# Advanced Editing for Engaging Clips
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/advanced-editing/advanced-edit-clips-engaging
Transform your clips into professional, engaging videos with shapes, frames, B-roll, titles, and animations.
Take your clips to the next level with advanced editing techniques. Add visual elements, animated titles, B-roll footage, and motion effects to create professional, engaging content.
## Adding Shapes
Shapes are perfect for covering unwanted elements like Zoom timers or adding color blocks behind captions.
To add a shape:
1. Click "Shape" in the right-side menu
2. Select your shape
3. Resize and position it on the frame
4. Drag it across the timeline to span the entire video duration
**Pro tip:** Use shapes to hide Zoom timers, clean up your frame, or add visual interest behind captions.
## Adding Custom Frames
Custom frames add color and visual interest to your clips. Create frames in tools like Canva, then add them to Flowjin:
1. Upload your custom frame image
2. Click "Center to Canvas" to position it
3. Click "Cover Canvas" to apply it properly
4. Extend it across the timeline
Frames help brand your content and make clips more visually appealing.
## Adding Logos
Keep your branding consistent by adding your logo:
1. Select your logo from uploaded assets
2. Position it where desired (typically corner placement)
3. Extend it across the entire timeline
Your logo will appear throughout the clip, reinforcing your brand presence.
## AI-Generated B-Roll
Let AI automatically find and add relevant footage to your clips:
1. Click "Create B-Roll Videos"
2. The AI analyzes your content and adds appropriate footage
3. Review the added B-roll clips
To customize B-roll animations:
1. Click on any B-roll footage
2. Click "Animation"
3. Select fade in and fade out effects
4. Apply settings to all B-roll clips at once
AI B-roll makes your clips more dynamic and visually engaging without manual work.
## Manual B-Roll
Add specific footage at exact moments:
1. Find the moment in your transcript where you want B-roll
2. Click to position the playhead at that point
3. Click "Video" in the side panel
4. Search for relevant footage (e.g., "camera", "laptop")
5. Drag and resize the footage as needed
Manual B-roll gives you complete creative control over visual storytelling.
## Animated Titles
Create eye-catching intros with animated titles:
1. Click "Text Layers" and choose a preset style
2. Position and resize your title
3. Adjust the duration in the timeline (e.g., 21 seconds)
4. Click "Animation" and select entrance effects (slide, fade, etc.)
5. Choose animation direction (left to right, etc.)
6. Add exit animations for smooth transitions
Animated titles grab attention and set the tone for your content.
## Lower Thirds
Add professional speaker information when new people appear:
1. Position playhead when the speaker first appears
2. Click "Text Layers" and choose a preset
3. Enter the speaker's name
4. Add a second text layer for their title/role
5. Align and position the text (typically lower left or right)
6. Set duration (typically 5-10 seconds)
7. Add slide-in entrance animation
8. Add fade-out exit animation
Lower thirds add professional polish and help viewers identify speakers.
## Working with Animations
Animations make videos more engaging and dynamic. The following layers support animations:
* Text layers
* Captions
* Shapes
* Video layers (B-roll)
### Adding Animations
To animate any supported layer:
1. Click the layer in the timeline
2. Click "Animation"
3. Select entrance (in) animation
4. Select exit (out) animation
5. Adjust additional settings like direction and duration
### Animation Settings
Each animation type has customizable settings:
* **Direction**: Choose which side elements enter/exit from
* **Duration**: Control how fast the animation plays
* **Timing**: Adjust when the animation starts
Pay attention to these details for polished, professional-looking videos.
## Saving Your Designs
Once you've created text styles, titles, or lower thirds you like:
1. Click the three dots on the element
2. Select "Save Preset"
Access your saved presets anytime from the Style menu for consistent branding across all clips.
Use these advanced techniques to transform simple clips into engaging, professional content that stands out on social media.
# Create Animated Titles
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/advanced-editing/animated-clip-titles
Add eye-catching animated titles that appear and disappear to grab attention and enhance your clips.
Create professional animated titles that smoothly appear at the beginning of your clips and disappear after a few seconds, adding polish and visual interest.
## How it works
Animated titles grab attention at the start of your clips and set the tone for your content. They appear with smooth entrance animations and disappear gracefully after a few seconds.
## Creating an Animated Title
To add a title at the beginning of your clip:
1. Click "Text Layers" in the menu
2. Choose a preset style (e.g., "Why Y Came Like Floating")
3. Position the title on your frame
4. Resize as needed to make it prominent
Your title text is now on the canvas, ready for animation.
## Setting Title Duration
Control how long your title appears:
1. Look at the title layer in the timeline
2. Drag the edges to adjust duration
3. Typical duration: 3-10 seconds (default may be 21 seconds)
4. Shorter durations (3-5 seconds) work well for punchy intros
5. Longer durations (7-10 seconds) suit more detailed titles
The title will only appear during the time span you set in the timeline.
