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iPad Video editing on iPad. From Nikon Z6
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bsamcash
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You will probably want more storage to handle the video files on your iPad while you edit (no idea what's a good threshold, but I would go with 256gb just to be safe).
The iPad Air has the benefit of sporting a USB-C port, which would make it easier to import files (via usb-c external storage) and use other adaptors and peripherals. My experience with the lightning to usb adaptor has been extremely unreliable at best.
My advice is to try looking for a refurbished 2018 iPad Pro, also for the better display.
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Macshroomer
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I'm using a 2TB 11" iPad Pro. I have powerful solutions at home and in my 2019 Mac Book Pro but the kind of content I create means I need to be in the field and as light as possible. Time is money.
Slartibart
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1BadManVan
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Why an iPad? iPad seems geared more towards content consumption, not content creation. A Macbook Air is about the same size/weight for ease of portability, and has the full featured OS for a full desktop type of experience. Seems like editing video on the iPad would be cumbersome.
It's not; LumaFusion is an excellent app. I also use Adobe Premiere on the desktop so I use that as a comparison.
Starscape
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An iPad is far more portable than a laptop. Once opened, a laptop is much larger and more unweildy than an iPad, especially if you need to use it hand-held. In certain situations, such as being out in the field and needing to get specific content online fast, the iPad beats any laptop hands-down. I use my iPad while out in the ocean, and I can simply unzip my bag, pull it out and immediately get to work in less than 10 seconds. An iPad is much easier to use hand-held and probably much more durable overall than a Macbook.
If you've used LumaFusion for video editing, then you would know that it is essentially a desktop-level application. Affinity Photo and Designer are also the very same versions as the desktop applications.
I personally prefer keyboard/mouse vs. touch, but you make some fair points on hardware usability in the field. I have not tried LumaFusion, but I do like recommendations, I'll check it out. Thanks!
How visible is the iPad screen in intense sunlight e.g. on the ocean? Mine is an older model and isn't that great in bright sun. It's difficult to get a feel for that indoors in the retail store.
I have the 2021 12.9 and it seems better in the sun than my previous 2018 12.9. But intense sunlight will be a struggle for any display (other than something like a Kindle device).
bsamcash
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I love LumaFusion. I use it on both my iPad Pro and my MacBook Air. It works really well with keyboard and mouse.
Starscape
macrumors 6502
I actually use my Apple Pencil most of the time when editing videos and photos, which works really well.
With the screen on max on my iPad Pro 11, it's pretty good in the sun. I usually have the keep the brightness on max when outside in intense sunlight, but it's bright enough where I won't have to struggle at all to see small details on the screen.
It also handles saltwater spray well too. When I get back from a day on the water, I have to use a moist towel to remove the dried salt all over it. 🙂