Video Editing With Pictory

Pictory
1 Feb 202103:45

TLDRThis demo showcases the ease of video editing with Pictory, where users can upload, transcribe, and edit videos by deleting sentences or specific words, creating summaries, and customizing visuals. The tool simplifies editing videos as if it were editing a text document.

Takeaways

  • 😀 Pictory allows for easy video editing through drag and drop functionality.
  • 🔍 The platform includes a transcription feature that can be searched for specific words.
  • ✂️ Entire sentences or specific words can be deleted from both the transcript and the video.
  • 🔍 Filler words can be automatically removed by using a designated button.
  • 📝 A summary of the video can be created, highlighting key sentences as determined by AI.
  • 📋 Users can easily add or remove sentences from the video summary.
  • 🎬 A storyboard can be generated showing selected scenes from the video.
  • 🖼️ B-roll can be added to replace visuals, such as showing a picture of a border while discussing it.
  • ✏️ Transcribed captions can be edited directly within the platform.
  • 🎥 The final edited version of the video can be previewed, showcasing the changes made.
  • 🏷️ Custom branding elements like logos, intros, and outros can be applied to every video.

Q & A

  • What is the primary function of Pictory?

    -Pictory is a video editing tool that allows users to edit videos by dragging and dropping them into the platform, uploading, and transcribing them.

  • How does the transcription feature in Pictory work?

    -Once the video is uploaded, Pictory transcribes the video content, displaying the video on one side and the transcription on the other. Users can search the transcription to locate specific words or phrases in the video.

  • Can you delete a sentence from the video using Pictory?

    -Yes, in Pictory, you can delete an entire sentence from the video. This action not only removes the sentence from the transcript but also from the video itself.

  • How can you remove specific words from a video in Pictory?

    -Pictory allows users to remove specific words from the video by clicking a button that automatically removes filler words like 'um' and 'us', which are identified by their timestamps.

  • What is the purpose of creating a summary in Pictory?

    -Creating a summary in Pictory helps to condense the video content by selecting key sentences that AI deems representative of the video's content, making it easier to focus on the main points.

  • How can you add or remove sentences from the summary in Pictory?

    -Users can easily add or remove sentences from the summary by simply stating 'add this to the summary' or 'remove this one from the summary', allowing for customization of the video's key points.

  • What is the storyboard feature in Pictory?

    -The storyboard feature in Pictory displays the selected scenes from the video that have been identified as part of the summary, providing a visual outline of the video's content.

  • How can you replace a video's visual content with a B-roll in Pictory?

    -In Pictory, you can replace the visual content of a video with a B-roll by selecting a relevant image from the stock content library and overlaying it during specific parts of the video, such as showing a picture of the U.S.-Canada border while discussing it.

  • Can the transcribed captions in Pictory be edited?

    -Yes, the transcribed captions in Pictory can be edited by simply clicking on the text, allowing for quick corrections and adjustments to the transcription.

  • What additional features does Pictory offer for branding videos?

    -Pictory allows users to apply their logo, a common outro, and an intro that can be set up in the brand settings. These elements are automatically applied to every video created, ensuring consistent branding.

Outlines

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🎬 Video Editing with Pictory Demo

This paragraph introduces a demonstration of video editing using Pictory, a tool that simplifies the process by allowing users to drag and drop videos for uploading and transcription. The software provides a side-by-side view of the video and its transcription, enabling users to search for specific words and navigate to the corresponding video segment. It also features the ability to delete sentences or specific words from both the transcript and the video, and to remove filler words with a single click. Additionally, Pictory can create a summary of the video by selecting key sentences that AI identifies as representative of the content, which can be further customized by adding or removing sentences.

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Keywords

💡Video Editing

Video editing is the process of assembling and altering video shots to create a new work. In the context of the video, it refers to the use of Pictory to manipulate and refine video content. The script describes the ease of editing with Pictory, including deleting sentences and words, which directly impacts the final video output.

💡Drag and Drop

Drag and drop is a user interface technique that allows users to move or select elements in a computer program by clicking, holding, dragging, and then releasing them. In the script, it is mentioned as the method to upload and initiate the editing process of a video in Pictory.

💡Transcription

Transcription is the conversion of spoken language into written form. The video script mentions that Pictory not only allows video editing but also provides a transcription of the video content, enabling users to search and edit specific parts of the video based on the spoken words.

💡Timestamp

A timestamp is a sequence of characters or encoded information identifying when something has been created, modified, or added. In the script, timestamps are used for every word in the transcription, allowing for precise editing of the video by removing or altering specific words or sentences.

💡Filler Words

Filler words are unnecessary or meaningless words used in speech, such as 'um' and 'uh', which do not contribute to the meaning of the message. The script describes how Pictory can automatically remove these filler words from both the transcript and the video, enhancing the clarity of the final product.

💡Summary

A summary is a brief statement or account of the main points of something. The video script explains that Pictory can create a summary of a video by selecting key sentences that AI identifies as representative of the video's content, allowing for a concise version of the original video.

💡Storyboard

A storyboard is a visual representation that displays the sequence of events in a video or film. The script mentions that after creating a summary, Pictory presents a storyboard with selected scenes, providing an overview of the video's narrative.

💡B-roll

B-roll refers to supplementary footage that is edited into the main footage to establish context, provide imagery, or to give the viewer a break from a single view. The script gives an example of replacing a speaker's image with a picture of the U.S.-Canada border while discussing the topic, which is an application of B-roll.

💡Stock Content

Stock content refers to pre-produced content, such as images, video clips, or music, that can be used in various projects. The script mentions a large library of stock content available in Pictory, which can be searched and used to replace elements in the video, such as the B-roll example.

💡Captions

Captions are text versions of the audio content of a video, often used for accessibility or to provide additional information. In the script, it is mentioned that the transcribed captions can be edited directly within Pictory, allowing for adjustments to the text that appears with the video.

💡Intro and Outro

Intro and outro are short video or audio segments used at the beginning and end of a video, respectively. They often include branding elements, such as logos. The script explains that Pictory allows for the application of a common intro and outro, set up in the brand settings, to be automatically applied to every video created.

Highlights

A short demo of video editing with Pictory is presented.

To edit a video, you simply drag and drop the video and let it upload.

The video gets transcribed once it's done uploading.

The video is displayed on the right side and the transcription on the left side.

You can search the transcription to find specific words spoken in the video.

Entire sentences can be deleted from both the transcript and the video.

Specific words can be removed from the video using timestamps.

Filler words like 'us' and 'um' can be removed by clicking a button.

The removal of filler words affects both the transcript and the video.

A summary of the video can be created by selecting key sentences.

AI selects sentences it deems representative of the video content.

Users can add or remove sentences from the summary.

The summary helps identify key scenes for the storyboard.

B-roll can be created to show relevant images while discussing certain topics.

Stock content can be searched and used to replace video segments.

Transcribed captions can be edited by clicking on them.

A preview of the edited speech can be quickly viewed.

The edited version of the speech is shown as a summary.

Pictory allows for easy video editing by removing words, cutting sentences, and summarizing content.

Editing videos with Pictory is as simple as editing a text document.