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Gemini: Add captions and text overlays in Google Vids

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Demo summary

The creator shows how to apply different caption styles and add custom text overlays to a video project.

Step-by-step

  1. Select a caption style from the available options
  2. Preview the caption style on the video timeline
  3. Click to add a text overlay to the video
  4. Type your custom text into the text box

Options

  • Choose between different caption styles
  • Add custom text overlays like titles or descriptions

Highlights

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