Using Video Templates

Video templates allow you to create consistent videos quickly by reusing styles, formats, and layouts. This guide will show you how to use existing templates and create your own custom templates in Vidsue.

Understanding Video Templates

A video template in Vidsue is a pre-configured video project that includes:

• Predefined visual styles
• Layout and structure
• Subtitle styling
• Suggested character types
• Specific aspect ratios
• Brand elements (optional)

Templates save you time and help maintain a consistent look across multiple videos.

Finding and Using Templates

Creating Your Own Templates

You can create custom templates for future use:

Creating a Template from Scratch

1. From your dashboard, go to Templates
2. Click Create New Template
3. Set up the template basics:
   • Name your template
   • Choose an aspect ratio
   • Select starting visual style
   • Configure default subtitle styles
4. Add template structure:
   • Create section placeholders (intro, main points, conclusion)
   • Add placeholder text that describes what goes in each section
   • Set approximate timing for each section

Creating a Template from an Existing Video

Turn a successful video into a reusable template:

1. Open a completed video project you want to use as a template
2. Click the Save as Template option
3. Give your template a name and description
4. Choose what to include in the template:
   • Structure and timing
   • Visual style
   • Subtitle styling
   • Music selections (if applicable)
   • Character settings (if applicable)
5. Click Create Template to save

Managing Your Template Library

Keep your templates organized:

1. Go to the Templates section of your dashboard
2. Here you can:
   • View all your custom templates
   • Edit existing templates
   • Delete templates you no longer need
   • Share templates with team members (Business plans only)
   • Categorize templates with tags

Template Best Practices

Creating Effective Templates

Follow these guidelines when creating templates:

1. Focus on structure: Create a clear beginning, middle, and end
2. Use placeholders: Add descriptive placeholder text that explains what content should go in each section
3. Keep it flexible: Design templates that work for various topics within a category
4. Consider your audience: Create templates appropriate for specific platforms and viewer expectations
5. Test thoroughly: Try your template with different content to ensure it works well in all scenarios

Template Categories to Consider

Different video purposes require different templates:

Using Templates for Brand Consistency

Templates help maintain brand identity across multiple videos:

Creating Brand Templates

1. Start with your brand guidelines (colors, fonts, tone)
2. Create templates that incorporate these elements
3. Include your logo placement, brand colors, and preferred subtitle styles
4. Save multiple variations for different video types
5. Share these templates with your team

Template Versioning

As your brand evolves:

1. Update your templates with new brand elements
2. Create new versions rather than overwriting old ones
3. Track which version was used for which videos
4. Consider seasonal or campaign-specific template variations

Common Questions About Templates

Q: Can I combine elements from different templates? A: Currently, you need to select one template to start with, but you can customize it with elements inspired by other templates.

Q: How many custom templates can I create? A: The number of custom templates depends on your subscription plan. Free accounts have limited template creation, while paid plans offer more.

Q: Can I import templates from other platforms? A: Vidsue doesn't currently support importing templates from other video creation platforms, but you can recreate them manually.

Q: How do I update all videos if I change a template? A: Changes to templates don't automatically update existing videos. You'll need to apply template changes to each video individually.

Next Steps

Now that you understand how to work with templates, you might want to explore:

• Generating Videos using your templates
• Creating Brand Presets to use with your templates
• Team Collaboration to share templates with your team

Templates are powerful time-savers that help you create consistent, professional videos with minimal effort. Start building your template library today to streamline your video creation process.