# Photastic Video Warper

> App for distorting and warping still images and real-time video. (iPhone/iPad app by gedalia.net.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photastic-video-warper/id387564051 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [gedalia.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/301675519)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photastic-video-warper/id387564051/reviews.md

## What is Photastic Video Warper?

Photastic is an image and video warping and destruction app.
Supports warping still images from the photo library and the camera or warping video in Real-Time from the camera.

3 Different distortion modes:
  ◆Shatter your photos into thousands of pieces and watch them respond to gravity and reform.
  ◆Liquify your image, turning it into a swirly puddle of goo.
  ◆Grid Distort - Push and pull your image and then watch it snap back. Supports 6 multiple sized brushes:     
  ◆ inflate
  ◆ deflate 
  ◆ spin
  ◆ swirl
  ◆ pulse
  ◆ drag.

  ◆Support for VGA out, distortion particles, three different healing modes.
 ◆Kaleidoscoping the world in real-time
 
Watch a demo of Photastic HD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgwSbDkFUgk
Created by Gedalia Pasternak, creator of the critically acclaimed iBeams special effects app. A Computer Graphics Engineer whose work has been seen in television commercials, video games, and the occasional military training system. As well as in the hands of bored teenagers at art museums.

Recommended for fans of Facemelter and fluid FX.

## Key features

- Shatter photo distortion
- Liquify image effect
- Grid distort with brushes
- Real-time video warping
- Kaleidoscope effect
- Multiple brush tools

## Recent user reviews (10 of 38)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photastic-video-warper/id387564051/reviews.md

### 2/5 — terrible

*2025-08-23, version 2.2*

so boring and weird

### 5/5 — The original and the best!!

*2023-10-24, version 2.2*

Amazing fluid warper and live kaleidoscope - hours of fun! So pleased to see it revived and supported after more than a decade. A few bugs have crawled in here and there in the meantime and I’d like to be able to tap the sound off, but it’s still awesome! Many thanks Gedalia Pasternak 😀

### 1/5 — Obsolete - BEWARE

*2018-10-06, version 2.1*

Just purchased this app only to discover immediately upon opening it that it is obsolete and will not work with the latest iOS versions.

### 4/5 — warping videos .....not really!!!

*2017-11-05, version 2.1*

None the less I love this app! 

... so I hope to be able to import my own videos soon and give them a real Photastic feel....come on, guys, earn one more star!!!

### 5/5 — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

*2014-01-11, version 2.1*

This app is invaluable to me! The liquify option is subtle and unlike any other fluid effects apps. One of the first distortion apps I bought back in 2010 and still the best. I hope it continues to be supported.

### 5/5 — Unique effects

*2013-09-07, version 2.1*

Always looking for new ways to tweak pics ~ found some in this app ~

### 5/5 — Photastic Review

*2013-07-19, version 2.1*

Excellent App!!

### 4/5 — Great app!

*2013-04-20, version 2.1*

But what's the diff rancor between liquid and grid warper? I can't tell the difference! If you make it more liquid like and less like grid warp that will be awsome!

### 1/5 — Latest update

*2013-02-06, version 2.1*

I was using this program successfully on my ipad 3 to mix live real time distorted video images in a video mixer in a nightclub. I downloaded the latest update and the app ceased to function when connector to out put video is used. The original version crashed a lot but at least it functioned partially. The new version does not work at all.

### 5/5 — Fun and more..

*2012-12-27, version 2.1*

Not only does it do what's advertised but it has the feel of real craftsmanship and artistry in its design and function...

## Frequently asked questions about Photastic Video Warper

### What does Photastic Video Warper do?

This app allows you to distort and warp both still images and real-time video. It offers several unique distortion modes like shattering, liquifying, and grid distortion, along with various brush tools for fine-tuning the effects.

### What are the key distortion modes available?

The app features three main distortion modes: Shatter, which breaks images into pieces that respond to gravity; Liquify, which turns images into a swirly puddle; and Grid Distort, which allows you to push and pull image elements before they snap back.

### Is Photastic Video Warper free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What kind of devices is this app compatible with?

The description mentions support for VGA out, suggesting compatibility with devices that can output video. It also refers to a demo of 'Photastic HD', implying potential for high-definition output on compatible devices.

### Who would enjoy using this app?

This app is recommended for fans of special effects apps like Facemelter and fluid FX. It's ideal for users who enjoy creative manipulation of images and videos, including artists, designers, and those looking for unique visual effects.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2021-08-29

-upgraded for modern iOS devices and re-release.

### 2.1 — 2012-12-26

-upgrades for iOS 6
-Retina display improvements 
-Fixes for iPad and iPad mini

### 2.0.1 — 2011-04-01

-Fixed bug with video out

### 2.0 — 2011-03-18

-Added support for Warping and shattering Live Video (iOS 4 device required)
-Improvements for the iPad 2

### 1.1.2 — 2010-10-25

-Bug fixes
-Toolbars fade away at a constant rate, (was tied to frame rate before causing them to disappear really fast on the iPhone 4)
-Shake to show toolbars
-Smoothed out the shatter mode a bit
-nicer shatter create mode

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