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Cutting-Edge Techniques: Top Lenses for YouTube Stars

Best Camera Lenses for YouTube

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Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

A DSLR is the ideal camera for some vlogs, and using a DSLR means you get to customize the look of your vlog by choosing the perfect lens. Choosing the best camera lens for your YouTube channel can be tricky because there are so many options. This article will walk you through some of them, and make two recommendations of great vlogging lenses. If you already have a good understanding of how camera lenses work then feel free to scroll down to the lens recs.

Part 1. Understanding Lenses: Zoom lens, Fixed lens, aperture, f-stop

There are two main categories of camera lenses: ‘zoom’ – lenses that allow you to zoom in and out – and ‘fixed’. If your lenses are tools then zoom lenses are Swiss army knives; they are very versatile. Fixed lenses, also called prime lenses, have more specific purposes. Do you need a tool that can do a lot of things, or a tool that is perfect for one specific job? Sometimes it is useful to have access to both.

We have explained the differences between Fixed lens and Zoom lens and advantages of using each lens, check this article: Zoom Lens vs. Fixed Lenses: Which one is best for YouTuber? for the detailed information.

Before we get into the recommendations here is a little background information on lenses in general:

Beginner’s Guide to Aperture and F-Stops

In order to be able to select the lens you’ll be using to record your YouTube videos, you first need to understand a few very basic concepts, such as aperture or f-stops.

1.What is a lens’s aperture?

The aperture of your lens is the hole through which light reaches your camera’s sensor, or the film if you are using a film camera. The wider your aperture is the more light you are letting into your camera. In low light it is better to have a wide aperture, and when you are working with a lot of light it is better to have a narrow aperture so your footage is not overexposed.

Aperture is simply an opening in the lens that lets the light through. If you want to increase the amount of the light that is reaching the camera’s sensor you need to open up the aperture blades that are located in the lens. The f-values like f/1.2 or f/1.8 indicate that the aperture is wide open and that the camera is receiving the maximum amount of light a lens you’re using can provide.

2.What is an ‘f-stop’?

Light passes through your lens’s aperture on its way to your camera’s sensor, and the f-stop of your lens relates to the amount of light it lets in. The lower your f-stop, the wider your aperture, and the more light you are letting into your camera. The more light you let into your camera the easier it is to achieve a blurred background. A lot of vloggers love blurring their backgrounds because it is a quick way to disguising the rooms they are shooting in.

F-stops are written like ‘f/1.8’ or ‘f/4’ on your lens. For more information on f-stops and blurring your background read “The Best Bokeh Lens - How to Get the Blurred Background for YouTube Videos” and watch Tasha’s video.

F-stops or f-numbers indicate how open the aperture is, so for example if your camera is displaying f/32 value it means that your camera is letting very little light to get through to the camera’s sensor. The f-number depends on a few other parameters such as shutter speed, exposure or ISO values. Large apertures provide a shallow depth of field which creates a smooth and artistic background blur, while a small aperture enables you to keep both the background and the foreground of your shot in focus.

Part 2: Types of Camera Lenses

The visual aspect of a video may not be the only thing you’ll have to dedicate special attention to while recording your YouTube video, but it is surely one of the most important factors of the video production process. A lens you are using will largely contribute to the aesthetics of the video. That’s why you need to know which type of lens will deliver the best results when shooting different types of scenes. Here are some of the most common types of lenses you’ll encounter.

Standard lenses

These lenses are featured in almost all camera kits, so the chances are that if you have a DSLR camera you already have a standard, mid-range lens. These lenses commonly have a fixed 50mm focal length, although zoom lenses with focal lengths in the range between 35mm and 75mm are also considered standard. You can use them to capture medium shots, single or multiple figure shots, and in some cases establishing shots, because they offer enough versatility to cover a multitude of different scenes. Standard lenses often have large apertures, which makes them quite useful if you often shoot videos under light conditions you can’t control.

Macro lenses

Details, product shots or any other subject that can be filmed from close proximity looks better if they are recorded with macro lenses. The high contrast and sharpness these lenses provide allow you to create stunning close-ups of all hosts, guests or actors in your YouTube videos. What’s more, if you are presenting a new product to your audience you can use the macro lens to make some captivating shots that will attract more audience. Zoom lenses can also be used for macro photography and video, although prime macro lenses produce better results.

Telephoto lenses

The subjects of your videos don’t always have to be in your immediate surroundings, because telephoto lenses let you capture scenes that are several miles away from you. Wildlife or sports videographers frequently use telephoto lenses because they don’t have another way of getting close to their subjects. However, telephoto lenses with 70-300mm focal length can also be used to take stunning portraits or close up shots. The biggest downside of telephoto lenses is their weight because the lenses with higher focal lengths can weigh up to 10lbs, which makes them a bit inconvenient to always carry with you.

Wide-angle lenses

Recording videos of vast open spaces, breathtaking vistas or beautiful city views is much easier if you have a wide-angle lens. The short focal length allows the lens to have a wider field of view which covers more space than standard or telephoto lenses. Wide-angle lenses also have lower apertures than lenses with longer focal lengths which results in images that have a shallow depth of field. Ultra-wide lenses like fisheye distort the view so the videos recorded with these lenses often suffer from the lack of realism.

Specialist lenses

YouTubers who are working on demanding projects can try to solve their troubles by using a specialist lens. Soft-focus lenses can help you take better portraits while tilt-shift lenses allow you to control the perspective. However, it is hard to imagine a scenario in which you’ll need a specialist lense if you are just starting out since even experienced videographers only use special lenses when they have absolutely no better way to record a scene.

Here are a couple great lenses that might be good fits for you and your YouTube channel. The thing that makes them both ideal for vlogging is that they have low enough f-stops to blur out your background.

Camera Lens Type Price Aperture Focal Length
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Wide angle $279 f/4.5-5.6 10 -18mm
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye $249 f/3.5 8mm
Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens Prime $125 f/1.8 50mm
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens Telephoto $999 f/2 135mm
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Standard Zoom $299 f/2.8 17 -50mm
Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro Macro $278 f/3.5 30mm

1.Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Canon released this lens in 2014 and shortly after it has gained the reputation of one of the most reliable wide to ultra-wide lenses for Canon cameras. Like most STM lenses, it offers incredibly fast autofocus technology that makes it a great choice for fast-paced action videos. The lens is equipped with an image stabilization system which guarantees that your videos are going to remain sharp even if the camera wasn’t perfectly still while you were recording. Somewhat smaller aperture range makes this lens poor choice for low light scenes, although you can get decent results if you manage to keep the camera still.

2. Rokinon 8mm Ultra Wide f/3.5 Fisheye Lens

Outdoor videos look much cooler when they are recorded with a wide-angle lens because the wider field of view enables you to capture more space in a shot. Fisheye lenses were made popular by GoPro cameras because they make the videos look more fun while producing high image quality. Rokinon 8mm lens allows you to adjust focus and aperture manually so you can fine-tune your shot before hitting the record button. To make things even better this model is compatible with a wide range of cameras including Pentax, Canon or Nikon DSLRs. It has a relatively fast aperture that enables it to deliver solid performances under low light conditions.

3.Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

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The EF 50mm is a fixed lens with an f-stop of 1.8, which means it is great for blurring your background and performs well even in poorer lighting conditions. This is a really great lens for an opinion or beauty vlog, where you do not need to move around. You can stay put right where the focus is sharpest and stand out by blurring everything behind you. If you tend to reuse the same sets then you do not really need a zoom feature. If your shooting conditions rarely change then it is just as easy to use a reliable fixed lens like the EF 50mm since you will not need to be rethinking your set up and adjusting.

If you are looking for an inexpensive prime lens that lets you create sharp videos with shallow depth of field, you should look no further. This model is one of three Canon’s 50mm prime lenses, although the 50mm f/1.4 USM and 50mm f/1.2 ‘L’ USM models are much more expensive. You can use it to record a lot of different types of YouTube videos, like product reviews or makeup tutorials. The 50 mm f/1.8 STM lens doesn’t have image stabilization technology so you should try to be as still as you can possibly be when shooting handheld videos in order to avoid recording footage that has a lot of camera shakes.

4.Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens

Recording moving objects from a distance requires you to have a lens that allows you to smoothly track their movements while keeping the subject in focus. The Canon EF 135mm f2/L USM lens is perhaps one of the best telephoto lenses on the market because it uses L glass that is widely accepted as the best in the industry. The Canon’s telephoto lens is compatible with ASP-C and Full Frame EF mount cameras. Keep in mind that this is also a prime lens and you can’t increase or decrease its focal length, but even so, it is a perfect choice for documentary-style videos.

5.Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Lens

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The Tamron’s standard zoom lens offers good value at a very reasonable price. The maximum aperture is f/2.8, while the minimum aperture value this lens supports is f/32, which means that its users can easily experiment with different depths of field. The lens is compatible with most Canon cameras so if you have a camera from another manufacturer you may have to use the lens adapter in order to mount it onto your camera. Like most standard zoom lenses, Tamron SP AF model is highly versatile and you can use it to record a wide range of different scenes.

A lot of zoom lenses do not have wide enough apertures to create blurred backgrounds, but this Tamron lens is an exception at f/2.8. This low f-stop also means that it performs better in poor lighting conditions than a lot of other zoom lenses. If your shooting conditions change a lot – if you often change locations, for example – then it will be good to have a sturdy, well-built, zoom lens like the AF 17-mm that can be quickly adapted to new angles and distances.

6.Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro

All Sony’s APS-C format E mount cameras are compatible with this multi-purpose lens. When mounted the 30mm lens provides a 45mm focal length equivalent, which means that you can use it to take macro shots of products or to record medium or close-up shots. This is a prime lens, so changing the focal length isn’t really an option, but the 1:1 life-size magnification, as well as the 0.9-inch working distance, allow you to get close to the subjects in the video. The aperture range is between f/3.5 and f/22 which means that you can choose how shallow the depth of field in your shot should be.

If you are using a 4k camera to shoot your YouTube video, check out best camera lens for 4k professional production.

author avatar

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

A DSLR is the ideal camera for some vlogs, and using a DSLR means you get to customize the look of your vlog by choosing the perfect lens. Choosing the best camera lens for your YouTube channel can be tricky because there are so many options. This article will walk you through some of them, and make two recommendations of great vlogging lenses. If you already have a good understanding of how camera lenses work then feel free to scroll down to the lens recs.

Part 1. Understanding Lenses: Zoom lens, Fixed lens, aperture, f-stop

There are two main categories of camera lenses: ‘zoom’ – lenses that allow you to zoom in and out – and ‘fixed’. If your lenses are tools then zoom lenses are Swiss army knives; they are very versatile. Fixed lenses, also called prime lenses, have more specific purposes. Do you need a tool that can do a lot of things, or a tool that is perfect for one specific job? Sometimes it is useful to have access to both.

We have explained the differences between Fixed lens and Zoom lens and advantages of using each lens, check this article: Zoom Lens vs. Fixed Lenses: Which one is best for YouTuber? for the detailed information.

Before we get into the recommendations here is a little background information on lenses in general:

Beginner’s Guide to Aperture and F-Stops

In order to be able to select the lens you’ll be using to record your YouTube videos, you first need to understand a few very basic concepts, such as aperture or f-stops.

