# LumaFusion 5.2 Update: Transforming Mobile Video Editing
LumaFusion has made its mark as a leading mobile video editing tool, especially for users on the iPad. Having used the app for nearly seven years and having produced over 1,000 videos, I can vouch for its powerful capabilities. Having been an early user of the iPad Pro, I’ve always valued the desktop-like experience that LumaFusion provides, making it a preferred option for both novice and professional video editors. With the newly released 5.2 update, LumaFusion unveils thrilling features that boost its already remarkable functionality.
## What’s New in LumaFusion 5.2?
The 5.2 update introduces a range of quality-of-life enhancements that are accessible to all users without additional fees. Among them are:
– **SVG Shape Import**: Users are now able to import SVG shapes, opening up more avenues for customization and creativity in their video projects.
– **Quick Zoom Transitions**: This feature simplifies the addition of dynamic zoom effects, elevating the visual interest of videos.
– **New Preset Shapes**: A selection of fresh preset shapes has been added, giving users expanded choices for graphic elements within their projects.
While these features are impressive, the highlight additions in this update include:
– **Support for 12-Track Audio and Video**: Users can now utilize up to 12 video tracks and 12 audio tracks, allowing for the creation of richer and more intricate narratives.
– **Adjustment Clips**: This functionality enables users to modify multiple clips on their timeline at once. Users can alter colors, apply filters, and adjust the position, size, scale, and cropping for all layers underneath the Adjustment Clip. This feature can also work in conjunction with keyframing, making it easier to create animations and effects.
The introduction of 12-track support is especially important, as it resolves a common limitation seen in earlier versions. While six tracks were frequently adequate, there were moments when extra tracks were essential for layering text and animations. The Adjustment Clip feature further streamlines the process, permitting bulk edits instead of copying and pasting adjustments one clip at a time.
## Pricing & Availability
A remarkable aspect of LumaFusion is its pricing structure. The app is obtainable for a one-time fee of $29.99, negating the necessity for a subscription for those who prefer an upfront payment. The initial features introduced in the 5.2 update are available for free to all current users. Nevertheless, to utilize the new 12-track support and Adjustment Clips, users may choose a one-time fee of $19.99 or subscribe to the monthly Creator Pass for $9.99.
The Creator Pass not only encompasses these new functionalities but also provides access to earlier updates such as Multicam editing, FCPXML exports, improved keyframing, and speed ramping. Additionally, it includes integration with Storyblocks, allowing for unlimited royalty-free music downloads, sound effects, and video assets directly within LumaFusion.
## Final Thoughts
The 5.2 update reinforces LumaFusion’s status as one of the top mobile video editing applications for iPad. Its flexibility makes it ideal for both budding editors and experienced professionals. Every video I produce for my YouTube channel is edited with LumaFusion, and its intuitive interface coupled with powerful features continues to impress.
As a personal hope, I would love to see a compatible camera app for the iPhone that lets LumaFusion serve as a viewfinder. This would further enhance the editing experience and streamline the process for mobile creators.
LumaFusion’s compatibility across all iPad models, from the economical iPad 10th generation to the premium M4 iPad Pro, ensures that users can take advantage of its features regardless of their device specifications.
What do you think about mobile video editing? Do you utilize LumaFusion or another editing app? Feel free to share your experiences and thoughts in the comments below!
