iOS The iPhone has been my primary still and video camera for years, but last year I still fell back to my MacBook for importing, managing, editing, and exporting all of the media I captured. Lighting in booths is generally adequate without bringing in backups, but audio is a nightmare. Similar to covering a live event, the less gear you can bring, the faster you can move. Last year was my first time attending CES, so my video strategy was built on the fly as I discovered what does and does not work on the spot. This year, I decided to take my video workflow iOS-only and see what I could learn along the way. While hands-on videos are one of the most effective ways to share the news, they can also be the most challenging to create amidst the chaos that is the show floor. Last week I attended CES in Las Vegas to help bring you 9to5Mac’s coverage of the latest tech products and Apple accessories going into 2019.