Add Videos and Other Media to Your Library

Adding Your Videos, Images, and Sound

In the upper left corner, click on the Import or Record button.

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, use the text-to-speech function, or generate an AI video or voiceover based on your script.

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. Click the blue Import or Record button.
2. Drag and drop your media, or click the button to browse and select it.
3. Now click the Import All button.

TIP: Your files will start uploading to our cloud service. In most cases, you will still 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 open the record menu, you’ll have 6 different choices: Record your voice, Record your screen, Split screen, Record yourself, Webcam insert (right) and Webcam insert (left). 

Record Your Webcam

1. Click the blue Import or Record button.
2. Click on the Records button.
3. Select the Record yourself layout option.
4. A preview with your webcam will open, featuring a control bar at the bottom of the screen.
5. Click the upward arrow next to the microphone icon to select your audio input device.
6. Click the upward arrow next to the camera icon to select your webcam device.
7. Click the Layout button to adjust the shape and style of your camera frame. 
8. You can use the far-left button to toggle your recording mode between Screen & Cam, Screen Only, Cam Only, and Audio Only.
9. The control bar also provides options to Share screen, open a Teleprompter, or Mirror camera.
10. If you press the red record button in the middle of the control bar, the recording will start after 3 seconds. You can also minimize your webcam preview.
11. After you’re done, press the end button at the bottom of your preview, and you will have the option to repeat the recording, download it, or save it to the project.
12. Once you save the recording, you will find it in your media library.

Record Your Screen

1. Click the blue Import or Record button.
2. Click on the Records button.
3. Select the Record your screen option.
4. A pop-up menu will appear, allowing you to choose exactly what to record: a browser window or your entire screen. Select one of them and click on Share.
5. A preview of your screen will open, featuring a control bar at the bottom.
6. Click the upward arrow next to the microphone icon to select your audio input device.
7. You can use the far-left button to verify or toggle your recording mode (making sure it is set to Screen Only or switching to Screen & Cam if you change your mind).
8. The control bar also provides options to adjust your screen sharing settings via the Share screen button, open a Teleprompter, or adjust the Layout.
9. If you press the red record button in the middle of the control bar, the recording will start after 3 seconds.
10. To end your recording, click the red button at the bottom middle of your preview.
11. After you’re done, press the red button at the bottom middle of your preview, and you will have the option to repeat the recording, download it, or save it to the project.
12. Once you save the recording, you will find it in your media library.

Record Your Audio

1. Click the blue Import or Record button.
2. Click on the Records button.
3. Select the Record your voice option.
4. A preview with an audio waveform will open, featuring a control bar at the bottom of the screen.
5. Click the upward arrow next to the Mute microphone icon to select your audio input device.
6. You can use the far-left button to verify your recording mode is set to Audio Only, or use the upward arrow to toggle to another mode.
7. The control bar also provides options to: Start camera, Share screen, or open a Teleprompter.
8. If you press the red record button in the middle of the control bar, the recording will start after 3 seconds. 
9. After you’re done, press the red button at the bottom middle of your preview, and you will have the option to repeat the recording, download it, or save it to the project.
10. Once you save the recording, you will find it in your media library.

Record a Split Screen, Webcam Insert Left / Right

1. Click the blue Import or Record button.
2. Click on the Records button.
3. Select the Split screen, Webcam insert (left), or Webcam insert (right) option. 
4. A pop-up menu will appear, allowing you to choose exactly what to record: a browser window or the entire screen. Select one of them and click on Share.
5. A preview of your splitscreen, showing your screen and webcam, will open, with a control bar at the bottom.
6. Click the upward arrow next to the Mute microphone icon to select your audio input device.
7. Click the upward arrow next to the Stop camera icon to select your webcam device.
8. You can use the button on the far left to verify your recording mode is set to Screen & Cam, or use the upward arrow to toggle to another mode.
9. Click the Layout button to open the Layouts menu and choose from 10 different visual arrangements for your screen and camera. You won’t be locked into this choice, so you can easily customize the layout after recording as well.
10. The control bar also provides options to stop sharing your screen or open a Teleprompter.
11. You can mirror your webcam by clicking the Mirror camera icon located directly in the corner of your webcam preview.
12. If you press the red record button in the middle of the control bar, the recording will start after 3 seconds.
13. After you’re done, press the red button at the bottom middle of your preview, and you will have the option to repeat the recording, download it, or save it to the project.
14. 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's 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 Video option. Click it, then choose how many 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 pick a color from one of your media files, or manually enter 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 adjust the color intensity by moving the points along 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 your most used colors in both the Solid and Gradient options. Two sets of saved colors will be available, your colors and your team’s. 

Import from a link or cloud services

Import From an External Link

To import media from an external link or Soundcloud, you need to do three simple steps:

1. Click on the blue Import or Record button.
2. Inside the Add media to your library menu, click on the External link button located under the “Or import a file from” section.
3. The “Import from Url” view will open. Paste your copied video or sound link into the field labeled Enter URL to import your file.
4. Click the blue Import button to add the clip to your project.

Note: Due to YouTube policies, clips will only be added to the timeline, not to 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. Click on the blue Import or Record button.
2. To import directly from a cloud service, click on Google Drive, Dropbox, or Google Photos in the main menu.
3. To access SoundCloud and other platforms like Zoom, Webex, Twitch, Flowplayer, DejaCast, OneDrive, and Import from smartphone, click on the See more button at the bottom right of the import options.
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, such as 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, 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 the music or sound effect you want.

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

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.

Transcoding is the process of converting video and image files from one format to another. This conversion allows for easier file manipulation and ensures compatibility with various viewing and editing platforms. By reducing file size while maintaining acceptable quality, transcoding makes 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.

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

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

To help reduce upload time in Flixier, ensure you have a stable, high-speed internet connection. A faster internet connection will facilitate quicker uploads and downloads. 

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