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My video has no close-ups

Close-ups come from the clicks PointerCam followed. A video you imported, or clicks in apps outside Chrome, have none. You can add them by hand.

Mac appChrome
Where to find it
  1. Video editor
  2. Pro
  3. Timeline
  4. +
  5. Zoom

Why it happens#

  • The video was imported. A file from elsewhere has no clicks. Add close-ups by hand.
  • The clicks were in another app, recorded from Chrome. Chrome follows clicks on web pages only. Record with the Mac app to have every app followed.
  • The zooms were removed. Open the timeline’s ⋯ menu in Pro and choose Regenerate zooms from clicks.

Add one by hand#

  1. 1Switch to Pro and move the playhead to the moment.
  2. 2Press + on the timeline’s toolbar and choose Zoom.
  3. 3Drag the block’s ends to set how long it lasts.

Read next

How auto-zoom worksEvery click in your take becomes a close-up, timed to start a second before the click and pushed in between 1.5× and 2.5×. You can tune them all, or any one.Add a zoom by handMove the playhead to the moment, then press + on the timeline and choose Zoom. A close-up lands there for you to move, stretch and aim.Which clicks PointerCam followsThe Mac app follows clicks in every app. The Chrome extension follows clicks on web pages, in tab, window and screen takes alike.

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