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# How to use AutoZoom ?

AutoZoom automatically adds dynamic zooms to your edits based on events in your video. Here’s how to set it up and run it:

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# Step 1:  Set your zoom rhythm

Drag the **Zoom Rhythm** slider to choose the overall pace and intensity of your zooms from calm to very energetic.
This will define how often and how strong your zooms feel throughout the video.

# Step 2: Select your triggers

Choose the events that will activate zooms in your timeline:
* **Cut** (always on): Adds a zoom at every timeline cut
* **Speaking:** Zooms when someone starts or stops talking
* **Emotion (AI):** Zooms at the start and end of emotional moments
* **Highlight Meaning (AI)**: Zooms based on key points, storytelling or any highlight moments identified by AI.


|| 💡 You can combine multiple triggers for a more dynamic result.

# Step 3: Set the anchor point & max zoom

Use the preview window to click and set your **anchor point:** the spot AutoZoom will focus on (e.g., a face, logo, or object).
Adjust the **Max Zoom** slider to control how close the zoom will go.

# Step 4: Choose your zoom style

Pick from three styles: **Jump Cut**, **Smooth**, or **Snap-in**.
You can mix and match to create your own visual effect.

# Step 5: Select target & ignored tracks

* **Target Tracks:** The video tracks where zooms will be applied
* **Ignore Tracks for Cut Analysis:** Tracks that won’t trigger zooms but can still receive zoom effects

# Step 6:  Preview & launch AutoZoom

Check the preview to see exactly where zooms will be placed and when triggers will activate.
When you’re happy with the result, click **Launch AutoZoom** to apply the effect to your timeline.

|| 💡 Use the preview to quickly adjust your settings before running AutoZoom for the best result.


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