How to Create Video Clips from Screen Recordings
This guide will walk you through how to create short video clips from your screen recordings. This feature is perfect for isolating specific actions or workflows to create focused tutorials, feature highlights, or animated instructions. You will need a project with a screen recording to begin.
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Navigate to the article that contains the screen recording you want to edit.
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Click the Edit button located on the top right of the screen recording.
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In the editor view, select the Clip tab at the top left to switch from image mode to video mode.
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Use the handles on the timeline to drag and select the start and end points of your desired video clip.
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From the Options panel on the left, you can set the clip to AutoPlay, Loop, or be Muted by default.
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Once you are satisfied with your selection, click the Done button to save the clip.
Clip vs. GIF
Remember that a video clip can include audio from your original recording, whereas a GIF is a silent, looping animation. Choose the format that best suits your instructional needs.
Summary
This article explains how to transform parts of a screen recording into a video clip. By selecting the 'Clip' option and trimming the timeline, you can isolate key moments to create concise and effective visual guides. This functionality is ideal for demonstrating complex steps, highlighting user interactions, or providing dynamic visual aids in your documentation.