Synopsis: Loom is a video messaging service for work.
Price and Platform: Free. Apple, Android and Web.
RDN Score: 5/5
Pros
Simple, minimalistic design.
Record and instantly share video from your phone or computer.
Create a demo, record a quick team update or simple presentation, or document a problem that others need to see. Then, send a link rather than a large video file to reduce the strain on bandwidth and wait time for downloading.
Offers one-click screen recording and the options to include your voice or image.
Share your Loom with a team to watch and interact with real-time comments and reactions.
Clutter-free design helps you store and organize recordings in the Loom cloud. No more searching video downloads in the depths of your desktop folders.
Includes clear instructions on making your first Loom, from recording the screen to microphone access and tips to avoid unwanted disruptions.
Automatically creates a Loom library that can be accessed anywhere and includes videos recorded on desktop and mobile devices.
The free mobile version works well for most light users.
Cons
Loom is a simple screen and video recorder without a suite of elaborate editing tools.
Bottom Line: This video app is not about social media. Rather, Loom is a convenient tool for creating quick but necessary videos for the workplace.
Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is based in Atlanta and specializes in culinary nutrition, communications and consulting. She blogs at marisamoore.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
Synopsis: Loom is a video messaging service for work.
