Check the prompt and raw footage
The prompt and footage are pre-filled so you can jump straight in. The prompt is:
“Build the edit around @voiceover.m4a for an Instagram reel. Match visuals to the narration, choose the most relevant clips, and keep the rhythm tight and intentional”What’s @voiceover.m4a? The ”@” lets you tag specific files. It’s like pointing and saying “Use this one here.”You can see the uploaded raw footage, scroll horizontally to explore the footage!
Choose Model and Aspect Ratio
Before you hit send, two quick things:
- Pick your aspect ratio (9:16, 1:1, etc) - Bottom Left
- Choose your AI model - Bottom Right
Preview your video
Your edit is ready. But the screen looks a little busy, let’s break it down:
- Left panel (Media Library) - All your videos, images, and audio files exist here.
- Centre panel (Canvas) - Your video. Hit Play to watch what AI edited for you.
- Bottom panel (Timeline) - All your clips are sequenced here. Drag them to reorder.
- Right panel (AI Chat) - Keep the conversation going with Cardboard.
Example prompts to try next
Once you have the basics down, try these prompts in the AI Chat:- “Add a title card that says ‘My First Video’ at the beginning”
- “Add transitions between every clip on the timeline”
- “Add a fade out in the end of video”