minimal editor

benefits

• trim in seconds

  drag the start and end handles to cut your recording down to exactly the part you want. no precision tools required.

• non-destructive editing

  your original recording is never touched. trim points are applied at export time, so you can always re-edit.

• attach audio

  attach any audio file, and choose the start point. tau will handle the rest and ensure the duration matches your timelapse.

• instant preview

  play back the trimmed clip before committing to an export. what you see is exactly what you'll get.

how to use

1. 1

   open your recording in tau

   after recording, tau will take you to the editor automatically. or open a saved recording from the library.

2. 2

   set your trim points

   drag the left handle to set the start point and the right handle to set the end point.

3. 3

   add your audio

   add the audio file you wish to be in the final video

4. 4

   preview the result

   hit play to watch the trimmed clip. adjust the handles if needed.

5. 5

   export

   click Export, choose your format, and tau handles the rest.

faq

can I cut from the middle of a clip?

the editor supports start and end trim points. cutting from the middle of a clip is not currently supported.

will editing overwrite my original recording?

no. trim edits are applied only when you export. your source recording stays intact.

can I re-edit a clip after exporting?

yes. the original recording remains in tau's library, so you can open it again and export with different trim points at any time.

is there a minimum clip length?

no minimum length - trim to whatever duration you need.

from the blog

• Photoshop Timelapse: 3 Ways to Record Your Painting ProcessPhotoshop has no built-in timelapse. Three ways to record one anyway: a canvas plugin, a free screen recorder or a timelapse recorder, and which to pick.
• How to Make a Timelapse Video (Phone, Camera, Video or Screen)Four ways to make a timelapse video: on your phone, with a camera, from a video you already have, or of your computer screen. Plus how to pick the interval.
• How to Add a Timer Overlay to a TimelapseA timelapse without a timer has no scale — 40 seconds could be an hour or a week. How to add one at capture time instead of fighting it in an editor.