Layout Templates

Layout templates define the overall structure and arrangement of elements in your video projects, helping you maintain consistent designs.

Creating Layout Templates

1. Navigate to Templates section
2. Click “Create Layout Template”
3. Design your layout:
   • Video frame positioning
   • Caption placement
   • Logo and branding areas
   • Safe zones
   • Aspect ratio settings
4. Save your template

Layout Components

Video Frame

• Position and size
• Aspect ratio (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, etc.)
• Border and effects
• Scaling options

Caption Areas

• Predefined caption zones
• Multiple caption positions
• Safe area indicators
• Responsive positioning

Branding Elements

• Logo placement
• Watermark positioning
• Brand color zones
• Text overlay areas

Aspect Ratios

Choose from common aspect ratios:

• 16:9 - Standard widescreen (YouTube, Vimeo)
• 9:16 - Vertical/portrait (TikTok, Instagram Stories)
• 1:1 - Square (Instagram posts)
• 4:5 - Vertical portrait (Instagram feed)
• Custom - Define your own ratio

Using Layout Templates

1. Start a new project
2. Select “Apply Layout Template”
3. Choose your template
4. Template structure applies automatically
5. Customize as needed

Template Customization

After applying a template:

• Adjust element positions
• Modify sizes and spacing
• Change colors and styles
• Add or remove elements
• Save as new template

Managing Layouts

• Organize templates by category
• Set default layout for projects
• Share templates with team
• Export/import templates
• Archive unused templates

Best Practices

• Create layouts for each platform you use
• Test layouts on different devices
• Maintain consistent spacing
• Use safe zones for important content
• Keep templates simple and flexible