What is a timeline?
A timeline is the workspace in video editing software where all media elements—video, audio, and effects—are arranged chronologically. It allows editors to organize and control the sequence of the final output.
What does a timeline look like?
A timeline in video editing is a horizontal visual representation of your video project, showing layers of video, audio, and effects in a linear sequence.
What is a timeline view?
A timeline view displays the overall layout of a video project and helps editors see all project elements in relation to each other for precise editing and sequencing.
What is timeline-based video editing?
The timeline displays tracks in a linear sequence, allowing editors to manipulate clips in a structured way, trimming, cutting, and layering media according to the project’s flow. This approach is widely used in professional video editing software.
How to use the timeline on Riverside for editing
- Log in to your Riverside account and start or upload your recording.
- Enter the Editor by clicking Go to Editor after your recording is complete.
- You will see the timeline at the bottom of the screen, which shows the length of your video and audio tracks.
- To trim or split clips, move the playhead to the desired point, then use the Split tool or trim by dragging the edges of the clip.
- Add images and sound effects by uploading them from the Media Board on the right side. Drag these onto the timeline to position them at the right moment.
- Add captions and text by selecting the Text tool. You can also customize font styles, colors, and placement.
- Change backgrounds and branding elements by using the Branding option. Upload logos or change the video’s layout (split-screen, full-screen, etc.).
- Use Magic Audio to enhance the video automatically, such as removing silences or filler words (like “um” and “ah”) and enhancing audio quality.
- Once your edits are complete, click Export to finalize the video with your desired resolution and format.
