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Editing scenes and timeline in Google Vids

Demo summary

A walkthrough of the Google Vids editor layout, showing how to move scenes on the timeline, adjust scene duration, and change transitions.

Step-by-step

  1. Select a video clip or text element on the scene canvas to reposition it or resize it.
  2. Use the canvas toolbar to change font type, size, or styling like italics.
  3. Click and drag scenes on the timeline to reorder them.
  4. Click the transition symbol between two scenes to change the transition type.
  5. Hover over the edge of a scene in the timeline and drag it to adjust the duration.
  6. Use Command + Z (Mac) or Control + Z (Windows) to undo changes.

Options

  • Change transitions to dissolve, push, fade, slide, scale, or spin.
  • Adjust scene timing from either the beginning or the end of the clip.

Highlights

It kind of reminds me of a slide like in Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint.

All demos from “Beginner's Guide to Google Vids

  1. 2:372:03Generate a video storyboard with AI in Google VidsThe user demonstrates how to use the 'Help me create' storyboard feature by entering a prompt for a water cycle video and selecting a visual theme.Google VidsAI Storyboard Generator
  2. 5:012:13Editing scenes and timeline in Google VidsCurrentA walkthrough of the Google Vids editor layout, showing how to move scenes on the timeline, adjust scene duration, and change transitions.Google VidsAI Video Editor
  3. 7:280:56Adding media and text from the Google Vids toolkitThe demonstration shows how to use the sidebar toolkit to search for stock media, upload files, and add text overlays to a scene.Google VidsAI Video Editor
  4. 9:181:31Replacing stock video and editing textThe user replaces an AI-selected video clip with a specific stock search result and modifies the font and content of existing text boxes.Google VidsAI Video Editor
  5. 10:591:58Adding new scenes and transitionsThe video shows how to manually insert a new scene, fill it with stock footage using the 'expand video' tool, and apply a dissolve transition.Google VidsAI Video Editor
  6. 13:061:19Layering images and removing backgroundsThe user demonstrates adding a stock image on top of a video, applying a drop shadow, and mentions the background removal tool.Google VidsAI Video Editor
  7. 14:292:10Customizing AI narration and background musicThe user deletes the default audio track, adds new stock music, and edits the script to regenerate a specific AI voice-over clip.Google VidsAI Video Editor
  8. 18:461:31Sharing and collaborating in Google VidsA demonstration of the sharing settings to manage viewer/editor permissions and using the comments feature for collaboration on specific scenes.Google VidsAI Video Editor
  9. 21:000:28Exporting Google Vids as MP4The user shows how to export the final project from the Google Vids interface and download it as an MP4 file.Google VidsAI Video Editor
  10. 21:301:30Creating an AI avatar narratorThe demonstration shows how to select an AI avatar, input a script, choose a voice style, and generate a talking head to introduce the video.Google VidsAI Avatar Video Generator
  11. Watch “Beginner's Guide to Google Vids” →

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