Text-Based Video Editing: 5 Reasons Why it is Here to Stay
June 2023
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3 min read
Adobe Premiere Pro announced a new text-based video editing feature at NAB 2023. While this groundbreaking feature may have caught the attention of many, text-based video editing tools like Reduct and Descript have been around for many years.
But why did this announcement create a buzz, you might wonder. It's because the way text-based video editors allow you to edit videos is revolutionary!
To tell you how: you can edit videos just by editing text.🤯
Yes, you read it right - you get to edit each frame of the video just by editing text or transcript, like cutting bits out of your video simply by deleting a few words.
Reduct is one of the cloud based transcription tools that lets you do just that. You can edit, make changes and stitch together important parts of your video without even going through all hours of your video footage. It lets you put together a rough draft of your videos in a fraction of time it took before.
Owning the new way of editing video
Traditional timeline-based video editors often require users to trim & splice video clips, add effects, and adjust audio levels manually. You have to work with video timestamps, which makes the video editing process cumbersome.
On the contrary, text-based video editing is a straightforward and intuitive process. You can edit videos, add subtitles and even search for a spoken word in a video just by working with the transcript. Neither any video editing experience nor any complicated software is needed to edit videos..
Moreover, there are multiple reasons why text based editors are becoming more popular and are definitely here to stay.
1. You can search within a video
Searching for a word in the video is just a click away. You just have to enter a keyword or phrase in the editor and voila- you get all the instances where the words were spoken. On top of the exact matches, Reduct also has a fuzzy search function which gives similar phrases or variations too.
2. You can save time
In a text-based video editor, the text or transcript of the video is stitched precisely to the spoken words in the video. You can search for words or phrases and quickly navigate to the exact part.
You can skim through hours of video footage and extract important bits in a matter of minutes.
3. You can edit video as easily as editing a doc
If you know how to edit a document, then editing video will be a piece of cake. You can effortlessly make changes, such as cutting out sections, rearranging scenes, or editing captions, by simply manipulating the text. By focusing on the essence of the content, videos become more concise, impactful, and captivating.
4. You don’t need any prior video editing experience
The best thing about using a text-based video editor is that it is a beginner friendly tool that anyone can use and learn in a jiffy. Its intuitive nature enables anyone to easily edit videos using natural language commands.
5. You can remove redundant filler words
Redundant filler words in speech make videos unnecessarily lengthy and dull. By selecting and removing them from the transcript, these nuances can be easily deleted from the video too. Refine your recording effortlessly so you can focus on what matters the most: the heart of your story!
Edit video the right way
Text based video editors will make you want to work with video. Once you start using a text-based video editor, there’s no turning back. You get to focus on the content and quality of your video rather without any daunting editing process.
Combine visuals, audio and your storytelling to convey your message and to create an emotion evoking experience. And this is exactly what Reduct does- storytelling and connecting with raw emotions.
Text based video editing is indeed a trendsetter, and with the AI powered transcription, it is definitely here to stay.
Experience the new way of video editing with Reduct.