## Adding Entrance Animations
Make your title appear smoothly:
1. Click on the title layer in the timeline
2. Click "Animation"
3. Select an entrance animation (e.g., "Slide")
4. Choose the direction (left to right, top to bottom, etc.)
The slide animation is popular for professional-looking intros.
## Adding Exit Animations
Make your title disappear gracefully:
1. In the Animation menu, scroll to exit animations
2. Select how you want the title to leave (fade out, slide out, etc.)
3. Adjust direction if applicable
Smooth exits prevent jarring transitions when the title disappears.
## Animation Direction Options
Customize how animations move:
* **Left to right**: Classic, easy to follow
* **Right to left**: Alternative flow
* **Top to bottom**: Bold entrance
* **Bottom to top**: Rising effect
Choose directions that complement your content and feel natural.
## Tips for Effective Titles
* Keep text short and impactful (3-7 words)
* Use high-contrast colors for readability
* Position titles where they don't cover key content
* Match animation style to your brand personality
* Preview to ensure timin
# Create Animated Lower Thirds
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/advanced-editing/animated-lower-thirds
Add professional animated lower thirds to identify speakers with their name and title.
Add professional lower thirds when new speakers appear in your clips. Display names and titles with smooth entrance and exit animations for a polished look.
## How it works
Lower thirds are text overlays that identify speakers by displaying their name and title. They typically appear in the lower portion of the screen when someone new enters the video.
## Creating Lower Thirds
To add a lower third for a speaker:
1. Position the playhead when the speaker first appears
2. Click "Text Layers" and choose a preset
3. Enter the speaker's name
4. Resize and position the text (typically lower left or right)
5. Adjust text alignment (left, center, or right)
### Adding the Title Line
Create a second text layer for their role:
1. Add another text layer below the name
2. Enter their title (e.g., "CEO at Awesome Marriage")
3. Match the positioning and alignment with the name
4. Ensure both text layers are aligned properly
## Setting Duration
Control how long the lower third appears:
1. Adjust the text layers in the timeline
2. Typical duration: 5-10 seconds
3. Long enough to read, but not distracting
4. Preview and
# Complete Guide to Animated Overlays
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/advanced-editing/animated-overlays
Make your videos more engaging by adding entrance and exit animations to text, captions, shapes, and B-roll.
Bring your clips to life by adding animations to visual elements. Control how text, captions, shapes, and B-roll footage appear and disappear for a polished, professional look.
## How it works
Animations make videos more dynamic and engaging by controlling how elements enter and exit the screen. Smooth transitions keep viewers interested and add professional polish.
## Layers That Support Animations
The following layers can have animations:
* **Text layers**: Titles, lower thirds, and any custom text
* **Captions**: Your video's subtitle captions
* **Shapes**: Rectangles, circles, and other geometric elements
* **Video layers**: B-roll footage added as additional layers
* **Images**: Logos, frames, and other visual assets
Each layer can have both entrance (in) and exit (out) animations.
## Adding Animations to Any Layer
To animate any supported layer:
1. Click on the layer in the timeline
2. Click "Animation" in the menu
3. Select an entrance animation (how it appears)
4. Select an exit animation (how it disappears)
The layer will now animate according to your selections.
## Common Animation Types
**Entrance animations:**
* **Slide**: Element slides in from a direction
* **Fade in**: Element gradually becomes visible
* **Zoom in**: Element grows from small to full size
* **None**: Element appears instantly
**Exit animations:**
* **Fade out**: Element gradually disappears (most common)
* **Slide out**: Element slides off screen
* **Zoom out**: Element shrinks away
* **None**: Element disappears instantly
## Customizing Animation Settings
Each animation type has additional settings:
### Direction
For slide animations, choose which direction:
* Left to right
* Right to left
* Top to bottom
* Bottom to top
### Duration
Control how fast the animation plays:
* Faster: Quick, snappy transitions
* Slower: Smooth, gradual movements
### Timing
Adjust when the animation starts relative to the layer's appearance.
## Animation Examples by Layer Type
**Text layers**: Slide in from left, fade out
**Lower thirds**: Slide in from left, fade out (professional standard)
**Titles**: Slide in from any direction, fade or slide out
**Captions**: Typically minimal animation or none
**Shapes**: Fade in/out to avoid distraction
**B-roll**: Fade in and fade out for smooth transitions
**Logos**: Fade in at start, no exit animation (stays throughout)
## Best Practices
* **Be consistent**: Use similar animations throughout your video
* **Don't overdo it**: Too many elaborate animations can distract
* **Match your brand**: Energetic brands can use more dynamic animations
* **Consider platform**: Fast-paced platforms like TikTok suit quicker animations
* **Preview carefully**: Watch full clips to ensure animations feel natural
* **Fade out is safe**: When unsure, fade out is the most professional exit
## Applying Animations Efficiently
When working with multiple similar layers (like multiple B-roll clips):
1. Set up animation on the first layer
2. Note your settings
3. Apply the same settings to remaining layers
4. For B-roll, you can often apply settings to all clips at once
This maintains consistency and saves time.
