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A look at social video options

A host of apps let you shoot video clips and share them with friends on social networks like Facebook and Twitter.

Socialcam

Apple iOS and Google Android

Shoots videos of unlimited length; offers special effects and soundtrack options.

Viddy

Apple iOS and Google Android

Shoots 15-second video clips; provides tools to add visual effects and music soundtrack

Vine

Apple iOS only

Ultra-simple service offers six-second clips, with no special effects or soundtrack options.

Tout

Apple iOS and Google Android

Shoots 15-second videos; no special effects or soundtrack options.

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Klip

Apple iOS and Google Android

Produces video clips up to three minutes long. No special effects or soundtrack options.