# Sky Writing Apps The ‘Light Writer’ for iPhone Leaves Words in the Air By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-07-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-writer-for-iphone References: [bitrebels](http://www.bitrebels.com/apps/light-writer-iphone-app-uses-air-as-its-canvas/) & [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/se/app/light-writer-photography-effects/id307718716?mt=8) The ‘Light Writer’ for [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeform-app) App is like a portable, safe sparkler of words. The fascinating new app from [Från Laan Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fran) is available to iPhone users and is simple to use. Customizable, the light app allows you to choose your color scheme, words or image and then you get to flash it across the sky. As the perfect play thing, the Light Writer for iPhone is a fascinating new technology. Not even needing cloudy or foggy air is a true standout of this application. Bit Rebels reports that others have sought to create a similar app but were unable to adjust the shutter speed on the phone to actually be able to achieve the writing function. Available from the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journal-1) App store the Light Writer is a sweet app worth checking out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sky Writing Technology:** The app from Från Laan Labs introduces a new way to write and display text in the sky without the need of foggy or cloudy air. - **Light-based Customization:** Customizing color scheme, words, or images and flashing them via the Light Writer app is a disruptive innovation opportunity for light-based communication and marketing. - **High-speed Shutter Control:** Being able to control shutter speed on a phone to achieve the writing function is a trend that will greatly improve the quality of camera-based applications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile App Development:** The Light Writer app shows the potential for innovative mobile apps that harness camera technology in unique ways. - **Event Hosting:** The Sky Writing Technology trend is an opportunity for event planners to create a unique experience using light-based customization that integrates with themes and brands. - **Advertising and Promotions:** The Light-Based Customization trend offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating unique and memorable advertising and promotional content that can be flashed across the sky. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emergency Distress Signals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sos-light-app.md) - [Joy-Infused Writing Support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkjot.md) - [Digital Handwriting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindly-ink.md) - [Creative Infinite Whiteboard Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeform-app.md) - [Speech-to-Text Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/letterly.md) - [Efficient Photo-Enhancing Mobile Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersity-app.md) - [See-Through Mobile Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freewrite-traveler-ghost-edition.md) - [AR Message Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favor-ar.md) - [Time-Lapse Content Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timelapse-content.md)