Rotates too much and messes too much stuff up in landscape mode
When I am recording something(usually for orchestra) in landscape mode, if I want to delete a bad recording, I have to click on the delete button, then wait for it to try to bait me into clicking where it should be in landscape mode, only for it to go into portrait mode and turn everything sideways!!!
Additionally, when I am attempting to make a text cover image in landscape mode, the text squishes together and there are no ways to fix it, other than to switch into portrait mode.
As one can likely tell, this is immensely infuriating, and I frequently feel an immense amount of wrath prepare to emerge while recording things on this app. Please fix this. Also, please add in the countdown timer before starting a video that is available on the web version. It would save me some time by preventing me from having to delete around 1 second of footage of when I was preparing.
Additionally, when I am attempting to make a text cover image in landscape mode, the text squishes together and there are no ways to fix it, other than to switch into portrait mode.
As one can likely tell, this is immensely infuriating, and I frequently feel an immense amount of wrath prepare to emerge while recording things on this app. Please fix this. Also, please add in the countdown timer before starting a video that is available on the web version. It would save me some time by preventing me from having to delete around 1 second of footage of when I was preparing.
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Response from developer
Hello, thank you for your rating and review on Flip. You may upload your phone library videos onto Flip camera in your app. Here is how you may upload the prerecorded videos - https://help.flip.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003674753-Import-or-upload-a-video If you have any further questions regarding this feature, please write to our support team through https://aka.ms/flipsupport and our team would get back to you at the earliest. Thank you!
Not bad but i get insanely frustrated
I have to upload a video for a school project. The uploading process takes way too long and whenever my laptop closes or goes to sleep by itself the upload will say it's taking too long and I need to re-upload it and if the video has 1080p resolution with something like 60fps and high quality, it takes an insanely long amount of time to upload. My video was like that, but my video wouldn't upload at all it would just keep saying it took too long and you need to retry.
this is super frustrating to me because I'm trying to get the project in on time and the fact that this app takes this long to upload a four minute video is insane. Apps like TikTok or Snapchat do not take that long for videos to upload even if it's a 10 minute video like on TikTok. I I've uploaded 10 minute videos before and they did not take more than five minutes to upload that usually took 2 to 3 minutes but I've been waiting over seven minutes from a video to upload. I hope this is just a glitch or something wrong with the servers, but please fix it because I'm very frustrated with this.
this is super frustrating to me because I'm trying to get the project in on time and the fact that this app takes this long to upload a four minute video is insane. Apps like TikTok or Snapchat do not take that long for videos to upload even if it's a 10 minute video like on TikTok. I I've uploaded 10 minute videos before and they did not take more than five minutes to upload that usually took 2 to 3 minutes but I've been waiting over seven minutes from a video to upload. I hope this is just a glitch or something wrong with the servers, but please fix it because I'm very frustrated with this.
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Response from developer
Hi Chen Peizi, Firstly, we are really sorry for the difficulty faced in the upload process for the videos with high resolution and frame rate. At Flip we are continuously striving to make improvements to your experience. We’d love to hear your feedback on how we can improve and appreciate your time in sharing this feedback with us! If you could please send us specific details about the issue like the device OS and screenshots, please do so by submitting a ticket at https://aka.ms/flipsupport and our team would be glad to help with this. In the meantime, please refer to https://help.flip.com/hc/en-us/articles/360045013614-My-video-won-t-post for some information. We hope to hear from you and get this resolved. Thank you, hope you have a great day!
Maybe I like filp grid maybe not it’s really bad.
