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  • How To: Make a Video with Biteable
    This video below is a step-by-step guide to all the features and tasks needed to make your perfect video with Biteable. From adding captions to changing scene duration, you can find it here. |Popular
  • Uploading your own video footage
    When creating a Biteable video, you can upload your own video to play during any scene. How to upload your own video There are a number of ways to upload your footage into Biteable, depending on where you are in the app. From your Asset Library The Asset Library is your one-stop shop for uploading and organizing your uploads and assets. You have a Personal Library (only you can see these assets) and a Team Library (for shared assets on a Teams plan)Popular
  • Adding images
    Looking to upload an image into your video? You've come to the right place! Upload your own images or choose from our comprehensive stock library. Find out how below. Adding an image In the Biteable editor, images can be added to the background (like the cupcake below), or to the foreground as an image caption (like the Biteable logo below). This how-to will walk you through how to add an image caption to your videos. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e63f82cceb522800/Some readers
  • Add a voice-over
    Share accessible, digestible messages with the magic of voice-over. You now have the ability to upload a voice-over file to your project without sacrificing your soundtrack. Use Voice-over to create accessible messages for your entire team — like informative how-tos, walkthroughs, updates, announcements, and more. How to add a voice-over Design mode Create or open a video project in Design mode. In the timeline, you’ll find two audio layers. One for music 🎵, and a sSome readers
  • Using Biteable's animations
    Make your message sing with hundreds of animations straight from the Biteable Studio. These animations are customizable and very versatile. Whatever your message, you're sure to find an animation to accompany it. Accessing and using the Animation Library To use our library of scenes: Click on the Add tab or the Add Scene plus button on the right end of your timelineSome readers
  • Using Record + Record Requests
    Capture your most important messages with Record and Record Requests. Record tools take the hassle out of capturing first-person footage for your videos — request responses, hit record, and see the final results all within Biteable How to send Record Requests Send a Record Request to invite coworkers or customers to make a cameo in your video. A Record Request can be sent to anyone — they don't need to have a Biteable account. Click "+ New video" via the top menu bar, then "Few readers
  • The ultimate guide to Biteable
    We've broken down the main parts of Biteable into bite-sized pieces for you to learn what to do and why it's important. Find what you need or watch them all! Library and Folders Learn about your Library and keep things organized with Folders in this quick 45 second video! Branding Optimize your branding to create branded company videos in a flash. Learn more in this quick minute long video:Few readers
  • Adding / editing captions and text in Design mode
    Your message is the most important part of your Biteable project. Learn how to make your message shine with clear and concise text captions. Adding captions on a blank scene If your scene has a caption layer ready, simply click twice to select the layer and start editing the text. If it doesn't, follow these quick steps: Click Add Text Caption (T button) in the upper leFew readers
  • Adding/uploading audio
    The right soundtrack can make or break a video project. That's why Biteable offers a library of royalty-free music and premium soundtracks for you to choose from, plus the option to upload your own audio files. Here's how to add audio to your projects. Choosing soundtracks from our music library To add one of our tracks to your project, follow the below instructions: ClicFew readers
  • Aligning your text vertically
    Master your text's alignment with a single click. Vertical alignment buttons (top, center, or bottom) make sure your text is exactly where you want it to be. Find vertical alignment controls in Design mode. How to align your text vertically Design mode Log in to your Biteable account Open a video project in Design mode Select any textbox, then use the alignment buttons (top, center, or bottom) toFew readers
  • Video Aspect ratios
    You have four options of aspect ratios on Biteable Pro. You can choose them in the beginning of your video making process. What's best for which platform? 16:9 ratio is good for anything landscape (Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo...) 1:1 is best for Instagram and Facebook feed videos 4:5 works for Vertical Instagram and Facebook feed 9:16 is Full Portrait for Instagram Stories, Facebook Feed, and Snapchat You can also change your preferred aspect ratio after youFew readers
  • Editing scene duration
    You can make your scenes as long or short as you want, as long as the whole video does not exceed the maximum length of 10 minutes. Duration for captions can also be controlled separately from the scene. To change the duration of your scene or caption, simply follow the steps below: Click on the element on the Timeline. If you want to control scene duration, clickFew readers
  • Recording your screen
    Elevate your next how-to video with Screen Recording. The Screen Recording tool captures what you're seeing on your screen so you can share it with your audience. Record your screen, review the footage, then add it to your Biteable video. How to use Screen Recording Where to find Screen Recording To get started, log into your Biteable account. Click the "+ New video" button at the top of the page, then hit "Record yourself". (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/d1995a4Few readers
