How to edit a UGC video with captions
To edit a UGC video, keep the creator’s delivery natural, cut repeated takes, and make the product or message easy to understand. Add accurate captions that remain readable on a phone. In Cardboard, compare Simple UGC and Tracked Captions, then supply footage that meets the selected recipe’s requirements.
Step by step
Choose one message and a natural take
Pick a clear explanation or product demonstration. Keep useful personality and pauses; removing every breath can make a creator’s delivery feel rushed.
Choose a caption treatment
Simple UGC places large yellow word-timed captions near the top. Tracked Captions places words beside the speaker and highlights the spoken word. Preview both and choose the one that leaves the face and product easy to see.
Supply names and specific changes
Add the recording and enter brand or product names where the recipe asks for them. Tell Cardboard which sentence should open the video and what the viewer should do at the end.
Proofread and watch on a small screen
Check caption spelling and timing, make sure claims match what the footage demonstrates, and keep music below the voice. Check that platform controls will not cover important words.
A prompt to start with
Replace the bracketed details with your own.
Edit my talking-to-camera clip around [message]. Keep the delivery natural, cut repeated takes, and spell [brand and product names] exactly. Use readable word-timed captions that leave my face and product visible. End with [next action].
Common questions
How do I add captions to a talking-to-camera video?
Choose a caption recipe, add a clear recording of the speaker and provide names that need exact spelling. Review the generated captions for accuracy, timing and placement before exporting.
Do I need vertical footage?
Vertical footage is a useful starting point for phone-first UGC, but the selected recipe defines its output format and input requirements. Check framing before cropping a horizontal recording.
Recipes differ in input requirements and availability on web and Mac. Check the recipe page before starting. See current plans and credits.
