# Video Creation Starter > **Source**: [Wiki](https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter) > >

Get started with video creation. This collection offers you everything you need to create your first video, share, and edit them with ease.

## Browse Collection 1. [Can I upload a file into Trainn?](https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/RR1ZzwZ0Rqw-can-i-upload-a-file-into-trainn.md) (Guide) 2. [What is Trainn's Creation Tool?](https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/Ru9yLlSXf8Q-what-is-trainn-s-creation-tool.md) (Article) 3. [Install Browser Extension for Video Creation](https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/onN6K7RJ7Zs-install-browser-extension-for-video-creation.md) (Article) 4. [Content usage, and administration ](https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/ygPqE9yY3Qo-content-usage-and-administration.md) (Article) 5. [Navigating Trainn's Video Creation Tool ](https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/Z0JniKChPWE-navigating-trainn-s-video-creation-tool.md) (Guide) 6. [How do I upgrade from trial to paid plan?](https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/yubW2Rkl2XM-how-do-i-upgrade-from-trial-to-paid-plan.md) (Guide) 7. [How to download a video?](https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/MKzC3xGuh8k-how-to-download-a-video.md) (Guide) 8. [How to record your first video? ](https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/how-to-share-screen-and-record-a-video.md) (Video) 9. [How to Upload & Edit Video?](https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/fy6iFMMEbuQ-how-to-upload-edit-video.md) (Video) 10. [How to Edit Your Video? ](https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video.md) (Video) 11. [How to Share Your Videos?](https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/QhhN8bRKnKU-how-to-share-your-videos.md) (Guide) 12. [How to Manage Content in Trainn? ](https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/nyG7ve9gFeY-how-to-manage-content-in-trainn.md) (Video) --- # VIDEO: How to Edit Your Video? ## METADATA - id: 9bpL30ImBv5b2rVG3iauGA - type: video - source: Wiki - content_url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video - collection_url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter ## TRANSCRIPT - time: 00:00 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=0 text: In this video, we will run through the process of editing a video once it's recorded. - time: 00:05 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=5 text: After completing your screen recording, Trainn automatically generates a video preview. - time: 00:10 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=10 text: It is recommended to watch the entire generated video because if you feel no edits are required, you can directly - time: 00:16 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=16 text: publish it. - time: 00:18 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=18 text: But if you feel the video needs editing, - time: 00:20 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=20 text: get started by clicking any random clip to enter the video editor window. - time: 00:25 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=25 text: As you can see, Trainn would have recorded each action you performed while screen recording as a separate clip. - time: 00:31 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=31 text: This clip by clip editor makes editing much easier as you get to edit the video as clips instead of the - time: 00:37 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=37 text: entire video at once. - time: 00:39 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=39 text: You might notice certain clips are locked. These are intelligent edits made by Trainn's AI for faster video - time: 00:45 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=45 text: creation. - time: 00:46 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=46 text: Unlocking them will enable you to perform edits on them. - time: 00:50 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=50 text: Let's start first by editing the thumbnail image by using the edit image option. - time: 00:55 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=55 text: Similarly, you can edit the title of the video as well. - time: 00:59 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=59 text: Every clip in train has a clip operations window, which lets you trim, split, merge clips together, or - time: 01:05 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=65 text: delete unwanted clips that you do not require in the video. - time: 01:09 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=69 text: The main benefit of the editor is you can update outdated sequences by adding or recording new clips between - time: 01:15 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=75 text: existing ones, instead of replacing the whole video. - time: 01:18 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=78 text: SaaS teams use this feature to keep their videos always up to date. - time: 01:23 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=83 text: You would also notice that every clip has a dedicated voiceover that was autogenerated by Trainn that perfectly explains - time: 01:29 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=89 text: the action performed in the clip. - time: 01:31 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=91 text: These voiceovers can be fully changed, edited, - time: 01:34 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=94 text: or replaced with new ones, all through text. - time: 01:38 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=98 text: The best part is that the updated voiceovers instantly