Google Vids: Inserting stock video and reordering layers

All demos from “Complete Guide to Google Vids (2026)”

1. 0:541:16Google Vids interface and timeline overviewThe presenter walks through the Google Vids workspace, explaining the canvas, toolbars, and how to manage scenes and timing on the timeline.Google Vids· AI Video Editor
2. 2:161:12Adding and styling text in Google VidsDemonstrates adding a title, selecting Google Fonts like Inter Tight, and using the contextual toolbar to center and bold text.Google Vids· AI Video Editor
3. 3:370:56Inserting stock video and reordering layersCurrentShows how to search the stock library for London footage, drag it to the canvas, and use the 'send to back' command to place it behind text.Google Vids· AI Video Editor
4. 6:082:04Animating objects and text in Google VidsShows how to apply fade-in animations to shapes and text, including separating enter and exit animations and adjusting duration.Google Vids· AI Video Editor
5. 8:241:13Generating AI avatars from scriptsDemonstrates selecting a realistic AI avatar (Jayda), entering a script, and generating a video clip with lip-syncing.Google Vids· AI Avatar Video Generator
6. 9:451:34Generating AI video with VEO and image referencesShows how to use a text prompt and a reference image to generate a custom 8-second video clip of an avatar in a specific setting using VEO.Google Vids· Image to Video
7. 11:360:28Adding scene transitionsDemonstrates how to preview and apply transitions like 'dissolve' between two contiguous scenes in the timeline.Google Vids· AI Video Editor
8. 12:142:42Recording camera and screen with teleprompterWalks through the built-in recorder to capture a Google Maps tab and webcam simultaneously, including the use of the script teleprompter and background blur.Google Vids· AI Video Recording
9. 15:040:55Unlinking and adjusting layer timingShows how to use the 'show timing' view to unlink camera and screen recordings to adjust their individual durations and positions.Google Vids· AI Video Editor
10. 16:461:10Generating AI background music with GeminiDemonstrates prompting Gemini to create a custom 30-second instrumental music track based on a descriptive text prompt.Google Vids· AI Music Generator
11. 20:221:42Sharing and exporting Google Vids projectsShows the collaboration sharing settings and the process for downloading an MP4 or exporting directly to YouTube.Google Vids· AI Video Editor
12. Watch “Complete Guide to Google Vids (2026)” →

AI Video Editor

Google Vids12Filmora12Clipchamp12DaVinci Resolve12CapCut12Adobe Audition12Descript12Pictory12Submagic12Movavi Video Editor12InVideo12After Effects12Youtube Create12HitPaw Edimakor12Captions Ai12Camtasia online12Wondershare UniConverter12Veed12FlexClip12Kapwing12Vmake AI11Opus Clip10Camtasia Audiate10Higgsfield8Fliki8Podsqueeze8LTX Studio7Synthesia7OpenArt6Runway6Google Flow6Topaz Video AI6Audacity6Cubase 156Vrew5Reaper4Pixverse AI4Gemini4Videopad4Adobe Express4ComfyUI4Lumen54Logic Pro4PPodcastle4Deepbrain Ai4AnyEnhancer4RecCloud3Riverside3Animaker3Unwatermark AI3HitPaw VikPea3Media.io3Agent Opus3HeyGen2EzRemove2Topview Ai2DeepBrain AI Studios2Studio One Pro2Snagit2Pollo AI2Online Video Cutter2Luma Dream Machine Arena2Magic Eraser1Artingai1VidGuy1Pippit1Rubbrband1Symphony Creative Studio1Magic Hour1Arcads1BasedLabs1Vidnoz AI1ElevenLabs1insMind1Magic Light1FaceHub1HitFilm Express1Canva1Cleanvoice1BasedLabs.ai1Adobe Lightroom1Ffmpeg1Vidu1

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