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Gemini: Trim video clips on the timeline

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Demo summary

The demo shows how to hover over the end of a scene in the Google Vids timeline and drag to reduce its duration.

Step-by-step

  1. Locate the scene in the timeline at the bottom of the screen
  2. Hover over the end of the scene clip
  3. Click and drag the edge to reduce the duration
  4. Click anywhere in the timeline to move the cursor
  5. Click the play button to preview the timing

Tips

  • Use visual cues in the video, such as when an action finishes on screen, to determine the perfect transition point

Highlights

I want to transition perfect, right at around when that hand finishes

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  5. 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.GeminiAI Video Editor
  6. 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.GeminiAI Video Editor
  7. 14:440:40Add scene transitionsThe demo shows selecting the transition icon between scenes to apply a dissolve effect and adjusting its duration.GeminiAI Video Editor
  8. 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.GeminiAI Video Editor
  9. Watch “How to use Google Vids - Tutorial for Beginners” →

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  3. 3:140:25Adjust scene duration on the timelineThe demonstration shows how to click and drag the handles of a scene in the Google Vids timeline to trim or extend its duration.Dean Stokes - Tech Tutorials
  4. 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.Dean Stokes - Tech Tutorials
  5. 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.Dean Stokes - Tech Tutorials
  6. 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.Dean Stokes - Tech Tutorials
  7. 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.Dean Stokes - Tech Tutorials
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