1.What is a lens’s aperture?

The aperture of your lens is the hole through which light reaches your camera’s sensor, or the film if you are using a film camera. The wider your aperture is the more light you are letting into your camera. In low light it is better to have a wide aperture, and when you are working with a lot of light it is better to have a narrow aperture so your footage is not overexposed.

Aperture is simply an opening in the lens that lets the light through. If you want to increase the amount of the light that is reaching the camera’s sensor you need to open up the aperture blades that are located in the lens. The f-values like f/1.2 or f/1.8 indicate that the aperture is wide open and that the camera is receiving the maximum amount of light a lens you’re using can provide.

2.What is an ‘f-stop’?

Light passes through your lens’s aperture on its way to your camera’s sensor, and the f-stop of your lens relates to the amount of light it lets in. The lower your f-stop, the wider your aperture, and the more light you are letting into your camera. The more light you let into your camera the easier it is to achieve a blurred background. A lot of vloggers love blurring their backgrounds because it is a quick way to disguising the rooms they are shooting in.

F-stops are written like ‘f/1.8’ or ‘f/4’ on your lens. For more information on f-stops and blurring your background read “The Best Bokeh Lens - How to Get the Blurred Background for YouTube Videos” and watch Tasha’s video.

F-stops or f-numbers indicate how open the aperture is, so for example if your camera is displaying f/32 value it means that your camera is letting very little light to get through to the camera’s sensor. The f-number depends on a few other parameters such as shutter speed, exposure or ISO values. Large apertures provide a shallow depth of field which creates a smooth and artistic background blur, while a small aperture enables you to keep both the background and the foreground of your shot in focus.

Part 2: Types of Camera Lenses

The visual aspect of a video may not be the only thing you’ll have to dedicate special attention to while recording your YouTube video, but it is surely one of the most important factors of the video production process. A lens you are using will largely contribute to the aesthetics of the video. That’s why you need to know which type of lens will deliver the best results when shooting different types of scenes. Here are some of the most common types of lenses you’ll encounter.

Standard lenses

These lenses are featured in almost all camera kits, so the chances are that if you have a DSLR camera you already have a standard, mid-range lens. These lenses commonly have a fixed 50mm focal length, although zoom lenses with focal lengths in the range between 35mm and 75mm are also considered standard. You can use them to capture medium shots, single or multiple figure shots, and in some cases establishing shots, because they offer enough versatility to cover a multitude of different scenes. Standard lenses often have large apertures, which makes them quite useful if you often shoot videos under light conditions you can’t control.

Macro lenses

Details, product shots or any other subject that can be filmed from close proximity looks better if they are recorded with macro lenses. The high contrast and sharpness these lenses provide allow you to create stunning close-ups of all hosts, guests or actors in your YouTube videos. What’s more, if you are presenting a new product to your audience you can use the macro lens to make some captivating shots that will attract more audience. Zoom lenses can also be used for macro photography and video, although prime macro lenses produce better results.

Telephoto lenses

The subjects of your videos don’t always have to be in your immediate surroundings, because telephoto lenses let you capture scenes that are several miles away from you. Wildlife or sports videographers frequently use telephoto lenses because they don’t have another way of getting close to their subjects. However, telephoto lenses with 70-300mm focal length can also be used to take stunning portraits or close up shots. The biggest downside of telephoto lenses is their weight because the lenses with higher focal lengths can weigh up to 10lbs, which makes them a bit inconvenient to always carry with you.

Wide-angle lenses

Recording videos of vast open spaces, breathtaking vistas or beautiful city views is much easier if you have a wide-angle lens. The short focal length allows the lens to have a wider field of view which covers more space than standard or telephoto lenses. Wide-angle lenses also have lower apertures than lenses with longer focal lengths which results in images that have a shallow depth of field. Ultra-wide lenses like fisheye distort the view so the videos recorded with these lenses often suffer from the lack of realism.

Specialist lenses

YouTubers who are working on demanding projects can try to solve their troubles by using a specialist lens. Soft-focus lenses can help you take better portraits while tilt-shift lenses allow you to control the perspective. However, it is hard to imagine a scenario in which you’ll need a specialist lense if you are just starting out since even experienced videographers only use special lenses when they have absolutely no better way to record a scene.

Here are a couple great lenses that might be good fits for you and your YouTube channel. The thing that makes them both ideal for vlogging is that they have low enough f-stops to blur out your background.

Camera Lens Type Price Aperture Focal Length
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Wide angle $279 f/4.5-5.6 10 -18mm
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye $249 f/3.5 8mm
Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens Prime $125 f/1.8 50mm
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens Telephoto $999 f/2 135mm
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Standard Zoom $299 f/2.8 17 -50mm
Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro Macro $278 f/3.5 30mm

1.Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Canon released this lens in 2014 and shortly after it has gained the reputation of one of the most reliable wide to ultra-wide lenses for Canon cameras. Like most STM lenses, it offers incredibly fast autofocus technology that makes it a great choice for fast-paced action videos. The lens is equipped with an image stabilization system which guarantees that your videos are going to remain sharp even if the camera wasn’t perfectly still while you were recording. Somewhat smaller aperture range makes this lens poor choice for low light scenes, although you can get decent results if you manage to keep the camera still.

2. Rokinon 8mm Ultra Wide f/3.5 Fisheye Lens

Outdoor videos look much cooler when they are recorded with a wide-angle lens because the wider field of view enables you to capture more space in a shot. Fisheye lenses were made popular by GoPro cameras because they make the videos look more fun while producing high image quality. Rokinon 8mm lens allows you to adjust focus and aperture manually so you can fine-tune your shot before hitting the record button. To make things even better this model is compatible with a wide range of cameras including Pentax, Canon or Nikon DSLRs. It has a relatively fast aperture that enables it to deliver solid performances under low light conditions.

3.Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

camera lens

The EF 50mm is a fixed lens with an f-stop of 1.8, which means it is great for blurring your background and performs well even in poorer lighting conditions. This is a really great lens for an opinion or beauty vlog, where you do not need to move around. You can stay put right where the focus is sharpest and stand out by blurring everything behind you. If you tend to reuse the same sets then you do not really need a zoom feature. If your shooting conditions rarely change then it is just as easy to use a reliable fixed lens like the EF 50mm since you will not need to be rethinking your set up and adjusting.

If you are looking for an inexpensive prime lens that lets you create sharp videos with shallow depth of field, you should look no further. This model is one of three Canon’s 50mm prime lenses, although the 50mm f/1.4 USM and 50mm f/1.2 ‘L’ USM models are much more expensive. You can use it to record a lot of different types of YouTube videos, like product reviews or makeup tutorials. The 50 mm f/1.8 STM lens doesn’t have image stabilization technology so you should try to be as still as you can possibly be when shooting handheld videos in order to avoid recording footage that has a lot of camera shakes.

4.Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens

Recording moving objects from a distance requires you to have a lens that allows you to smoothly track their movements while keeping the subject in focus. The Canon EF 135mm f2/L USM lens is perhaps one of the best telephoto lenses on the market because it uses L glass that is widely accepted as the best in the industry. The Canon’s telephoto lens is compatible with ASP-C and Full Frame EF mount cameras. Keep in mind that this is also a prime lens and you can’t increase or decrease its focal length, but even so, it is a perfect choice for documentary-style videos.

5.Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Lens

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The Tamron’s standard zoom lens offers good value at a very reasonable price. The maximum aperture is f/2.8, while the minimum aperture value this lens supports is f/32, which means that its users can easily experiment with different depths of field. The lens is compatible with most Canon cameras so if you have a camera from another manufacturer you may have to use the lens adapter in order to mount it onto your camera. Like most standard zoom lenses, Tamron SP AF model is highly versatile and you can use it to record a wide range of different scenes.

A lot of zoom lenses do not have wide enough apertures to create blurred backgrounds, but this Tamron lens is an exception at f/2.8. This low f-stop also means that it performs better in poor lighting conditions than a lot of other zoom lenses. If your shooting conditions change a lot – if you often change locations, for example – then it will be good to have a sturdy, well-built, zoom lens like the AF 17-mm that can be quickly adapted to new angles and distances.

6.Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro

All Sony’s APS-C format E mount cameras are compatible with this multi-purpose lens. When mounted the 30mm lens provides a 45mm focal length equivalent, which means that you can use it to take macro shots of products or to record medium or close-up shots. This is a prime lens, so changing the focal length isn’t really an option, but the 1:1 life-size magnification, as well as the 0.9-inch working distance, allow you to get close to the subjects in the video. The aperture range is between f/3.5 and f/22 which means that you can choose how shallow the depth of field in your shot should be.

If you are using a 4k camera to shoot your YouTube video, check out best camera lens for 4k professional production.

author avatar

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

A DSLR is the ideal camera for some vlogs, and using a DSLR means you get to customize the look of your vlog by choosing the perfect lens. Choosing the best camera lens for your YouTube channel can be tricky because there are so many options. This article will walk you through some of them, and make two recommendations of great vlogging lenses. If you already have a good understanding of how camera lenses work then feel free to scroll down to the lens recs.

Part 1. Understanding Lenses: Zoom lens, Fixed lens, aperture, f-stop

There are two main categories of camera lenses: ‘zoom’ – lenses that allow you to zoom in and out – and ‘fixed’. If your lenses are tools then zoom lenses are Swiss army knives; they are very versatile. Fixed lenses, also called prime lenses, have more specific purposes. Do you need a tool that can do a lot of things, or a tool that is perfect for one specific job? Sometimes it is useful to have access to both.

We have explained the differences between Fixed lens and Zoom lens and advantages of using each lens, check this article: Zoom Lens vs. Fixed Lenses: Which one is best for YouTuber? for the detailed information.

Before we get into the recommendations here is a little background information on lenses in general:

Beginner’s Guide to Aperture and F-Stops

In order to be able to select the lens you’ll be using to record your YouTube videos, you first need to understand a few very basic concepts, such as aperture or f-stops.

1.What is a lens’s aperture?

The aperture of your lens is the hole through which light reaches your camera’s sensor, or the film if you are using a film camera. The wider your aperture is the more light you are letting into your camera. In low light it is better to have a wide aperture, and when you are working with a lot of light it is better to have a narrow aperture so your footage is not overexposed.

Aperture is simply an opening in the lens that lets the light through. If you want to increase the amount of the light that is reaching the camera’s sensor you need to open up the aperture blades that are located in the lens. The f-values like f/1.2 or f/1.8 indicate that the aperture is wide open and that the camera is receiving the maximum amount of light a lens you’re using can provide.

2.What is an ‘f-stop’?

Light passes through your lens’s aperture on its way to your camera’s sensor, and the f-stop of your lens relates to the amount of light it lets in. The lower your f-stop, the wider your aperture, and the more light you are letting into your camera. The more light you let into your camera the easier it is to achieve a blurred background. A lot of vloggers love blurring their backgrounds because it is a quick way to disguising the rooms they are shooting in.

F-stops are written like ‘f/1.8’ or ‘f/4’ on your lens. For more information on f-stops and blurring your background read “The Best Bokeh Lens - How to Get the Blurred Background for YouTube Videos” and watch Tasha’s video.

