Become a master of video editing. By the end of this series, you will know how to create world-class training videos that knock the socks off your customers!
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[How to Recover Deleted Clips from a Video? ](https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/add-and-manage-video-clips.md) (Video) --- # VIDEO: How to Apply and Edit Zooms? ## METADATA - id: 2mvszAGPSZOQsOaS53qmjQ - type: video - source: Wiki - watch_url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms - collection_url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing ## TRANSCRIPT - time: 00:00 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=0 text: In this video, let's see how to apply and edit zoom effects in a video. - time: 00:04 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=4 text: To apply a zoom before creating a video, go to the create video option. Choose record screen. - time: 00:11 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=11 text: Here, - time: 00:12 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=12 text: irrespective of the voice settings you choose you will be given the option to add the automation, which is auto apply - time: 00:17 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=17 text: zoom. - time: 00:19 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=19 text: We recommend you to use this setting instead of adding zoom's manually, - time: 00:23 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=23 text: as Trainn takes care of perfectly adding custom zoom transitions that you will find not only saves time but also - time: 00:29 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=29 text: aligns perfectly with your video narrations. - time: 00:33 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=33 text: Once done, share screen and record your Chrome tab. - time: 00:39 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=39 text: To start with applying Zooms, - time: 00:41 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=41 text: first go to the zoom effects and enable the zoom settings for this clip. - time: 00:46 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=46 text: In case you enabled automations before recording the video, you will see that this setting will already be enabled. - time: 00:53 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=53 text: The first setting here is known as the enable zoom transition settings. - time: 00:58 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=58 text: If you disable it, you will notice that the ability to control transitions in zooms will automatically disappear. - time: 01:05 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=65 text: Keep this setting disabled only if you want to retain a static zoom without any transitions for a particular - time: 01:11 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=71 text: clip. - time: 01:12 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=72 text: This use case is clearly explained in the description below. - time: 01:16 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=76 text: Now when I enable this setting, Trainn will give you the options to control zoom transition settings. - time: 01:22 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=82 text: The zoom or pan back to original setting returns your zoom to its starting position after each transition. - time: 01:28 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=88 text: For example, - time: 01:29 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=89 text: if you start at center and zoom to center right, enabling this option will automatically pan back to center once - time: 01:36 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=96 text: the zoom completes. - time: 01:38 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=98 text: The zoom level helps control the level of magnification within a clip. The zoom position to control how a zoom - time: 01:44 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=104 text: transition within a clip should look like. - time: 01:49 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=109 text: The start zoom setting lets you to control when the zoom should start. - time: 01:52 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=112 text: For example, if you want the zoom to start after three seconds, then enter the number here, and then Trainn will activate - time: 01:58 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=118 text: the zoom only after three seconds. This feature can be useful to time zooms with voice over narrations. - time: 02:06 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=126 text: Now let's understand the zoom level, the zoom level, lets you control the initial and final level of magnification - time: 02:12 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=132 text: of a zoom in a clip. - time: 02:14 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=134 text: In Trainn, we offer three levels of magnification. - time: 02:17 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=137 text: Use them depending on the level of zoom you want to cover in a clip. - time: 02:21 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=141 text: This is purely under your control. Use your judgement for the same. Similarly for zoom position, you can set the initial - time: 02:27 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=147 text: and final position of the zoom in the clip. So, for example, - time: 02:31 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=151 text: if you set the zoom position to move from the top center position to bottom right, - time: 02:35 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=155 text: You will see the position of the zoom move from top right position to bottom right. - time: 02:45 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=165 text: The start transition helps you control how long it takes for zoom to move from the initial position set to the final - time: 02:51 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=171 text: position. - time: 02:53 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=173 text: You will also notice that if you unselect the zoom or pan back settings, - time: 02:58 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=178 text: the end transition duration is removed. - time: 03:01 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=181 text: This is because the end transition duration is used to control how long it takes for the zoom to come back to its initial - time: 03:07 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=187 text: position. - time: 03:08 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=188 text: So disabling the zoom or pan back settings will not let you control the end transition duration. - time: 03:15 url: https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/QP2e2woUGx0-how-to-apply-and-edit-zooms?start_time=195 text: For more detailed explanation on how to use zooms, refer to the documentation below. ## SUMMARY ## **How to Apply and Edit Zooms?