Director Mode is a new feature that gives users more power. It is available for both the iPad and the mobile device.

A few of the features that are popular on other platforms are included in Director Mode. The green screen allows users to record videos with a background, similar to the TikTok filters. dual camera is a feature that takes a front and back-facing photo and video at the same time.

A camera speed feature and quick edit allow users to speed up or slow down videos. Director Mode can be found on the main camera Toolbar.

Director Mode can be used to make content to share with friends, but the emphasis on new editing tools comes as the company tries to make a case for Spotlight. There are challenges that pay cash for top videos using different sounds and Lenses, as well as other programs that try to get creators to make videos for Spotlight.

Spotlight usage needs to be boosted for snap. In an internal memo, the CEO said he wanted 30 percent of the people on the platform to use Spotlight every day. The company laid off 20 percent of its employees this summer after telling investors that engagement on Stories was down.

The video editing tools on other platforms have been updated to match the TikTok experience. The ability to import your own audio, make longer short-form clips, and add interactive elements are just a few of the features that have been added to Reels by the popular social network. The company is making a play for TikTok's dominance by opening up its library of long-form videos so users can grab portions for shorts.