Remix your phone videos with Scrubbies

Scrubbies is a free video app from Google that allows you to add create video loops using a simple, swipe-based interface. This app is part of Google’s Appsperiments project, and uses in-development technology that can sometimes make it unstable.

Become a video DJ

The principle behind Scrubbies is simple: it lets you edit a video while watching it, using a simple touch interface. Record a video using the app, then play it. You can touch the screen with one finger and swipe back and forth; the video will scroll back and forth when you do. You can control the speed of the clip simply by swiping faster or slower. Once you’re satisfied with your edits, swipe with two fingers to save the clip, which you can then share. Because the interface is simple, the number of things you can do with this app is somewhat limited: it’s essentially a tool for making certain specific types of video edits.

A simple interface for video editing

If you want to create videos that speed up, slow down, or rewind in the middle, Scrubbies is a simple way of doing it. A little experimentation will gradually yield some more possibilities for creative editing. Like all Appsperiment apps, it can be unstable.