Getting started with Sermon Clips
**How to Get Started with Sermon Clips on Outreach
Video tutorial here:
Getting started with creating sermon clips on Outreach is a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through uploading, editing, and scheduling sermon clips step by step. Follow these instructions to make the most of the platform and effectively share your message.
**1. Set Up Your Account**
Log in to your Outreach account. If you've just created an account, you’ll see the default dashboard.
Navigate to the left-side menu and click on "Sermons and Clips" to access the main page for uploading and managing sermon videos.
**2. Upload Your Sermon Video**
Click "Upload New Video" to start the upload process.
Drag and drop your sermon video file into the upload window. If your video is hosted on YouTube or Facebook, download it to your computer first. Watch this video for a quick guide on downloading videos from these platforms. Edit your content if needed. If your full-service video includes worship or announcements, trim these sections out to focus on the sermon itself.
**3. Name and Organize Your Video**
Add a name and date to your uploaded video for easy organization. For example, you can use the format "Sermon Title - 10/14/2024" to keep your library sorted.
**4. Wait for Automatic Clip Generation**
Allow some time for processing. After uploading, Outreach will scan the video and generate initial clips. This process may take a few minutes, especially for longer videos.
**5. Edit and Schedule Your Clips**
Click "Edit and Schedule" once your video has been processed.
Edit the transcript to fine-tune the content:
Highlight text in the transcript to include in the clip by clicking on the start and end words.
Create multiple clips by selecting different parts of the transcript.
Organize your clips by adding specific names (e.g., "Monday Clip - Sermon Title") to schedule posts throughout the week.
**6. Customize Visual Effects**
Adjust the video positioning: For sermons where the speaker moves across the stage, use the horizontal adjustment to keep the speaker in view.
Switch to landscape format if the vertical view does not capture the speaker adequately.
Highlight specific words in the subtitles to make them stand out:
Click on the word in the transcript and choose a highlight color (e.g., green) to add emphasis.
Choose a subtitle style:
Adjust the font, color, and position of subtitles to suit your preferences.
Decide if you want bold text or uppercase letters for better visibility.
**7. Save, Share, and Schedule Your Clips**
Save as a draft
You can save your work as a draft if you’re not ready to publish. You can return later to continue editing.
Share a preview of your clip with colleagues.
You can do this by copying the link to the preview and sending it via email or messaging for feedback.
Schedule your clip for social media:
Select a platform (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, or X).
Choose a day, time, and add a description for your post.
**8. Download Your Clips**
Download the clip to your computer for offline use or sharing outside the platform.
Keep track of your clips rendered. Each download or scheduled post counts towards your clips rendered total. Make sure the clip is finalized before downloading or scheduling.
**9. Manage Account Limits and Upload Hours**
Monitor your uploaded hours and rendered clips. Each uploaded video deducts from your total allowed hours.
Optimize your uploads by trimming out non-sermon content like worship sections, which helps save time and space.
**10. Adjust AI-Generated Clips as Needed**
Review AI-generated clips for accuracy. While the platform generates clips based on the sermon content, you may need to adjust them to better match your intended message.
**11. Final Steps**
Double-check your edits before scheduling or downloading to ensure everything looks and sounds right.
Reach out for help if needed. The Outreach support team is available if you have any questions.
By following these steps, you'll be able to upload, customize, and share sermon clips easily with your audience.
For additional features, explore other Outreach tutorials.
Updated on: 10/14/2024
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