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Google Vids: Adjust scene duration on the timeline

Demo summary

The demonstration shows how to click and drag the handles of a scene in the Google Vids timeline to trim or extend its duration.

Step-by-step

  1. Locate the scene in the timeline at the bottom of the screen
  2. Click on the right handle of the scene
  3. Drag the handle to the left or right to adjust the duration
  4. Click the play button to preview the changes

Watch out for

  • Inserting stock video may automatically increase the length of a scene to match the source file duration

All demos from “How To Use Google Vids (Beginner's Guide)

  1. 1:171:07Add and expand stock video in Google VidsThe creator demonstrates how to search for stock footage in the side panel, preview clips, and insert them onto the canvas before using the 'expand video to fill scene' right-click option.Google VidsAI Stock Video Generator
  2. 2:240:50Insert and style text in Google VidsThe user shows how to add a title, edit the text content, and use the menu bar to change font color, weight, and alignment.Google VidsAI Video Editor
  3. 3:140:25Adjust scene duration on the timelineCurrentThe demonstration shows how to click and drag the handles of a scene in the Google Vids timeline to trim or extend its duration.Google VidsAI Video Editor
  4. 3:450:37Create and style shapes in Google VidsThe creator adds a rounded rectangle, resizes it, adds text inside the shape, and modifies the fill and border colors.Google VidsAI Motion Graphics
  5. 5:020:38Crop video clips in Google VidsThe user demonstrates selecting a video on the canvas and using the crop tool from the top menu bar to adjust the visible area of the footage.Google VidsAI Video Editor
  6. 6:002:17Animate objects and manage exit behaviorsThe video shows how to apply entrance animations like 'slide' and 'fade' to text and video, including how to set separate enter/exit animations to keep objects on screen.Google VidsAI Video Editor
  7. 8:440:37Stagger animation timing with Show TimingThe creator uses the 'Show Timing' button to reveal individual object tracks on the timeline and drags them to stagger when different elements appear.Google VidsAI Video Editor
  8. 9:301:02Record video with the built-in teleprompterThe user demonstrates adding a script and using the recording studio in Google Vids to record a webcam clip while reading from the on-screen teleprompter.Google VidsAI Video Recording
  9. 10:410:39Add and adjust scene transitionsThe demonstration shows how to click the transition button between scenes to add a 'dissolve' effect and modify its duration.Google VidsAI Video Editor
  10. 11:280:54Add and mix background musicThe user searches for stock music, inserts it into the timeline, and adjusts the volume level using the sound settings.Google VidsAI Audio Editor
  11. Watch “How To Use Google Vids (Beginner's Guide)” →

AI Video Editor

  1. 3:241:01Trimming and splitting clips in Google VidsThe presenter demonstrates how to use handles to adjust clip start and end times and how to split scenes at the playhead for precise editing.Justin Brown - Primal Video
  2. 4:250:58Edit video using transcript in Google VidsThe demo shows the 'edit with transcript' feature which automatically detects and proposes removals for filler words and pauses.Justin Brown - Primal Video
  3. 5:251:05Layering stock footage and adding bordersThe user demonstrates adding stock video from the built-in library, layering it over existing clips, and customizing it with blue borders.Justin Brown - Primal Video
  4. 7:000:22Adding and styling captions in Google VidsThe presenter shows how to apply automated captions to the entire video and adjust their layout and text.Justin Brown - Primal Video
  5. 3:220:40Trim video clips on the timelineThe demo shows how to hover over the end of a scene in the Google Vids timeline and drag to reduce its duration.Simpletivity
  6. 4:021:12Add and format text in Google VidsScott shows how to add a title, change text alignment, adjust colors, and apply bold formatting using the top menu bar.Simpletivity
  7. 8:270:55Adjust element timing in a sceneThe user toggles 'Show timing' to expand the timeline and drags individual text elements to stagger their appearance in the video.Simpletivity
  8. 9:221:57Apply and customize text animationsThe demo shows applying a character fade animation and using the toggle to separate enter and exit animations so text stays on screen.Simpletivity
  9. 12:120:34Crop video clipsScott demonstrates using the crop tool to cut a video in half and reposition it to one side of the canvas.Simpletivity
  10. 14:440:40Add scene transitionsThe demo shows selecting the transition icon between scenes to apply a dissolve effect and adjusting its duration.Simpletivity
  11. 16:050:31Export Google Vids as MP4The user demonstrates navigating the file menu to download the finished video as an MP4 or export it directly to Google Drive.Simpletivity
  12. 5:340:42Balance audio levels in Google VidsThe user shows how to access the 'balance sound' settings to mute background audio from video clips while keeping the generated music track active.AI Mind Revolution