## Common Animation Combinations
**Professional interviews:**
* Lower thirds: Slide in (left to right), fade out
* B-roll: Fade in, fade out
**Energetic content:**
* Titles: Slide in with zoom, slide out
* Text: Various slide directions for variety
**Minimal/elegant:**
* Everything: Fade in, fade out
* Subtle and non-distracting
Use animations strategically to enhance your content's message and keep viewers engaged without overwhelming them.
# Save AI Credits with Timeframe Processing
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/advanced-editing/tips-to-save-ai-credits
Optimize your credit usage by processing only the most valuable parts of your content.
Save AI credits by telling Flowjin to process only the parts of your video that matter most.
## How it works
The timeframe processing option lets you exclude parts of your video that aren't clip-worthy, like intros, outros, or greetings. This saves credits by processing only the valuable content.
## Setting your timeframe
To optimize credit usage:
1. Upload your file and open the project
2. Locate the timeframe processing option in import settings
3. Trim the beginning and end timestamps to exclude unwanted sections
4. Process only the content-rich middle section
## When to use timeframe processing
Exclude sections like:
* Podcast intros and outros
* Meeting greetings and sign-offs
* Long pauses or technical difficulties
* Any non-clickworthy segments
**Example:** Trimming 2 minutes from the start and 2 minutes from the end saves you 4 minutes of credit usage.
Use your credits wisely by focusing AI analysis on the content that drives engagement.
# Add B-Roll Footage
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/edit-your-clips/add-b-roll
Enhance your clips with AI-generated B-roll or manually add specific footage at exact moments.
Make your clips more engaging by adding B-roll footage. Use AI to automatically find and insert relevant visuals, or manually add specific footage at precise moments.
## AI-Generated B-Roll
Let Flowjin's AI automatically analyze your content and add relevant footage to make your clips more interesting.
### How AI B-Roll Works
1. Click "Create B-Roll Videos"
2. The AI analyzes your content and identifies key moments
3. The AI finds and adds relevant video footage automatically
4. Review the added B-roll in your timeline
The AI selects footage that matches the context and topic of your content, saving you time while enhancing visual appeal.
### Adding Animations to AI B-Roll
Make your B-roll transitions smooth and professional:
1. Click on any B-roll footage in the timeline
2. Click "Animation"
3. Select fade in for entrance
4. Select fade out for exit
5. Click "Apply to all" to apply the same settings to all B-roll clips
Animations help B-roll blend seamlessly with your main footage.
## Manual B-Roll
Add specific footage at exact moments for complete creative control.
### Finding the Right Moment
1. Review your transcript to find where you want B-roll
2. Click on that moment in the transcript
3. The playhead positions at that exact time
This ensures your B-roll appears precisely when needed.
### Adding Manual B-Roll
1. With playhead positioned, open the Video Library from the side panel
2. Search for relevant footage (e.g., "camera", "laptop", "nature")
3. Select the footage you want
4. Drag and resize the video on your frame
5. Adjust the duration in the timeline
Your B-roll is now added at the exact moment you specified.
## When to Use Each Method
**Use AI B-Roll when:**
* You want to quickly enhance your entire clip
* You need relevant footage but aren't sure what specifically
* You want to save time on video production
**Use Manual B-Roll when:**
* You need specific footage at exact moments
* You want complete creative control
* You're highlighting particular concepts or products
* You want to replace AI selections with your preferred footage
Combine both methods for the best results—let AI handle bulk additions, then manually refine specific moments.
# Add a Logo to Clips
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/edit-your-clips/add-logo-to-clips
Add your brand logo to video clips for consistent branding across all your content.
Keep your branding consistent by adding your logo to clips. Position it anywhere on the frame and ensure it appears throughout the entire video.
## How it works
Adding your logo to clips reinforces brand recognition and ensures your content is instantly identifiable across social media platforms.
## Adding Your Logo
To add a logo to your clip:
1. Select your logo from uploaded assets
2. Position it on the frame (typically in a corner)
3. Resize if needed
4. **Important:** Extend the logo across the entire timeline
## Positioning Your Logo
Common logo placements:
* **Top right corner**: Most popular, doesn't interfere with captions
* **Top left corner**: Alternative placement
* **Bottom corners**: Less common, may conflict with captions
Choose a position that's visible but doesn't distract from your main content.
## Extending Across Timeline
Make sure your logo appears throughout the video:
1. Click on the logo layer in the timeline
2. Drag the edge to span the entire video duration
3. Verify it covers from start to finish
Without extending the logo, it will only appear for a brief moment.
