CINEFY REVIEW

Reviewed by Mandy Sigman

OVERVIEW

“cin ne fy [sin-a-fie] verb” “To take a personal video, an enchance it, with Hollywood – caliber effects”

This tool is a mobile video editing and effects platform where you are able to add “high quality effects” and music.

SUPPOSED TO BE ABLE TO >>> BUT CAN’T

>buy, share, and exchange special effects

>buy special effects from real Hollywood producers

>downloadable music from Friendly Music

REQUIRED FOR TOOL: iPhone with Internet connection 

ACCESS: iPhone only app. 

 COST: free  

NEGATIVES

>file size of app., almost 1GB

>fair selection of effects, but you don’t have total control [positioning and angle of effect] and the effects are dramatic like dinosaurs, fireballs, and aliens

>trial and error case where you have to see if it worked well for your video

>cannot add still images

>promises not met

POSITIVES

>simple, well designed interface

>exports to camera roll for free

>cool easy way to add dramatic effects