Introduction

Editing Zoom Recordings

Editing Zoom Recordings

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Zoom has tools built to allow trimming the beginning and end of cloud recordings. Cloud recordings can also be downloaded and edited locally using video editing software on your own computer.

Cloud Recordings (Step by Step Guide)

Step 1 

Navigate to Cambrian College Zoom Sign-in and sign in with your Cambrian College credentials

Step 2

Select Recordings from the list on the left

Step 3

Select the recording you wish to edit

A screenshot of step 3. a yellow arrow point at the recordings tab on the left. another yellow arrow showing the name of the recording for editing

Step 4

Select the view you wish to edit. When in doubt, Shared screen with speaker view is a safe choice

a screenshot of step 4. yellow arrow pointing at shared screen with speaker view button

Step 5

Select the Scissors tool

a screenshot showing step 5. a yellow arrow pointing at the scissors icon in the bottom right cornerStep 6

Position the Playback start handle where you want the video to start. You can use the arrows on the handle to advance one second at a time, or you can drag it to where you want using the mouse

a screenshot of the playback start

Step 7

Position the Playback end handle where you want the video to end. You can use the arrows on the handle to advance one second at a time, or you can drag it to where you want using the mouse

Step 8

Using the Scissor tool, you can add sections of specific trims and remove them as needed. This is especially helpful for breaks between discussions that are not needed within the recording.

Step 9

Select Save to save your edits

a screenshot of the save button

Offline Editing (Step by Step Guide)

Step 1

Navigate to Cambrian College Zoom Sign-in and sign in with you SF State credentials

Step 2

Select Recordings from the list on the left

Step 3

Select the recording you wish to edit

A screenshot of step 3. a yellow arrow point at the recordings tab on the left. another yellow arrow showing the name of the recording for editing

Step 4

Select the view you wish to edit. When in doubt, Shared screen with speaker view is a safe choice

a screenshot of step 4. yellow arrow pointing at shared screen with speaker view button

Step 5

Select the Download link

a screenshot of the download link

Step 6

Import the video into your video editing software and perform your edits

Step 7 (Optional)

If the video is intended for a class, use iLearn video to upload the video to your iLearn class