The ability to create and share videos has been a game-changer for remote sales teams all over the globe. Video pros recommend using keyboard shortcuts, sometimes known as hotkeys, to increase flow and efficiency. These shortcuts are available during the recording itself, as well as post-production trimming and small edits.
When doing a screen share recording, viewers and creators may feel the slow-down caused by using a mouse or trackpad to complete actions within the recording of the video. Starting and stopping recordings, turning the camera on and off, and even re-sizing the video player can slightly delay your message. Keyboard shortcuts help by offering a myriad of options that can be typed rather than clicked for ease of filming. Read on to find a list of keyboard shortcuts for Showpad Video, available on both the Web app and Windows Desktop apps.
Key features
- Easy to use and efficient
- Reduce the time it takes to create your recording
- Available during recording
- Available for post-production trimming
You need this to succeed
- Showpad video enabled by your admin
- Windows desktop app or Web app access
- Showpad Video add-on option for Content Plus or Ultimate pricing plan
The quick way to awesomeness
- Select whether you are recording on the Web app for Windows or a Mac device
- Read below to find a table of shortcuts for each
- Use the hotkeys to improve efficiency in your Showpad Video recordings
- Use shortcuts to trim your video in post-production
Recording keyboard shortcuts
Use the following table to learn and utilize keyboard shortcuts as you record your video message:
| Showpad Video function |
Keyboard shortcuts for Mac |
Keyboard shortcuts for Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Open Showpad Video / Start recording | Option + S | Alt + S |
| Pause / Resume recording | Option + L | Alt + L |
| Stop recording | Option + C | Alt + C |
| Restart recording | Option + R | Alt + R |
| Cancel recording | Option + Q | Alt + Q |
| Enable / Disable camera | Option + 0 (zero) | Alt + 0 (zero) |
| Enable / Disable pop-out camera | Option + P | Alt + P |
| Video size: Small | Option + 1 | Alt + 1 |
| Video size: Medium | Option + 2 | Alt + 2 |
| Video size: Fullscreen | Option + 3 | Alt + 3 |
Video Trimming keyboard shortcuts
Use the following table to learn and utilize keyboard shortcuts when you trim your message:
| Showpad Video function | Keyboard shortcut for Mac & Windows |
|---|---|
| Toggle between play and pause | Space bar |
| Split clip | S |
| Delete clip | Backspace / Delete |
| Nudge by 0.1 second | ← → |
| Nudge by 1 second | Shift + ← → |
