Comparison between Instagram vs. I came vs. cinemagram
Now that it has finally been confirmed and the videos have arrived on the well-known Instagram, one wonders which of the currently available applications is the best for recording and distributing videos And it is that the war for the video social networks It has only just begun, presenting different alternatives to create different audiovisual contents. Here we want to present the different weapons of each of them to make it easier choose one or the other according to the user's needs.That's why we want to bring face to face Instagram, Vine and Cinemagram and discuss them in detail below. All of them are available completely free on the platforms iOS and Android
Video Format
The first thing to note is that not all of these applications produce the same type of videos Starting with Instagram It must be said that it allows contents of a total of 15 seconds , although they may be shorter. These videos can have different shots since, just by letting go of the button, the recording stops, being able to resume it from any other perspective and take all the shots that were want to complete those fifteen seconds. In addition, these videos receive audio or ambient sound and do not play as a loop through the application wall.
For its part, Vine allows the user to capture moments in a video of as little as six seconds Duration that may be extremely short for some users, but together with endless looping , allows contenttruly addictive and attractive Videos that, like a carousel, it's hard to stop watching. All this with the possibility of stop recording and change scene or shot In addition, for several weeks, this application also allows capture the sound in the videos, being able to mute it if desired by simply clicking on the speaker icon in the corner of the video or came.
Cinemagram, for its part, includes a much broader spectrum of video formats , allowing a maximum duration of six seconds In the same way as the other two, it allows the composition of different scenes in a row with the system of pressing to record and stopping by releasing the screen.Some videos that also contain audio However, in terms of format Cinemagram stands out allowing not only the loop playback, but a playback from end to start and vice versa Also getting content comical and whose viewing is entertaining and addictive
Edition
As we said, the three applications allow you to create videos composed of different shots, despite no being able to order them or change their position In this regard, Instagram stands out because, despite not being able to provide a solution to this issue, it does offer the possibility of delete the different sections or takes individually, although by recording order Something that You avoid having to start recording everything from scratch or missing moments that won't be repeated because you didn't get the shot right.In addition, this tool has the well-known filters to change the final appearance. Specifically, it has thirteen different types of filters to give a classic or simply a different touch before publishing and sharing the video. An extra point is that the effect is applied in real time, without having to wait more than a second to see how it will look said filter As an almost anecdotal fact, it should be said that, in addition, it allows to choose the cover frame of the video after selecting the filter. A mere formality that gives a touch of distinction to the videos.
Vine, for its part, is the poorest application in this regard Does not allow any kind of editing Your recording must be done in a row, with different takes, but not being able to mix, delete, or apply any effects to them afterwards.
In terms of editing Cinemagram it also stands out for the number of effects available to apply. Thus, once the recording is finished, all you have to do is press the upper button called Fx to display its tools. With them it is possible to change the video format, speed it up to suit the user, applyup to fifteen different filters and the possibility of creating a mask to get a video whereonly one part has animation while the other remains static.
Additional features
As extra points, all these applications have a feature that makes them unique in themselves. Something that may well be the key for the user to decide on one or the other, or not to give up any In the case of Instagram the function stands out Cinema A feature that allows eliminate motion from videos That home recording effect you get when recording while walking or movingThus, next to the filters, just press the Cinema button to correct the shaking and make your recording look more professional
For its part, Vine has the integration in tweetsor messages from the social network Twitter Although this application has its own wall , being able to distribute and post these hypnotic videos in a 140-character social media message is a real bonus for give visibility to the user's vines And it is that none of the other two tools allow it, being able to only share a link that leads to a web page where you can view the content in the case of Instagram and Cinemagram.
For its part, Cinemagram has the aforementioned mask or cinemagraphy effect A function that achieves curious results GIF effect to create controlled animations, pausing the reproduction of parts of the screen to create a surprising effect like the jug of water that pours into a glass without ever ending the liquid element, for example. In addition, there are users who post videos of all kinds not recorded with the application but distributed through their social networking service.
Conclusions
Although the war for video looks fierce, it is in its infancy for now, with tools very differentiated depending on what the user is looking for.And, the good thing about these tools is being able to download and try them all without having to pay a single euro, just with the patience to create a user account .
Perhaps, at this initial stage, it will be Instagram who has advantageby having a base of 130 million users all over the world, as well as a simple and comfortable system to create videos beautiful and with a certain finish professional (because of Cinema ). However, Cinemagram is the one that allows the most editing possibilities, with surprising results thanks to the function Mask (cinemagraph). For its part, Vine is famous for being a product of Twitter (acquired, not created) and the possibility of having a wider and more comfortable distribution platform, although all of them also allow you to publish on Facebook , the most popular social network so far Although, as a criticism, it should also be said that Vine is the slowest, taking several long seconds to finish the recording process.
It will be necessary to see which one the users decide on and which tool manages to generate the most spectacular content or, at least, viral.
