What is a text-based editor?
A text-based editor allows users to edit video or audio by changing the transcript directly. Editors can search for dialogue, make changes, and remove sections of the video by interacting with the text rather than the traditional timeline interface.
How does text-based editing work?
Text-based editing works by first generating a transcript of the video’s audio. You can then modify the text, and the video automatically adjusts based on those changes. For example, deleting a sentence from the transcript removes that part of the video.
Is text-based editing faster?
Yes, text-based editing is typically faster for tasks like cutting out sections of dialogue or rearranging content, as it simplifies the process by allowing you to work directly with text rather than the video timeline.
What is AI text-based editing?
If your text-based editor has AI capabilities, you can use it to automatically remove filler words like "ums" and "ahs." When the video is transcribed, these common fillers are identified in the text. With a few clicks, you can delete all instances of "um" or "ah" from the transcript, and the corresponding sections of the video are automatically cut.
How to use Riverside’s text-based editor
- Record your video using Riverside. After your session, go to your recordings page and wait for Riverside to generate the transcript.
- Click ‘Go to Editor’ to open the editor. Choose your video format: Story, Post, or Full Length.
- In the editor, you'll see the transcript on the left and a video preview on the right. As you scroll through the transcript, the playhead jumps to the corresponding point in the video.
- To delete a segment, highlight the text and click the ‘Remove’ button. If needed, you can undo this by clicking ‘Revert’.
- To search for a specific word or phrase, type it into the search box, and Riverside will highlight every instance in the transcript.
- Once you finish editing, export your video by clicking Export.