Flip grid is really good app with emojis and any kind of stuff. I don’t like flip grid at all, because it has bugs and also needs to be re-fixed. The backgrounds are laggy they show the stuff behind you. I think that may has to be un-laggy, just in case nothing shows but just the background, I don’t like the cameras either, it chooses the time for you and I would like it if it had a minute timer chooser, like 10 minutes or 5 or 4 and hours or seconds, I also hate the vidoes, the videos that my class makes my friends there laggy the vidoes are super laggy, it goes like in sounds, and the items you like get to move and size won’t WORK AT ALL , when you try to size it doesn’t work that you have to use all your pressure in. The movement for the emoji doesn’t work either. I doesn’t have anything special about it either, LOL Sorry that you have to read this but I love your creativity but has to fixed,
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Started out great and ended awful but not so bad
Hi I am Caylee and I am 7 in a half i really loved flipgrid❤️ it is so cool me and my step sister Raelynn made videos a couple times I had to delete flip grid because sometimes I had to refresh my iPad and it would sometimes take me right out so me and Raelynn were making a Barbie video a Elsa and Anna from frozen video and a baby video the next day I got hacked by someone when I had to delete it again and I was putting in my password and it said my password was changed 25 hours ago I am not sure if I got hacked but I think I did my grandmother told me that I had to be careful what I’m posting when I told her I got hacked on flip grid and my grandmother also told me to delete it
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Not great, but not bad… Here’s why
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OK, to be honest, flip grid is not that bad. There’s nothing really special about it so that’s why I’m writing this comment, just to tell you that there’s nothing special. There are some major and minor bug fixes but it’s not that bad, I just don’t like how the creator can like control everything, I understand they do that so a person doesn’t destruct everything, but if you need to, just delete them and undo what they did!!! Again, there are minor and major bug fixes which really annoys me. It’s not SUPER DUPER bad, but you can get extremely annoying at times. Sometimes, I just rage and exit the app. I like how you can make thumbnails and items like that when you post videos and you can name it and make a description! But, I really wish that The videos don’t have to be under a certain amount of time… it is also really hard to edit your video so please work on that flip grid! Overall, it’s an OK app, thank you so much for reading this if you’ve gotten all the way down here because I wrote so much, LOL! Have a great day.
OK, to be honest, flip grid is not that bad. There’s nothing really special about it so that’s why I’m writing this comment, just to tell you that there’s nothing special. There are some major and minor bug fixes but it’s not that bad, I just don’t like how the creator can like control everything, I understand they do that so a person doesn’t destruct everything, but if you need to, just delete them and undo what they did!!! Again, there are minor and major bug fixes which really annoys me. It’s not SUPER DUPER bad, but you can get extremely annoying at times. Sometimes, I just rage and exit the app. I like how you can make thumbnails and items like that when you post videos and you can name it and make a description! But, I really wish that The videos don’t have to be under a certain amount of time… it is also really hard to edit your video so please work on that flip grid! Overall, it’s an OK app, thank you so much for reading this if you’ve gotten all the way down here because I wrote so much, LOL! Have a great day.
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I like this app
I am living through coved and we have really small classes and I almost never get to see my class mates in those other cohorts! My teachers used Flipgrid to help us communicate online! We used it to say goodbye to friends who are moving away and use them for assignments! Another thing I love about flipgrid is that your fellow classmates or teachers can put a comment on your post. It is easy to do a response because you can do a video response!
But class work is not the only thing you can do on it! You can use it to communicate with friends and make videos to talk or share things that are going on! I also love that it works for iPads because a lot of my stuff doesn’t work because I am on an iPad, but at least I get to do thing on Flipgrid!
But class work is not the only thing you can do on it! You can use it to communicate with friends and make videos to talk or share things that are going on! I also love that it works for iPads because a lot of my stuff doesn’t work because I am on an iPad, but at least I get to do thing on Flipgrid!
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I truly WISH I could say this is good.
So yesterday my teacher assigned a Flipgrid for science class, and all of my classmates got excited right away, because our teacher knows how much we all like TikTok, and this app was just like it, but educational. I was too excited, because the last time I did it, it worked perfectly. However, today I was doing my video, and when I was ready to upload, it was taking forever to load, and I noticed it said, “low internet connection.” So I knew where I was had lower internet connection, so I decided to resume the process for when I got back to my house. So I cancel the upload, and I notice that ALL OF MY PROGRESS WHEN GONE. In all of my TWO HOURS of footage, GONE. JUST LIKE THAT. I was so furious that I would recommend not to download this, because it’s frustratingly stupid, slow, and annoying that I have to deal with such a dumb, low quality app. Call me impatient, but it’s highly true.
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A few problems...
So, I downloaded the app for reasons, but I have encountered a few problems. So I use the app quite a lot, but it crashes on me, I don’t know why, I updated it and my iPad and I am ALWAYS connected to my WiFi, so it could not possibly be that. Another problem is that when ever I want to post a video, I already make it in my videos, but it does not let me upload things from my photos or videos. It’s really annoying cause I can’t edit the video how I want it to so please fix this bug. I know alit of people have said this already but it’s really slow. But now I will say a few things that I really like the app. It has some pretty great tools for editing and things like trimming your videos and adding text. It also has it is that you can add cute little photos. It’s also very organized. So over all I really like the app! :)
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It’s okay
I like that it has many features. However, some things are confusing to do. On computer, it fails to upload sometimes. On mobile, it glitches when I use a board. My main problem is when I try to edit the videos and upload it. I have no way of making sure the right one was uploading. For example, I sent something for class. I spent over 3 hourd editing it, but the next day, when my teacher posted them, I saw mine and NONE of the edits saved. Maybe if there was a way to see your video after you upload or have a specific “SAVE” button after you make edits and before you upload. Additionally there could be an option “Are you sure you want to delete this clip?”. There could be a reverse button too in case you want that clip back. It’s a good app but needs improvements.