F-stops or f-numbers indicate how open the aperture is, so for example if your camera is displaying f/32 value it means that your camera is letting very little light to get through to the camera’s sensor. The f-number depends on a few other parameters such as shutter speed, exposure or ISO values. Large apertures provide a shallow depth of field which creates a smooth and artistic background blur, while a small aperture enables you to keep both the background and the foreground of your shot in focus.

Part 2: Types of Camera Lenses

The visual aspect of a video may not be the only thing you’ll have to dedicate special attention to while recording your YouTube video, but it is surely one of the most important factors of the video production process. A lens you are using will largely contribute to the aesthetics of the video. That’s why you need to know which type of lens will deliver the best results when shooting different types of scenes. Here are some of the most common types of lenses you’ll encounter.

Standard lenses

These lenses are featured in almost all camera kits, so the chances are that if you have a DSLR camera you already have a standard, mid-range lens. These lenses commonly have a fixed 50mm focal length, although zoom lenses with focal lengths in the range between 35mm and 75mm are also considered standard. You can use them to capture medium shots, single or multiple figure shots, and in some cases establishing shots, because they offer enough versatility to cover a multitude of different scenes. Standard lenses often have large apertures, which makes them quite useful if you often shoot videos under light conditions you can’t control.

Macro lenses

Details, product shots or any other subject that can be filmed from close proximity looks better if they are recorded with macro lenses. The high contrast and sharpness these lenses provide allow you to create stunning close-ups of all hosts, guests or actors in your YouTube videos. What’s more, if you are presenting a new product to your audience you can use the macro lens to make some captivating shots that will attract more audience. Zoom lenses can also be used for macro photography and video, although prime macro lenses produce better results.

Telephoto lenses

The subjects of your videos don’t always have to be in your immediate surroundings, because telephoto lenses let you capture scenes that are several miles away from you. Wildlife or sports videographers frequently use telephoto lenses because they don’t have another way of getting close to their subjects. However, telephoto lenses with 70-300mm focal length can also be used to take stunning portraits or close up shots. The biggest downside of telephoto lenses is their weight because the lenses with higher focal lengths can weigh up to 10lbs, which makes them a bit inconvenient to always carry with you.

Wide-angle lenses

Recording videos of vast open spaces, breathtaking vistas or beautiful city views is much easier if you have a wide-angle lens. The short focal length allows the lens to have a wider field of view which covers more space than standard or telephoto lenses. Wide-angle lenses also have lower apertures than lenses with longer focal lengths which results in images that have a shallow depth of field. Ultra-wide lenses like fisheye distort the view so the videos recorded with these lenses often suffer from the lack of realism.

Specialist lenses

YouTubers who are working on demanding projects can try to solve their troubles by using a specialist lens. Soft-focus lenses can help you take better portraits while tilt-shift lenses allow you to control the perspective. However, it is hard to imagine a scenario in which you’ll need a specialist lense if you are just starting out since even experienced videographers only use special lenses when they have absolutely no better way to record a scene.

Here are a couple great lenses that might be good fits for you and your YouTube channel. The thing that makes them both ideal for vlogging is that they have low enough f-stops to blur out your background.

Camera Lens Type Price Aperture Focal Length
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Wide angle $279 f/4.5-5.6 10 -18mm
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye $249 f/3.5 8mm
Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens Prime $125 f/1.8 50mm
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens Telephoto $999 f/2 135mm
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Standard Zoom $299 f/2.8 17 -50mm
Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro Macro $278 f/3.5 30mm

1.Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Canon released this lens in 2014 and shortly after it has gained the reputation of one of the most reliable wide to ultra-wide lenses for Canon cameras. Like most STM lenses, it offers incredibly fast autofocus technology that makes it a great choice for fast-paced action videos. The lens is equipped with an image stabilization system which guarantees that your videos are going to remain sharp even if the camera wasn’t perfectly still while you were recording. Somewhat smaller aperture range makes this lens poor choice for low light scenes, although you can get decent results if you manage to keep the camera still.

2. Rokinon 8mm Ultra Wide f/3.5 Fisheye Lens

Outdoor videos look much cooler when they are recorded with a wide-angle lens because the wider field of view enables you to capture more space in a shot. Fisheye lenses were made popular by GoPro cameras because they make the videos look more fun while producing high image quality. Rokinon 8mm lens allows you to adjust focus and aperture manually so you can fine-tune your shot before hitting the record button. To make things even better this model is compatible with a wide range of cameras including Pentax, Canon or Nikon DSLRs. It has a relatively fast aperture that enables it to deliver solid performances under low light conditions.

3.Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

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The EF 50mm is a fixed lens with an f-stop of 1.8, which means it is great for blurring your background and performs well even in poorer lighting conditions. This is a really great lens for an opinion or beauty vlog, where you do not need to move around. You can stay put right where the focus is sharpest and stand out by blurring everything behind you. If you tend to reuse the same sets then you do not really need a zoom feature. If your shooting conditions rarely change then it is just as easy to use a reliable fixed lens like the EF 50mm since you will not need to be rethinking your set up and adjusting.

If you are looking for an inexpensive prime lens that lets you create sharp videos with shallow depth of field, you should look no further. This model is one of three Canon’s 50mm prime lenses, although the 50mm f/1.4 USM and 50mm f/1.2 ‘L’ USM models are much more expensive. You can use it to record a lot of different types of YouTube videos, like product reviews or makeup tutorials. The 50 mm f/1.8 STM lens doesn’t have image stabilization technology so you should try to be as still as you can possibly be when shooting handheld videos in order to avoid recording footage that has a lot of camera shakes.

4.Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens

Recording moving objects from a distance requires you to have a lens that allows you to smoothly track their movements while keeping the subject in focus. The Canon EF 135mm f2/L USM lens is perhaps one of the best telephoto lenses on the market because it uses L glass that is widely accepted as the best in the industry. The Canon’s telephoto lens is compatible with ASP-C and Full Frame EF mount cameras. Keep in mind that this is also a prime lens and you can’t increase or decrease its focal length, but even so, it is a perfect choice for documentary-style videos.

5.Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Lens

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The Tamron’s standard zoom lens offers good value at a very reasonable price. The maximum aperture is f/2.8, while the minimum aperture value this lens supports is f/32, which means that its users can easily experiment with different depths of field. The lens is compatible with most Canon cameras so if you have a camera from another manufacturer you may have to use the lens adapter in order to mount it onto your camera. Like most standard zoom lenses, Tamron SP AF model is highly versatile and you can use it to record a wide range of different scenes.

A lot of zoom lenses do not have wide enough apertures to create blurred backgrounds, but this Tamron lens is an exception at f/2.8. This low f-stop also means that it performs better in poor lighting conditions than a lot of other zoom lenses. If your shooting conditions change a lot – if you often change locations, for example – then it will be good to have a sturdy, well-built, zoom lens like the AF 17-mm that can be quickly adapted to new angles and distances.

6.Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro

All Sony’s APS-C format E mount cameras are compatible with this multi-purpose lens. When mounted the 30mm lens provides a 45mm focal length equivalent, which means that you can use it to take macro shots of products or to record medium or close-up shots. This is a prime lens, so changing the focal length isn’t really an option, but the 1:1 life-size magnification, as well as the 0.9-inch working distance, allow you to get close to the subjects in the video. The aperture range is between f/3.5 and f/22 which means that you can choose how shallow the depth of field in your shot should be.

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A DSLR is the ideal camera for some vlogs, and using a DSLR means you get to customize the look of your vlog by choosing the perfect lens. Choosing the best camera lens for your YouTube channel can be tricky because there are so many options. This article will walk you through some of them, and make two recommendations of great vlogging lenses. If you already have a good understanding of how camera lenses work then feel free to scroll down to the lens recs.

Part 1. Understanding Lenses: Zoom lens, Fixed lens, aperture, f-stop

There are two main categories of camera lenses: ‘zoom’ – lenses that allow you to zoom in and out – and ‘fixed’. If your lenses are tools then zoom lenses are Swiss army knives; they are very versatile. Fixed lenses, also called prime lenses, have more specific purposes. Do you need a tool that can do a lot of things, or a tool that is perfect for one specific job? Sometimes it is useful to have access to both.

We have explained the differences between Fixed lens and Zoom lens and advantages of using each lens, check this article: Zoom Lens vs. Fixed Lenses: Which one is best for YouTuber? for the detailed information.

Before we get into the recommendations here is a little background information on lenses in general:

Beginner’s Guide to Aperture and F-Stops

In order to be able to select the lens you’ll be using to record your YouTube videos, you first need to understand a few very basic concepts, such as aperture or f-stops.

1.What is a lens’s aperture?

The aperture of your lens is the hole through which light reaches your camera’s sensor, or the film if you are using a film camera. The wider your aperture is the more light you are letting into your camera. In low light it is better to have a wide aperture, and when you are working with a lot of light it is better to have a narrow aperture so your footage is not overexposed.

Aperture is simply an opening in the lens that lets the light through. If you want to increase the amount of the light that is reaching the camera’s sensor you need to open up the aperture blades that are located in the lens. The f-values like f/1.2 or f/1.8 indicate that the aperture is wide open and that the camera is receiving the maximum amount of light a lens you’re using can provide.

2.What is an ‘f-stop’?

Light passes through your lens’s aperture on its way to your camera’s sensor, and the f-stop of your lens relates to the amount of light it lets in. The lower your f-stop, the wider your aperture, and the more light you are letting into your camera. The more light you let into your camera the easier it is to achieve a blurred background. A lot of vloggers love blurring their backgrounds because it is a quick way to disguising the rooms they are shooting in.

F-stops are written like ‘f/1.8’ or ‘f/4’ on your lens. For more information on f-stops and blurring your background read “The Best Bokeh Lens - How to Get the Blurred Background for YouTube Videos” and watch Tasha’s video.

F-stops or f-numbers indicate how open the aperture is, so for example if your camera is displaying f/32 value it means that your camera is letting very little light to get through to the camera’s sensor. The f-number depends on a few other parameters such as shutter speed, exposure or ISO values. Large apertures provide a shallow depth of field which creates a smooth and artistic background blur, while a small aperture enables you to keep both the background and the foreground of your shot in focus.

Part 2: Types of Camera Lenses

The visual aspect of a video may not be the only thing you’ll have to dedicate special attention to while recording your YouTube video, but it is surely one of the most important factors of the video production process. A lens you are using will largely contribute to the aesthetics of the video. That’s why you need to know which type of lens will deliver the best results when shooting different types of scenes. Here are some of the most common types of lenses you’ll encounter.

Standard lenses

These lenses are featured in almost all camera kits, so the chances are that if you have a DSLR camera you already have a standard, mid-range lens. These lenses commonly have a fixed 50mm focal length, although zoom lenses with focal lengths in the range between 35mm and 75mm are also considered standard. You can use them to capture medium shots, single or multiple figure shots, and in some cases establishing shots, because they offer enough versatility to cover a multitude of different scenes. Standard lenses often have large apertures, which makes them quite useful if you often shoot videos under light conditions you can’t control.

