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Crop (video & audio)

Crop (video & audio)

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What does crop (video & audio) mean?

Cropping adjusts the visible frame in video, removing unwanted outer areas to focus on specific content. For audio, while the term "crop" is not used often, it refers to trimming the beginning or end of an audio clip to remove irrelevant sections, such as silence or unnecessary sounds.

What happens when you crop a video?

Cropping removes the outer portions of the video, focusing on a specific area in the frame, but it reduces the visible content.

Can you crop a video recording?

You can crop a video recording using online video editing software.

How to crop and cut a video?

  • Use a video editor 
  • Load the video.
  • Select and drag the frame to crop.
  • Use the timeline to trim or cut.

How can I crop my audio?

Use an audio editor:

  • Import the audio file.
  • Select the portion you want to crop.
  • Delete unwanted parts and save.

How to crop videos on Riverside

  1. Log in to your Riverside account.
  2. Open a recording in the editor or upload an external file to start editing.
  3. Click on the speaker's tile in the editor.
  4. Above the speaker's tile, click the crop icon.
  5. Drag the video to position the speaker in the center of the frame.
  6. Above the speaker's tile, drag the bar to zoom in or out, or click the zoom-in and zoom-out buttons for precise adjustments.
  7. Click outside the speaker's tile to apply the changes.
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A Crop applied message confirms that the adjustment have been applied to the speaker's track across the entire timeline.

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