Create your first video in Google Vids

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• Generate a video using help me create
• Start with a template
• Start by recording a video
• Start by uploading existing content
• Build a video from scratch

Generate a video using help me create

You can use help me create to generate a first-draft video with Gemini in Google Vids. All you need to do is enter a description. Gemini then generates a draft—including a script, scenes, and content—for the video. You can then edit the draft as needed.

1. On your computer, open Google Vids.
2. In the Gemini window, click Help me create  if you're not already in that tab. 
3. Describe the video you want to create. Include information like the audience, purpose, and tone of the video. 
4. Optional:
   • To generate examples, click the suggested prompts below the description box. 
   • To add related files, type @, then type a filename or select a file from the drop-down list. You can add Google Workspace files, such as Docs, Sheets, or Slides, from Google Drive.
   • To generate new ideas for prompts, click Shuffle  below the suggested prompts.
5. When you’re satisfied with your description, click Next.
6. Review and edit the proposed outline, or rewrite your prompt to generate a new outline, then click Next. 
7. Select a design, then click Create a draft video.
8. When your video is created, you can add and customize content as needed. 

Learn more about using "Help me create"

Start with a template

A template is a pre-built set of scenes with media and transitions. Use a template to outline your video, then customize it as needed.

1. On your computer, open Google Vids.
2. In the Gemini window, click Templates.
3. Select a template from the gallery.
4. Choose whether to insert all scenes, or only the current scene.
5. When your video is created, you can add and customize content as needed. 

Learn more about using templates

You can start by uploading your own content. You can still generate images using Gemini, add clips using the recording studio, and add template content later.

1. On your computer, open Google Vids.
2. In the Gemini window, click Upload.
3. Click Browse computer, then select the file you want to start with. You can add more content later.
4. When your video is created, you can add and customize content as needed. 

Learn more about uploading content to your videos

Build a video from scratch

You can go directly to the Vids timeline and start creating your video from scratch. You can still use the recording studio and add template content later.

1. On your computer, open Google Vids.
2. To go to the video timeline, click the X in the upper right.
3. At the timeline, add and customize content as needed.