** Zoom effects help direct your viewers' attention to specific areas in your video that matter most. When you showcase a feature with [voiceovers](https://help.trainn.co/ixDQzM3SEN0-ai-voiceovers-narrations), [spotlights](https://help.trainn.co/video-editing/highlight-important-information-in-your-video), and well-timed zooms that capture the feature perfectly, you create engaging content that keeps viewers focused. In Trainn, there are two ways to apply zooms: 1. **Automation(**_Recommended\*_**)**: Before creating a video, you can toggle the **auto-apply zoom** settings, for Trainn to automatically apply zoom transitions to your videos. 2. **Manual Zooms** : Manual Zooms as the name suggests, includes the user to enable zoom settings to setup zoom positions, zoom levels and transitions. In this guide, you will learn how to auto-apply zooms, or manually apply, and edit zooms. ### **Automated Zoom Application** Automated zoom application analyzes your recording and applies zoom transitions automatically based on your screen interactions. **Steps** 1. Navigate to the **Create** option in the top-right corner of your library screen. 2. Click **Create \> Create Video \> Record Screen**. 3. Enable the **Auto-Apply Zoom** setting from the automation panel on the right side of your screen. 4. Share your screen and record your Chrome tab. **Note:** Always record using the Chrome tab option. For desktop-based recordings, contact [support@trainn.co](mailto:support@trainn.co) to try our desktop app. We do not recommend using "share entire screen" or "share entire window" options, as zooms might not work correctly. 1. When your video is generated with custom zooms, navigate to **Zoom Effects** in the video editor toolbar to edit zooms if needed. ### **Manual Zoom Application** Manual zoom application gives you complete control over enabling zooms, set up zoom levels, position, and transition timing. **Steps** 1. Record your video using any of the available recording methods. 2. Navigate to **Edit Video** from your video preview window. 3. Click **Zoom Effects** in your video editing toolbar. 4. Configure your zoom settings according to your requirements. ## **Understanding the Zoom Settings** ### **Enable Zoom Effect for This Clip** Enable this setting to activate zoom functionality for your clips. When you apply automated zooms, this setting is enabled automatically. For manual zooms, enable this option first to access other zoom settings. ### **Enable Zoom Transition Settings** Zoom transitions move focus from **one position to another within a clip**. Enable this setting when you want smooth transitions between different zoom positions in your clip. **When to disable:** If clip 1 ends with a zoom at the bottom-right position and you want clip 2 to retain this position without transitioning to another zoom position, keep this setting disabled.  ### **Start Zoom After** This setting appears only when the **Enable Zoom Transition Settings** is enabled. Control when your zoom activates in your clip using this setting. **Example:** In a 10-second clip transitioning from center-left to center-right position, if you set **Start Zoom After** to 8 seconds, the zoom will transition from center-left to center-right only after the eight-second mark. ### **Zoom/pan Settings** This setting returns your **zoom to the initial position** after the transition completes. For example, if your zoom moves from top-left to bottom-right position, enabling this option returns the zoom to the top-left position after the transition.  **Note:** When you enable this option, **End Transition Duration** is automatically enabled because it controls how long the zoom takes to return to the starting position. ### **Zoom Level** Zoom level determines the magnification in your clip. Available options are 1x (default screen recording), 1.25x, and 1.5x. Higher zoom levels focus on particular areas while explaining your clips. Configure initial and final zoom levels to control magnification changes. For example, setting zoom from 1x (initial) to 1.25x (final) will automatically zoom in to a higher magnification level. ### **Zoom Position** Zoom position specifies which portion of your clip to magnify. Configure starting and ending zoom positions to determine transition paths. **Example:** Setting initial position as top-left and final position as bottom-right creates a zoom transition from the top-left corner to the bottom-right corner of your clip. ### **Important Usecase** When setting up zoom transitions, always consider **your zoom level first** , then determine the position. This approach prevents visible jolts and creates smooth transitions. Let’s say you want to zoom into the bottom-right position of your screen. **If initial and final zoom levels are different:** Set zoom position from **bottom-right (1x) to bottom-right (1.25x)**. Avoid setting center (1x) to bottom-right (1.25x) because simultaneous zoom-in and position change creates visible jolts on screen. **If initial and final zoom levels are same:** Set zoom position from **center (1.25x) to bottom-right (1.25x)**. Since zoom levels remain constant, this creates smooth transitions without visible jolts. > Note: Always look at the zoom level, and follow the above practice, before setting up the zoom position. ### **Zoom Transition Duration** Control transition timing using these settings: - **Start Transition Duration:** Time required for zoom to move from initial to final position - **End Transition Duration:** Time required for zoom to return to initial position Available durations: 0s, 0.5s, 1s, 1.5s, 2s. Higher durations create slower zoom effects. > **Note:** Transition duration settings are unavailable when **Enable Zoom Transition Settings** is disabled. **End Transition Duration** is unavailable when **Zoom or Pan Back to Initial Position** is disabled. ### **Recommended Settings** **Connect Your Clips** Do not treat clips in isolation. If you want clips to transition perfectly, then you need to be mindful of the zooms from one clip to another. For example, If clip 1 ends with a zoom toward the bottom-left of the screen, use one of these methods for smooth transitions: **Method 1:** Set the initial zoom position of clip 2 as bottom-left. This creates seamless transitions when the ending of clip 1 matches the starting of clip 2. **Method 2:** Enable **Zoom or Pan Back to Initial Position** to return transitions to their starting position after completion. This creates a neutral position for consistent transitions across clips. ### **Zoom Level Guidelines** **1x Zoom Level:** When starting and ending zoom levels are both 1x, no visible zooms apply regardless of zoom position settings. This occurs because 1x represents default screen recording with no magnification. **Variable Zoom Levels (1x to 1.25x or 1.5x):** These configurations create visible zoom changes. Combine zoom level changes with position changes for perfect transitions.