How to create engaging video intros in Tella

Intro style 1: Bubble to full screen to zoomed-in screen

This intro transitions from a bubble (small webcam view) to full screen, then into a side-by-side view with a zoom on the screen.

Open your video in the Tella editor.
Go to the layouts tab in the sidebar.
Start in full screen:
- Assume you’ve already recorded your screen.
- Your initial layout should be full screen (face only or screen only).
Add the bubble layout:
- After a few seconds, add a new layout.
- Select the bubble layout (small webcam view over screen).
- Drag this to where you want the transition to begin.
Add side-by-side layout with screen:
- Add another layout where you start referring to something on your screen.
- Choose the layout with person + screen side-by-side.
Add a zoomed-in screen layout:
- Add another layout when you want to focus more closely on the screen content.
- Use the zoomed-in screen with face layout.
Adjust timing:
- Shorten or extend each layout’s duration to match your script.
- Preview your sequence and make sure the transitions match your spoken content.

This intro uses a fast transition from a zoomed-in face to screen sharing. It’s quick, punchy, and great for engaging viewers instantly.

Open your video in the Tella editor.
Go to the layouts tab in the sidebar.
Add your layouts:
- First, add a zoomed-in face layout for the intro.
- Then, add a full-screen screen layout (just the screen).
Adjust timing:
- Make the face layout very short (just a second or two).
- Follow it immediately with the screen layout.
Preview and tweak:
- Adjust the timing of both layouts to fit your voiceover or script.
- Keep transitions quick for a dynamic feel.

Always align transitions with what you’re saying in the video for maximum impact.
Experiment with layout timing until it feels smooth.
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