Video Overlay

Full-motion video clip — primary visual storytelling element

Specifications

Purpose
Full-motion video clip — primary visual storytelling element
Max Consecutive
5
Skins
10
Best For
establishing shots, b-roll, interviews, action sequences
Avoid When
data-heavy segments, static information display

How to Use Video

1.Open your project in the 6trim editor
2.Type "video" in the AI assistant or click Overlays in the toolbar
3.Choose from 10 skin variants: clean, device phone, device laptop, polaroid, and 6 more
4.Customize properties in the inspector panel — adjust timing, position, and style
5.Export your video — the overlay renders as part of the final output

When to Use Video

Best For
establishing shots
b-roll
interviews
action sequences
Avoid When
data-heavy segments
static information display

Available Skins (10)

Clean
No frame (default)
Device Phone
Phone mockup frame
Device Laptop
Laptop mockup frame
Polaroid
Polaroid photo frame
Film Strip
Film strip with sprocket holes
Broadcast
TV broadcast HUD
Pip
Picture-in-picture overlay
Vintage Tv
CRT TV frame
Cinema
Letterboxed widescreen
Split Screen
Side-by-side dual view

Related Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

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