How to Trim Your Zoom Recording

Introduction

After recording a meeting in Zoom, you may find that there is excess time at the beginning or end of your recording that you'd like to remove. Fortunately, Zoom offers a straightforward way to trim these recordings for your viewers without altering your original content. The trimming process only affects playback, ensuring that none of your original material is lost.

Steps to Trim Your Zoom Recording

1. Sign In to Zoom: Start by visiting ucf.zoom.us and logging in with your UCF credentials.

2. Navigate to Recordings: Once logged in, go to the "Recordings" section where you'll find all your recorded meetings.

3. Select a Recording: Click on the recording you wish to trim. This will open a thumbnail view of your recording.

4. Open the Editor: Click "Play" on the recording thumbnail to access the playback options.

5. Initiate Trim: Locate the scissor icon located at the bottom right of the video player and click on it.

6. Adjust Playhead Arrows: Using the playhead arrows, define the desired starting and finishing points of your video. This will determine the section of the recording that viewers will see.

7. Save Your Changes: After you’ve set the playhead to your liking, click "Save." Now, viewers will only see the trimmed section of the meeting.

It’s important to remember that the trimming process only changes the playback range. If the video is downloaded, the full-length version will still be available, so none of your original content is removed or altered.

If you're interested in more advanced video editing techniques or other ways to edit your Zoom recordings, consider reaching out to the Faculty Multimedia Center to request training or set up an appointment.

For additional resources on this or other topics related to web courses at UCF, you can visit the Center for Distributed Learning at cdl.ucf.edu.

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FAQ

Q1: Does trimming a Zoom recording delete any part of the original video?
A1: No, trimming only changes the playback range for viewers. The original video remains intact.

Q2: Can I revert changes made to the trimmed recording?
A2: Yes, you can adjust the playhead to include more or less of the video at any time.

Q3: What happens if I download the video after trimming it?
A3: The downloaded video will be the full-length version, including any untrimmed content.

Q4: Where can I find additional resources for video editing?
A4: You can contact the Faculty Multimedia Center for training or visit the Center for Distributed Learning's website for more information.