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What is a preview?

A video and audio editing preview allows editors to see or hear how the final product will look or sound before rendering or exporting it. 

In podcasts, previewing the episode lets creators review the audio mix, transitions, and any video elements to ensure smooth playback.

What is the point of a preview?

In video editing, the point of a preview is to allow editors to view and evaluate how their edits, effects, and transitions appear before rendering the final video. It helps catch mistakes and make adjustments before wrapping up a project.

What does a preview do?

A preview lets you see an approximation of your edited video, including transitions, effects, and audio. It ensures that everything works together smoothly before you commit to exporting the final version.

How long should a preview video be?

A preview video length varies based on its purpose. If it's a trailer or teaser, it usually ranges from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. The entire project or specific segments are previewed for internal previews in the editing process.

What does it mean to make a preview?

To make a preview in video editing means to generate a temporary, lower-resolution version of your video with all the edits applied. This version helps editors review the video and make adjustments before the final high-quality export.

How to preview a recording on Riverside

  • Log in to your Riverside account.
  • In the ☰ menu on the left, click the relevant studio.
  • Click the relevant project under the list of studios.
  • Find the section labeled Recordings.
  • Hover over the recording you want to preview.
  • In the recording's thumbnail, click the play button.some text
    • If some tracks haven't finished uploading or processing, you may see "Uploading tracks..." or "Processing tracks..." instead of the thumbnail.
    • You can still click through to preview the available content.
  • On the Preview Recording page, click the play button or drag the scrubber to review different parts of the recording.

Note: The preview is a low-resolution version of your recording. The quality will improve when you export it.

How to preview Magic Clips on Riverside

  • Log in to your Riverside account.
  • In the ☰ menu on the left, click the relevant studio.
  • Click the relevant project from the list.
  • Scroll down to the section labeled Edits.
  • Hover over the Magic Clip you want to preview.
  • In the top right corner of the Magic Clip, click the three dots.
  • From the dropdown, click Preview.
  • On the Preview Clip page, hit the play button to view the clip.

Note: The Magic Clip preview is low resolution, but the final exported version will be higher quality.

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