Adding Chapters to Your Video
Chapters help organize your video content into structured segments, making it easier for viewers to navigate and stay engaged. With Cinema8, you can add chapters manually or use AI to generate them automatically.
Why Use Chapters?
- Improved Navigation — Let viewers jump to the content they care about.
- Enhanced Engagement — Structured content encourages longer viewing times.
- Time-Saving Tools — AI-generated chapters streamline your workflow.
Adding Chapters Manually
Step 1: Open Your Video in the Studio
- Navigate to My Videos and choose the video you want to edit.
- Click Edit Video to open the Cinema8 Studio.
Step 2: Insert Chapter Points
- In the quick tools menu, click Add Video Chapters.
- Select the point on the timeline where you want to add a chapter.
- Click Add Chapter Point, then enter a clear, descriptive title.
Generating Chapters with AI
Step 1: Enable AI Chaptering
- Go to the Chapters section within the Studio.
- Click the Generate with AI button.
Step 2: Review AI Suggestions
- Cinema8’s AI analyzes content flow and suggests chapter points.
- Review, edit, rename, or remove chapters based on your needs.
Customizing the Viewer Experience
- Choose how chapters are displayed:
- Chapter Marks — Visual markers on the video timeline.
- Chapter Menu — A dropdown list for structured navigation.
- Rearrange chapters as needed to reflect your video flow.
🧭 Tip: Use clear, action-oriented titles for your chapters to help viewers quickly understand each section.
Saving and Publishing
- Once you’re satisfied, click Save to apply your chapters.
- Click Publish and test how the chapter navigation looks and behaves.
With Cinema8’s chaptering tools, you can create a more interactive and viewer-friendly experience—whether you prefer manual control or AI automation. Start enhancing your video structure today!