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from the students perspective...
I can see how this app is supposed to be helpful in learning but from a students perspective it’s more stressful than helpful. From reading these reviews most teachers love this app while the students dislike it. This is probably because it’s very nerve-racking to have to post a video of yourself for your entire class to see. It makes students very uncomfortable and anxious. I think that if there was an option as to who is allowed to view your video it would make this app 10x better. I’m hoping someone will listen to this suggestion and make it so that you can choose to have only your teacher be allowed to watch your videos. This way, both the students and teachers can enjoy using this app and the students won’t have to deal with the huge amount of stress and anxiety that comes with making these videos:)
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Review from a student
Another person has said something similar to this, so I’ll keep it brief. This isn’t a problem with the app itself, just the way it’s used. Many students, including a good friend of mine, aren’t confident in their voice. So they will record themselves again and again, trying to get a video that they find perfect. A Spanish teacher of mine uses Flipgrid to have us say what we think of a reading, and expects us to be able to do a 1:00-1:30 minute long video first try and without a script. The point is that introverts or people with low quality cameras (like me) tend to lose confidence in themselves, defeating the whole purpose of the app. Once again, nothing against the developers, the app itself is fine. The way people use it is the problem.
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Super amazing
Totally amazing cool app but moderated mode doesn’t work it has been two and a half weeks and I still haven’t got the alert but I understand if it takes long and a few suggestions you could mabye make it sort of like FaceTime where you talk on video but you can change filters and all the things you can do in your flip videos and you could make it where in your videos you have unlimited time so you don’t have to keep looking at the clock and hurrying please take these suggestions thank you great app. Hi I’m editing this I was sort of able to take off moderated mode so that works it says it’s moderated now but it’s not and I have a bug issue will you please fix this cause now I can’t record a video every time I try to hit it it doesn’t record please fix this this and by the way love the new affects you can do now
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Hi
I only kinda like this app
Just because it glitches a lot and I don’t know I just don’t really like it oh this is an eight-year-old speaking so if stuff doesn’t make sense just know it’s because I’m a kid so yeah the only thing that I guess flip credit card work work done is like maybe work on the glitches and make it easier to like record and I don’t like that has limited time for you to do stuff like I want to like say what I need to say like five times I have to redo it because it’s like in the middleExplaining math and and then I have to start over because I ran out of time so I don’t I just don’t get why he needs to do that so yeah I also like whiteboard a lot that’s what I do like about it that’s where they got the two stars for me from the other one is that you can stay social and yeah stay safe from the Covid and have a good day
Just because it glitches a lot and I don’t know I just don’t really like it oh this is an eight-year-old speaking so if stuff doesn’t make sense just know it’s because I’m a kid so yeah the only thing that I guess flip credit card work work done is like maybe work on the glitches and make it easier to like record and I don’t like that has limited time for you to do stuff like I want to like say what I need to say like five times I have to redo it because it’s like in the middleExplaining math and and then I have to start over because I ran out of time so I don’t I just don’t get why he needs to do that so yeah I also like whiteboard a lot that’s what I do like about it that’s where they got the two stars for me from the other one is that you can stay social and yeah stay safe from the Covid and have a good day
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Distance Learning Must-have Tool
I have occasionally used this app in the past, but Flipgrid became invaluable when we went to distance-learning at our school. It has been a big part of connecting with my kids online. I know it will be just as important even in face-to-face classes. It gives each student a voice and allows me to hear students reflect their learning. It was really important for my communications class to use for their graduation and thank you speeches. Normally, we do this using a microphone in the auditorium, but this year they gave their graduation speech via Flipgrid. It was wonderful for other students to provide feedback. Thank you for providing this excellent tool!
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Flipgrid during COVID
A colleague introduced me to flipgrid a couple weeks after in-school classes where shutdown and distance learning began. We had less than a days notice to prepare and were only expecting it to last 2 weeks, maybe 3 max. When we realized we were going to end our school year online, we were heartbroken and so were our students. Flipgrid gave us the chance to see and hear each other. Students that couldn’t make it to the zoom sessions or that didn’t feel comfortable talking in the meetings in front of larger groups felt safe using flipgrid to share out. I used it for scavenger hunts and fun activities during distance learning this spring, but I have so many ideas of how to incorporate flipgrid into my content in the fall! I’m excited to introduce it to my new group of students!
