OpenShot Video Editor Questions & Answers

OpenShot doesn't have built-in functionality to directly import and display subtitles within the video editor itself.

Slow down video in OpenShot:

Simple Slowdown:

1. Right-click clip on timeline.
2. Choose "Properties".
3. Select desired slow-motion preset (e.g., Slow 1/2).

Precise Slowdown:

1. Right-click clip, choose "Properties".
2. Enable "Timeline" linking for "Frame Number".
3. Set start and end frame numbers based on desired slow-motion and original clip length.

To add a logo in OpenShot:

1. Import logo image (Project Files > Import Files).
2. Drag logo to timeline above your video.
3. Resize and position using corner handles.
4. (Optional) Right-click logo, select Properties to adjust transparency.
5. Preview and export your video with the logo.

Locate your music file on your computer's drive and select it.

Click Open. You can also drag and drop the music file directly into the Project Files area.

Once your music file is imported, you'll see it listed in the Project Files area.

Click and hold the music file to drag it down onto the timeline at the bottom of the interface.

Exporting your finished video from OpenShot is a straightforward process:

Export Menu: Locate the File menu at the top left corner of the OpenShot interface. Click on it to open the file menu options.

Export Video: Within the File menu, select the Export Video option. This will initiate the export process.

Export Settings: A window will appear with various export settings for your video. Here's a quick breakdown of the key options:

• Profile: Choose a preset profile (e.g., YouTube 1080p) or customize settings for resolution, frame rate, and audio quality.
• Filename: Specify the name you want to give to your exported video file.
• Location: Browse and select the destination folder where you want to save the exported video.
• Export Button: Once you've reviewed or adjusted the export settings, click the Export Video button at the bottom of the window.

To install OpenShot on Windows, download the installer from the official website (choose 64-bit unless you have 32-bit Windows) and run it. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Adding text in OpenShot is easy! Here's a quick rundown:

1. Go to the Titles tab in the top left project area.
2. Click the green plus button to create a new title clip.
3. Type your desired text in the text box.
4. Customize the text using the options provided (font, size, color, etc.).
5. Drag the title clip onto the timeline where you want it to appear in your video.

To add audio to video in OpenShot, follow the steps given below:

• Drag and drop the audio file(s) to OpenShot from your computer
• Press on the audio file and move it to the timeline
• Now, you can move and resize your audio clip on the timeline by grabbing its left or right edges.

Editing in OpenShot involves:

1. Importing clips (video, audio, images)
2. Arranging them on the timeline
3. Trimming/cutting clips
4. Adding effects
5. Using transitions
6. Fine-tuning (volume, scaling, etc.)
7. Exporting your final video

To learn more about the video editing process using OpenShot, you can refer to the e-content and tutorials available on their website and YouTube

While Blender itself can't be directly added to OpenShot, you can configure OpenShot to use Blender:

1. Open OpenShot and go to Edit > Preferences.
2. Find the Blender Command (path)option.
3. Click Browse and navigate to the location of your Blender executable file (usually something like C:\Program Files\Blender Foundation\Blender\blender.exe on Windows).
4. Select the blender.exe file and click Open.