Start and End your Video with Polish
When starting a recording, we may not always appear camera-ready right from the first frame. Maybe there’s a slight delay in smiling or speaking after hitting record. To ensure your Video starts smoothly and professionally, simply trim the beginning. This quick edit will give your Video a polished start. See below for instructions on how to trim your Video.
At the end of a recording, it’s common to reach toward your device to stop the Video, which can disrupt an otherwise clean finish. To keep your Video ending crisp and professional, trim the last few seconds, ensuring the final frame shows you—not your hand. See below for instructions on how to trim your Video.
Making simple edits to your Video can lift your creative expression, enhance your professionalism, and improve the overall quality of your content. Try these techniques to collectively contribute to creating a polished and captivating Video.
Below are techniques for using the editing features on Loop :45.
Begin by tapping the “Create” button and selecting “Record a Video”. Check out this Playbook Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to record a Video for details.
Begin by tapping the “Create” button and selecting “Upload from Device”. Make sure your phone settings have enabled access to your camera roll; review How to Set Your Phone Settings for details.
Begin by selecting the existing DRAFT Video you’d like to edit directly from your Studio. Tap the three dots icon, select the “Edit Video” option, and tap the pencil icon. This will bring you directly into the timeline editor to complete the editing process.
Begin by selecting the existing PUBLISHED Video you’d like to edit directly from your Studio. Tap the three dots icon, select the “Copy as Draft” option, and tap the pencil icon on the Video details page. This will bring you directly into the timeline editor to complete the editing process.
In the timeline editor, begin by selecting a thumbnail image that will appear on your Video post. This can be done in one of two ways.
Option A: Select a frame from the Video itself
Tap the “Change Thumbnail” icon. Next, simply slide the indicator along the Video frames to select your preferred thumbnail from within your :45. Then, move the thumbnail box to appropriately position yourself within the frame of the thumbnail and tap “Save”.
Option B: Upload an image directly from your camera roll
Tap the “Change Thumbnail” icon. Next, select the “Upload” option on the left hand side of the timeline editor. Then, simply select the image you’d like to add to your Video, tap “Choose” and the updated thumbnail will appear. This thumbnail can be updated at any time by selecting the “Change” icon option and following this process. When ready, select “Save”.
No matter which option you decide, make sure to pick a compelling and high quality image to represent yourself and your Video content.
The Technique: This Video technique involves adjusting the start and end points of your Video. This basic yet impactful process helps convert Video content that may have been recorded outside of the Loop :45 app and ensures that the Video satisfies the 45-second standard.
The Process: Start by selecting the Video clip on the timeline editor. From here, slide the handles to the specific frames where you want the trimming to start and end. Use the time marks on the Video editor as needed.
The Technique: This Video technique involves adding Video files from your camera roll directly to your Video. This helps enhance your Video content, leveraging multiple clips to capture your message and captivate your audience.
The Process: Start by selecting the “Upload” icon and selecting the Video clip you want to add directly from your camera roll. To arrange the Video clip within multiple clips, simply hold down on the clip and slide it along the timeline editor to your desired point within the Video. When complete, tap the “done” icon.
Pro Tip: You can add up to 5 Video clips within a :45.
The Technique: This Video technique divides a single video clip into multiple segments. This is helpful when you want to remove unwanted parts from your Video, or make room for additional clips. This process allows you to manage and edit each segment individually, providing greater flexibility in your editing process.
The Process: Start by choosing the Video clip that you want to split from your timeline. From here, slide the indicator to the exact point where you want to make the split then tap the “Split” icon. This will divide the clip into two separate segments. Once split, you can edit each segment individually, trimming or adding overlays. Remember, you always have the option to delete any segment by selecting the “Delete” icon.
The Technique: This Video technique involves placing dynamic text and images directly on your Videos, enhancing your visual presentation by reinforcing key points and representing your messaging in a compelling way.
The Process: Start by selecting the “Add overlay” icon. Check out the Playbook Guide for more details on how to add an Image or Text Overlay.
When you have completed editing your Video, tap “Next” in the upper right corner of the timeline editor.
On the next screen, finalize your Video by giving your Video a title and adding Attachments to your Video, like Details, a Gallery, Document, or Link. Check out the Playbook Guide on how to add Attachments for details.
Next, Select where you would like the Video to be shown, or Published to.
Using the dropdown, select a Group, Playlist, or to your own Account, which will store the Video in your Studio. Check out the Playbook Guide for step- by- step instructions on how to Post the Video to a Group.
When ready, tap either "Post to Group" or "Publish" based on the selection you've made, and that’s a wrap!