## Tips for Logo Use
* Upload logo files with transparent backgrounds (PNG format)
* Keep logos appropriately sized—visible but not overwhelming
* Position consistently across all clips for brand recognition
* Consider adding a subtle drop shadow if your logo blends into the background
Your logo will now appear throughout the entire clip, strengthening your brand presence on every piece of content.
# Adjust Clip Length
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/edit-your-clips/adjust-clip-length
Customize the length of your clips to match your content needs.
When generating clips, you can customize the length of your clips to match your content needs.
## How it works
The clip length setting tells the AI how long each clip should be. By default, clips are set to a standard length, but you have full control to adjust this based on your preferences.
## Choosing your clip length
To adjust clip length:
1. Upload your file and click on the project once it's uploaded
2. Locate the clip length option in import settings
3. Select your preferred duration from the available options
4. Choose durations up to 3 minutes per clip for longer-form content
## When to use longer clips
Consider using longer clip durations (up to 3 minutes) when:
* Your content requires more context to tell the complete story
* You're creating educational or tutorial content
* You want to capture extended moments or complete sequences
* Your platform supports longer video formats
The AI will use your selected clip length as a guide when identifying and creating clips from your video.
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# Create Branded Captions
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/edit-your-clips/branded-captions
Customize your caption appearance and save branded styles as presets for consistent branding across all clips.
Create branded captions by customizing fonts, colors, and styling, then save them as presets to use across all your clips.
## How it works
Flowjin lets you fully customize your caption styling and save your designs as reusable presets. This ensures consistent branding across all your video content.
## Selecting the Caption Layer
Before editing captions, select the caption layer:
**Option 1**: Click directly on the captions in the preview
**Option 2**: Open the Layers tab and click on the caption layer
Once selected, you can customize all caption properties.
## Customizing Caption Appearance
### Changing the Font
1. With caption layer selected, find the font options
2. Choose your preferred font (e.g., Open Sans)
3. Adjust the size as needed
### Adjusting Caption Position
1. Drag the caption to your desired position
2. Resize by dragging the corners
3. Center or align as needed for your layout
### Changing Highlighted Word Colors
To customize the color of emphasized words:
1. Click "Animations" in the menu
2. Select "Color"
3. Choose your brand color (e.g., orange, blue)
This changes the color of highlighted words that appear during the video.
## Using Shapes with Captions
Combine shapes with captions to hide unwanted elements or add visual interest:
1. Click "Shape" in the right-side menu
2. Select and position your shape
3. Resize to fit your design
4. Drag the caption on top of the shape
5. Extend the shape across the timeline
**Pro tip:** Use shapes to hide Zoom timers or other screen elements while keeping captions visible.
## Saving Caption Presets
Once you've designed captions you like:
1. Click the style option in the menu
2. Select "Save as Preset"
3. Name your preset for easy identification
Your caption style is now saved for future use.
## Accessing Your Presets
To use saved caption styles:
1. Click "Style" in the caption menu
2. Browse your saved presets
3. Click to apply instantly to any clip
Presets ensure consistent branding across all your content without recreating designs each time.
Create professional, on-brand captions once and reuse them across unlimited clips.
# Change Scene Layouts
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/edit-your-clips/change-scene-layouts
Customize how your video is framed by changing scene layouts to split screen, full frame, and more.
Adjust how Flowjin's AI has framed your video by changing scene layouts to fit your content style and platform needs.
## How it works
Flowjin's AI automatically creates scenes with different layouts throughout your clip. You can customize these layouts to match your content needs and creative vision.
## Viewing Your Scenes
All the scenes the AI created are visible in your timeline. Each scene shows its current layout and framing.
## Changing Scene Layouts
To adjust the layout of any scene:
1. Hover over the scene you want to change
2. Click "Edit Scene"
3. Select your preferred layout from the options
## Available Layout Options
**Split Screen**: Divides the frame into two sections—ideal for placing images or B-roll footage at the bottom while keeping the speaker visible at the top. This makes videos more engaging by adding visual variety.
**Full Frame**: Shows the entire frame in its original aspect ratio
**Other layouts**: Choose from various framing options depending on your content and platform
## When to Use Split Screen
Split screen layout is perfect for:
* Adding product images below the speaker
* Showing B-roll footage while keeping the speaker visible
* Creating more dynamic, engaging videos
* Highlighting visual examples while maintaining presenter presence
Experiment with different layouts to find what works best for your content and audience.
# Edit Caption Typos
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/edit-your-clips/edit-caption-typos
Fix transcription errors and correct spelling mistakes in your video captions.
Correct any transcription errors or spelling mistakes in your captions to ensure your clips look professional and accurate.
## How it works
Flowjin's transcription is highly accurate, but you may occasionally need to correct brand names, technical terms, or misspelled words in your captions.
## Editing a Word
To fix spelling mistakes:
1. Click on the word in the transcript
2. Click "Edit"
3. Type the correct spelling
4. Click the X button to confirm
The corrected word will appear in your captions.