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Very helpful for online learning
I have had to use this app for online school multiple times, and it is very helpful. I am very glad I could get it on my iPhone, because I could film things in different parts of my house instead of having to make all my videos in the same room by my computer. The only thing I didn’t like was that it didn’t work very well on my computer until I used it through Google Chrome. So can you possibly make it work a bit better when it is being used through Safari? Overall, Flipgrid is easy to use, and I recommend getting it on your mobile device so you can film in different places.
Thanks for reading my long and boring review.
Thanks for reading my long and boring review.
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It’s not fair to all of the platforms
Filpgrid is a great app to be honest but sometimes it isn’t fair! First of all, why is there different features for different platforms? The mobile/iPad/tablet platforms can let the user have the rainbow brush while the PC versions don’t have one? Also, one the mobile/iPad/tablet have the black outlines or some sort of outline on the text? While the PC has no outline? And also can’t adjust too much of the text (such as, making it squeezed together, reverse the text and etc.) Some features are great but are on different devices, which I consider isn’t fair. Second, when typing the text on mobile/iPad/tablet I can’t even see what I’m typing at all. I have to guess what I’m typing which is really hard.
Im just a student typing this but...
Note to the devs: Please make all features possible on all platforms and make it all the same (somewhat; but please remove the outline of the texts I don’t like it.) It just makes the program be more fair like. PLEASE SEE THIS!!!! thank you
Im just a student typing this but...
Note to the devs: Please make all features possible on all platforms and make it all the same (somewhat; but please remove the outline of the texts I don’t like it.) It just makes the program be more fair like. PLEASE SEE THIS!!!! thank you
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First grade teacher
I’m teaching online due to COVID- and have been using Flipgrid to communist team with my students. They love being able to respond at their leisure, and LOVE seeing each other’s responses as well. They can also communicate with each other by commenting on their peers presentations. I used “disco library” for ideas when I digest got started- there are a million awesome ideas that other teacher have used (and are able to see how many Other teachers used the same ones as well.)
There are sooooo many cool features (can assign right to google classroom, can set it up but delay/schedule it’s rollout, you can delete inappropriate responses, record your own, but hide it until you are ready for it to be presented, add pics to the topics..... soo many more. I literally never had an issue with the technology part of using flipgrid (and I’m not a great techie person). Give it a try- you’ll love it!!
There are sooooo many cool features (can assign right to google classroom, can set it up but delay/schedule it’s rollout, you can delete inappropriate responses, record your own, but hide it until you are ready for it to be presented, add pics to the topics..... soo many more. I literally never had an issue with the technology part of using flipgrid (and I’m not a great techie person). Give it a try- you’ll love it!!
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Cumbersome and frustrating (Hate it)
This app is difficult to navigate. Every time you click on something a new tab opens and before you know it there are 8 tabs of Flipgrid open. The “share” button doesn’t link to a place where students can respond. It sends them to a video without a way to interact. If I weren’t required to learn to use this app I would have deleted it immediately. If I’m having this much trouble using it I can’t imagine trying to get my students to use it.
Flipgrid, it’s a little self-indulgent to require teachers to follow on social media platforms and leave reviews in order to receive a badge.
Make the app with a better user interface and I wouldn’t need to be prompted to leave a decent review.
(*Customer service has not responded to my email asking for help. I’m sure they are overwhelmed with new users since so many are required to use it so that’s understandable, for now. )
Flipgrid, it’s a little self-indulgent to require teachers to follow on social media platforms and leave reviews in order to receive a badge.
Make the app with a better user interface and I wouldn’t need to be prompted to leave a decent review.
(*Customer service has not responded to my email asking for help. I’m sure they are overwhelmed with new users since so many are required to use it so that’s understandable, for now. )
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Keeping kids presenting on a fun and easy platform
In the midst of the global shutdown, Flipgrid has been instrumental in helping us get kids to keep talking with each other and get creative. A colleague of mine recommended it and it truly has helped keep the kids in contact with each other, and maybe even a little competition. They are able to make videos their own, add emojis, and discuss relative information. I LOVE IT! As a teacher we all get invested in our students, but we also worry about their well-being outside of the classroom. Flipgrid has also helped us realize that most of our students are ok. It continues a sense of classroom community and communication, and I feel has helped them hone some of their presentation skills. For middle schoolers, that’s so important! Thanks FlipGrid.
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