Add videos and other media to your Library

Adding your videos, images, and sound

In the upper left corner,  there are two buttons, “Record” and “Import”

When you import, you can use files from your local device or import from cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive. You can also upload media files from Zoom, Webex, Twitch, Flowplayer, DejaCast, and Soundcloud by link or use the text-to-speech function. 

If you choose any of the cloud services, you will be prompted to log in with your account from that specific platform.

Import from your device

Follow these steps to import media from your device:

1. Make sure your library is selected in the top right corner.
2. Click the blue “Import” button.
3. Click on “My Device” and now you can browse and select your media.
4. Now click the “Import All” button.

TIP: Your files will start the upload process to our cloud service. Still, in most cases you will be able to start using your media right away. The only limitation is that you need to wait for the files to upload to save the project.

Record with Flixier

When you record, you will have 6 different choices; To record your Webcam, Screen, Audio, Webcam Insert Right & Left and Split Screen! 

STEPS

Record your Webcam

1. Click on the “Record” button.
2. Select the webcam layout.
3. A preview with your webcam will open.
4. With the cog button that’s found in the left corner of your preview screen, you can select your webcam and audio input device.
5. With the camera button found on the middle left of your preview, you can take a photo of your current webcam preview.
6. If you press the record button found in the middle right of your preview, the recording will start after three seconds. You can also minimize your webcam preview.
7. After you’re done, press the end button in the middle of your preview and you will have the options to repeat the recording or save it.
8. Once you save the recording, you will find it in your media library.

Record your Screen

1. Click on the “Record” button.
2. Select the screen layout.
3. A pop-up menu will appear where you can choose what to exactly record: A browser tab, browser window, or an entire screen. Select one of them and click on “Share”.
4. A preview with your screen will open.
5. With the cog button that’s found in the left corner of your preview screen, you can change your visible screen area and audio input device.
6. If you press the “Record” button, the recording will start after three seconds. 
7. To end your recording, click on the end button on the top right corner of your screen.
8. You will now have the options to repeat the recording or save it.
9. Once you save the recording, you will find it in your media library.

Record your Audio

1. Click on the “Record”.
2. Select the audio layout.
3. With the cog button that’s found in the left corner of your preview screen, you can select your audio input device.
4. If you press the “Record” button in the middle of your preview screen, the recording will start after three seconds. 
5. After you’re done, press the end button and you will have the options to repeat the recording or save it.
6. Once you save the recording, you will find it in your media library.

Record a Split Screen, Webcam Insert Left / Right

1. Click on the “Record” button.
2. Select the splitscreen layout or the “Webcam Insert Left or Right” layouts. 
3. A pop-up menu will appear where you can choose what to exactly record: A browser tab, browser window, or an entire screen. Select one of them and click on Share.
4. A preview with a splitscreen containing your screen and webcam will open.
5. With the cog button that’s found in the left corner of your preview screen, you can change your visible screen area, audio input device, and webcam device. 
6. After you’re done, press the end button and you will have the options to repeat the recording or save it.
7. Once you save the recording, you will find it in your media library.

Select a background color

To set a simple background for your project, add one video or image to your media library. Once it has been uploaded, drag it to your timeline. If it’s an image, you can extend it by dragging it by its edge. If it’s a video, you can duplicate it by looping it. Go to the properties menu on your right side, on the video tab and scroll down to the loop option. Click on it, then choose the number of times you want your video to loop.
 

If you would like to select a simple background color, make sure nothing is selected on the timeline or canvas so you can see the project settings, and select the background color in the properties menu on the right side of the screen. 
 

You can select a solid color, use the eyedropper to choose a certain color from one of your media files, or manually insert a hex color code. You can also select a gradient color background! Select one point in the bar, choose a color, then select the other point and another. A gradient between those two colors will be created. You can change the intensity between the colors by moving the points in the bar.  The rotation of the gradient can be changed by moving the slider just below the gradient slider bar. 
 

You will be able to save some of your most used colors both in the “Solid” and “Gradient” options. Two sets of saved colors will be available, your colors and your team’s colors. 

Import from cloud services

Import from Link or SoundCloud

To import media from YouTube or Soundcloud, you need to do three simple steps:

1. Click on the “Import” button.
2. A new input will appear where all you need to do is paste a video or sound link that you can copy from your browser address bar.
3. Click the “Import” button to add the clip to your timeline.

Note: Due to YouTube policies clips will only be added to the timeline and not on your media library.

Import from other cloud services

Importing your media files from other services is a similar process to the one described above:

1. Make sure your library is selected in the top right corner.
2. Click the “Import” button.
3. Select your preferred cloud service. (Google Drive, Dropbox, One Drive, etc)
4. Log in to your service. (You only need to do this the first time you use it)
5. Select the files you want to use.
6. Now click the “Import All” button.  

Use Stock Images, Audio, Videos and GIFs directly from Flixier

To access stock footage like images, gifs, and videos you need to click on the "Stock" button in the library (located on the left side of the screen). From here you will be able to select between videos, images, and gifs.

To search for your desired stock subject, enter a stock keyword, and multiple stock media files related to that keyword will be shown.

To access stock audio you need to click on the "Audio" button in the library (located on the left side of the screen). At the top of the library panel, you can search for your desired music or sound effect.

When you find the desired media just drag and drop it on the timeline to use it in your project.

The libraries we use for the stock media files are Pixabay, Pexeles, Unsplash, and Icons8.

Understanding Uploading & Transcoding

Uploading is the process of sending data from your computer or device to another computer, often a server, in our case, Flixier! It involves transferring files over a network, typically the Internet. When you upload a file, you are making a copy of it and sending it to another computer or server for storage, editing or sharing purposes.

Transcoding is the process of converting videos and images from one format to another. This conversion allows for easier file manipulation and ensures compatibility with various viewing and editing platforms. By reducing the file size while maintaining acceptable quality, transcoding aims to make the content more suitable for specific devices or purposes.

The transcoding process will begin once you upload your media files to Flixier. This step is necessary because different media formats and resolutions require specific encoding settings for optimal editing and viewing experience.

By transcoding the uploaded media files, Flixier ensures that users can work with their content seamlessly, regardless of the original file format or resolution. This process optimizes the files for editing and enables users to easily manipulate and enhance their videos.

Uploading and transcoding can take longer depending on several factors, such as file size, internet connection, concurrent processes, and encoding complexity. 

To help reduce the time taken for uploading in Flixier, you can ensure a stable and high-speed internet connection. A faster internet connection will facilitate quicker uploads and downloads. 

Your files will start the upload process to our cloud service! In most cases, you can start editing your video files right away. 

The only limitation is that you must wait for the files to upload. In cases where your video files are not supported by the browser, you will need to wait for them to be transcoded. 

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