TikTok, also known as Douyin in China, is a media app for creating and sharing short videos. The app was launched as Douyin in China in September 2016 and later introduced to the overseas market as TikTok. In 2018, the application gained popularity and became the most downloaded app in the US in October 2018. In July 2018, the app had more than 500 million users globally. Like TikTok, there are a few other apps available for both android and iOS. Be it dance, free-style or performance, creators are encouraged to let their imagination run wild and set their expressions free through these apps around the world.
To create an account on these apps, users can use their existing social media accounts or an email account to log in. They can then choose a screen name, add their email address and create a password. With an account created, users are ready to go.
Funimate
Funimate is a combination of a social network and music video editor. However, the app requires users to be at least 13 years of age to create an account.
Users can surf the app by searching through hashtag, top Funimaters, Funstarz, and Rising Stars. The social aspect of the app comes in the form of surfing creations by other Funimate users, with the option of following them on the platform.
Those who prefer to use the app just for personal videos can set their accounts to private mode. Users can choose whether they will allow others to share their videos.
Vigo Video
Vigo Video is an original short video platform for those who want to share their stories or showcase their talent. Vigo Video offers users easy-to-use video editing tools, stickers and special effects to capture candid moments for sharing and to connect with users in the Vigo community with similar interests.
Vigo’s editing tools, camera filters, extensive music library and special effects, makes sharing personalised videos and slideshows easy. The app has also launched a new motion gesture feature, Rain Control, which empowers creators to stop the rain, at least on camera. So, Vigo users who want to make it rain can defy the laws of gravity and let the rain fall down, change directions and even freeze on cue. And this can be done with just a simple hand gesture.
Video Star
Video Star app application provides users a comprehensive guide on how to make the most of Video Star. The app allows users to learn video editing, so that they look impressive when shared on social media platforms. The most attractive feature of the app is its video guide, which offers comprehensible, step-by-step directions along with new techniques for user’s convenience. Those who wish to boost their popularity online will find the application helpful whenever they need a change of style.
Triller
An entertainment platform built for creators, Triller is one of the most preferred apps. A social video community, the app empowers users to show the world who they are by capturing stunning and flawless videos, which can then be shared in seconds. The app allows you to express yourself and connect with the content you love. You can create amazing music videos for trending challenges such as the Drake #InMyFeelings challenge and more.
Millions have made Triller videos on the fly including prominent names like Chance the Rapper, Justin Bieber, Rae Sremmurd, Rita Ora and Kevin Hart. Users can simply capture a few takes, tap the Triller button, and quickly edit everything together into an attractive, shareable video.
Music Video Show
This app offers first rate editing features, that allow users to make films, slide shows, edit photos and a gamut of things. The versatility of the app makes it suitable for people of all skill sets and age groups.
Users can enhance videos using music clips, text, GIFs, sound effect and almost anything you can think of. The app also allows HD export with no loss of quality and no duration limits. You can choose from a wide range of fully licensed music or even choose your own, from your personal collection. There’s also a great photo shooting function, with facial recognition. You can keep altering your portraits, with face effects, selfie filters and a beauty camera. There are more than 50 imaginative themes available that can be used to create a movie, including professional editing tools, such as fast and slow motion, zoom in and out, video dubbing and video reverse and playback.
LIKE
LIKE is an entertaining video maker and music video editor. The app allows you to create stunning special effects videos and share them on social network platforms with family and friends. The app allows you to create and share fun videos with all your friends and followers.
One of the oldest apps, Like offers users tons of options when it comes to adding special effects and music to videos. One can also choose from a wide range of songs in the background for a video, choosing between songs from popular singers like Rihanna and Justin Bieber, or the theme songs from Dragon Ball, Harry Potter, or Doctor Who. One can even choose a song that’s saved on one’s smartphone.
Users can add all kinds of video effects by drawing directly on the screen with their finger: fireballs, shooting stars, butterflies, etc. The app allows you to add any of these effects to your videos in seconds.
Dubsmash
This app helps you in creating fun lip sync videos and memes with your favourite quotes to entertain your friends on social media. Dubsmash also has the world’s largest selection of quotes from the biggest of films, TV shows and from around the internet. The application allows users to choose an audio recording or soundbite from movies, shows, music, and internet trends and record a video of them dubbing over that piece of audio.
Oboi
This mobile app allows users to choose and upload music and also create their own 15-second video duet with their chosen or favourite artists. The app lets users share their video to Instagram or TikTok.
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