Macro lenses

Details, product shots or any other subject that can be filmed from close proximity looks better if they are recorded with macro lenses. The high contrast and sharpness these lenses provide allow you to create stunning close-ups of all hosts, guests or actors in your YouTube videos. What’s more, if you are presenting a new product to your audience you can use the macro lens to make some captivating shots that will attract more audience. Zoom lenses can also be used for macro photography and video, although prime macro lenses produce better results.

Telephoto lenses

The subjects of your videos don’t always have to be in your immediate surroundings, because telephoto lenses let you capture scenes that are several miles away from you. Wildlife or sports videographers frequently use telephoto lenses because they don’t have another way of getting close to their subjects. However, telephoto lenses with 70-300mm focal length can also be used to take stunning portraits or close up shots. The biggest downside of telephoto lenses is their weight because the lenses with higher focal lengths can weigh up to 10lbs, which makes them a bit inconvenient to always carry with you.

Wide-angle lenses

Recording videos of vast open spaces, breathtaking vistas or beautiful city views is much easier if you have a wide-angle lens. The short focal length allows the lens to have a wider field of view which covers more space than standard or telephoto lenses. Wide-angle lenses also have lower apertures than lenses with longer focal lengths which results in images that have a shallow depth of field. Ultra-wide lenses like fisheye distort the view so the videos recorded with these lenses often suffer from the lack of realism.

Specialist lenses

YouTubers who are working on demanding projects can try to solve their troubles by using a specialist lens. Soft-focus lenses can help you take better portraits while tilt-shift lenses allow you to control the perspective. However, it is hard to imagine a scenario in which you’ll need a specialist lense if you are just starting out since even experienced videographers only use special lenses when they have absolutely no better way to record a scene.

Here are a couple great lenses that might be good fits for you and your YouTube channel. The thing that makes them both ideal for vlogging is that they have low enough f-stops to blur out your background.

Camera Lens Type Price Aperture Focal Length
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Wide angle $279 f/4.5-5.6 10 -18mm
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye $249 f/3.5 8mm
Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens Prime $125 f/1.8 50mm
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens Telephoto $999 f/2 135mm
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Standard Zoom $299 f/2.8 17 -50mm
Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro Macro $278 f/3.5 30mm

1.Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Canon released this lens in 2014 and shortly after it has gained the reputation of one of the most reliable wide to ultra-wide lenses for Canon cameras. Like most STM lenses, it offers incredibly fast autofocus technology that makes it a great choice for fast-paced action videos. The lens is equipped with an image stabilization system which guarantees that your videos are going to remain sharp even if the camera wasn’t perfectly still while you were recording. Somewhat smaller aperture range makes this lens poor choice for low light scenes, although you can get decent results if you manage to keep the camera still.

2. Rokinon 8mm Ultra Wide f/3.5 Fisheye Lens

Outdoor videos look much cooler when they are recorded with a wide-angle lens because the wider field of view enables you to capture more space in a shot. Fisheye lenses were made popular by GoPro cameras because they make the videos look more fun while producing high image quality. Rokinon 8mm lens allows you to adjust focus and aperture manually so you can fine-tune your shot before hitting the record button. To make things even better this model is compatible with a wide range of cameras including Pentax, Canon or Nikon DSLRs. It has a relatively fast aperture that enables it to deliver solid performances under low light conditions.

3.Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

camera lens

The EF 50mm is a fixed lens with an f-stop of 1.8, which means it is great for blurring your background and performs well even in poorer lighting conditions. This is a really great lens for an opinion or beauty vlog, where you do not need to move around. You can stay put right where the focus is sharpest and stand out by blurring everything behind you. If you tend to reuse the same sets then you do not really need a zoom feature. If your shooting conditions rarely change then it is just as easy to use a reliable fixed lens like the EF 50mm since you will not need to be rethinking your set up and adjusting.

If you are looking for an inexpensive prime lens that lets you create sharp videos with shallow depth of field, you should look no further. This model is one of three Canon’s 50mm prime lenses, although the 50mm f/1.4 USM and 50mm f/1.2 ‘L’ USM models are much more expensive. You can use it to record a lot of different types of YouTube videos, like product reviews or makeup tutorials. The 50 mm f/1.8 STM lens doesn’t have image stabilization technology so you should try to be as still as you can possibly be when shooting handheld videos in order to avoid recording footage that has a lot of camera shakes.

4.Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens

Recording moving objects from a distance requires you to have a lens that allows you to smoothly track their movements while keeping the subject in focus. The Canon EF 135mm f2/L USM lens is perhaps one of the best telephoto lenses on the market because it uses L glass that is widely accepted as the best in the industry. The Canon’s telephoto lens is compatible with ASP-C and Full Frame EF mount cameras. Keep in mind that this is also a prime lens and you can’t increase or decrease its focal length, but even so, it is a perfect choice for documentary-style videos.

5.Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Lens

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The Tamron’s standard zoom lens offers good value at a very reasonable price. The maximum aperture is f/2.8, while the minimum aperture value this lens supports is f/32, which means that its users can easily experiment with different depths of field. The lens is compatible with most Canon cameras so if you have a camera from another manufacturer you may have to use the lens adapter in order to mount it onto your camera. Like most standard zoom lenses, Tamron SP AF model is highly versatile and you can use it to record a wide range of different scenes.

A lot of zoom lenses do not have wide enough apertures to create blurred backgrounds, but this Tamron lens is an exception at f/2.8. This low f-stop also means that it performs better in poor lighting conditions than a lot of other zoom lenses. If your shooting conditions change a lot – if you often change locations, for example – then it will be good to have a sturdy, well-built, zoom lens like the AF 17-mm that can be quickly adapted to new angles and distances.

6.Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro

All Sony’s APS-C format E mount cameras are compatible with this multi-purpose lens. When mounted the 30mm lens provides a 45mm focal length equivalent, which means that you can use it to take macro shots of products or to record medium or close-up shots. This is a prime lens, so changing the focal length isn’t really an option, but the 1:1 life-size magnification, as well as the 0.9-inch working distance, allow you to get close to the subjects in the video. The aperture range is between f/3.5 and f/22 which means that you can choose how shallow the depth of field in your shot should be.

If you are using a 4k camera to shoot your YouTube video, check out best camera lens for 4k professional production.

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Smartphone cameras can capture footage in high resolutions, but that doesn’t mean that your videos are going to become an instant hit on social media just because they are recorded in 4K or HD resolution. The opening of a video requires special attention because you only have a short period of time to capture the viewer’s attention.

An intro maker app can help you create perfect openings for the videos you shoot with your iPhone or Android phone. So in this article, we are going to take you through some of the best intro maker apps for iPhones and Androids that may help you improve the quality of the video content you’re sharing on social media.

Part 1: 5 Best Intro Maker Apps for Android Phones

The Google Play Store offers a diverse selection of intro maker apps that are equipped with a broad range of tools you can use to create eye-catching intros. What’s more, you don’t need to have advanced video editing skills in order to use any of the intro maker apps we included in this article. Let’s take a look at what the best intro maker apps for Android phones have to offer.

1. Intro Maker – Outro Maker – Video Ad Creator

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.1

Intro maker for Android

Making an intro for a YouTube video with this app won’t take more than 5 minutes of your time. This intro maker features a huge collection of fully customizable intro templates, while it also allows you to make a new intro from scratch.

All you need to do in order to start making an intro is pick a template, then upload the video and audio footage as well as logos or other images you want to use and then export your project. The app has powerful social sharing capabilities, which enables you to post the intros you create to the social network you choose directly from the app. However, the free version of this intro and outro maker gives you access to a limited selection of templates and it displays ads.

Pros

  • Creating an intro doesn’t take a lot of time
  • Equipped with a huge template library
  • Allows users to add images and audio files to intros
  • Excellent social media sharing capabilities

Cons

  • You must upgrade to the pro version to remove ads
  • A limited selection of video editing tools

2. Legend – Text Animated Maker

Price: Free, but contains ads

Rating: 4.1

 Legend Text Animated Maker

If you are looking for a simple way of adding text to a video , then Legend Text Animated Maker may be the right choice for you. This app is designed to help users create awesome text animations and turn them into GIFs or videos.

Making a text animation with Legend is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few easy steps. You just have to create an editor page, insert the text or pick one of the quotes the app offers, and then select the style of the animation, font, text color, or the background. When done you can proceed to save your creation as a video or GIF file before sharing it on social media or sending it to a friend. The only downside is that the Legend app doesn’t have any video intro or outro options.

Pros

  • Offers more than 25 styles of text animations
  • Great selection of built-in quotes
  • Text animations can be saved as GIF or video files
  • No previous experience with animation is required

Cons

  • Prone to crashes
  • No video editing options

3. Into Maker – Music Intro Video Editor

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.6

Into Maker – Music Intro Video Editor

With the selection of more than 4000 fully customizable templates, Intro Maker- Music Intro Video Editor is easily one of the best intro makers for Android devices. Themes are organized into categories like Timelapse, Nature, or Love, while you can also choose from a broad range of visual styles including glitch, cartoon, or 3D.

In addition, Intro Maker – Music Intro Video Editor has an audio library that contains hundreds of royalty-free songs and sound effects that can be easily added to all projects you’re working on. Animating text or choosing a font, text color, and adding shadows to the text are just a few among numerous text editing options this app provides.

What’s more, you can choose from more than 140 stickers and emojis that can be added to the intro you’re working on with a single tap.

Pros

  • All intro templates are easily customizable
  • The Lower Thirds feature makes it easier to add titles and logos to intros
  • Rich audio library
  • Excellent text animation features

Cons

  • All intros produced with the free version of the app are watermarked
  • Finding intro templates can be difficult

4. Quik – Free Video Editor for Photos, Clips, Music

Price: Free

Rating: 4.7

Quik – Free Video Editor for Photos, Clips, Music

Despite being primarily a video editing app for videos recorded with GoPro cameras , Quik also lets you edit videos you recorded with your Android phone. The app is equipped with 23 customizable templates that can also be used to create intros for videos you share on social media.

Moreover, the app lets you arrange video clips in any way you like, while the Smart Cuts feature makes cuts between shots automatically. Quik switches on the audio after it detects a voice and it lets you use songs from its royalty-free music library or upload songs from your collection to create a soundtrack. All videos you edit with this app can be exported in 1080p or 720p resolution and shared to social media directly from Quik.

Pros

  • Syncs transitions to the beat automatically
  • Offers a wide variety of video templates
  • Support nearly all common audio and video file formats
  • Videos edited with Quik can be exported in Full HD resolution

Cons

  • The app can be too complex to use for inexperienced video editors

5. Videoshop

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.7

 Videoshop  Video Editor for Intro Making

Creating an intro or editing an entire video with Videoshop is a fun process that is not going to take much more than a few moments of your time. This video editing app lets you remove all parts of videos you don’t want to include in the project you are working on, while you can also control the playback speed of all videos you edit and create slow-motion or fast-forward videos with ease.

Moreover, you can merge multiple clips into a single video and adjust their brightness, contrast, or saturation. The app also lets you record voiceovers and combine them with the songs or sound effects from the stock library. Videoshop also offers a great selection of animated titles that can make your intros more dynamic and entertaining.

