Leave a Review Focos Live
Bokeh, fantastic editor, and great customer service!
I’m using this on both an iPhone and iPad 12.9 (with LIDAR). The bokeh effect is greatly improved with LIDAR and the editing suite it comes with is very impressive. The ability to add key frames, chroma key, stabilizer, etc is something that Adobe doesn’t even have on Premier Rush yet (and this is a one time payment).
I had an issue with Bluetooth remote shutters not working with the iPad version (which I prefer to shoot in because of the LIDAR and extra processing power - which does make a difference). I emailed the developer, and within the week, they had a fix pushed out on the App Store - that is amazing customer service. In my ten+ years on the iOS ecosystem, I’ve reached out to many developers over the years, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a quick response. Thank you!!
If I had any suggestions, it would be to add mouse/keyboard shortcuts. A mouse works with the app, but you cannot scrub through the timeline while editing, and there are no right-click functions. I use my iPad Pro as one of my main computers, so adding this functionality would take this already amazing app over the top. It’s not a big deal as the touch controls are good, but it would make it feel just that much more powerful. All in all - great app, highly recommend!Show lessLuke McQuillan
Phenomenal developer, unique creative tool
I put money into this app shortly after it was released on the strength of the history of the Focos app. One of the Focos Live shortcomings, for instance, I was most disappointed over is, according to the change log, fixed in the recent update. I’m going to try it out as soon as finish this review!
So my review is this: If you like the power of the Focos app, reward the developer by investing in the Focus Live app in faith that whatever shortcomings you might find will be addressed eventually if they can be addressed at all.
And just as importantly, in the meantime, have fun! The Pro tools already support creativity beyond the core Focos “bokeh” capability. The included audio tracks are most welcome in an app of this sort. The video editing tools are robust even if things like basic transitions are (currently) manually done (if I’m not missing something). Enjoy the creative possibilities and never leave the app!
TL;DR. Just buy it. 🙂
EDIT: Completely my fault for missing the transitions feature. Thank you for correcting me! I got sloppy in my testing and in my verbiage; one of the things I was thinking about when I wrote my review was video fades in and out, say for a single short clip to be uploaded to Instagram (of course I could still be missing something!). But I still messed up my review and I appreciate the correction.Show lessSam Graf
Developer Response
You can find tons of transitions by tapping the arrow between video layers.Paid for within minutes
It didn’t take long for me to decide to pay the $15 for the full features. I was testing it around with a random video clip I made earlier and I learned how to use the editing features quickly. For something I didn’t know how to use, they have tutorial videos set up in the Settings.
This has all of the features you need to fully edit a video and as someone who rarely uses a computer, I’m happy to have this on my phone.
I’m so happy with this app that I’m going to be editing everything I make and even make pointless videos just to be able to use Focos Live! It’s so fun to use! 5/5Show lessAct3Scene24
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Latest release broke bokeh in video
In earlier versions the app was doing a pretty good job to add bokeh in video. In latest version you see a boundary around the person that is not blurred even though the person is at least 8 ft away from the background. This is while using iPhone 12 pro with LIDAR and using the correct back camera.
With LIDAR depth info, it should be obvious which pixels are in front and what is in background.
I know the review sounds critical but it was improving so well and latest version made it unusable for bokeh in video. Please fix the issue (at least for stationary subjects in foreground ).
VasantShow lessMobiKing
Underrated app
The app is awesome! Being a filmmaker and trying plenty of video editing apps in the store, this one is the best one I have ever used. Far better than iMovie as you can do so much more with Focos Live!
My only suggestion is if the developers could add a feature that could allow copy and pasting the edits such as colors and filters to selected clips. It would make editing on the phone more efficient. Other than that, this is a great app that I highly suggest beginners and professionals to use! Thanks!!Show lessJ@çïñTH
Worth the one-time purchase!
There are so many video editing apps available from amateur level to professional level. None of them offer the flexibility on the iPhone or iPad that Focos Live does.
Focos Live is somewhere in-between and fits in quite well in the semi professional category. It is basic enough for a complete newbie but very flexible enough to handle ‘pro’ video editing.
I have imported my own LUTS without issue. Focos Live has its very own filters that are very impressive, too, as well as an impressive array of sound and transition options. The export options are easy and simple to adjust, and hands 4K output with ease.
I absolutely enjoy and love using Focos Live both on my iPhone and especially on my iPad Pro.
This app will get heavy usage - it’s that GREAT.Show lessdigitalfotopro
All the best
This app is great but all i just wants to says is you have to make more detail about it ,course i have been used but sometimes it have problemCharlotte_🥰
Developer Response
Please let me know the details via email. support@focoslive.comGreat App, but...
I love this app, but I need to be able to sync projects across devices. I take videos with my phone and I'd like to be able to sit down at home and edit my footage with my iPad but there seems to be no way to get that done. Maybe I’m missing something.
I love the stabilisation feature. It removes the need for the added equipment haul of a gimbal in every situation.
The overall learning curve of this app is very reasonable. I purchased the unlimited access because I believe in this app but I need to be able to sync projects over my WiFi to my other devices, so I’d appreciate if the developers could slip that into their project pipeline.
ThanksShow lessjoelpstudio