## Merging Words
If a single word was transcribed as two separate words (like "Flow jin" instead of "Flowjin"):
1. Click on the second word
2. Click "Hide Caption" to remove it from view
3. Click on the first word
4. Click "Edit" and type the complete word correctly
5. Click the X button to confirm
This merges the words into one correctly spelled caption.
## Hiding Captions for Specific Words
To hide captions for any word while keeping the audio:
1. Click on the word in the transcript
2. Select "Hide Caption"
The word will still be heard in the audio but won't appear in the captions. This is useful for removing filler words or cleaning up your visual presentation.
## Preview Your Changes
Play your clip to see how the corrected captions look. You can edit as many words as needed to ensure your captions are accurate and professional.
# Edit Clip Content
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/edit-your-clips/edit-clip-content
Adjust what the AI picked by trimming or adding segments to your clips.
Customize your AI-generated clips by editing the exact content that appears. Add missing segments or remove unnecessary parts with ease.
## Understanding the Editor
When you click "Edit" on a clip, you'll see three main areas:
* **Video preview**: The actual clip extracted from your content
* **Transcript panel**: The full transcript with highlighted sections
* **Timeline**: Where you can see and adjust timing
## How Highlighted Text Works
In the full transcript on the left, highlighted sentences show what's currently included in your clip. Any highlighted text is part of the clip you're editing.
## Removing Content from Your Clip
To trim parts you don't want:
1. Click "Edit Clip" to open the full transcript
2. Find the highlighted text you want to remove
3. Drag to select that section
4. Click the remove option that appears
The selected content will be removed from your clip.
## Adding Content to Your Clip
To add missing segments:
1. Click "Edit Clip" to open the full transcript
2. Find the unhighlighted text you want to include
3. Drag to select that section
4. Click "Add to Clip"
The new segment will be added to your clip and highlighted in the transcript.
## Finalizing Your Changes
After making your edits, click "Update Clip" to apply all changes. Your clip will now reflect the new content structure you've created.
Use this feature to fine-tune AI selections and create clips that match your vision perfectly.
# Fix AI Cropping Issues
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/edit-your-clips/fix-ai-cropping-glitches
Adjust video framing when the AI crops too close or cuts off parts of your speaker.
Fine-tune your video framing by adjusting the AI's automatic cropping. Perfect for when the framing is too tight or parts of the speaker are cut off.
## How it works
Flowjin's AI automatically crops and frames your video for optimal social media viewing. Sometimes you may need to adjust this cropping to better fit your content.
## When to Adjust Cropping
Fix cropping when:
* The AI has zoomed in too much on the speaker
* Parts of the speaker are cut off or outside the frame
* You want more or less of the background visible
* You need to reposition the speaker within the frame
## Adjusting the Crop
To manually adjust cropping:
1. Hover over the scene you want to fix
2. Click "Edit Scene"
3. Click "Crop"
4. Drag the frame to reposition or resize
5. Click "Apply" to save your changes
## Using the Original Layout
To show the full speaker in landscape format:
1. Click "Edit Scene"
2. Click "Crop"
3. Click the "Original" button
This displays the complete frame with the speaker centered, showing the full landscape view without any cropping.
## Tips for Better Framing
* Zoom out if important gestures or visual elements are being cut off
* Center the speaker if they appear off to one side
* Use "Original" layout when you want to show the complete scene
* Adjust cropping per scene for dynamic framing throughout your clip
Perfect your framing to ensure your speaker and content are always presented exactly as intended.
# Create Clips About Specific Topics
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/edit-your-clips/make-topic-based-clips
Use keyword search to find and center your clips around specific concepts or moments.
Find specific moments in your content and create clips centered around particular topics or keywords using Flowjin's search feature.
## How it works
The keyword search feature helps you locate specific concepts, topics, or phrases throughout your entire transcript. This makes it easy to build clips around particular moments or add relevant segments.
## Using Keyword Search
To find specific topics in your content:
1. Click "Edit Clip" to open the transcript editor
2. Click the search button
3. Enter your keyword or phrase (e.g., "marketing", "product", "tip")
4. Review all instances where the keyword appears
The search will highlight every time your keyword is mentioned in the transcript.
## Building Clips Around Keywords
Once you've found your keyword:
**To center a clip around it**: Use the highlighted instances as a guide to select surrounding context that makes sense
**To add keyword moments**: Drag to select the section containing your keyword and click "Add to Clip"
This is especially useful when you want to:
* Compile all mentions of a specific topic
* Create themed clips from long discussions
* Add relevant context that includes key concepts
## Finalizing Your Topic-Based Clip
After making your selections based on keywords, click "Update Clip" to apply your changes. Your clip will now be focused on the specific topic or concept you searched for.
Use keyword search to create targeted clips that highlight exactly what matters to your audience.
