More and more, single use devices, like cameras, are falling by the wayside for "normal" users. By normal, I mean people who are not photographers or photography enthusiasts. So much easier to bring an IPhone, IPad or Android phone to events to take photos or video. Consider the functionality:
- Instant photos/videos
- Relatively good quality...around the 8MP range for camera phones
- Instant upload to YouTube, Facebook, etc...
- Convenient size for purse or pockets
- Multi-use devices
I am finding myself investing more and more time in learning how to use my IPad and my wife's IPhone in creative and interesting ways, exploring apps, finding places to take interesting pictures and videos. In this process, I am actually taking MORE pictures of my kids than I was with a regular camera.
Some helpful tools that I am exploring for personal and professional uses:
IMovie for IPhone or IPad ($4.99)
Just like the awesome desktop version, IMovie lets you make quick and easy movies on the IPad or IPhone, adding music, narration and effects with a short learning curve. Also allows you to edit your videos quickly and efficiently and share online through YouTube, Facebook and others.
Silent Movie Director ($0.99)
SMD lets you create fun videos to share. 1920s style black/white or sepia silent films, 60's-70's retro and other special effects.
Sonic Pics ($2.99)
Sonic Pics allows you to create and edit your photos, putting them into a dynamic slideshow. Add narration and effects to create a video documentary! Slides are also exportable in m4v format for viewing in Itunes or other Apple device.
Strip Designer ($2.99)
POW! Use photos from your phone, IPad or downloaded from Facebook to create stunning digital comic strips. Add features and fonts, captions and word bubbles
The applications for classroom use of these apps are virtually limitless.
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