Pros

  • No previous video editing experience required
  • Excellent audio and video editing options
  • A wide selection of animated titles
  • Great file-sharing capabilities

Cons

  • No automatic editing features
  • The app crashes easily

Below is a simple comparison table about the intro make apps for Android mentioned above.

No. Intro Maker App User Rating Links on Google Play
1 Intro Maker - Outro Maker, Video Ad Creator 4.1 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneintro.intromaker&hl=en
2 Legend - Text Animated Maker 4.1 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textonvideo.animated.animatedtext&hl=en
3 Intro Maker - music intro video editor 4.6 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryzenrise.intromaker&hl=en
4 Quik - Free Video Editor for photos, clips, music 4.7 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stupeflix.replay
5 Videoshop - Video Editor 4.7 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.videoshop.app

Part 2: Apps for Making Intros for YouTube Videos You Should Try on iPhone

The videos your record with your iPhone can be turned into impressive intros for the videos you share on YouTube and other social networks with the help of an intro maker app. We’ve shortlisted some of the best iPhone apps you can use to create an intro, so let’s take a closer look at their features.

1. Intro Maker for YouTube Studio

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.0

 Intro Maker for YouTube Studio

YouTubers who want to produce intros at a professional level from their iPhones can benefit from installing the Intro Maker for YouTube Studio. The app offers thousands of customizable intro templates that fit a broad range of video styles.

You can also add text to each template and select the font, size or adjust its position with ease. In addition, the app offers a variety of visual effects you can use to enhance the footage you included in an intro. The audio library offers a rich selection of royalty-free music you can use for the soundtrack, but you can also import your audio files and use them as a soundtrack for your intro. All videos you create with the free version of this app are going to be watermarked, while the number of intros you can create on a monthly level is going to be limited unless you purchase a monthly or annual subscription.

Pros

  • The simple intro creation process
  • Excellent text customization capabilities
  • Short audio and video upload times
  • A rich selection of intro templates

Cons

  • The free version of the app watermarks intros
  • Limited file sharing options

2. Intro Music Video Movie Maker

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.1

Intro Music Video Movie Maker

This intro maker grants you access to all tools you are going to need to create a stunning intro that will grab the viewer’s attention. You can choose if you want to create an intro from scratch or customize one of the available intro templates.

Furthermore, the app lets you apply transitions between shots and add text layers to each video clip you want to include in your intro. Creating a soundtrack from the music you import to a project or from the songs featured in the app’s sound library is easy, and it won’t take more than a few minutes of your time. However, you must purchase the annual subscription if you want to create intros with this app on a constant basis.

Pros

  • Users can create intros from scratch
  • Good audio editing options
  • Intro templates can be customized
  • Easy to use

Cons

  • More expensive than most intro makers
  • Limited video editing options

3. Intro Designer Lite – Create Videos for iMovie

Price: Free

Rating: 4.5

Intro Designer Lite - Create Intros for iMovie

Anyone, regardless of how much video editing experience they have can create an intro with Intro Designer Lite. The app works best when used with a video editing app like iMovie since it doesn’t offer any video editing features.

All you need to do in order to make an intro with this app is to select one of the eight available templates, add the footage, customize the text, and export the video. The app lets you export intros in HD quality and share them to Facebook, Instagram, and other popular online destinations or send them via email. Furthermore, you can save all projects you created in Intro Designer Lite and use them to create intros for different videos. The tutorial mode provides support throughout the intro creation process to users who don’t have a lot of video editing experience.

Pros

  • All templates are fully customizable
  • Equipped with the vector technology that eliminates pixelation of text animations
  • Real-time preview
  • Intros can be exported in HD resolution

Cons

  • No audio editing options
  • There are only 8 intro templates to choose from

4. Intro Tube: Vlog Video Maker

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.5

Intro Tube: Vlog Video Maker

In case you are looking for an app that enables you to create professionally-looking intros in minutes, then Intro Tube: Vlog Video Maker may be the right choice for you. There are more than a thousand intro templates to choose from so that you can create intros that match the style of your vlogs or videos perfectly.

What’s more, the app features an impressive collection of over 700 motion stickers that can be added to your intro with a single tap. The huge selection of titles makes creating text layers easy and you can customize their duration or even apply transitions between two titles. All intros you create with this app can be saved on your iPhone’s camera roll and imported in the video editing app you’re using to create your blog. However, you won’t have access to all of the app’s features if you decide to use its free version.

Pros

  • Grants users access to more than a thousand intro templates
  • Unlimited title selection
  • Offers voiceover recording features
  • All templates can be exported in high resolution

Cons

  • No social media sharing options
  • Accessing all of the app’s features is only possible if you purchase the monthly subscription

5. T-Jam Live Intro Movie Maker

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.5

T-Jam Live Intro Movie Maker

All you need to do to start making an intro with T-Jam Live is to select a template and insert the text, and the app will do all the heavy lifting for you. The best part is that you can upload your music so that you can match the intro’s soundtrack with the rest of the video.

The app’s Layouter makes customizing the text a simple task since it allows you to choose the font or the size of the text or change its on-screen position. All intros you create with T-Jam can be exported in HD resolution and imported in iMovie or any other video editing app you’re using to edit videos from your iPhone. However, you must upgrade to T-Jam Pro if you want to have access to all features this app has to offer.

Pros

  • Powerful 3D text motion graphics
  • Offers a wide range of gestures
  • The video files you create with T-Jam can be imported in any iOS-based video editing app
  • Quick intro template customization process

Cons

  • Upgrading to the pro version is necessary if you want to create videos with this app on a regular basis
  • Audio editing options can be better

Below is a simple comparison table about the intro make apps for iPhones.

No. Intro Maker App User Rating Links on App Store
1 Intro Designer Lite - Create Intros for iMovie 4.5 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intro-designer-lite-create-intros-for-imovie/id488748114
2 Intro Tube: Vlog Video Maker 4.5 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intro-tube-vlog-video-maker/id1358216337
3 Intro Music Video, Movie Maker 4.1 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intro-music-video-movie-maker/id1187893193
4 Intro Maker For Youtube Studio 4 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intro-maker-for-youtube-studio/id1434300554
5 T-Jam Live Intro Movie Maker 4.5 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/t-jam-live-intro-movie-maker/id1348641765

Part 3: How to Make Intros with iMovie on iPhone

YouTubers who don’t want to install any third-party intro maker on their iPhones can create an intro for their video with iMovie. However, the process can be a bit technical while the results you are going to get may not be visually impressive.

The first thing you will need to do is create a new project, and select a photo you are going to use as a background. Once you place the photo onto the timeline and set its duration you can proceed to export it as a video.

You can skip this step if you want to use a video file you recorded with on your own as the background for the intro. In either case, you will have to import the video files you want to use to make an intro into a project you’re working on and place them on the timeline.

You can then proceed to create a text box and insert the text you want to appear in the intro. Optionally you can apply transitions between the video clips you included in your intro or add music that matches the intro’s style. Preview the intro to make sure that you like the final result and continue working on other parts of your video.

You can also check the guide to know how to create video trailers in iMovie .

Conclusion

An intro can slowly introduce the topic the video covers and it can spark the viewer’s attention. Fortunately, there are so many different intro makers you can use to create awesome action-packed intros that are fun to watch.

Moreover, you don’t need to be a seasoned video editor in order to use any of the intro maker apps we mentioned in this article since they offer easily customizable templates that enable you to create intros in minutes. Which of the intro maker apps for iPhones and Androids are you going to choose? Leave a comment and let us know.

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Smartphone cameras can capture footage in high resolutions, but that doesn’t mean that your videos are going to become an instant hit on social media just because they are recorded in 4K or HD resolution. The opening of a video requires special attention because you only have a short period of time to capture the viewer’s attention.

An intro maker app can help you create perfect openings for the videos you shoot with your iPhone or Android phone. So in this article, we are going to take you through some of the best intro maker apps for iPhones and Androids that may help you improve the quality of the video content you’re sharing on social media.

Part 1: 5 Best Intro Maker Apps for Android Phones

The Google Play Store offers a diverse selection of intro maker apps that are equipped with a broad range of tools you can use to create eye-catching intros. What’s more, you don’t need to have advanced video editing skills in order to use any of the intro maker apps we included in this article. Let’s take a look at what the best intro maker apps for Android phones have to offer.

1. Intro Maker – Outro Maker – Video Ad Creator

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.1

Intro maker for Android

Making an intro for a YouTube video with this app won’t take more than 5 minutes of your time. This intro maker features a huge collection of fully customizable intro templates, while it also allows you to make a new intro from scratch.

All you need to do in order to start making an intro is pick a template, then upload the video and audio footage as well as logos or other images you want to use and then export your project. The app has powerful social sharing capabilities, which enables you to post the intros you create to the social network you choose directly from the app. However, the free version of this intro and outro maker gives you access to a limited selection of templates and it displays ads.

Pros

  • Creating an intro doesn’t take a lot of time
  • Equipped with a huge template library
  • Allows users to add images and audio files to intros
  • Excellent social media sharing capabilities

Cons

  • You must upgrade to the pro version to remove ads
  • A limited selection of video editing tools

2. Legend – Text Animated Maker

Price: Free, but contains ads

Rating: 4.1

 Legend Text Animated Maker

If you are looking for a simple way of adding text to a video , then Legend Text Animated Maker may be the right choice for you. This app is designed to help users create awesome text animations and turn them into GIFs or videos.

Making a text animation with Legend is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few easy steps. You just have to create an editor page, insert the text or pick one of the quotes the app offers, and then select the style of the animation, font, text color, or the background. When done you can proceed to save your creation as a video or GIF file before sharing it on social media or sending it to a friend. The only downside is that the Legend app doesn’t have any video intro or outro options.

Pros

  • Offers more than 25 styles of text animations
  • Great selection of built-in quotes
  • Text animations can be saved as GIF or video files
  • No previous experience with animation is required

Cons

  • Prone to crashes
  • No video editing options

3. Into Maker – Music Intro Video Editor

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.6

Into Maker – Music Intro Video Editor

With the selection of more than 4000 fully customizable templates, Intro Maker- Music Intro Video Editor is easily one of the best intro makers for Android devices. Themes are organized into categories like Timelapse, Nature, or Love, while you can also choose from a broad range of visual styles including glitch, cartoon, or 3D.

In addition, Intro Maker – Music Intro Video Editor has an audio library that contains hundreds of royalty-free songs and sound effects that can be easily added to all projects you’re working on. Animating text or choosing a font, text color, and adding shadows to the text are just a few among numerous text editing options this app provides.

What’s more, you can choose from more than 140 stickers and emojis that can be added to the intro you’re working on with a single tap.

Pros

  • All intro templates are easily customizable
  • The Lower Thirds feature makes it easier to add titles and logos to intros
  • Rich audio library
  • Excellent text animation features

Cons

  • All intros produced with the free version of the app are watermarked
  • Finding intro templates can be difficult

4. Quik – Free Video Editor for Photos, Clips, Music

Price: Free

Rating: 4.7

Quik – Free Video Editor for Photos, Clips, Music

Despite being primarily a video editing app for videos recorded with GoPro cameras , Quik also lets you edit videos you recorded with your Android phone. The app is equipped with 23 customizable templates that can also be used to create intros for videos you share on social media.