# How to Generate Clips
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/get-your-clips/steps-to-generate-clips
Turn any video or audio into social media clips automatically with Flowjin's AI clipping.
Transform your long-form video and audio content into social media clips in minutes. Flowjin's AI automatically identifies the best moments and creates ready-to-post clips.
## Getting Started
Visit flowjin.com and sign up for an account. After signing up, you'll land on your dashboard where you can begin creating clips.
## Step 1: Import Your Content
Upload your video or audio files to Flowjin. We support multiple import sources—check our documentation for the complete list of supported formats and platforms.
To upload:
1. Click on the import or upload option
2. Select your file
3. Wait for the upload to complete
Your content is now ready for AI clipping.
## Step 2: Configure AI Clipping Settings
Once your content is uploaded, click on the project to access the clipping menu.
### Language Selection
Set the language of your content (e.g., English) so the AI can accurately transcribe and analyze it.
### Clip Length
Choose your preferred clip duration:
* **Default setting**: Works well for most content
* **Up to 3 minutes**: Select this for longer, more detailed clips
The AI uses this setting as a guide when identifying clip-worthy moments.
### Timeframe Processing (Save Credits)
Trim sections you don't want processed to save AI credits:
1. Identify non-clickworthy parts (intr
# Introduction to Flowjin
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/getting-started/Introduction-to-Flowjin
Flowjin automatically transforms your long-form video and audio content into engaging social media clips. This guide walks you through the entire process from upload to publishing.
## Getting Started
Visit flowjin.com and sign up for an account. After signing up, you'll land on your dashboard where you can begin importing content.
## Importing Your Content
Upload your video or audio files directly to Flowjin. We support multiple import sources - check our documentation for the complete list of supported formats and platforms.
## Creating Clips with AI
Once your content is uploaded, click on your project to access the clipping menu. Here's how to configure your AI clipping:
**Language Selection**: Set the language of your content (e.g., English)
**Clip Length**: Choose your preferred clip duration. The default setting works for most content, but you can select "up to 3 minutes" for longer clips.
**Timeframe Processing**: Save credits by trimming sections you don't need processed. Remove intros, outros, or any non-clickworthy segments. For example, if you know the first and last two minutes contain only greetings, trim those sections before processing.
Click "Start Clipping" and Flowjin will analyze your content and generate clips, quotes, and text assets for your social media.
## Reviewing Your Clips
After processing completes, you'll see your generated clips along with quotes and text assets. Preview each clip to determine if it's ready to publish or needs editing.
## Editing Your Clips
Click "Edit" on any clip to access our video editing environment. The editor has three main sections:
* The video preview
* The transcript panel
* The timeline
### Adjusting Clip Content
Click "Edit Clip" to modify which segments appear in your clip. In the full transcript on the left, highlighted sentences indicate content included in the clip.
**To remove content**: Drag to select the highlighted text you want to remove, then click the remove option that appears.
**To add content**: Drag to select any unhighlighted text and click "Add to Clip."
**To find specific moments**: Use the search button to locate keywords throughout your transcript. This helps you center clips around specific concepts or add relevant segments.
Click "Update Clip" to apply your changes.
### Editing Captions
Correct any transcription errors by clicking on words in the transcript:
1. Click "Edit" on the word
2. Make your corrections
3. Click the X button to confirm
To hide captions for specific words while keeping the audio, click on the word and select "Hide Caption."
### Adjusting Scene Framing
Flowjin's AI automatically crops and frames your video. To customize:
**Change layout**: Hover over a scene and click "Edit Scene," then choose your preferred layout (split screen, full frame, etc.). Split screen is ideal for adding images or footage below while keeping the speaker visible above.
**Adjust cropping**: Click "Edit Scene" > "Crop" to reposition or zoom the frame. Use the "Original" button to display the full speaker in landscape format.
## Adding Visual Elements
### Shapes
1. Click "Shape" in the right-side menu
2. Select your shape
3. Resize and position it on the frame
4. Extend it across the timeline to cover the entire video duration
Shapes are useful for covering unwanted elements like Zoom timers or adding color blocks behind captions.
### Frames and Logos
**Custom frames**: Upload images created in tools like Canva, then use "Center to Canvas" and "Cover Canvas" to position them properly.
**Logos**: Add your logo, position it where desired, and extend it across the timeline.
### AI-Generated B-Roll
Click "Create B-Roll Videos" to have AI automatically find relevant footage for your content. The AI analyzes your video and adds appropriate visual elements.
To customize B-roll:
* Click on any footage to add animations (fade in/out, etc.)
* Apply animation settings to all B-roll clips at once
### Manual B-Roll
1. Find the moment in your transcript where you want to add footage
2. Click to position the playhead at that moment
3. Open the Video Library from the side panel
4. Search for relevant footage
5. Drag and resize the video as needed
## Text and Titles
### Creating Branded Captions
1. Select the caption layer from the layers tab
2. Customize the font and colors
3. Change highlighted word colors through Animations > Color
4. Save as a preset by clicking the style option
Access your saved presets anytime from the Style menu.
