Here is my list of essential apps for reporters.
![Smartphone screen with 12 mobile journalism apps](https://i0.wp.com/robbmontgomery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/wallpaper-max-pink.png?resize=473%2C1024&ssl=1)
APP | PURPOSE | iOS | DROID | COST |
DoubleTake | Record front and rear cameras at same time | X | Free | |
YouTube | Fast uploader and channel manager | X | X | Free |
MultiResize | Batch edit photos for quicker uploading times | X | Free | |
VN Video Editor | Video editing app | X | X | Free |
Voice Record Pro | Professional audio recording | X | Free | |
Groovebox | Generate original music grooves for copyright free soundtracks | X | Free | |
All Trails | Multimedia reporting with GPS tracking and Photos | X | X | Free |
Clips | Generate animated text and graphics for overlays | X | Free | |
Native Cam | This is still my “Go-To” camera | X | X | Free |
Photo Album | Find your shots in one place | X | X | Free |
Filmic Pro | Pro Camera for TV and Film | X | X | $14.99 |
LumaFusion | Pro video editor | X | X | $29.99 |
We discuss these tools on Clubhouse.
We convene the Mobile Journalism Lounge on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Please join us!
Here is the link to the next one.
![Mobile journalism longe invite to clubhouse](https://i0.wp.com/robbmontgomery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-26-at-2.00.01-PM.png?resize=485%2C314&ssl=1)
Join us in the “Mobile Journalism Lounge.”
#MojoClub
Ask, share, and network with #Mojo thought leaders.
Wednesday, March 3
9:00 PM CET.
bit.ly/MojoClub2
Check out this video I made that shows how a reporter can use the DoubleTake app in the field.
Some professional-level apps like LumaFusion are only available on the iOS platform. VN video editor works well on both Android and iOS, so I keep it on my phone for teaching purposes. VN also can do some special effects that are exclusive, so it is pretty handy.
![mobile journalism masterclass](https://i0.wp.com/robbmontgomery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-06-at-5.59.07-PM.png?resize=955%2C615&ssl=1)
I teach you how to use this apps in my six-week Mobile Journalism Masterclass. This course is only offer a few times per year in partnership with Journalism Co UK.
My apps list is constantly refreshed at the companion site for the Mobile Journalism text book.
![Chapter titles in the the mobile journalism textbook](https://i0.wp.com/robbmontgomery.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mm-transp-chapters.png?resize=807%2C377&ssl=1)
Happy Filming!
Robb Montgomery
Author, Mobile Journalism (2020) and Smartphone Video Storytelling (2018)
Director of the Smart Film School
Chair, Mobile Journalism Awards
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