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Video Studio

Dan Lawrence
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Welcome to your comprehensive guide on utilizing the Video Studio in Bonzo! This article will walk you through everything you need to know about managing and editing your videos, creating folders, adding scripts, and more. For in-depth features, you’ll find links to detailed articles as well.

 

 

 

Getting Started

Accessing the Video Tab

To begin, locate the Video tab on the left-hand side of Bonzo. This is your gateway to all things video in the platform.

 

When you click on the Video tab, you’ll land in the My Videos section. Here, you’ll find all the videos you’ve recorded or uploaded in Bonzo. For better organization, you can create folders to categorize your videos for your use cases.

 

Team & Archive Tabs

At the top of the Video section, you can toggle between My Videos and Team Videos tabs.

 

The Team Videos section houses videos shared by your Team Members. Additionally, you can access the Archived Videos section to view videos you’ve archived.

 

Video Script Tab

The Scripts tab in the Video Studio is your tool for creating teleprompter-like guides that can assist during video recordings.

How to Create a Script:

1. Click Add Script at the top right.

2. Enter a title and the Script content.

3. Choose whether to share the Script with your team.

4. Save your Script.

Note: Shared scripts will appear at the bottom of the Scripts section, accessible to all team members.

 

Folders

How to Add a Folder:

 

 

1. Click Add Folder at the top right of the videos tab.

2. Enter a name for your folder.

3. Click Create to finalize.

Note: Use folders to keep your video library organized, making it easier to locate specific content when needed.

 

Managing Videos

For each video in your library, you have a set of options accessible via the three dots at the top right of the video thumbnail:

 

  • Move: Relocate the video to a specific folder.
  • View: Watch the video, and edit its title, description, and calls to action (CTAs).
  • Rename: Change the name of the video.
  • Duplicate: Create an identical copy of the video in your library.
  • Download: Save a copy of the video to your device.
  • Archive: Move the video to the Archived section, where it can no longer be used in messaging but remains available for reference.
  • Delete: Permanently remove the video from Bonzo.

Note: You can move multiple videos simultaneously by selecting them with the checkboxes and then using the Move option.

 

 

Adding and Recording New Videos

To add a new video, click Add Video at the top right of the videos section. You’ll have several options:

 

  • Record a Default Video: Capture a video directly in Bonzo, suitable for embedding into emails  or sending the video link through SMS (2-minute limit).
  • Record an MMS Video: Create a short video specific for text messaging (20-second limit). You will see an MMS tag in the library for these videos.
  • Upload from Desktop: Choose a video file from your computer (max 250MB for default videos, 1.3MB for MMS).

Size and Quality Considerations

When you upload a previously recorded video into your Video Studio, the limits change
from video length to file size. This is because when you record directly within the
Bonzo platform, we can control the video quality settings to ensure it meets the
optimal size for delivery.

If you’re having trouble keeping your video within the size parameters when
uploading, we highly recommend recording your video directly through the Bonzo
browser. By doing so, we automatically compress the video to fit within the limits
set by carriers, ensuring your video is the perfect size for smooth delivery and
maximum impact.

 

Editing Default Video Landing Pages

Clicking on a Default video opens the editing interface, where you can fine-tune various aspects of your video:

 

 

  • Edit Video Details: Modify the title, description, and email-specific titles.
  • Add Calls to Action (CTAs): Drive engagement by adding clickable links.
  • Trim the Video: Adjust the start and end points to remove unwanted sections.
  • Enable/Disable Comments: Allow viewers to leave comments, which are integrated into Bonzo.
  • Add a Calendly Widget: Insert your Calendly link to display availability directly below the video.
  • Change the Thumbnail: Choose a custom thumbnail to represent your video.
  • Monitor Video Analytics: Track views, CTA clicks, comments, and replies, filtered by date range.

Note: SMS Videos will appear within a text bubble and won't have the Default Video landing page editing options.

 

Captioning Videos

Bonzo automatically enables captions to enhance accessibility. You can easily edit or disable these captions:

1. Click on the video you wish to edit.

2. Navigate to the Captions tab.

3. To turn off captions, toggle off the Enable Captions button.

4. To edit captions, click on the caption segment, make your changes, and save.

 

 

Where to Send Videos in Bonzo

Videos can be used across Bonzo’s platform wherever emails or text messaging are supported, including Broadcasts, Campaigns, Pipeline Messaging, and one-on-one conversations. Just look for the Video Icon button below your message!

  • Conversation Tab:

  • Campaign Event:

  • Broadcast:

  • Pipeline Event:

 

 

 

The Video Studio in Bonzo offers a comprehensive set of tools to manage, organize, and enhance your video content effectively. From recording and uploading videos to creating scripts and editing video details, the platform simplifies every step of the process. Whether you’re organizing your video library with folders or customizing video landing pages, the Video Studio ensures your content is optimized for maximum impact across all messaging channels.

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