### Animated Titles
1. Click "Text Layers" and choose a preset
2. Position and resize your title
3. Set the duration by adjusting its length in the timeline
4. Add entrance and exit animations (slide, fade, etc.)
5. Customize animation direction (left to right, etc.)
### Lower Thirds
Add speaker information with lower thirds:
1. Add a text layer when a new speaker appears
2. Enter the name and title
3. Position and align the text
4. Set the display duration (typically 5-10 seconds)
5. Add slide-in and fade-out animations
Save designed titles as presets for future use by clicking the three dots > "Save Preset."
## Animations
Add animations to make your videos more engaging. The following layers support animations:
* Text
* Captions
* Shapes
* Video layers (B-roll)
To add animations:
1. Click the layer in the timeline
2. Click "Animation"
3. Select entrance (in) and exit (out) animations
4. Adjust additional settings like direction and duration
## Exporting and Publishing
When your clip is ready, you have two options:
### Direct Download
1. Go to your projects page
2. Click on the clip
3. Click "Export"
4. Choose your quality and download
### Publish to Social Media
1. Click "Export" on your clip
2. Click "Publish on Social"
3. Connect your social accounts (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, YouTube, etc.)
4. Review the AI-generated, platform-specific caption
5. Choose to publish now or schedule for later
6. Click "Publish" or "Schedule"
Flowjin automatically generates optimized captions for each platform. Track all your published content in the Activity tab, which shows what clips have been posted and where.
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# Publish and Schedule Clips
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/publish-your-clips/publish-or-schedule-clips
Export your clips directly to social media or schedule them for later with platform-specific captions.
Publish your finished clips directly to social media or schedule them for later. Flowjin generates platform-specific captions and lets you manage all your posts from one place.
## How it works
Flowjin lets you publish clips directly to your connected social accounts or schedule them for later. The platform automatically generates optimized captions for each social network.
## Exporting vs Publishing
**Direct Download**: Export the clip file to download and manually upload to social media
**Publish on Social**: Post directly to connected accounts with AI-generated captions
Most users prefer publishing directly to save time and benefit from automatic captions.
## Connecting Social Accounts
Before publishing, connect your social media accounts:
1. Go to your projects page
2. Click on the clip you want to publish
3. Click "Export"
4. Click "Publish on Social"
5. Connect your social accounts (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook)
You only need to connect accounts once—they'll remain connected for future posts.
## Supported Platforms
Flowjin supports direct publishing to:
* LinkedIn
* Twitter/X
* YouTube
* Instagram
* Facebook
Connect multiple accounts to publish the same clip across all your platforms.
## Publishing a Clip
To publish your clip:
1. Click on the clip from your projects page
2. Click "Export"
3. Click "Publish on Social"
4. Select which platform(s) to publish to
5. Review the AI-generated caption
6. Choose to publish now or schedule for later
### Publish Now
To post immediately:
1. Ensure "Now" is selected as the publish time
2. Review your caption (edit if needed)
3. Click "Publish Post"
Your clip will post to your selected platform(s) immediately.
### Schedule for Later
To schedule your post:
1. Click "Later" instead of "Now"
2. Choose your desired date and time
3. Review your caption (edit if needed)
4. Click "Schedule"
Your clip will automatically post at the scheduled time.
## Platform-Specific Captions
Flowjin automatically generates different captions optimized for each platform:
**LinkedIn**: Professional tone, industry-relevant hashtags
**Twitter/X**: Concise, engaging, trending hashtags
**YouTube**: Detailed descriptions, keyword-optimized
**Instagram**: Visual-focused, emoji-rich, trending hashtags
**Facebook**: Conversational, community-focused
Each caption is tailored to perform best on its specific platform.
## Editing Captions
To customize the AI-generated caption:
1. Click in the caption field
2. Edit the text as desired
3. Add or remove hashtags
4. Adjust tone or messaging
5. Proceed to publish or schedule
The AI provides a strong starting point, but you can always customize.
## Tracking Your Posts
View all your published and scheduled content in the Activity tab:
* See which clips have been posted
* View which platforms they were posted to
* Check scheduled posts
* Monitor publishing status
This is especially useful when managing multiple social accounts or team members.
## Publishing to Multiple Platforms
To post the same clip to multiple accounts:
1. Connect all desired social accounts
2. Select the clip
3. Click "Publish on Social"
4. Choose all platforms you want to post to
5. Review each platform's specific caption
6. Publish or schedule
Flowjin handles cross-posting with optimized captions for each platform automatically.
## Tips for Better Publishing
* Schedule posts for optimal times on each platform
* Review and customize captions to match your brand voice
* Use the Activity tab to avoid duplicate posting
* Connect all your accounts once for seamless publishing
* Schedule co
# Maximum Files Length
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/submit-your-files/files-lengths-supported
Learn about Flowjin's video and Audio files length limits and how to process longer content efficiently.