Moreover, the app lets you arrange video clips in any way you like, while the Smart Cuts feature makes cuts between shots automatically. Quik switches on the audio after it detects a voice and it lets you use songs from its royalty-free music library or upload songs from your collection to create a soundtrack. All videos you edit with this app can be exported in 1080p or 720p resolution and shared to social media directly from Quik.

Pros

  • Syncs transitions to the beat automatically
  • Offers a wide variety of video templates
  • Support nearly all common audio and video file formats
  • Videos edited with Quik can be exported in Full HD resolution

Cons

  • The app can be too complex to use for inexperienced video editors

5. Videoshop

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.7

 Videoshop  Video Editor for Intro Making

Creating an intro or editing an entire video with Videoshop is a fun process that is not going to take much more than a few moments of your time. This video editing app lets you remove all parts of videos you don’t want to include in the project you are working on, while you can also control the playback speed of all videos you edit and create slow-motion or fast-forward videos with ease.

Moreover, you can merge multiple clips into a single video and adjust their brightness, contrast, or saturation. The app also lets you record voiceovers and combine them with the songs or sound effects from the stock library. Videoshop also offers a great selection of animated titles that can make your intros more dynamic and entertaining.

Pros

  • No previous video editing experience required
  • Excellent audio and video editing options
  • A wide selection of animated titles
  • Great file-sharing capabilities

Cons

  • No automatic editing features
  • The app crashes easily

Below is a simple comparison table about the intro make apps for Android mentioned above.

No. Intro Maker App User Rating Links on Google Play
1 Intro Maker - Outro Maker, Video Ad Creator 4.1 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneintro.intromaker&hl=en
2 Legend - Text Animated Maker 4.1 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textonvideo.animated.animatedtext&hl=en
3 Intro Maker - music intro video editor 4.6 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryzenrise.intromaker&hl=en
4 Quik - Free Video Editor for photos, clips, music 4.7 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stupeflix.replay
5 Videoshop - Video Editor 4.7 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.videoshop.app

Part 2: Apps for Making Intros for YouTube Videos You Should Try on iPhone

The videos your record with your iPhone can be turned into impressive intros for the videos you share on YouTube and other social networks with the help of an intro maker app. We’ve shortlisted some of the best iPhone apps you can use to create an intro, so let’s take a closer look at their features.

1. Intro Maker for YouTube Studio

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.0

 Intro Maker for YouTube Studio

YouTubers who want to produce intros at a professional level from their iPhones can benefit from installing the Intro Maker for YouTube Studio. The app offers thousands of customizable intro templates that fit a broad range of video styles.

You can also add text to each template and select the font, size or adjust its position with ease. In addition, the app offers a variety of visual effects you can use to enhance the footage you included in an intro. The audio library offers a rich selection of royalty-free music you can use for the soundtrack, but you can also import your audio files and use them as a soundtrack for your intro. All videos you create with the free version of this app are going to be watermarked, while the number of intros you can create on a monthly level is going to be limited unless you purchase a monthly or annual subscription.

Pros

  • The simple intro creation process
  • Excellent text customization capabilities
  • Short audio and video upload times
  • A rich selection of intro templates

Cons

  • The free version of the app watermarks intros
  • Limited file sharing options

2. Intro Music Video Movie Maker

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.1

Intro Music Video Movie Maker

This intro maker grants you access to all tools you are going to need to create a stunning intro that will grab the viewer’s attention. You can choose if you want to create an intro from scratch or customize one of the available intro templates.

Furthermore, the app lets you apply transitions between shots and add text layers to each video clip you want to include in your intro. Creating a soundtrack from the music you import to a project or from the songs featured in the app’s sound library is easy, and it won’t take more than a few minutes of your time. However, you must purchase the annual subscription if you want to create intros with this app on a constant basis.

Pros

  • Users can create intros from scratch
  • Good audio editing options
  • Intro templates can be customized
  • Easy to use

Cons

  • More expensive than most intro makers
  • Limited video editing options

3. Intro Designer Lite – Create Videos for iMovie

Price: Free

Rating: 4.5

Intro Designer Lite - Create Intros for iMovie

Anyone, regardless of how much video editing experience they have can create an intro with Intro Designer Lite. The app works best when used with a video editing app like iMovie since it doesn’t offer any video editing features.

All you need to do in order to make an intro with this app is to select one of the eight available templates, add the footage, customize the text, and export the video. The app lets you export intros in HD quality and share them to Facebook, Instagram, and other popular online destinations or send them via email. Furthermore, you can save all projects you created in Intro Designer Lite and use them to create intros for different videos. The tutorial mode provides support throughout the intro creation process to users who don’t have a lot of video editing experience.

Pros

  • All templates are fully customizable
  • Equipped with the vector technology that eliminates pixelation of text animations
  • Real-time preview
  • Intros can be exported in HD resolution

Cons

  • No audio editing options
  • There are only 8 intro templates to choose from

4. Intro Tube: Vlog Video Maker

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.5

Intro Tube: Vlog Video Maker

In case you are looking for an app that enables you to create professionally-looking intros in minutes, then Intro Tube: Vlog Video Maker may be the right choice for you. There are more than a thousand intro templates to choose from so that you can create intros that match the style of your vlogs or videos perfectly.

What’s more, the app features an impressive collection of over 700 motion stickers that can be added to your intro with a single tap. The huge selection of titles makes creating text layers easy and you can customize their duration or even apply transitions between two titles. All intros you create with this app can be saved on your iPhone’s camera roll and imported in the video editing app you’re using to create your blog. However, you won’t have access to all of the app’s features if you decide to use its free version.

Pros

  • Grants users access to more than a thousand intro templates
  • Unlimited title selection
  • Offers voiceover recording features
  • All templates can be exported in high resolution

Cons

  • No social media sharing options
  • Accessing all of the app’s features is only possible if you purchase the monthly subscription

5. T-Jam Live Intro Movie Maker

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.5

T-Jam Live Intro Movie Maker

All you need to do to start making an intro with T-Jam Live is to select a template and insert the text, and the app will do all the heavy lifting for you. The best part is that you can upload your music so that you can match the intro’s soundtrack with the rest of the video.

The app’s Layouter makes customizing the text a simple task since it allows you to choose the font or the size of the text or change its on-screen position. All intros you create with T-Jam can be exported in HD resolution and imported in iMovie or any other video editing app you’re using to edit videos from your iPhone. However, you must upgrade to T-Jam Pro if you want to have access to all features this app has to offer.

Pros

  • Powerful 3D text motion graphics
  • Offers a wide range of gestures
  • The video files you create with T-Jam can be imported in any iOS-based video editing app
  • Quick intro template customization process

Cons

  • Upgrading to the pro version is necessary if you want to create videos with this app on a regular basis
  • Audio editing options can be better

Below is a simple comparison table about the intro make apps for iPhones.

No. Intro Maker App User Rating Links on App Store
1 Intro Designer Lite - Create Intros for iMovie 4.5 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intro-designer-lite-create-intros-for-imovie/id488748114
2 Intro Tube: Vlog Video Maker 4.5 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intro-tube-vlog-video-maker/id1358216337
3 Intro Music Video, Movie Maker 4.1 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intro-music-video-movie-maker/id1187893193
4 Intro Maker For Youtube Studio 4 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intro-maker-for-youtube-studio/id1434300554
5 T-Jam Live Intro Movie Maker 4.5 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/t-jam-live-intro-movie-maker/id1348641765

Part 3: How to Make Intros with iMovie on iPhone

YouTubers who don’t want to install any third-party intro maker on their iPhones can create an intro for their video with iMovie. However, the process can be a bit technical while the results you are going to get may not be visually impressive.

The first thing you will need to do is create a new project, and select a photo you are going to use as a background. Once you place the photo onto the timeline and set its duration you can proceed to export it as a video.

You can skip this step if you want to use a video file you recorded with on your own as the background for the intro. In either case, you will have to import the video files you want to use to make an intro into a project you’re working on and place them on the timeline.

You can then proceed to create a text box and insert the text you want to appear in the intro. Optionally you can apply transitions between the video clips you included in your intro or add music that matches the intro’s style. Preview the intro to make sure that you like the final result and continue working on other parts of your video.

You can also check the guide to know how to create video trailers in iMovie .

Conclusion

An intro can slowly introduce the topic the video covers and it can spark the viewer’s attention. Fortunately, there are so many different intro makers you can use to create awesome action-packed intros that are fun to watch.

Moreover, you don’t need to be a seasoned video editor in order to use any of the intro maker apps we mentioned in this article since they offer easily customizable templates that enable you to create intros in minutes. Which of the intro maker apps for iPhones and Androids are you going to choose? Leave a comment and let us know.

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Smartphone cameras can capture footage in high resolutions, but that doesn’t mean that your videos are going to become an instant hit on social media just because they are recorded in 4K or HD resolution. The opening of a video requires special attention because you only have a short period of time to capture the viewer’s attention.

An intro maker app can help you create perfect openings for the videos you shoot with your iPhone or Android phone. So in this article, we are going to take you through some of the best intro maker apps for iPhones and Androids that may help you improve the quality of the video content you’re sharing on social media.

Part 1: 5 Best Intro Maker Apps for Android Phones

The Google Play Store offers a diverse selection of intro maker apps that are equipped with a broad range of tools you can use to create eye-catching intros. What’s more, you don’t need to have advanced video editing skills in order to use any of the intro maker apps we included in this article. Let’s take a look at what the best intro maker apps for Android phones have to offer.

1. Intro Maker – Outro Maker – Video Ad Creator

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.1

Intro maker for Android

Making an intro for a YouTube video with this app won’t take more than 5 minutes of your time. This intro maker features a huge collection of fully customizable intro templates, while it also allows you to make a new intro from scratch.

All you need to do in order to start making an intro is pick a template, then upload the video and audio footage as well as logos or other images you want to use and then export your project. The app has powerful social sharing capabilities, which enables you to post the intros you create to the social network you choose directly from the app. However, the free version of this intro and outro maker gives you access to a limited selection of templates and it displays ads.

Pros

  • Creating an intro doesn’t take a lot of time
  • Equipped with a huge template library
  • Allows users to add images and audio files to intros
  • Excellent social media sharing capabilities

Cons

  • You must upgrade to the pro version to remove ads
  • A limited selection of video editing tools

2. Legend – Text Animated Maker

Price: Free, but contains ads

Rating: 4.1

 Legend Text Animated Maker

If you are looking for a simple way of adding text to a video , then Legend Text Animated Maker may be the right choice for you. This app is designed to help users create awesome text animations and turn them into GIFs or videos.

Making a text animation with Legend is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few easy steps. You just have to create an editor page, insert the text or pick one of the quotes the app offers, and then select the style of the animation, font, text color, or the background. When done you can proceed to save your creation as a video or GIF file before sharing it on social media or sending it to a friend. The only downside is that the Legend app doesn’t have any video intro or outro options.

Pros

  • Offers more than 25 styles of text animations
  • Great selection of built-in quotes
  • Text animations can be saved as GIF or video files
  • No previous experience with animation is required

Cons

  • Prone to crashes
  • No video editing options

3. Into Maker – Music Intro Video Editor

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.6

Into Maker – Music Intro Video Editor

With the selection of more than 4000 fully customizable templates, Intro Maker- Music Intro Video Editor is easily one of the best intro makers for Android devices. Themes are organized into categories like Timelapse, Nature, or Love, while you can also choose from a broad range of visual styles including glitch, cartoon, or 3D.

