This article introduces the main areas of the Powtoon Studio and is intended for anyone creating or editing a Powtoon. Powtoon Studio is your primary editing environment, providing access to all the tools needed to build, customize, time, and publish your videos and presentations from a single screen. By the end of this guide, you'll understand the key areas of the Studio interface and know where to find the tools you need to create and manage your Powtoon.
Explore the Main Areas of the Powtoon Studio
1. Stage
This is the area on which you build your scene using all the content available in Powtoon.
2. Slide Panel
The slide panel is divided into 2 parts. Slides and Script. In Slide view, you can use this view to perform many actions, including adding, deleting, and duplicating slides. In Script view, you will see the script from your AI script writer, or you can add your own to help you create.
3. Timeline
The timeline is a visual representation of the timing of all the objects on the slide. See Introduction to the timeline for more information.
4. Sound Control Button
Click this button to access the Sound Control panel. See Understanding the sound control panel for more information.
5. Tabs
The tab section is divided into two. Library and Comments. The Library tab (Scenes, Background, Text, etc.) are entry points to all the content in the Powtoon Studio. The Comments tab is where you can see comments, and invite others to collaborate with you.
6. Stage Tools
a. Camera Movement: Actives the Camera Movement feature.
b. Aspect Ratio: Select the aspect ratio that best matches the platform on which your Powtoon will be viewed.
This setting defines the size of the Powtoon stage. After selecting an aspect ratio (other than the default, horizontal), the stage area will change and any objects placed outside of the stage will not be included in the Powtoon.
Horizontal (16:9): This is the default aspect ratio and should be used if your Powtoon will be viewed on YouTube.
Square (1:1): Select this aspect ratio if your Powtoon will be viewed primarily on social media (Facebook, Instagram) or a newsfeed.
Vertical (9:16): Select this aspect ratio if your Powtoon will be viewed primarily on a mobile device.
Square (1:1): Select this aspect ratio if your Powtoon will be viewed primarily on social media (Facebook, Instagram) or a newsfeed.
Vertical (9:16): Select this aspect ratio if your Powtoon will be viewed primarily on a mobile device.
7. Top Bar
a. Quick Menu: Click to access Powtoon's main options.
b. My Powtoons: Click Powtoon to access the My Powtoons page.
c. Studio Mode: Toggle this slider to switch between Edit and Create modes.
d. Help: Click to access Powtoon help resources.
e. Undo/Redo Arrows: Use these arrows to undo or redo actions that you have performed.
f. Save Button: Click Save to save changes. After you have saved your changes, Saved will be displayed.
g. Edit Powtoon Title: Click this field to edit your Powtoon's name.
h. Zoom: Modify the magnification of the Stage
I. Collaborators: Indicates which users are currently editing, or viewing your Powtoon.
j. Present/Preview :
k. Export: Click to begin the export process.
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