Editing scenes and visuals in Pictory AI

PPictory Try it →Watch full video →Entrepreneur Nut · Apr 2026

Demo summary

This clip shows the Pictory editor interface where the user modifies specific scenes, searches for replacement b-roll footage in the library, and adjusts the timeline.

Step-by-step

Select a scene from the Story tab in the left sidebar to view or edit the script text
Modify the scene content by typing directly into the script or deleting scenes entirely
Navigate to the Visuals tab in the left sidebar to browse the library
Click on a visual in the timeline to select it for replacement
Search for a keyword in the search bar to find new b-roll footage
Click the plus button on a new visual to add it to the timeline
Stretch the visual in the timeline to adjust its duration and replace the specific section

Options

Search for visuals via keyword
Select visuals from the provided list
Delete scenes entirely from the script view

Watch out for

AI video choices can occasionally be inaccurate, requiring manual tweaks to the b-roll

Tips

Use the scene breakdown in the sidebar to manage content instead of navigating one long timeline
Expect to perform minor manual adjustments to ensure visuals perfectly match the script context

Highlights

“this is where the tool becomes genuinely useful, because if you've ever made faceless videos before manually, you'll know how much time disappears”

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