WeVideo Basics
Overview
WeVideo is the video recording and editing service that students in the Neenah Joint School District. Within WeVideo, you are able to create, edit and share video content all in one place. You are able to take and connect separate videos, layer multiple tracks, create and edit audio, record your screen and camera at the same time, use green-screen effects, and more. WeVideo is a great resource for students who are creating video for a class or would just like to learn more about video and audio editing and creation.
How Do I Log In to WeVideo?
Using ClassLink
To log into WeVideo, it is best to go use ClassLink. See our page on ClassLink to learn how to log into ClassLink. From there, just click on the WeVideo icon and you'll automatically be logged in.
How Do I Get Started with WeVideo?
Opening Up An Existing Project
After logging into WeVideo, you'll see the main dashboard screen. From here, you are going to want to click Projects to take you to any videos that you have already started and would like to continue working on.
Starting a New Project
When you are on the main dashboard screen, there are Two Ways to Start a New Project in WeVideo:
The First Way to Start a Project
If you click 'create new' blue plus sign, in the upper left corner, you will then be prompted to select a new video, recording, podcast, or gif and you will be taken to the video editing screen to start a new project.
When you select from there to start a new project is it going to ask you where you would like the new video to be saved. You can save it to My Project or select a Different Location. Then you will be brought to the editing and video creation page.
The Second Way to Start a Project
The second way to click a new button is by clicking on Projects. Once at the projects screen, click the blue plus sign at the top right.
This will bring you to the 'Create New Project' page, where you can simply put the title of the project, a description. Whether the project will be personal, collaborative, or shared depends on if it will be a group project or now. Ask your instructor what would be the best selection for the project.
After you click 'next' you will be able to add media to your video. If you are new to WeVideo, you'll likely have no media here (and you can always add later), and can just click next.
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Once You Start a Project
Once everything is set up, you'll be brought to the main editing page of WeVideo. This is where you will do all the editing and video creating.
Important Tips for Using WeVideo
If you recorded your video within WeVideo, do NOT shut your Chromebook until your video has finished processing. If your video is still loading (blue bar on the bottom that shows the loading percentage) and you shut your Chromebook you WILL LOSE your media.
You can close your Chromebook if have edited and completed your video and have clicked FINISH and are waiting for the final video to queue.
Video Resource
Here is a short video that explains how to use this editing page. After learning the basics, playing around is a great way to get to know WeVideo!
What if my teacher can't see the video that I made?
When Finishing Your Video
Once you are ready to finish your video and ready to share it with your teacher, one of the important things you should keep in mind is making sure that the privacy of the video is properly set so that your teacher can view it. When finishing your video make sure that you click to make your video public, by toggling the little button so that it is turned on (set to green).
If Your Video is Already Finished
If you forget this and finish your video, you can still change the privacy to allow your teacher to view. To do this, when you open your video, you will see a little padlock icon on the bar below your finalized video. If the padlock icon is locked you will want to click on it to unlock it, this way when you get your link the person you are sending it to, will be able to view it.
