Editing videos shouldn't be complicated, especially when you're just starting out. In this guide, we'll walk you step-by-step through the timeline inside the Detail app. Whether you're creating content for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or just personal projects, you'll quickly master everything from basic trims to advanced visual enhancements.
Understanding Your Timeline
Once you've recorded or imported your clips into Detail and opened your project, you'll land on the timeline. Here's where you'll do most of your editing.
Main Editing Tools (General)
At the bottom of your timeline, you'll see various editing options:
Record: Quickly film additional clips and automatically append them to your timeline.
Import: Import existing videos from your phone or paste URLs from YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram.
Auto Edit: Automatically generates both long and short clips—ideal for instant social media content.
Captions: Automatically generates subtitles for your videos.
Music: Easily add background music by pasting a link from any video online.
Overlay: Enhance your video visually by adding text, drawings, or images, which can be styled, animated, and timed.
Voiceover: Record explanations or commentary directly onto your video using your phone’s microphone.
Snapshot: Capture frames from your video to create thumbnails or still images.
Aspect: Choose your preferred video format - square, vertical, or landscape - to suit different platforms.
Advanced Clip-specific Editing Tools
When you select a specific clip on your timeline, you'll unlock additional editing features:
Split: Divide clips at precise points.
Delete: Remove unwanted clips from your project.
Sources: Switch the main visual content of your clip or toggle multi-camera angles.
Presets: Quickly apply previously saved visual styles and layouts.
Layout: Customize your video layout, from split screens and picture-in-picture to rounded corners and shadows.
Framing: Keep yourself or guests centered effortlessly.
Canvas: Remove or replace video backgrounds with solid colors, dynamic visuals, or photos.
Filter: Apply consistent visual styles or mood-enhancing color tones across clips.
Transitions: Smoothly connect clips using stylish transitions with adjustable speeds.
Audio: Balance multiple audio sources, adjust volume, remove background noise, or enhance audio clarity.
Export: Save individual clips separately for easy posting or archiving.
Detail app is designed to balance powerful editing capabilities with simplicity, ensuring beginners can confidently create stunning videos. Ready to edit your next masterpiece?
