Video Recording Options for Your iPhone 3G [Review]
We have been waiting for a video recorder for iPhone 3G for a while. Not only did we get there today but we got two of them.
If you have a jailbroken iPhone running 2.0 software, you can find Cycorder and Video Recorder via Cydia.
Let's do a quick review of both of these recorders.
Cycorder is a product from the developer of Cydia. Jay took a minimalistic design approach to his recorder with the focus on real-time compression. Cycorder does not have audio recording at this time, but since it's only a first release, we won't be surprised to find it in the future.
Update: Latest version of Cycorder has audio recording.
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Cycorder user interface has a record option and immediate access to your recorder files. If you are looking for your videos after recording, they are in the Videos directory on your iPhone.
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The video recording quality is quite respectable considering the capabilities of iPhone camera.
Technical Specs:
- size of video 384x288
- 4x3 aspect ration
- MJPEG compression
Video Recorder for iPhone is developed by Dreamcatcher; it is clear that they were on a mission to develop a full-blown recorder. We like almost everything about Video Recorder.
Notable features we liked:
- Ability to record in portrait mode
- Audio recording
- Ability to share video on YouTube
Things we did not like:
- No real-time compression, this is the biggest turn off for this product. For example, it took over 2 minutes to encode a 30-second video.
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You can purchase Video Recorder for $19.99. After purchase, you will get unlimited time for recordings and the enabled custom signature option.
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The idea of having a portrait mode recording is outstanding; we love that option. Also, YouTube sharing worked as expected.
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Sorry, but we just do not like how much time encoding takes.
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The quality of the video produced by Video Recorder can be better compare to Cycorder's. In addition, the colors of video recording are off - more on the warm side.
Let's compare the features of both recorders, side by side
Features |
Cycorder |
iPhone Video Recorder |
| Recording Quality Options | x |
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| Audio Recording | x |
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| Sharing Options | x |
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| Real-time compression | x |
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| Portrait mode recording | x |
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| Price | Free (ad supported) |
$19.99 |
Both recorders are respectable entries into video recording for iPhone. The developers took different approaches for each and it is nice to see some creativity. Cycorder beats Video Recorder hands down on the real-time compression capability and video quality. On another hand, Video Recorder is truly a full-feature recorder for iPhone. It is for you to decide which program you like the most.
Once again, the jailbroken software market is a step ahead of the app store apps. As far as we see it, these types of software are another reason to jailbreak your phone. What are you waiting for?
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Qik has announced iPhone 3G support, so we decided to take their video streaming application for a spin. |
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No more SSH, no more jailbreaking, and no more useless utilities. Heck, if you want to add music from youtube video - no problem. |
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As an iPhone user, you've probably found yourself in lots of "iPhone" conversations, especially lately with the release of the App Store and iPhone 3G. If throughout those conversations you've found yourself thinking, "Wait, isn't jailbreaking and unlocking the same thing?" or "What does he mean by Pwnage", then this glossary is for you. |
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i'm waiting for pwnage tool to be compatible with 2.0.2~
@io QuickPwn can do a job for you for 2.0.2 but it is only for windows
Posted by: io | August 24, 2008 at 09:31 PM
I am honestly starting to like the Iphone more and more! It just keeps getting better and better.
RD
"URL TROLL WAS HERE"
Posted by: Jim Jones | August 24, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Why not put this application in app store? I would like to take this program but do not want to pay for something that is not authorized by the apple!
Posted by: fsousa | September 11, 2008 at 12:03 PM
Too bad - "Video Recorder" joined Digital River group of companies. Most of them specializing in "Internet Marketing Solutions" and with an attitude to match.
These days, if you want to ask a question about the "Video Recorder" application ( .... like: "Why don´t I get an upgrade offer", since I have paid for the application once before???") they do not have a customer support telephone number or a proper e-mail address.
The only way to communicate with Digital River, is to use their response form, – a form that will not send, unless you enter all personal information, including telephone number. Now, why would an "Internet Marketing Solution" company beinterested in my personal data? :-D
Digital RIver sucks, and they can keep Video Recorder for all I care. I´ll go with the competition.
Morten
Posted by: Morten B | September 23, 2008 at 08:52 AM
Cycorder does have audio. It was very faint when I had it before (could be because of my FW but I'm not too sure) but after my update to 2.1 for some reason it's a lot better. Try recording with it again with music playing in the background (at a reasonable volume) and you'll hear it. If not, reinstall it because I can hear audio in every one of my videos. They are still both great programs from being created from scratch for a phone that should have had recording capabilities to begin with ><
Posted by: Aqua Dublavee | October 21, 2008 at 11:35 PM