Lesson 4: Video Editing & Customization
Duration: 30 minutes Goal: Master video editing to perfect your content
Accessing the Video Editor
How to Access
Method 1: From My Videos:
- Go to "My Videos" section
- Find video you want to edit
- Click "Edit Images, Subtitles"
- Editing panel opens
Method 2: After Generation:
- Video appears in "My Videos"
- Click "Edit" immediately
- Make adjustments
- Save changes
Pro Tip: Edit videos while they're fresh in your mind.
Editing Images and Clips
Understanding the Interface
What You See:
- All images used in video
- Each image paired with script segment
- Easy to identify what needs editing
- Clear organization
How It Works:
- Images listed in order
- Script segment shown for each
- Click "Edit Image" to modify
- Multiple editing options
Five Powerful Editing Options
Option 1: Add Motion
What It Does:
- Animates existing images
- Replaces with motion-based scenes
- Brings static images to life
- Creates dynamic visuals
How to Use:
- Click "Edit Image"
- Select "Add Motion"
- Enter motion prompt (e.g., "make fire burn, stars move")
- Generate motion
- Save
When to Use:
- Static images need movement
- Want more dynamic visuals
- Key moments in video
- Important scenes
Credits: 11 credits for 5 seconds (cheaper than VEO3)
Pro Tip: Add motion to key moments for maximum impact.
Option 2: Upload Image
What It Does:
- Bring in your own media
- Use custom images/photos
- Full control over visuals
- Personal branding
How to Use:
- Click "Edit Image"
- Select "Upload Image"
- Choose file from device
- Upload
- Save
When to Use:
- Have specific images
- Want custom branding
- Product photos
- Personal assets
Credits: FREE - No credit cost
Pro Tip: Build library of custom images for reuse.
Option 3: Image Regenerate
What It Does:
- Creates new image with new prompt
- Multiple options to choose from
- Fresh visuals
- Better matches
How to Use:
- Click "Edit Image"
- Select "Image Regenerate"
- Enter new prompt
- Review options
- Select favorite
- Save
When to Use:
- Image doesn't match script
- Want different style
- Need better quality
- Testing variations
Credits:
- First 3 regenerations: FREE per video
- Additional: 1 credit each
Pro Tip: Use free regenerations wisely - test first 3 before paying.
Option 4: Stock Videos
What It Does:
- Access full stock video library
- Search by keyword
- Professional footage
- Perfect matches
How to Use:
- Click "Edit Image"
- Select "Stock Videos"
- Search keyword
- Browse options
- Select clip
- Save
When to Use:
- Need professional footage
- Want variety
- Specific scenes needed
- B-roll content
Credits: FREE - No credit cost
Pro Tip: Stock videos add professional polish.
Option 5: Asset Library
What It Is: Your personal collection of previously created content
What's Included:
- Previously generated images
- Uploaded files
- Used stock clips
- All your assets
How to Use:
- Click "Edit Image"
- Select "Asset Library"
- Browse your assets
- Select what you need
- Save
When to Use:
- Reuse previous content
- Maintain consistency
- Save credits
- Build brand assets
Credits: FREE - No credit cost
Pro Tip: Asset library grows with every video - use it!
Editing Subtitles
Subtitle Customization
What You Can Edit:
- Subtitle text
- Font style
- Position (top, middle, bottom)
- Animation
- Colors
How to Edit:
- Go to subtitle section
- Click on subtitle
- Edit text or style
- Save changes
Important Note:
- Changing subtitle text won't affect voiceover
- To update voice, edit script and regenerate video
Pro Tip: Subtitles are great for SEO - make them accurate.
Advanced Subtitle Options
Positioning:
- Top: Good for landscape videos
- Middle: Avoid (blocks content)
- Bottom: Standard, recommended
Styles:
- Gummy (popular)
- Modern
- Classic
- Custom
Animations:
- Slide in
- Fade in
- Typewriter
- None
Pro Tip: Test different styles to see what works for your audience.
Advanced Visual Controls
Background Music
What It Does:
- Adds music to video
- Enhances engagement
- Sets mood
- Professional polish
How to Use:
- Go to Advanced Options
- Select background music
- Choose style
- Adjust volume
- Save
Options Available:
- New Wave 4 (popular)
- Various genres
- Mood-based selection
- Volume control
Pro Tip: Music should enhance, not distract.
Video Filters
What It Does:
- Applies visual filters
- Enhances appearance
- Style customization
- Brand consistency
How to Use:
- Go to Advanced Options
- Select video filters
- Choose filter
- Preview
- Save
Pro Tip: Use filters consistently for brand recognition.
Visual Effects
What It Does:
- Adds animation effects
- Transitions between scenes
- Special effects
- Professional polish
How to Use:
- Go to Advanced Options
- Select visual effects
- Choose effects
- Apply
- Save
Pro Tip: Less is more - don't overdo effects.
Saving Your Edits
Save Process
How to Save:
- Make all edits
- Review changes
- Click "Save Video"
- New version created
- Original preserved
What Happens:
- Changes saved as new version
- Original video untouched
- Can revert if needed
- Export is FREE
Pro Tip: Always review before saving.
Pro Tips for Editing
1. Edit Strategically
Focus On:
- Key moments
- Important visuals
- Hook scenes
- CTA moments
Don't Over-Edit:
- Every image doesn't need editing
- Focus on what matters
- Done is better than perfect
2. Build Asset Library
Strategy:
- Save good images
- Reuse across videos
- Build brand assets
- Save credits
Result: Free content library that grows.
3. Use Free Options
Free Features:
- First 3 regenerations
- Asset library
- Uploaded media
- Stock videos
Maximize: Use free options before paying credits.
4. Test and Learn
Process:
- Test different edits
- See what works
- Learn from performance
- Iterate
Result: Better editing over time.
Common Editing Scenarios
Scenario 1: Image Doesn't Match
Problem: Generated image doesn't fit script
Solution:
- Use Image Regenerate (free first 3)
- Enter better prompt
- Or upload your own image
Scenario 2: Need More Dynamic Visuals
Problem: Static images are boring
Solution:
- Add Motion to key scenes
- Use stock videos
- Create dynamic content
Scenario 3: Want Brand Consistency
Problem: Need consistent visuals
Solution:
- Use Asset Library
- Reuse previous images
- Upload brand assets
- Maintain style
Scenario 4: Improve Quality
Problem: Video needs polish
Solution:
- Regenerate poor images
- Add motion to key moments
- Use stock videos
- Adjust subtitles
Action Items
Master video editing:
- Edit your first video
- Test all 5 editing options
- Regenerate 3 images (free)
- Upload your own image
- Add motion to a scene
- Use stock video
- Browse asset library
- Customize subtitles
- Adjust background music
- Save edited video
Time Required: 1 hour practice
Key Takeaways
- Full editing suite available for every video
- Five editing options for complete control
- Free features available (first 3 regenerations, asset library)
- Export is FREE after editing
- Asset library grows with every video
- Strategic editing improves performance
Next Lesson
Lesson 5: Character Consistency for Brand Building
Resources
- Video Editing Guide - Detailed guide
- Syllaby.io Platform - Start editing
- Best Practices Guide - More tips
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