A watermark is text or logo placed over a video to indicate things like copyright or that the video is a draft. Because viewers cannot remove the watermark, ensure it does not block important content on the screen.
YuJa (All Users) - Image Tools: Watermarks, Blur, and Virtual Background
This article walks you through how to add watermarks, blur a section of the video, and add a virtual background with the YuJa video editor.
Before making any edits to a video, it is a best practice to make a copy of the video for a back-up. In the event that an error is made editing the video, the back-up will provide access to the original content.
Follow these instructions to make a copy of the video.
Follow these instructions to make a copy of the video.
The three image tools are:
Insert Watermark
The watermark must be an image (.png, .jpg, .gif, or .jpeg) and must be formatted to appear exactly as you want them to appear on the video in your saved image file, regarding color, transparency, and size. Watermarks are traditionally white text that is semi-transparent.
- Navigate to the video's thumbnail and select Edit from the menu.
- If the Advanced Mode is not already selected, click to ensure advanced editing tools are available.
- Click Overlays from the video editing menu.
- Ensure Watermark is selected from the Overlays options. Click the shaded area to select your logo or brand mark file to upload.
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Indicate the time range for the watermark to appear. Then, select Apply Watermark.
- The watermark will appear as a green box on the timeline.
- To change duration, click on the watermark box. A blue box surround the watermark box will appear. Hover your cursor to the edges of the box to drag the watermark box to your desired time adjustment. Additionally, click in the middle of the highlighted watermark box to drag along the timeline.
- The watermark will appear in the middle of the screen. Click the watermark in the video to drag or move the watermark to a desired location that does not interfere with video content viewability.
- If the watermark is no longer needed, hover your mouse over the watermark and click the red X in the upper right corner to delete it.Alternately, click the red trashcan in the green watermark box in the video timeline.
- Continue editing or click the Save Project button at the top of the page. If this is a duplicate video from the original, select Replace . If you did not make a duplicate, it is a best practice to keep the original for archive purposes and click Save as New.
Insert Blur
The Blur tool allows you to blur out a section of video for a limited duration. This option may be needed if sensitive information (e.g., social security numbers, grades, student images, etc.) is displayed and should be hidden.
- Navigate to the video's thumbnail and select Edit from the menu.
- If the Advanced Mode is not already selected, click to ensure advanced editing tools are available.
- Play or scrub the video to the point on the video where the blur will begin. Select the Overlays icon.
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Ensure Blur is selected in the Overlays menu. Click + Add Blur Region.
- The blur or blackout will appear as a purple box on the timeline.
- A blurred box will appear in the top left corner of the video. Click the blurred region and use your cursor to move or make the blurred region larger.
- To change duration, click on the purple blur box in the timeline. In the Overlays menu, change duration in seconds. Additionally, check "Blackout Entire Video" to simply show a black screen over the video during that time duration.
- Continue editing or click the Save Project button at the top of the page. If this is a duplicate video from the original, click Replace . If you did not make a duplicate, it is a best practice to keep the original for archive purposes and click Save as New.
Add Virtual Background
Adding a Virtual Background may be necessary if the current background is distracting or to maintain the privacy of your personal location. This includes, for example, a messy office, home, etc. The YuJa AI will replace the static background with an image, leaving the human in front.
To replace PowerPoints,use the Insert Slide or Image tool.
- SIUE has many virtual images you can download from: https://www.siue.edu/marketing-and-communications/services/graphic-design/wordmarks-for-download.shtml or choose your own image.
- Navigate to the video's thumbnail and select Edit from the menu.
- If the Advanced Mode is not already selected, click to ensure advanced editing tools are available.
- Play or scrub the video to the point on the video where the virtual background will begin or leave the timeline at the beginning if the virtual background will cover the entire video. Select Background from the menu.
- Click Upload Blackground to upload an image file from your computer. Images should be .png, .jpg, .gif, or .jpeg.
- After you have selected the image, confirm the image you selected is correct. Confirm what stream is being replaced. If you have more than one video stream select the correct one. Click the Apply to Selected Stream button at the bottom of the window.
- The Background menu will give a preview of what the background will look like.
- Continue editing or click the Save Project button at the top of the page. If this is a duplicate video from the original, click Replace . If you did not make a duplicate, it is a best practice to keep the original for archive purposes and click Save as New.