In addition, Intro Maker – Music Intro Video Editor has an audio library that contains hundreds of royalty-free songs and sound effects that can be easily added to all projects you’re working on. Animating text or choosing a font, text color, and adding shadows to the text are just a few among numerous text editing options this app provides.

What’s more, you can choose from more than 140 stickers and emojis that can be added to the intro you’re working on with a single tap.

Pros

  • All intro templates are easily customizable
  • The Lower Thirds feature makes it easier to add titles and logos to intros
  • Rich audio library
  • Excellent text animation features

Cons

  • All intros produced with the free version of the app are watermarked
  • Finding intro templates can be difficult

4. Quik – Free Video Editor for Photos, Clips, Music

Price: Free

Rating: 4.7

Quik – Free Video Editor for Photos, Clips, Music

Despite being primarily a video editing app for videos recorded with GoPro cameras , Quik also lets you edit videos you recorded with your Android phone. The app is equipped with 23 customizable templates that can also be used to create intros for videos you share on social media.

Moreover, the app lets you arrange video clips in any way you like, while the Smart Cuts feature makes cuts between shots automatically. Quik switches on the audio after it detects a voice and it lets you use songs from its royalty-free music library or upload songs from your collection to create a soundtrack. All videos you edit with this app can be exported in 1080p or 720p resolution and shared to social media directly from Quik.

Pros

  • Syncs transitions to the beat automatically
  • Offers a wide variety of video templates
  • Support nearly all common audio and video file formats
  • Videos edited with Quik can be exported in Full HD resolution

Cons

  • The app can be too complex to use for inexperienced video editors

5. Videoshop

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.7

 Videoshop  Video Editor for Intro Making

Creating an intro or editing an entire video with Videoshop is a fun process that is not going to take much more than a few moments of your time. This video editing app lets you remove all parts of videos you don’t want to include in the project you are working on, while you can also control the playback speed of all videos you edit and create slow-motion or fast-forward videos with ease.

Moreover, you can merge multiple clips into a single video and adjust their brightness, contrast, or saturation. The app also lets you record voiceovers and combine them with the songs or sound effects from the stock library. Videoshop also offers a great selection of animated titles that can make your intros more dynamic and entertaining.

Pros

  • No previous video editing experience required
  • Excellent audio and video editing options
  • A wide selection of animated titles
  • Great file-sharing capabilities

Cons

  • No automatic editing features
  • The app crashes easily

Below is a simple comparison table about the intro make apps for Android mentioned above.

No. Intro Maker App User Rating Links on Google Play
1 Intro Maker - Outro Maker, Video Ad Creator 4.1 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneintro.intromaker&hl=en
2 Legend - Text Animated Maker 4.1 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textonvideo.animated.animatedtext&hl=en
3 Intro Maker - music intro video editor 4.6 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryzenrise.intromaker&hl=en
4 Quik - Free Video Editor for photos, clips, music 4.7 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stupeflix.replay
5 Videoshop - Video Editor 4.7 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.videoshop.app

Part 2: Apps for Making Intros for YouTube Videos You Should Try on iPhone

The videos your record with your iPhone can be turned into impressive intros for the videos you share on YouTube and other social networks with the help of an intro maker app. We’ve shortlisted some of the best iPhone apps you can use to create an intro, so let’s take a closer look at their features.

1. Intro Maker for YouTube Studio

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.0

 Intro Maker for YouTube Studio

YouTubers who want to produce intros at a professional level from their iPhones can benefit from installing the Intro Maker for YouTube Studio. The app offers thousands of customizable intro templates that fit a broad range of video styles.

You can also add text to each template and select the font, size or adjust its position with ease. In addition, the app offers a variety of visual effects you can use to enhance the footage you included in an intro. The audio library offers a rich selection of royalty-free music you can use for the soundtrack, but you can also import your audio files and use them as a soundtrack for your intro. All videos you create with the free version of this app are going to be watermarked, while the number of intros you can create on a monthly level is going to be limited unless you purchase a monthly or annual subscription.

Pros

  • The simple intro creation process
  • Excellent text customization capabilities
  • Short audio and video upload times
  • A rich selection of intro templates

Cons

  • The free version of the app watermarks intros
  • Limited file sharing options

2. Intro Music Video Movie Maker

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.1

Intro Music Video Movie Maker

This intro maker grants you access to all tools you are going to need to create a stunning intro that will grab the viewer’s attention. You can choose if you want to create an intro from scratch or customize one of the available intro templates.

Furthermore, the app lets you apply transitions between shots and add text layers to each video clip you want to include in your intro. Creating a soundtrack from the music you import to a project or from the songs featured in the app’s sound library is easy, and it won’t take more than a few minutes of your time. However, you must purchase the annual subscription if you want to create intros with this app on a constant basis.

Pros

  • Users can create intros from scratch
  • Good audio editing options
  • Intro templates can be customized
  • Easy to use

Cons

  • More expensive than most intro makers
  • Limited video editing options

3. Intro Designer Lite – Create Videos for iMovie

Price: Free

Rating: 4.5

Intro Designer Lite - Create Intros for iMovie

Anyone, regardless of how much video editing experience they have can create an intro with Intro Designer Lite. The app works best when used with a video editing app like iMovie since it doesn’t offer any video editing features.

All you need to do in order to make an intro with this app is to select one of the eight available templates, add the footage, customize the text, and export the video. The app lets you export intros in HD quality and share them to Facebook, Instagram, and other popular online destinations or send them via email. Furthermore, you can save all projects you created in Intro Designer Lite and use them to create intros for different videos. The tutorial mode provides support throughout the intro creation process to users who don’t have a lot of video editing experience.

Pros

  • All templates are fully customizable
  • Equipped with the vector technology that eliminates pixelation of text animations
  • Real-time preview
  • Intros can be exported in HD resolution

Cons

  • No audio editing options
  • There are only 8 intro templates to choose from

4. Intro Tube: Vlog Video Maker

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.5

Intro Tube: Vlog Video Maker

In case you are looking for an app that enables you to create professionally-looking intros in minutes, then Intro Tube: Vlog Video Maker may be the right choice for you. There are more than a thousand intro templates to choose from so that you can create intros that match the style of your vlogs or videos perfectly.

What’s more, the app features an impressive collection of over 700 motion stickers that can be added to your intro with a single tap. The huge selection of titles makes creating text layers easy and you can customize their duration or even apply transitions between two titles. All intros you create with this app can be saved on your iPhone’s camera roll and imported in the video editing app you’re using to create your blog. However, you won’t have access to all of the app’s features if you decide to use its free version.

Pros

  • Grants users access to more than a thousand intro templates
  • Unlimited title selection
  • Offers voiceover recording features
  • All templates can be exported in high resolution

Cons

  • No social media sharing options
  • Accessing all of the app’s features is only possible if you purchase the monthly subscription

5. T-Jam Live Intro Movie Maker

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.5

T-Jam Live Intro Movie Maker

All you need to do to start making an intro with T-Jam Live is to select a template and insert the text, and the app will do all the heavy lifting for you. The best part is that you can upload your music so that you can match the intro’s soundtrack with the rest of the video.

The app’s Layouter makes customizing the text a simple task since it allows you to choose the font or the size of the text or change its on-screen position. All intros you create with T-Jam can be exported in HD resolution and imported in iMovie or any other video editing app you’re using to edit videos from your iPhone. However, you must upgrade to T-Jam Pro if you want to have access to all features this app has to offer.

Pros

  • Powerful 3D text motion graphics
  • Offers a wide range of gestures
  • The video files you create with T-Jam can be imported in any iOS-based video editing app
  • Quick intro template customization process

Cons

  • Upgrading to the pro version is necessary if you want to create videos with this app on a regular basis
  • Audio editing options can be better

Below is a simple comparison table about the intro make apps for iPhones.

No. Intro Maker App User Rating Links on App Store
1 Intro Designer Lite - Create Intros for iMovie 4.5 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intro-designer-lite-create-intros-for-imovie/id488748114
2 Intro Tube: Vlog Video Maker 4.5 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intro-tube-vlog-video-maker/id1358216337
3 Intro Music Video, Movie Maker 4.1 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intro-music-video-movie-maker/id1187893193
4 Intro Maker For Youtube Studio 4 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intro-maker-for-youtube-studio/id1434300554
5 T-Jam Live Intro Movie Maker 4.5 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/t-jam-live-intro-movie-maker/id1348641765

Part 3: How to Make Intros with iMovie on iPhone

YouTubers who don’t want to install any third-party intro maker on their iPhones can create an intro for their video with iMovie. However, the process can be a bit technical while the results you are going to get may not be visually impressive.

The first thing you will need to do is create a new project, and select a photo you are going to use as a background. Once you place the photo onto the timeline and set its duration you can proceed to export it as a video.

You can skip this step if you want to use a video file you recorded with on your own as the background for the intro. In either case, you will have to import the video files you want to use to make an intro into a project you’re working on and place them on the timeline.

You can then proceed to create a text box and insert the text you want to appear in the intro. Optionally you can apply transitions between the video clips you included in your intro or add music that matches the intro’s style. Preview the intro to make sure that you like the final result and continue working on other parts of your video.

You can also check the guide to know how to create video trailers in iMovie .

Conclusion

An intro can slowly introduce the topic the video covers and it can spark the viewer’s attention. Fortunately, there are so many different intro makers you can use to create awesome action-packed intros that are fun to watch.

Moreover, you don’t need to be a seasoned video editor in order to use any of the intro maker apps we mentioned in this article since they offer easily customizable templates that enable you to create intros in minutes. Which of the intro maker apps for iPhones and Androids are you going to choose? Leave a comment and let us know.

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Smartphone cameras can capture footage in high resolutions, but that doesn’t mean that your videos are going to become an instant hit on social media just because they are recorded in 4K or HD resolution. The opening of a video requires special attention because you only have a short period of time to capture the viewer’s attention.

An intro maker app can help you create perfect openings for the videos you shoot with your iPhone or Android phone. So in this article, we are going to take you through some of the best intro maker apps for iPhones and Androids that may help you improve the quality of the video content you’re sharing on social media.

Part 1: 5 Best Intro Maker Apps for Android Phones

The Google Play Store offers a diverse selection of intro maker apps that are equipped with a broad range of tools you can use to create eye-catching intros. What’s more, you don’t need to have advanced video editing skills in order to use any of the intro maker apps we included in this article. Let’s take a look at what the best intro maker apps for Android phones have to offer.

1. Intro Maker – Outro Maker – Video Ad Creator

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.1

Intro maker for Android

Making an intro for a YouTube video with this app won’t take more than 5 minutes of your time. This intro maker features a huge collection of fully customizable intro templates, while it also allows you to make a new intro from scratch.

All you need to do in order to start making an intro is pick a template, then upload the video and audio footage as well as logos or other images you want to use and then export your project. The app has powerful social sharing capabilities, which enables you to post the intros you create to the social network you choose directly from the app. However, the free version of this intro and outro maker gives you access to a limited selection of templates and it displays ads.

