Question 1

How to trim a video

Accepted Answer

If you have a video you would like to trim, you are able to do this from within the Sixty Seconds dashboard. In order to use the trim function, you must first ensure that you have added your video to your brand media library. Step 1: Navigate to your brand media folder using the menu on the left hand side of the dashboard. Step 2: Find the video you wish you trim and click the green scissors button. Step 3: Enter your desired start frame and end frame (seconds). Step 4: Click 'save'. Step 5: To view your trimmed video, nagivate to the 'clips' tab which is located in the brand media library menu.

Question 2

How to create GIFs and images from your videos

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Select the video you would like to make a GIF and image of and click 'play video' to open the video page. Step 2: Above the video you should see 3 tabs: Video | GIF | Image Step 3: Select GIF, and then click the button 'create GIF'. Step 4: Select your starting point, duration, and how many times you would like the GIF to loop. Step 5: Click 'create'. Step 6: Once your GIF has been created (this can take a while) it will appear under the 'GIF' tab. Step 7: Your image will be automatically generated when your GIF is created. This will appear under the 'Image' tab.

Question 3

How to add media to your media library?

Accepted Answer

To add media to your brand media library, click on the ‘brand media’ tab located on the grey menu on the left. This will be the name of your brand, for example ours is ‘Sixty Seconds Media.’ (If you cannot see this folder, you have not signed up to our subscription which unlocks this feature). This will open up a sub-menu. Click on the ‘uploads’ tab followed by the ‘add media file’ button in the top right corner. This opens up the add new media page. By clicking the dropdown arrow next to ‘media file folder’ select which folder you would like to add media to. Simply drag the files you wish to upload into the upload box, or click inside the box to select files from your computer. As soon as a file is placed inside the upload box it will start uploading to the library, there is no need to do anything further. Videos will need some time to process and when they are ready they will be visible inside your media library.

Question 4

Are you hosting the videos, or can I download my files?

Accepted Answer

Either. After you have created your videos you can download them to store on your computer. A downloaded Sixty Seconds video is your property and comes with a lifetime license for unlimited sharing.

Your videos will also be automatically stored in your 'my videos' library on your account.

Question 5

Can you manage multiple brands under one account on your video builder?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our video platform allows you to add as many brands and users as you require. Please note that there will be an additional cost for each new brand added to your account, however there is no charge for additional users.

Question 6

How to view our newest scenes?

Accepted Answer

To view our newest scenes, simply navigate to the 'newest scenes' tab when selecting scenes using the video builder.

Question 7

How to use a brand colour instead of background media?

Accepted Answer

After you have selected which scene you would like to use and input your content, click the green 'choose media' button. Instead of selecting a video or image here, select the brand colour you would like to use from the brand colour palette on the right hand side of the screen.

Question 8

How to make videos as another user?

Accepted Answer

To create videos as another user you can use the impersonation feature. To impersonate a user, click on the ‘brand admin’ tab located on the grey menu on the left-hand side of the dashboard. If you cannot see the brand admin tab this means that you do not have the relevant permissions to access this. Here you will be able to see a list of all users on the far right of the brand admin page. To impersonate a user, simply hover over the user you wish to impersonate and click on the headshot icon that appears. As soon as you click on the icon you will be redirected to the video creation page impersonating the user you have selected. To exit the impersonation, click ‘exit impersonation’ in the top right corner.

Question 9

How to create a landing page

Accepted Answer

Once you have created your video, click the 'PLAY VIDEO' button to open the video page. Click the 'create landing page' button on the right hand side of the screen. Step 1: Insert your landing page title. This is not the page URL, the title you enter here will be the title on the landing page itself. Step 2: Enter your landing page description. This could be a descritpion of your video, product or service. If your video is being used as an outreach video, the description could explain why the individual is receiving the outreach video. Step 3: Select if you would like to use a solid colour or image for your background media. Once you have made your selection, you will be able to pick an image or colour (depending on which you have chosen). Step 4: Choose your background opacity. Step 5: Choose your display logo. This is the logo which will be visible on the landing page. You can choose to use your default company logo, upload a custom logo, or simply choose to use no logo. Step 6: Enter your button text. Your button will appear below your description. Here it is important to think about which call to action would best accompany your description text. Step 7: Enter your button URL. Step 8: Click 'view page' to see the landing page you have created. If you aren't happy with any aspect of your landing page, simply return to the previous page and make changes. Step 9: Once you are happy with your landing page, click 'publish'.

Question 10

How to make a video?

Accepted Answer

Step 1 – select the platform you will be using to promote your video. (LinkedIn, Instagram Stories, Facebook, Twitter etc). Our dashboard will automatically scale your videos so they can be posted straight to them. Step 2 – select your first scene for your video. Here you can choose between title scenes and detail scenes, along with sales scenes and vlog scenes. Simply hover over the scenes to see a preview. When you are ready, select the scene you would like to use. Step 3 – Choose your scene layout. This gives you the ability to change the location of the text you selected in the previous step. At this stage it is useful to have an idea in mind of the type of background media you would like to use. If you are using people, you may want to choose a scene layout which is central or located at the bottom of the screen to avoid your text covering the faces of the people in your media. You can also choose between the ‘most popular’, ‘newest’ or ‘your favourite’ and ‘archived’ scenes. Step 4 – Pick your scene transition. This will be how your scene transitions onto the page. Step 5 – Here is where you select your background media for your scene. As you can see, you have the choice of using video or images. We are integrated with Shutterstock and you can purchase images and clips directly from our dashboard. We are also integrated with Unsplash where you can find free imagery. If you’d prefer you can also upload your own image and video files straight from your computer. Step 6 – Enter Your Video content here. Step 7 – You can choose to add other scenes or finish your video here. Step 8 – If you decide that you want to re-order or edit the scenes you have created you are able to do so here. To re-order your scenes simply drag them into the new order. To edit your scenes, click on the pencil button next to the scene to make amendments. Once you are happy with your video, click ‘Finish Video’. Step 9 - Now it’s time to select your end card, or you can select no end card if you’d prefer. Your logo will automatically pull through to the end card you select. Pick your transition and pick your background media. Enter your website which will display under your logo. Next click ‘Choose Audio’. Here you can see audio clips which you have licensed via Shutterstock. If you haven’t licenced any audio, you have the option to upload audio straight from your computer. Alternatively, if you decide you don’t want to use audio for your video, just click ‘No Audio’. Step 10 - Either ‘Email me when previews are ready’ to allow you to check over your video and amend it, or ‘Submit Final Video’. Your video has now been submitted and will be returned to you via email within the hour. If, in the unlikely event of your video not being returned to you within the hour contact our support team, who will be happy to help.

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