  • Adding scene transitions
    Add an extra little somethin' somethin' to your project with any of Biteable's groovy scene transitions. Scene transitions add movements or effects between your scenes, and make for an extra engaging video. Scene transitions There are 8 scene transitions for you to choose from. Try each of them to see which one/s look best in your video. None Swipe Left, Swipe Up Cross Fade Circle Reveal Curtain Open, Curtain Close Window Open, Window CloseFew readers
  • Using the Style Tab
    The Style tab is a quick way to edit multiple scenes without having to go to the scenes one by one. When you click it, this is what you're going to see: All the scenes are currently selected, meaning you can change all scenes at once, which is handy if you want to make sure all the captions have the same font, for example! However, if you want to only edit some scenes, click DesFew readers
  • Previewing your video
    With Biteable, it's easy to preview your video as you go. Whichever editing mode you're using, you can play back the specific scene you're editing, or the whole video before publishing and sharing the finished products. There are 3 ways to preview your videos — depending on how much of your video you're looking to preview. Design mode Scene preview Click the small play butFew readers
  • Adding and deleting scenes
    It's quick and easy to add and delete scenes within your Biteable project. Follow along to learn how. Follow these instructions when in Design mode. For more info on adding and deleting scenes in Script mode, click here. Adding scenes There are twoFew readers
  • Adding a watermark to your video
    Effortlessly brand your videos with your company's logo by switching on your watermark. How to add a watermark Turn on your custom watermark when creating a new video from scratch by switching the on the watermark toggle. If you're in the middle of making the video, you still can turn on and off the custom watermarks setting. Click on Video Settings above your scene andFew readers
  • Accessing previously uploaded assets
    When you upload an asset within Biteable (image, video, or music), we keep it in storage for you to reuse later. Here's where to find previously uploaded assets when you'd like to reuse them: Asset Library Your Asset Library is the quickest and easiest way to keep track of the assets you've uploaded to Biteable. Here you'll find images and video files you've uploaded, as well as any recordings or video responses yFew readers
  • Undo or redo changes while editing
    Oh no! You accidentally deleted a scene/text and you need to go back to the previous version? No problems — hit the undo button. How to undo or redo changes in the editor Undo or redo a change made to your project by clicking the arrows at the top of the editor, or by using your device's undo/redo shortcut. Windows: Ctrl+Z (undo) / Ctrl+Y (redo) Mac: CoFew readers
  • Using Frames with Uploaded Video
    The animation team here at Biteable has added a new collection of scenes called Frames which allow you to put footage with audio into a stylized frame. Things like a tablet, a desktop computer, and even apple watches can all be the highlight point around a talking head or interview in your video. Add a Frame scene in Biteable Teams This is how you add a Frame scene in Biteable Teams: Open a video for editing or create a new one Hit add, select the Branded Scenes folderFew readers
  • Editing and cropping uploaded media
    We know that videos and images come in all different shapes and sizes — that's why Biteable makes it easy to crop your media to the perfect size for every project. Design mode Double click a video or image to enter cropping mode. The edit box will have light blue dotted lines on the outside border. Drag the dots on each side of the video or image to crop it.Few readers
  • Premium clips from the Shutterstock library
    All Biteable accounts come with an extensive library of stock footage from Storyblocks (one million scenes), but you also have the option to purchase premium clips via Shutterstock. The possibilities are endless! Shutterstock library Your access to Shutterstock's premium clips is pay-per-clip. Premium footage purchased by team members on a Biteable Teams plan can be used by anyone in your team an unlimited number of times. Accessing the Shutterstock library To begin using ShutterstocFew readers
  • Stock footage and images
    Riddle us this: what's a really quick way to spice up your videos, making it look extra polished, and super professional? Stock footage and images, of course! Find out how to quickly and easily add stock clips and images to your next video. Accessing and using stock footage and images To browse our amazing library of footage and images: Click on Add from the left sidebaFew readers
  • Your Favorites
    Have you ever seen a scene you love so much, that you just know that you want it in every single one of your videos? Us too! This is why we have a Favorites feature for our scenes, animations, stock images, stock videos, and Shutterstock library! How to use Favorites Simply hover over the scene in the library and you'll see a heart icon on the top right corner of theFew readers
  • Adding content for mobile aspect ratios
    How do I find/add scenes that are no longer available in mobile aspect ratios?Few readers
  • Additional Music & Audio Options
    Biteable offers a library of royalty-free music and premium soundtracks for you to choose from, plus the option to upload your own audio files. Visit this article to learn more about how to add music to your video. Additional Music Options If you are looking for more variety on music tracks or sound effects, Biteable has a partnership with Soundstripe. Soundstripe (https://sounFew readers

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