sync with your video. - time: 01:43 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=103 text: With the AI rephraser tool you can rephrase the existing voiceover scripts into different versions and test out - time: 01:49 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=109 text: their impact on your video instantly, - time: 01:51 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=111 text: saving time from manually rephrasing voice over texts. - time: 01:55 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=115 text: Your voiceovers can be customized using the voice settings option. - time: 01:59 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=119 text: Here, you can change the voice type, style, accent, - time: 02:02 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=122 text: using Trainn's library of one hundred plus voice options. - time: 02:06 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=126 text: If you prefer a particular voice, you can add them to favorites by clicking on the star icon. - time: 02:11 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=131 text: Once you make any voiceover changes, click on apply to all to update every clip at once. - time: 02:17 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=137 text: This saves tons of time, especially in longer videos with many clips. - time: 02:22 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=142 text: If you want to adjust the click highlights generated by Trainn, Go to the spotlight option in your editor toolbar. - time: 02:29 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=149 text: Here, you can adjust the size of the spotlight, - time: 02:32 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=152 text: move its position with just the drag of your mouse. Each spotlight comes with a draggable timeline editor. Letting - time: 02:38 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=158 text: you precisely control when spotlights appear and disappear to perfectly sync with your voice over and video transitions. - time: 02:46 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=166 text: You can add multiple spotlights that activate at different parts of a clip directing viewer attention to various - time: 02:52 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=172 text: areas within a single frame. - time: 02:54 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=174 text: All these spotlights are easily managed with the draggable editor, helping keep your audience focused on important - time: 03:00 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=180 text: features as you explain them. - time: 03:02 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=182 text: Just like spotlights, - time: 03:04 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=184 text: you can use objects to amplify your on screen actions. You can add arrows, rectangles, and text boxes to any - time: 03:10 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=190 text: part of your clip and control their timing with draggable timelines, - time: 03:14 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=194 text: just like the spotlight feature. Now let's explore the zoom transitions feature. - time: 03:19 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=199 text: Since we chose to include zooms as an automation before creating the video, - time: 03:23 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=203 text: Trainn has already added them. - time: 03:25 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=205 text: Otherwise, you can manually activate a zoom for any clip set when it must activate, adjust zoom levels, - time: 03:32 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=212 text: choose transition styles, and control transition speeds. - time: 03:36 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=216 text: With the blur feature, you can hide sensitive data from viewers by simply dragging your mouse to select areas to - time: 03:42 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=222 text: blur. Add multiple blurs to conceal different parts of the clip simultaneously. - time: 03:46 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=226 text: Perfect for protecting information when creating videos with login flows and other sensitive content. - time: 03:52 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=232 text: The change layout feature lets you adjust your clip size in the viewing window. - time: 03:56 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=236 text: Choosing maximizes recommended for better viewing quality. - time: 04:00 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=240 text: This is often a good first step before you even begin editing the video. - time: 04:05 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=245 text: After setting up your layout, - time: 04:07 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=247 text: jazz up your clip with a custom background. - time: 04:10 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=250 text: Pick from our ready made options or upload your own branded template to give your video that professional touch, or - time: 04:16 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=256 text: keep things clean with a simple solid color background if that's more your style. - time: 04:20 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=260 text: Just remember to hit apply all after making any changes to update every clip in your video at once. - time: 04:27 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=267 text: The border style feature lets you add stylish edges to your clips. Just keep in mind that these borders won't show up - time: 04:33 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=273 text: