How Do I Edit My Video?

Editing your video in CopyCopter is designed to be both powerful and accessible, offering tools that allow you to create stunning, professional-quality content without the need for prior experience. Whether you’re refining AI-generated content or adding motion effects to bring your visuals to life, this guide will walk you through each step.

Step 1: Access the Video Editor

1. Start a New Project: After logging into CopyCopter, click on the "New Video" button from the dashboard. Unlike traditional video editing platforms, CopyCopter allows you to generate content directly within the platform, eliminating the need to upload external files (but, you can do that too).
2. Generate Your Content: CopyCopter’s AI tools enable you to create video content from scratch. You can generate scripts, visuals, and even choose specific styles, ensuring that your video is unique and tailored to your needs.

Step 2: Navigating the Timeline

The timeline is the heart of your editing process, where you manage the sequence and timing of all elements:

• Viewing the Timeline: Located at the bottom of the editor, the timeline shows every component of your video, including text overlays, audio tracks, and AI-generated visuals.
• Adjusting Clip Duration: Easily extend or shorten the duration of any clip by clicking and dragging its edges on the timeline. This lets you fine-tune how long each element appears on screen.
• Reordering Clips: Need to change the order of scenes? Simply drag and drop clips along the timeline’s empy spaces to rearrange them according to your vision.

Step 3: Editing Text Overlays

Text overlays are essential for conveying information and adding context to your video:

• Adding Text: To add text to your video, click on the “Text” option in the toolbar. You can input any text you need, whether it’s a title, caption, or a call to action.
• Customizing Text: Customize your text by changing its font, size, color, and position on the screen. You can also add visual effects like borders and highlights to make your text stand out.
• Timing Text Overlays: Adjust when your text appears and how long it stays on screen by manipulating the text bar on the timeline. This ensures that your text aligns perfectly with the visuals and narration.

Step 4: Working with Audio

Audio is a critical component that enhances the overall impact of your video:

• Editing Voiceover: With CopyCopter, you can generate a voiceover that matches your script perfectly. Click on the “Voice” option to edit the voiceover script, select different voices, and adjust the pacing.
• Adding Background Music: Enhance the mood of your video by adding background music from CopyCopter’s extensive library, or use your own music by uploading a file (up to 30MB). Click your selected track to integrate it seamlessly with your content.
• Adjusting Audio Levels: Use the audio sliders to balance the voiceover with the background music, ensuring that both are clear and complementary.
• Generating Sound Effects (SFX): You can create custom sound effects by writing prompts. Simply click on an empty media track in the editor, select “Add SFX,” and describe the sound you want. CopyCopter will generate it for you, which you can then position and adjust within your timeline.

Step 5: Applying Visual and Motion Effects

CopyCopter’s ability to generate and animate visuals is what sets it apart, allowing you to create dynamic and engaging content:

• Generating Visuals: Instead of uploading external images or videos, use CopyCopter’s AI to generate stunning visuals that are perfectly tailored to your video’s theme. Whether you need realistic images, illustrations, or abstract visuals, the AI can create them instantly.
• Adding Motion: Make your video look amazing by applying motion effects to your AI-generated visuals. The “Add Motion” feature breathes life into static images, making them more engaging and visually appealing. Whether it’s a subtle pan or a dynamic zoom, these effects can transform the look and feel of your video.
• Overlaying Effects: Apply additional effects such as Bokeh Particles or Light Leaks from the “Overlay” menu to add depth and texture to your visuals. These effects can be customized in terms of opacity and blending mode to suit your aesthetic.

Step 6: Finalizing Your Edits

Before exporting your video, ensure that everything is polished and ready to go:

• Preview Your Video: Use the playback controls above the timeline to preview your video in real-time. This allows you to see how all the elements—text, audio, and visuals—come together.
• Make Adjustments: If something isn’t quite right, you can easily return to any part of the timeline to make necessary adjustments.
• Apply Transitions: You can apply transitions directly in the Timeline by clicking the two-headed arrow located between each frame. Choose from a selection of transition styles to create smoother and more dynamic scene changes.
• Save Your Progress: CopyCopter automatically saves your work, but it’s always a good idea to manually save your project by clicking the “Save” button in the editor.

Step 7: Exporting Your Video

When your edits are complete, it’s time to export and share your masterpiece:

• Exporting Options: Click the “Export + Share” button to begin the export process. You can choose from different resolutions and formats, depending on where you plan to publish your video.

Conclusion

Editing your video in CopyCopter is not just about fine-tuning content; it’s about leveraging powerful AI tools to generate and enhance every aspect of your video. From creating visuals and scripts to adding motion effects that make your video look amazing, CopyCopter simplifies the process of video creation. By following these steps, you can produce high-quality, engaging videos that capture and hold your audience’s attention.