Update or Replace a Video Segment in Zenious
Keeping your product videos up to date is essential as your product evolves - whether through new features, workflow changes, or UI tweaks. Traditionally, teams would rerecord entire videos to reflect these updates, but Zenious streamlines this process. With Zenious, you can upload a new clip and seamlessly insert or replace only the changed section, eliminating the need for full rerecording. This procedure guides you through updating a specific segment of your video and restoring previous versions if needed.
To update or replace a section of a video in Zenious
Identify the exact part of the video or screen you want to update.
Select the transcript linked to the video segment you want to update.
The transcript for the chosen segment is highlighted and a context menu appears.
In the context menu, choose Video and then select Swap.
The upload screen opens, allowing you to select a new video clip.
Upload the new video clip to insert as the replacement.
The original video appears in the background, and the replacement video is outlined in red.
Use the preview (Play button) to check how the updated segment fits into your video.(Optional) Click the Original button to view the video you are replacing.
Previewing plays the original video segment. You can click Original again to switch back to the replacement video.
(Optional) Use the Trim or Crop options to adjust the replacement video as needed.
The replacement video is edited to fit the segment.
Once satisfied with your changes, click Continue to proceed.
Three processing options appear: Process with Zenious, Use Video Only, and Insert As Is.
- Process with Zenious: Zenious transcribes your uploaded video, rewrites narration, adds AI voice, auto-syncs, and replaces the segment.
You do not need to sync manually; Zenious handles everything.
- Use Video Only: Zenious removes the audio from your uploaded video, retains the existing transcript audio, and automatically syncs the new visuals.
This option is useful when UI screens have changed but workflow and narration remain the same.
- Insert As Is: Adds your video exactly as it is, with no changes.
Select the desired option and and click Replace Segment.
Zenious processes the swap, which may take a few minutes depending on video length and chosen option.
Note: Processing time varies based on video length and selected option.
Wait for the swap to complete.
A success message appears, and your existing video is updated.
Review your updated video, and make changes to the transcript or narration if needed.
Note: The updated scene may have a slight blue background, indicating it was updated using the Use Video Only option.
If you need to undo changes, click your video’s title to access Version History.
The version history screen appears.
a. Look for the version that has the autosave before the clip swap.
b. Click Play to preview your changes.
The selected version plays for review.
c. Click the Restore button to revert to the previous version.
The video returns to its earlier state.
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