Using Screenpal for editing video

The Eleven best tools to start with

CELT provides UAS affiliates with Screenpal access! Use your UA credentials to log in on the Screenpal registration page. 

Use the "Google" option and then say yes to joining the "UAS team."

Five beginning tools. You will find all of these by clicking the "tools" dropdown menu:

1. Cut 

•     Why: Clean up mistakes, tighten pacing, and remove distractions.

2. Narrate

•     Why: Re-record audio without redoing the whole video.

3. Overlay: Text

•     Why: Reinforces key points visually for learners. Display vocabulary, instructions, or labels.

4. Overlay: Highlight, Shapes, and Arrows 

•     Why: Great for demos, walkthroughs, or emphasizing steps.

5. Overlay: Blur

•     Why: Blur can hide sensitive information or de-emphasize parts of the screen.

  

One thing you should do for all your videos to increase accessibility!

6. Captions

•     Why: Increase accessibility and help all learners follow along—especially non-native speakers or those in noisy environments. You can add a file if you used a script, or use "voice-to-text" for auto-trascription. This is much better than either Zoom or YouTube auto captions!

  

More advanced tools to consider once you are comfortable with the basics: 

7. Replace Video

• Swap out sections of your main video without starting over—fix mistakes or update while keeping other tracks and overlays intact.

8. Narration tools: Normalize & Reduce Noise

• Ensure your voice sounds clear and professional.

9. Transitions 

• Use transitions to make cuts or scene changes feel intentional and smooth.

10. Add music

• Especially effective in intros, outros, or between segments.

11. Speed Adjustment

• Speed up repetitive processes (e.g., watching a file upload) or slow down critical steps for better learner comprehension.

  

Find more tips on Screenpal's detailed page on editing tools.