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40 Modern Content Creation Tools

From Portable VR Cameras to Audio-Remixing Video Apps

— March 14, 2016 — Tech
These modern content creation tools range from simulated selfie filters to portable VR cameras that make video content more immersive and interactive. In addition to modern camera tools like 3D camcorders and devices that feature a 360 degree lens set-up, other standouts include sophisticated mobile apps that offer real-time editing capabilities.

From interactive GIF apps to collaborative video editing platforms, these content creation tools are designed for today's connected creatives. Obsessed with technology, artists are not only enhancing creative projects with the help of tech-savvy devices but are also able to bring projects to life faster than ever before.

Encouraging self-expression, these modern creative tools also include real-time photo montage and collage platforms along with social video apps that let more than one mobile user create a collaborative project.
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Live Podcasting Apps
Live Podcasting Apps
The ZCast App Lets Listeners & Followers Interact With Podcasts in Real Time
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Personalized Photo Sharing Apps
Personalized Photo Sharing Apps
The Shorts App Lets You Share Your Camera Roll With Friends
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38
Pocket Video Editors
Pocket Video Editors
The Gnarbox Syncs to Smartphones to Organize and Manipulate Photos & Videos
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37
Audio Remixing Video Apps
Audio Remixing Video Apps
Video-Capturing Platform Vine is Allowing Users to Customize the Audio
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36
Raw Photo-Editing Apps
Raw Photo-Editing Apps
The Snapseed Photo Editing App Lets You Process RAW Images
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35
Search Engine Photo Storage
Search Engine Photo Storage
Google Photos Offers People Unlimited Space in a Private Capacity
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34
User-Friendly Photo Editing Apps
User-Friendly Photo Editing Apps
The 'Polarr' App Includes Advanced Photo Editing Features
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33
Picture-Blurring Apps
Picture-Blurring Apps
This Tool Helps Users Blur Borders to Give Their Photos a Nostalgic Feel
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32
Photo Doodle Features
Photo Doodle Features
Facebook Now Lets Users Scribble on Their Phones' Images Similar to SnapChat
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Social Video Apps
Social Video Apps
This App Replaces Text Messaging with Interactive Video Content
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30
Television-Based Video Editors
Television-Based Video Editors
The 'Sugarlock' Allows for Editing Action Cam Footage on Your TV
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29
Photo Collage Apps
Photo Collage Apps
Layout by Instagram Lets Users Get Creative with Their Images
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28
Voice Filtering Mobile Apps
Voice Filtering Mobile Apps
Future Moments' MicSwap App Creates a Professional Sound on Your Phone
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Merged Photo Apps
Merged Photo Apps
Instagram Layout is the Platform's Newest Photo Collaging App
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Vertical Video Apps
Vertical Video Apps
The 'imDown' App Helps Storytellers Convey Content in a Visual Way
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Short Stop-Motion Apps
Short Stop-Motion Apps
This Instagram Video App Connects Bursts of Photos to Create Short Clips
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Photo-Enhancing Camera Filters
Photo-Enhancing Camera Filters
The PowerXND 2000 Variable ND Filter Enables More Customized Snaps
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23
Real-Time Photomontage Apps
Real-Time Photomontage Apps
The Picpal App Lets Users Collectively Create Selfie Collages
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On-Demand Photo Editing
On-Demand Photo Editing
The Repixl International Network of Image Editors Applies the Uber Model
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21
Collaborative Camera Apps
Collaborative Camera Apps
The DSPO Mobile AppLet Multiple Users Capture and Share Images
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20
Sticker Messenger Apps
Sticker Messenger Apps
Facebook Released the Stickered App to Embellish Photos With
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3D Photo Apps
3D Photo Apps
This App Allows Users to Take 3D Photos Using the Built-in Camera
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Social Video-Editing Apps
Social Video-Editing Apps
Mobile Video App Ocho Lets You Record and Upload 8 Second Videos
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Collaborative Video Apps
Collaborative Video Apps
Facebook's Riff App Enhances the Social Aspect to Media Sharing
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Spherical Video Capturers
Spherical Video Capturers
The Pro6 GoPro Accessory is Designed to Record 360-Degree Video
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15
Filtered Photography Apps
Filtered Photography Apps
Infltr Allows You To Add Colorful Image Filters While Shooting
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14
In-Browser Editing Programs
In-Browser Editing Programs
Project Photoshop Streaming Provides Online Photo Editing in Chrome
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Social Media Selfie Filters
Social Media Selfie Filters
A Series of Snapchat Lenses are Now Available for Purchase
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Mobile Video-Editing Apps
Mobile Video-Editing Apps
The 'Vizmato' App Was Unveiled at CES 2016
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11
Social Video Apps
Social Video Apps
The Rinbw App Fosters Communication with Your Closest Pals
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10
Pharmacy Photo-Printing Kiosks
Pharmacy Photo-Printing Kiosks
These Self-Serve Kiosks Provide a Convenient Way to Print Photos
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9
Master Photo Apps
Master Photo Apps
The Enlight Photo Editing App Claims to Crush Its Competition
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8
Color-Filtered GIF Apps
Color-Filtered GIF Apps
The to.be GIF Camera App Creates Moving Images Out of One's Mobile Photos
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7
Professional Video-Making Apps
Professional Video-Making Apps
This Mobile Application Helps Business Create Impactful Videos
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6
Time-Lapse Video Apps
Time-Lapse Video Apps
Instagram's Hyperlapse App Helps You Make Time Lapse Videos on the Go
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5
Temporary Video Effects
Temporary Video Effects
These Snapchat Video Tools Let Users Make Slow Motion and Backwards Clips
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4
Texture-Building Photoshop Programs
Texture-Building Photoshop Programs
This Photoshop Application Adds Realistic Details to Images
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3
Reflective Photo Apps
Reflective Photo Apps
Ray-Ban's Unique Photography App Lets You Create Double Exposure Shots
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2
Makeup-Applying Apps
Makeup-Applying Apps
This App Makes the Process of Taking a Makeup Selfie Easy
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1
Professional Photo Apps
Professional Photo Apps
The Priime App Features Filters Created by Professional Photographers
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