How to Operate Elements

What would a slide be without any content? You need to insert elements like images or text into the slide to create content for the video.

The main manipulation of elements is centered on the Editing Window in the middle, using both the Library Window on the left and the [Properties Window] on the right. You can click or drag the desired library item from the Library Window to add it to the Editing Window, change its position and size in the Editing Window, or, after selecting it, change its detailed properties in the [Properties Window].

Element Selection

Elements can be selected by clicking on the desired element in the central Editing Window.

Selecting Elements Individually

While holding the Ctrl key, if you select a different element that is not currently active, the newly selected element will be added to the selection along with the current one. This can be combined with Select Elements by Range below to add or remove elements more flexibly.

Select Elements by Range

If the elements you want to select are gathered in a certain area, you can activate the range selection by clicking and dragging from an empty space with your mouse. Continue dragging until the desired elements are within the selection box.

< Example of Selecting by Range >

Add Elements

There are several ways to add elements to a slide.

Add from the Library

Click on the desired library from the Library Window on the left side, and the corresponding type of element will be added to the Editing Window.

Add by Copying

You can also add a new element by using [Copy Element]. After selecting the element you want to copy on the current slide, or an element from another slide, press Ctrl+C, then go to the desired slide and press Ctrl+V. The same element will be copied and added.

Add by Uploading

If you have videos, images, or font files on your computer, you can upload them. Select the desired file from the explorer (or finder) and drag and drop it onto the Videostew editing screen. If you cannot drag and drop, select the desired type from the Library Window on the left side, choose "User" and click the "+ Upload" button to select files.

Edit Elements

There are many ways to edit elements.

Drag and Drop from the Library

This is how you modify an element itself. The Library implies content in the case of videos or images, shape in the case of figures, and font in the case of text. Select the type and sub-tab you want to modify in the Library Window, click on the desired library, and drag the element of the same type you want to modify onto it. It will then be replaced with a new element.

Alternatively, you can directly drag and drop files from your computer's file explorer into the stage to upload them.

Position and Size Adjustment

All elements in the Editing Window can be moved and resized after selection. Size changes can be made using the four handles in the corners, or by using the diamond-shaped handles to change the size proportionally. To adjust the position, simply drag the element to the desired location.

Some operations can also be done using the keyboard; after selecting the element you wish to change, pressing the arrow keys will adjust its position. Additionally, pressing Shift along with the arrow keys allows for fine-tuning the position by 1 pixel at a time.

Alternatively, you can also use the shape and position of the Properties Window in other ways. Please refer to [Shape and Position] for more information.

Double-Click Mode

Adjustments can also be made by double-clicking an element in the Editing Window. Depending on the type of element, different modes will be activated.

Video and Image: The Select Action window opens. Choose which edit to make, and it will take you to the corresponding Editing Window; the last selected action is remembered as the default for next time.
Infographic: An Editing Window opens where you can modify each item in the sentence or change the description to regenerate.
Shapes: No particular incidents will occur.
Text : You can edit the content itself or select a part to change its color, add a bold effect, cancel selection, etc. For detailed explanation about the tool, please refer to [텍스트 요소].

The actions available in the Select Action window for video and image are as follows.

Action	Description
`Mask(Crop) Setting`	Defines the area to be shown within the element. This specifies only the visible area rather than cropping the original file.
`Edit Generate`	Creates a new image by changing only the description you entered, referencing the image currently on screen. This can also be used with uploaded photos or stock images.
`Generate with AI`	Creates new visuals using the slide's subtitle as a reference without any original source. This appears only for video elements not created with AI.
`Trim Setting`	Appears only for video elements; specifies the playback range. This is the same screen as the `Playback Range` in the properties panel on the right.

Edit Generate and Generate with AI use AI credits, and the required credits are displayed on the button. The previous method of dragging to resize or reposition immediately after double-clicking has been replaced with the Mask(Crop) Setting window.

Adjusting in Properties Window after selection

Each element has various properties. When you select an element in the Editing Window, various options that can be changed in the [Properties Window] on the right will appear. You can see detailed descriptions of each element through the [element-specific properties] guide.

Element Copy

After selecting the element you want to copy from the current slide, or an element from another slide, press Ctrl+C, and then press Ctrl+V on the desired slide to add a duplicated element.

< Copy Method >

Element Style Copy

There may be times when you want to leave the contents of an element as is, but only copy and apply other properties such as position, shape, or style. For example, when you want to arrange elements in the same slide in a row, or when you want to apply the same role of elements in different slides.

At this time, select the element to be copied and press Ctrl+C to perform a general copy first. Then, select the element where you want to apply the style copy and press Ctrl+Shift+V. This will allow you to see all properties copied except for the library or content.

Element Delete

If there's an element in the slide you don't want, click on the element you wish to delete in the Editing Window, select it, and then press the Delete key on your keyboard to remove it.

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