Pros

  • Creating an intro doesn’t take a lot of time
  • Equipped with a huge template library
  • Allows users to add images and audio files to intros
  • Excellent social media sharing capabilities

Cons

  • You must upgrade to the pro version to remove ads
  • A limited selection of video editing tools

2. Legend – Text Animated Maker

Price: Free, but contains ads

Rating: 4.1

 Legend Text Animated Maker

If you are looking for a simple way of adding text to a video , then Legend Text Animated Maker may be the right choice for you. This app is designed to help users create awesome text animations and turn them into GIFs or videos.

Making a text animation with Legend is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few easy steps. You just have to create an editor page, insert the text or pick one of the quotes the app offers, and then select the style of the animation, font, text color, or the background. When done you can proceed to save your creation as a video or GIF file before sharing it on social media or sending it to a friend. The only downside is that the Legend app doesn’t have any video intro or outro options.

Pros

  • Offers more than 25 styles of text animations
  • Great selection of built-in quotes
  • Text animations can be saved as GIF or video files
  • No previous experience with animation is required

Cons

  • Prone to crashes
  • No video editing options

3. Into Maker – Music Intro Video Editor

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.6

Into Maker – Music Intro Video Editor

With the selection of more than 4000 fully customizable templates, Intro Maker- Music Intro Video Editor is easily one of the best intro makers for Android devices. Themes are organized into categories like Timelapse, Nature, or Love, while you can also choose from a broad range of visual styles including glitch, cartoon, or 3D.

In addition, Intro Maker – Music Intro Video Editor has an audio library that contains hundreds of royalty-free songs and sound effects that can be easily added to all projects you’re working on. Animating text or choosing a font, text color, and adding shadows to the text are just a few among numerous text editing options this app provides.

What’s more, you can choose from more than 140 stickers and emojis that can be added to the intro you’re working on with a single tap.

Pros

  • All intro templates are easily customizable
  • The Lower Thirds feature makes it easier to add titles and logos to intros
  • Rich audio library
  • Excellent text animation features

Cons

  • All intros produced with the free version of the app are watermarked
  • Finding intro templates can be difficult

4. Quik – Free Video Editor for Photos, Clips, Music

Price: Free

Rating: 4.7

Quik – Free Video Editor for Photos, Clips, Music

Despite being primarily a video editing app for videos recorded with GoPro cameras , Quik also lets you edit videos you recorded with your Android phone. The app is equipped with 23 customizable templates that can also be used to create intros for videos you share on social media.

Moreover, the app lets you arrange video clips in any way you like, while the Smart Cuts feature makes cuts between shots automatically. Quik switches on the audio after it detects a voice and it lets you use songs from its royalty-free music library or upload songs from your collection to create a soundtrack. All videos you edit with this app can be exported in 1080p or 720p resolution and shared to social media directly from Quik.

Pros

  • Syncs transitions to the beat automatically
  • Offers a wide variety of video templates
  • Support nearly all common audio and video file formats
  • Videos edited with Quik can be exported in Full HD resolution

Cons

  • The app can be too complex to use for inexperienced video editors

5. Videoshop

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.7

 Videoshop  Video Editor for Intro Making

Creating an intro or editing an entire video with Videoshop is a fun process that is not going to take much more than a few moments of your time. This video editing app lets you remove all parts of videos you don’t want to include in the project you are working on, while you can also control the playback speed of all videos you edit and create slow-motion or fast-forward videos with ease.

Moreover, you can merge multiple clips into a single video and adjust their brightness, contrast, or saturation. The app also lets you record voiceovers and combine them with the songs or sound effects from the stock library. Videoshop also offers a great selection of animated titles that can make your intros more dynamic and entertaining.

Pros

  • No previous video editing experience required
  • Excellent audio and video editing options
  • A wide selection of animated titles
  • Great file-sharing capabilities

Cons

  • No automatic editing features
  • The app crashes easily

Below is a simple comparison table about the intro make apps for Android mentioned above.

No. Intro Maker App User Rating Links on Google Play
1 Intro Maker - Outro Maker, Video Ad Creator 4.1 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneintro.intromaker&hl=en
2 Legend - Text Animated Maker 4.1 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textonvideo.animated.animatedtext&hl=en
3 Intro Maker - music intro video editor 4.6 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryzenrise.intromaker&hl=en
4 Quik - Free Video Editor for photos, clips, music 4.7 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stupeflix.replay
5 Videoshop - Video Editor 4.7 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.videoshop.app

Part 2: Apps for Making Intros for YouTube Videos You Should Try on iPhone

The videos your record with your iPhone can be turned into impressive intros for the videos you share on YouTube and other social networks with the help of an intro maker app. We’ve shortlisted some of the best iPhone apps you can use to create an intro, so let’s take a closer look at their features.

1. Intro Maker for YouTube Studio

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.0

 Intro Maker for YouTube Studio

YouTubers who want to produce intros at a professional level from their iPhones can benefit from installing the Intro Maker for YouTube Studio. The app offers thousands of customizable intro templates that fit a broad range of video styles.

You can also add text to each template and select the font, size or adjust its position with ease. In addition, the app offers a variety of visual effects you can use to enhance the footage you included in an intro. The audio library offers a rich selection of royalty-free music you can use for the soundtrack, but you can also import your audio files and use them as a soundtrack for your intro. All videos you create with the free version of this app are going to be watermarked, while the number of intros you can create on a monthly level is going to be limited unless you purchase a monthly or annual subscription.

Pros

  • The simple intro creation process
  • Excellent text customization capabilities
  • Short audio and video upload times
  • A rich selection of intro templates

Cons

  • The free version of the app watermarks intros
  • Limited file sharing options

2. Intro Music Video Movie Maker

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.1

Intro Music Video Movie Maker

This intro maker grants you access to all tools you are going to need to create a stunning intro that will grab the viewer’s attention. You can choose if you want to create an intro from scratch or customize one of the available intro templates.

Furthermore, the app lets you apply transitions between shots and add text layers to each video clip you want to include in your intro. Creating a soundtrack from the music you import to a project or from the songs featured in the app’s sound library is easy, and it won’t take more than a few minutes of your time. However, you must purchase the annual subscription if you want to create intros with this app on a constant basis.

Pros

  • Users can create intros from scratch
  • Good audio editing options
  • Intro templates can be customized
  • Easy to use

Cons

  • More expensive than most intro makers
  • Limited video editing options

3. Intro Designer Lite – Create Videos for iMovie

Price: Free

Rating: 4.5

Intro Designer Lite - Create Intros for iMovie

Anyone, regardless of how much video editing experience they have can create an intro with Intro Designer Lite. The app works best when used with a video editing app like iMovie since it doesn’t offer any video editing features.

All you need to do in order to make an intro with this app is to select one of the eight available templates, add the footage, customize the text, and export the video. The app lets you export intros in HD quality and share them to Facebook, Instagram, and other popular online destinations or send them via email. Furthermore, you can save all projects you created in Intro Designer Lite and use them to create intros for different videos. The tutorial mode provides support throughout the intro creation process to users who don’t have a lot of video editing experience.

Pros

  • All templates are fully customizable
  • Equipped with the vector technology that eliminates pixelation of text animations
  • Real-time preview
  • Intros can be exported in HD resolution

Cons

  • No audio editing options
  • There are only 8 intro templates to choose from

4. Intro Tube: Vlog Video Maker

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.5

Intro Tube: Vlog Video Maker

In case you are looking for an app that enables you to create professionally-looking intros in minutes, then Intro Tube: Vlog Video Maker may be the right choice for you. There are more than a thousand intro templates to choose from so that you can create intros that match the style of your vlogs or videos perfectly.

What’s more, the app features an impressive collection of over 700 motion stickers that can be added to your intro with a single tap. The huge selection of titles makes creating text layers easy and you can customize their duration or even apply transitions between two titles. All intros you create with this app can be saved on your iPhone’s camera roll and imported in the video editing app you’re using to create your blog. However, you won’t have access to all of the app’s features if you decide to use its free version.

Pros

  • Grants users access to more than a thousand intro templates
  • Unlimited title selection
  • Offers voiceover recording features
  • All templates can be exported in high resolution

Cons

  • No social media sharing options
  • Accessing all of the app’s features is only possible if you purchase the monthly subscription

5. T-Jam Live Intro Movie Maker

Price: Free, but offers in-app purchases

Rating: 4.5

T-Jam Live Intro Movie Maker

All you need to do to start making an intro with T-Jam Live is to select a template and insert the text, and the app will do all the heavy lifting for you. The best part is that you can upload your music so that you can match the intro’s soundtrack with the rest of the video.

The app’s Layouter makes customizing the text a simple task since it allows you to choose the font or the size of the text or change its on-screen position. All intros you create with T-Jam can be exported in HD resolution and imported in iMovie or any other video editing app you’re using to edit videos from your iPhone. However, you must upgrade to T-Jam Pro if you want to have access to all features this app has to offer.

Pros

  • Powerful 3D text motion graphics
  • Offers a wide range of gestures
  • The video files you create with T-Jam can be imported in any iOS-based video editing app
  • Quick intro template customization process

Cons

  • Upgrading to the pro version is necessary if you want to create videos with this app on a regular basis
  • Audio editing options can be better

Below is a simple comparison table about the intro make apps for iPhones.

No. Intro Maker App User Rating Links on App Store
1 Intro Designer Lite - Create Intros for iMovie 4.5 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intro-designer-lite-create-intros-for-imovie/id488748114
2 Intro Tube: Vlog Video Maker 4.5 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intro-tube-vlog-video-maker/id1358216337
3 Intro Music Video, Movie Maker 4.1 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intro-music-video-movie-maker/id1187893193
4 Intro Maker For Youtube Studio 4 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intro-maker-for-youtube-studio/id1434300554
5 T-Jam Live Intro Movie Maker 4.5 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/t-jam-live-intro-movie-maker/id1348641765

Part 3: How to Make Intros with iMovie on iPhone

YouTubers who don’t want to install any third-party intro maker on their iPhones can create an intro for their video with iMovie. However, the process can be a bit technical while the results you are going to get may not be visually impressive.

The first thing you will need to do is create a new project, and select a photo you are going to use as a background. Once you place the photo onto the timeline and set its duration you can proceed to export it as a video.

You can skip this step if you want to use a video file you recorded with on your own as the background for the intro. In either case, you will have to import the video files you want to use to make an intro into a project you’re working on and place them on the timeline.

You can then proceed to create a text box and insert the text you want to appear in the intro. Optionally you can apply transitions between the video clips you included in your intro or add music that matches the intro’s style. Preview the intro to make sure that you like the final result and continue working on other parts of your video.

You can also check the guide to know how to create video trailers in iMovie .

Conclusion

An intro can slowly introduce the topic the video covers and it can spark the viewer’s attention. Fortunately, there are so many different intro makers you can use to create awesome action-packed intros that are fun to watch.

Moreover, you don’t need to be a seasoned video editor in order to use any of the intro maker apps we mentioned in this article since they offer easily customizable templates that enable you to create intros in minutes. Which of the intro maker apps for iPhones and Androids are you going to choose? Leave a comment and let us know.

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