The New Multiplayer Feature in Detail App Allows Easy Recording of Multi-Camera Podcasts
Detail, a startup specializing in video recording and editing apps for Mac and iPhone, has recently released a new multiplayer feature that revolutionizes the way users can record podcasts. By utilizing two iPhones (or iPads) wirelessly, the app enables seamless recording of multi-camera podcasts.
Simplifying the Podcast Editing Process
The multiplayer feature, launched as an update to Detail for iOS, not only allows users to record podcasts using multiple cameras but also automatically syncs video and audio feeds between devices, eliminating the need for extensive editing. Additionally, the app offers quick and easy editing options, including different layouts like side-by-side, picture-in-picture, or full-screen layouts.
A Brief Background on Detail
Detail released its Mac app on the App Store in 2022, following a year-long public beta testing phase. The startup then launched its iOS app earlier this year. Offering a range of features, the iPhone app includes templates and tools for creating reaction videos, tutorial videos, and video resumes, complete with a live green screen editor, AI captions, and teleprompter. On the other hand, the Mac app facilitates video editing with features such as AI-generated video descriptions and hashtags.
Enhancing Audio Quality
While recording with the Detail app, users have the option to utilize the iPhone’s built-in microphones or connect lavalier mics for improved audio quality. The app captures both audio and video locally and then syncs them together, making it especially useful for those who don’t have an external audio interface or mixer for separate audio tracks.
A Better Podcasting Experience
Founder of Detail, Paul Veugen, highlighted the distinctiveness of the app’s new feature. Unlike video conferencing tools like Zoom and Meet, the Detail app ensures that podcasts do not have to resemble video calls.
Veugen explained, “While our product on Mac evolved, we realized that people come to us for two things: a fully edited podcast episode that they can share instantly and great short-form content that helps them reach and build an audience on different platforms. But setting up cameras and recording on your Mac is still pretty complicated. We now simplify this to a few taps on iOS. It feels like we finally deliver on our promise of making pro video accessible for everyone.”
Multi-camera Freedom with iPhones
Veugen further emphasized that Detail wanted to make the multi-camera setup uncomplicated for creators, allowing them the freedom to experiment with different camera angles simply by using iPhones. It’s worth noting that the iOS app already enables users to record with both front and back cameras simultaneously.
Achievements and Future Plans
To date, Detail has raised a total of $7 million in funding with the support of investors like Adjacent, TQ Ventures, Point Nine Capital, Connect Ventures, Hustule Find, Alexander Ljung, AnkeHuiskes, Hiten Shah, and Sten Tamkivi. Looking ahead, Veugen revealed that Detail aims to roll out additional features such as remote recording, AI-powered auto-editing (recently introduced for the Mac), and AI highlight clips for its iOS app in the coming weeks.