Tips & Tricks
Level up your editing with these advanced techniques and recipes to create professional screen recordings.
ð Using the Waveform
The audio waveform on the timeline is a powerful visual guide.
- Find Silence: Flat lines indicate silence. Use these spots to make cuts or speed up the video.
- Sync Visuals: Align sticker appearances or zooms with "spikes" in the audio (e.g., when you say "Look at this!").
ðš Theme Customization
Screentell comes with built-in themes to match your mood.
- Click the Theme in the bottom-left of the Inspector.
- Choose from Screentell (Default), Slate, Cyber, or other available themes.
- This changes the UI accent colors, making the editor feel fresh.
ð¥ Smooth "Pan & Scan"
To create a smooth camera movement that follows your mouse or attention:
- Zoom in to 1.5x or 2x at the start of the action.
- Play the video.
- Whenever the action moves to a new part of the screen, pause and click motion track on the timeline to add a new motion.
- Screentell automatically creates the smooth transition between these points.
- Pro Tip: Set the Motion Style to "Smooth" for a cinematic feel.
â¡ïž Fast Exporting
- WebM exports are generally faster and smaller, perfect for quick sharing on Slack or Discord.
- MP4 takes a bit longer but is compatible with everything (Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube).