Gemini: Sharing and exporting Google Vids projects

Demo summary
Shows the collaboration sharing settings and the process for downloading an MP4 or exporting directly to YouTube.
Step-by-step
- Click the Share button at the top of the screen
- Enter a name for the project if prompted and click Save
- Enter a collaborator's name and assign their role as Editor, Commenter, or Viewer
- Go to the File menu at the top of the screen
- Select Download or Export
- Choose MP4 video to save the file to your computer
Options
- Export directly to Google Drive
- Export directly to YouTube
Watch out for
- You must name an untitled project before the sharing prompt will appear
Tips
- Click the play button to watch the video uninterrupted in full screen as a final review step
- Export directly to YouTube to save time if creating tutorials or public content
Highlights
“if you've used Google Docs or any other tools in Google Workspace before, it's exactly the same”
All demos from “Complete Guide to Google Vids (2026)”
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.Gemini· AI Video Editor
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.Gemini· AI Video Editor
3:370:56Inserting stock video and reordering layersShows 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.Gemini· AI Video Editor
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.Gemini· AI Video Editor
8:241:13Generating AI avatars from scriptsDemonstrates selecting a realistic AI avatar (Jayda), entering a script, and generating a video clip with lip-syncing.Gemini· AI Avatar Video Generator
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.Gemini· Image to Video
11:360:28Adding scene transitionsDemonstrates how to preview and apply transitions like 'dissolve' between two contiguous scenes in the timeline.Gemini· AI Video Editor
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.Gemini· AI Video Recording
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.Gemini· AI Video Editor
20:221:42Sharing and exporting Google Vids projectsCurrentShows the collaboration sharing settings and the process for downloading an MP4 or exporting directly to YouTube.Gemini· AI Video Editor- Watch “Complete Guide to Google Vids (2026)” →
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6:230:31Add objects to uploaded video footageThe creator uploads a real-world video of mountains and uses Gemini Omni to insert an active volcano into the background of the scene.Paul J Lipsky
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.Dean Stokes - Tech Tutorials
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
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
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
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
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
2:240:42Navigating the Google Vids sidebarThe presenter walks through the sidebar interface of Google Vids, showing where to access the recording studio, AI voiceovers, Veo video generation, and stock assets.Google Workspace
3:060:51Editing scenes in the Google Vids timelineA demonstration of the scene-based editor in Google Vids, showing how to use the playhead, add new scenes via the plus icon, delete scenes, and reorder them using drag-and-drop.Google Workspace
7:510:27Add captions and text overlays in Google VidsThe creator shows how to apply different caption styles and add custom text overlays to a video project.Paul J Lipsky
1:540:32Edit existing AI video with text promptsKevin shows how to modify a previously generated video by typing a prompt to change a sunny scene into a nighttime scene using Gemini Omni's iterative editing.@KevinStratvert
5:050:20Manage video projects in Gemini LibraryThe demo shows how to access the library icon to view, resume editing, or download previously generated video projects.@KevinStratvert
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