Track editor: backgrounds, media, text and captions

Choose Add media, then Presets → Still images → Background. Enlarge a thumbnail before choosing to check whether it works behind the presenter and text.

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   Action Filter by Background to compare background images.
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   Action Use the thumbnail enlarge button to inspect the asset.

Presets / My assets / Shapes

Switches between supplied assets, your own media and shapes.

Type, use and appearance

Filters still images, videos and sound by uses such as background or people. Counts change as the library is updated.

Keyword search

Search by subject or mood. Clear other filters if no result appears.

Enlarge the background, review it and choose Add this asset. When selecting directly from the grid, check the selection and confirm with Add.

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   Action Choose Add this asset to insert the background.

Enlarge icon

Opens a larger preview with asset information.

Add this asset

Adds the currently previewed asset. Check its name before confirming.

Inserted clip

Check timing on the timeline and placement in the preview. Adjust layer order if it covers the presenter.

View → Library opens asset browsing on the left. Close the left area again when you need more preview room.

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   Action Filter by Background to compare background images.
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   Action Use the thumbnail enlarge button to inspect the asset.

Presets and your assets

Use the media-type filters for video and sound as well as images.

Background and text balance

For detailed backgrounds, a solid band or clear space behind text improves readability.

Video/audio properties

Review available playback-range and level controls for the selected media. Lowering preview volume does not change the source level.

Choose Text, then edit the selected text object’s properties. Start with one heading and position it clear of the main subject.

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   Enter Enter the on-screen text.
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   Enter Adjust the font size.

Text, font and size

Changes wording, font and size. Check readability at the intended viewing size.

Color, placement and duration

Maintain contrast and show the heading only when needed.

Text length

Use wrapping, size changes or concise wording when translations or replacements become longer.

Captions opens settings for the target, position, style and timing. Captions are distinct from standalone headings.

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   Action Choose which avatars to caption.
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   Check Review the style preview.
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   Action Click Generate.

Target

Check which speech or range to caption, including speaker associations.

Position and style

Keep captions clear of presenters and material, using readable size and color.

Timing

Check timing against the audio. After speech edits, check that captions are not stale.