clearly when you're using the maximize layout option. - time: 04:36 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=276 text: For best results, use border styling with any of our nonmaximized - time: 04:40 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=280 text: layouts. - time: 04:41 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=281 text: A quick retro. - time: 04:42 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=282 text: You can maximize or minimize your layouts from the change layout option. - time: 04:46 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=286 text: The crop layout can be a useful feature if you wanna crop out a specific portion from your video clip. When you - time: 04:52 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=292 text: crop a clip, you're keeping just the part you select and removing everything else. - time: 04:57 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=297 text: You'll notice the black borders change thickness because cropping affects your clip's dimensions. - time: 05:02 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=302 text: The final size is directly tied to the resolution of the portion you keep. You can easily revert to your original settings - time: 05:08 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=308 text: with the click of a button. - time: 05:11 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=311 text: The advanced editing feature gives you precise control over each clip's video, - time: 05:15 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=315 text: narration, and filler track separately. - time: 05:18 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=318 text: Instead of making changes to your entire project at once, - time: 05:21 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=321 text: You can fine tune individual elements resulting in a much higher quality final video. - time: 05:27 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=327 text: Trainn automatically creates a filler track for you to ensure smooth transitions. - time: 05:32 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=332 text: It kicks in whenever your video and narration tracks are different lengths. Filling the gaps so your content flows - time: 05:38 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=338 text: naturally without awkward jumps or cuts. You can also change the resolution of the video. Add a background music - time: 05:44 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=344 text: track to make your video sound professional. - time: 05:46 url: https://help.trainn.co/ZNn4D7XohB0-video-creation-starter/pOx1WOkXcb0-how-to-edit-your-video?start_time=346 text: And that's it. All you need to do is preview the video once to finalize the edit and then publish. ## SUMMARY # Editing a Video with Trainn In this guide, we will walk you through the process of editing a video using Train after completing your screen recording. Train automatically generates a video preview, which you should watch entirely to decide if any edits are needed. If no edits are required, you can directly publish the video. Otherwise, follow these steps to edit your video. ## Step 1: Enter the Video Editor - Click on any random clip to enter the Video Editor window. - Train records each action as a separate clip, making editing easier compared to traditional timeline editors. - Some clips may be locked due to intelligent edits by Train's AI. Unlock them to perform edits. ## Step 2: Edit the Thumbnail and Title - Edit the thumbnail image using the Edit Image option or retain the one provided by Train. - Edit the title of the video as needed. ## Step 3: Clip Operations - Use the Clip Operations window to trim, split, merge, or delete unwanted clips. - Update outdated sequences by adding or recording new clips between existing ones. ## Step 4: Voiceover Customization - Each clip has a dedicated auto-generated voiceover that can be changed, edited, or replaced. - Use the AI Rephraser tool to create different versions of voiceover scripts. - Customize voiceovers using the Voice Settings option with over 100 voice options. - Apply changes to all clips at once by clicking on Apply to All. ## Step 5: Adjust Click Highlights - Use the Spotlight option in the Editor toolbar to adjust the size and position of click highlights. - Control when spotlights appear and disappear using the draggable Timeline Editor. - Add multiple spotlights to direct viewer attention within a single frame. ## Step 6: Use Objects for Emphasis - Add arrows, rectangles, and text boxes to any part of your clip. - Control their timing with draggable timelines, similar to the spotlight feature. ## Step 7: Zoom Transitions - Manually activate zooms for any clip, set appearance times, adjust levels, and choose transition styles. ## Step 8: Blur Sensitive Data - Use the Blur feature to hide sensitive data by selecting areas to blur. - Add multiple blurs to conceal different parts of the clip simultaneously. ## Step 9: Change Layout and Background - Adjust clip size using the Change Layout feature. Maximize for better viewing quality. - Customize the background with ready-made options or upload your own template. - Apply changes to all clips by hitting Apply All. ## Step 10: Border Style and Crop Layout - Add stylish edges to your clips with the Border Style feature. - Use the Crop Layout feature to crop specific portions from your video clip. ## Step 11: Advanced Editing - Gain precise control over each clip's video, narration, and filler track separately. - Ensure smooth transitions with Train's automatically created filler track. ## Step 12: Finalize and Publish - Preview the video once to finalize the edit. - Publish your video. And that's it! You've successfully edited your video using Train.