Flowjin supports videos and audio files up to 3 hours in length. Understanding these limits helps you plan your content processing and optimize credit usage.
## Supported Length
**Maximum duration**: 3 hours (180 minutes)
This limit applies to:
* Video files
* Audio files
* Content imported from any supported platform
* Direct uploads
# Languages Supported
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/submit-your-files/languages-supported
Flowjin supports transcription and clipping in multiple languages for global content creation.
Flowjin's AI can transcribe and create clips from content in multiple languages. Select your content's language for accurate transcription and clip generation.
## Supported Languages
| Language |
| ---------- |
| English |
| Spanish |
| Portuguese |
| French |
| Dutch |
| German |
| Italian |
## How Language Selection Works
When creating clips, Flowjin needs to know your content's language for:
* **Accurate transcription**: Converting speech to text
* **Proper caption generation**: Creating readable captions
* **Better clip identification**: Understanding context and key moments
* **Platform-specific captions**: Generating optimized social media text
## Setting Your Language
To select your content's language:
1. Upload your video or audio file
2. Click on the project
3. Open AI clipping settings
4. Find the "Language" dropdown
5. Select your content's language
6. Click "Start Clipping"
The AI will process your content using the selected language model.
## Best Practices
**Always select the correct language** before processing:
* Incorrect language selection results in poor transcription quality
* Captions will be inaccurate or nonsensical
* Clip identification may miss important moments
* Re-processing with the correct language costs additional credits
**For multilingual content**:
* Choose the primary language spoken
* If content switches between languages, select the dominant one
* Consider splitting content by language and processing separately
**Language affects**:
* Transcription accuracy
* Caption quality
* Quote extraction
* Text asset generation
* Search and keyword functionality
## Coming Soon
We're constantly expanding our language support based on user demand. If you need a language that's not currently supported, contact our support team to request it.
## Tips for Best Results
* Ensure clear audio quality for better transcription in any language
* Select the language that matches your content exactly
* For regional variants (e.g., Brazilian Portuguese vs. European Portuguese), choose the closest match
* Test with a short clip first if you're unsure about transcription quality
Accurate language selection is the foundation for high-quality clips and captions in Flowjin.
# Supported Import Sources
Source: https://flowjin.mintlify.app/submit-your-files/supported-import-sources
Import content from 50+ platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Google Drive, podcasts, and direct upload up to 1GB.
Flowjin supports importing content from over 50 different platforms and services. All import sources are available on every plan—we don't gate features based on your subscription.
## Direct Upload
Upload files directly to Flowjin:
* **Maximum file size**: 1GB per upload
* **Supported formats**: Video and audio files
* **Available on all plans**: No restrictions
Simply drag and drop your files or click to browse and select from your computer.
## Video Platforms
Import directly from major video platforms:
### Social Media
* YouTube (including youtu.be short links)
* TikTok (including vm.tiktok short links)
* Instagram
* Facebook
* Twitter/X
* LinkedIn
* Reddit
* Snapchat Spotlight
* Pinterest
### Streaming Platforms
* Twitch (streams, VODs, clips, and videos)
* Vimeo
* Dailymotion
* Streamable
* Loom
### Business Video Platforms
* Wistia
* SproutVideo
* Zoom recordings
### International Platforms
* BiliBili
* Douyin
* Youku
* VK
## Audio & Podcast Platforms
Import podcast episodes and audio content from:
### Podcast Directories
* Apple Podcasts
* Google Podcasts
* Stitcher
* Podchaser
* PodbayFM
* TuneIn Podcasts
### Podcast Hosting Platforms
* Anchor.FM episodes
* Libsyn
* Spreaker
* Simplecast
* Acast
* Ivoox
### Music & Audio Platforms
* SoundCloud
* iHeartRadio
* Mixcloud
## Cloud Storage Services
Import files stored in cloud platforms:
### Cloud Storage
* Google Drive (individual files and entire folders)
* Dropbox
* Box
* OneDrive (via SharePoint)
* OwnCloud
**Pro tip**: Use Google Drive folder import to process multiple files at once.
## Twitter Spaces
Import recorded Twitter/X Spaces directly using the Space link.
## How to Import
To import content from any supported source:
1. Copy the URL from the platform
2. Go to your Flowjin dashboard
3. Click "Import" or "Upload"
4. Paste the URL
5. Flowjin will automatically fetch and process your content
For direct uploads, simply drag and drop files up to 1GB.
## No Plan Restrictions
Every import source listed here is available on all Flowjin plans. We don't lock features behind higher-tier subscriptions—you get full access to all 50+ import sources regardless of your plan.
Can't find your platform? Contact our support team—we're constantly adding new integrations based on user requests.