What are the WeVideo editing modes?

To accommodate users with varying skill levels and goals, WeVideo offers two editing modes: Full (also called the Full-featured editor) and Storyboard. The Full editing mode offers the full spectrum of multimedia editing options, while the Storyboard mode provides a simpler experience.

Below, learn more about the two WeVideo editing modes, their differences, and how to begin a project in each mode.

Before you start

• The Full-featured editor is WeVideo’s default editing experience; unless you specifically start with the Storyboard project type, you’ll be automatically brought to the Full-featured editor.
• If you start a project in Storyboard mode, you can switch to the Full-featured editor at any time by clicking Full-featured editor (shown below). However, you cannot start in the Full-featured editor and then switch to Storyboard mode.
  

WeVideo Storyboard vs. Full-featured editor

WeVideo’s Storyboard editing mode offers basic functionality and is designed primarily as a beginner-friendly option or for rough drafting before moving into the Full-featured editor. 

Refer to this resource for more information on the editing capabilities of Storyboard mode.

The Full-featured editor is WeVideo’s signature multimedia editor. Compared to Storyboard mode, it is more complex but also more powerful; for example, in the Full-featured editor, users can add transitions, extras, and backgrounds and are not limited to a single audio and single video track (as they are with Storyboard mode).

Refer to this resource for more information on editing clips in the Full-featured editor.

Start a project in Storyboard editing mode

To start a project in Story editing mode, go to the Multimedia Creation space and then click the dropdown menu next to Create and click Storyboard. 

Alternatively, choose Storyboard from the Quick Actions menu.

Start a project in Full editing mode

To start a project in the Full editing mode, go to the Multimedia Creation space. Then click the dropdown menu next to Create and click Video, or choose Video from the Quick actions menu.

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