Overview
ScriptKit includes a full-featured video editor that lets you arrange your generated assets on a timeline, add text overlays, transitions, and export professional videos.Accessing the Editor
From Storyboard
- Open your script in Storyboard Mode
- Select the clips you want to include
- Click Create Video
- Name your project and choose settings
- The editor opens with your assets pre-loaded
From Dashboard
- Go to Projects in the sidebar
- Click New Video Project
- Choose a script to pull assets from
- Configure project settings
The Editor Interface
Timeline
The main workspace at the bottom:- Video Track: Your images and video clips
- Audio Track: Background music and sound effects
- Text Track: Titles, captions, and overlays
- Playhead: Shows current position during preview
Preview
Live preview of your video at the current playhead position. Use the play button to preview your entire video.Asset Library
Access your generated assets:- Project Assets: Assets from this script
- Vault: Your saved assets from any project
- Uploads: Add external media
Properties Panel
When you select an item on the timeline:- Position: X, Y coordinates
- Size: Width, height
- Timing: Start time, duration
- Effects: Filters, opacity, animations
Working with Clips
Adding Clips
Drag assets from the library to the timeline:- Images: Default to 3-second duration
- Videos: Use their natural duration
- Audio: Drag to the audio track
Trimming
Adjust clip duration:- Select a clip on the timeline
- Drag the edges to trim
- Or use the Properties panel for precise timing
Splitting
Divide a clip at the playhead:- Position the playhead where you want to split
- Select the clip
- Press S or click Split in the toolbar
Reordering
Drag clips on the timeline to rearrange. Clips snap to each other for easy alignment.Text Overlays
Adding Text
- Click Add Text in the toolbar
- Choose a text style (title, subtitle, caption)
- Type your text
- Position and time it on the timeline
Text Styles
Text Animation
Apply entrance and exit animations:- Fade in/out
- Slide from direction
- Scale up/down
- Typewriter effect
Transitions
Add transitions between clips:- Select two adjacent clips
- Click Add Transition
- Choose a transition type:
- Fade: Smooth opacity transition
- Slide: Push from direction
- Wipe: Reveal effect
- Zoom: Scale transition
Effects & Filters
Apply visual effects to clips:Audio
Background Music
- Drag audio to the audio track
- Trim to fit your video
- Adjust volume in Properties
Volume Control
- Clip Volume: Individual audio level
- Fade In/Out: Gradual volume changes
- Ducking: Auto-lower music when speech plays
Captions
Auto-Generated Captions
If your clips have text from the original script:- Click Generate Captions
- Captions are created from clip text with timing
- Review and edit as needed
Manual Captions
Add captions manually:- Click Add Caption
- Type the text
- Adjust timing to match speech
Caption Styling
Customize caption appearance:- Font family and size
- Text color and background
- Position (bottom, center, top)
- Animation style
Exporting
Export Settings
Export Credits
Export uses credits based on resolution:Export Process
- Click Export in the toolbar
- Choose resolution and settings
- Click Start Export
- Wait for rendering (progress shown)
- Download your video
Rendering happens in the cloud. You can close the browser and return later—your video will be ready.
Project Management
Auto-Save
Your project saves automatically as you work. The save indicator shows sync status.Versions
Previous versions are preserved:- Click History in the menu
- Browse previous saves
- Restore any version
Duplicate Project
Create a copy to try different edits:- Click Project Settings
- Select Duplicate
- Name the new version
Storage
Video projects count toward your storage limit:
Storage includes:
- Generated images
- Generated videos
- Exported video files