Roll
Roll creates remote videos using a phone, then supports effects, editing, and publishing through its AI video studio.
About Roll
Roll records remote video calls with an iPhone and provides effects, editing, and publishing in the same workflow. It supports tight and wide shots from one phone, simulated pan, dolly and crane moves without moving the phone, automatic framing with body and lighting detection, and AI-generated edits using cloud AI models.
Phone capture is described for iPhone, and collaborative text-based editing and automatic reformatting for sharing platforms are labeled as coming soon.
Key features
- Record remote video calls using an iPhone
- Create tight and wide multicam shots with one phone
- Simulate pan, dolly, and crane moves without moving phone
- Apply real-time effects for post-production choices
- Use automatic framing with body and lighting detection
- Generate an AI edit that outputs high-resolution video
Best for: People and teams creating remote interviews, podcasts, webinars, and testimonials with an iPhone.
Good for
- Captures remote video with a phone instead of studio gear
- Combines capture, effects, editing, and publishing in one workflow
- Supports HDR, HEVC, and simulated multicam and camera moves
Watch out for
- Text-based collaborative editing and automatic reformatting for platforms are marked as coming soon
Roll at a glance
- Website
- roll.ai
- Category
- Design & Creative › Video Editing & Animation
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- iOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Roll FAQ
What do I need to record video with Roll?
Roll describes recording with a phone, specifically iPhone cameras paired with cloud AI models.
What types of videos does Roll describe as use cases?
Podcasts, webinars, virtual conferences, remote interviews, fireside chats, and customer testimonials.
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