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Beginner10 minutes

Trim and Extract Video Clips

Learn how to extract specific sections from your videos and remove unwanted parts using Blizzity's video processing nodes.

What You'll Learn

  • How to load video files into your workflow
  • Using Video Operations node to trim videos
  • Setting precise start and end times
  • Exporting trimmed video clips

Step 1: Create a New Workflow

Open Blizzity and create a new workflow. You'll start with a blank canvas where you can add nodes to build your video trimming automation.

Step 2: Add Input Nodes

Add the following nodes to your workflow:

  1. On Play - This triggers your workflow when you press the play button
  2. File Input - Select the video file you want to trim
  3. Number Input - Set the start time (in seconds)
  4. Number Input - Set the end time (in seconds)

Step 3: Add Video Operations Node

Drag a Video Operations node onto the canvas. This is where you'll configure the trimming settings.

Node Configuration:

  • Operation: Trim
  • Connect the File Input to the video input port
  • Connect the start time Number Input to the start time port
  • Connect the end time Number Input to the end time port

Step 4: Add Video Rendering Node

Add a Video Rendering node and connect it to the output of the Video Operations node. This will export your trimmed video.

Export Settings:

  • Format: MP4 (recommended)
  • Quality: High
  • Output Path: Choose where to save the file

Step 5: Run Your Workflow

Press the Play button to execute your workflow. Blizzity will process your video and save the trimmed clip to your specified location.

Pro Tips

  • Use precise timestamps for frame-accurate cuts
  • You can chain multiple Video Operations nodes to extract multiple clips at once
  • Save your workflow as a template for future video trimming tasks