Day 3: Master the Editing Timeline
Training & How-to · English · Portrait · 1 min · whiteboard animation · by @hinasarwat
This training & how-to whiteboard animation was made with AutoScribble — the script was written, every scene hand-drawn and the narration recorded automatically in about 10 minutes. You can make one like it from a single sentence.
Transcript
Day 3 of learning video editing: mastering the timeline! This is where your clips, audio and text come together.
Drag clips into the order you want. The vertical playhead marks the moment you’re viewing.
To remove a mistake, split at its beginning and end, then delete that section. Drag clip edges inward to trim.
Put text and overlays on layers above your video. Place music and sound effects on audio tracks below.
Zoom in for precise cuts, especially when matching edits to a beat. Use the audio waveform as a guide.
The timeline may look confusing, but understanding it makes editing easier. Follow for Day 4 of my beginner editing journey!