Cutting a Portion of Zoom Recording

[DBR]

Hello - I need to cut 00:12:36-00:13:00 from a recording that is 01:36:57.  I cannot figure out how to do it.  I selected the scissor icon and when the blue bar appeared I selected these time codes thinking this portion would get trimmed.  Instead, the system saved on this portion.  I restored the original recording but I cannot figure this out.  Please advise.  TIA!

[Ray_Harwood]

Welcome to the Zoom Community, @DBR.

I'm sure you've already read this Zoom Support article:

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115003001383-Trimming-cloud-recordings

It might not be clear that the term "Trim" in this case only refers to the ability to remove portions from the beginning and the end of a recording.  Removing a portion in the middle is really "editing", and not part of the Trimming operation.

The bars you manipulated are only intended to indicate where you want the trimmed video to start and end.

It's possible to download the file(s) and edit them in a variety of video editing software applications, then upload the edited file to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.

[DBR]

Thank you for your reply!  I read the info and didn't see anything specifically discussing the "trimming" I was hoping to do so I jumped on the Community board.  I am not technologically savvy so may I ask for recommendations for simple video editing software applications?  Also, do I need to pay for a Vimeo or YT account to post it?  TIA!!

[Ray_Harwood]

Hi, @DBR.

Unfortunately I've been doing video editing a long time and have lost touch with the current crop of simpler editing programs.

YouTube uploads are free.  Vimeo does charge, depending on the plan.

Is this a one-time thing for you, or something that's worth the effort to get set up with something?

[DBR]

Again, thank you for your response!  This is a one time thing -- a community town hall that took place this morning that I'd like to circulate to the community.  I did a search on Google and found flixier which appears to be free but I cannot figure it out.  I have a lot of skills but anything tech related is not included. lol!  

[Ray_Harwood]

If you are not in a huge hurry to get it posted, I'll send you a PM (private message) with info on how to reach me, and I'll do a quick edit and upload for you. 

(You won't be eligible for PMs until Tuesday.)

[DBR]

I really appreciate this offer. I was hoping to get it out this weekend but if it has to wait until Tuesday that is fine! Thank you so much!

[JenniferMacklin]

Thanks Ray, I read that Support article, and definitely did not understand that 'trim' is only beginning and end (even those it only has instructions for beginning and end), because in the first para it says you can "remove unneeded portions" which is exactly what I wanted to do (its just that my unneeded portions are in the middle!)