Appropriate Use: Video/Audio
Please be aware that these tools contain video and/or voice recording technology. It is the responsibility of the user not to create content which contains inappropriate or concerning text or imagery, or which contains any personal, sensitive or confidential information. As the Data Controller, please ensure all data is handled in line with your organisations data handling policy, the GDPR and the Data Protection Act. Should you require further information relating to the handling and management of this type of data please refer to your Data Protection Officer.
What is Google Vids?
Google Vids is a video creation and editing application that is part of the Google Workspace suite. It’s designed to help users create professional-looking informational videos without needing extensive video editing experience.
One of the key aspects includes a library of stock media for copyright free images, videos, stickers, music and sound effects.
How could Educators use Google Vids?
How could Learners use Google Vids?
Key Advantages of Google Vids in Education
How can I access Google Vids?
Google Vids can be found in the Google Workspace App Launcher that can be found at the top right hand side of Google Drive.
See screenshot on the right hand side.
Getting Started with Google Vids
Short overview video of the key features to support with getting started with Google Vids.
Google Vids Key Features
To support with the creation of high quality video content, and increase confidence when narrating videos, Google have made the features below available to all Google Workspace uses, so no longer behind a pay wall.
Read-along teleprompter
Allows you to read from a script that automatically scrolls as you speak, helping you maintain eye contact with the camera and deliver a more natural performance.
Transcript trim
Allows you to read from a script that automatically scrolls as you speak, helping you maintain eye contact with the camera and deliver a more natural performance.
Styled captions
Allows you to read from a script that automatically scrolls as you speak, helping you maintain eye contact with the camera and deliver a more natural performance.
Sharing your video
You’ve got several flexible options for sharing your Google Vids creations. Just like other files in Google Workspace, you can share your video directly with specific Google users, giving them viewer, commenter, or editor access depending on how you want them to interact with your content.
For broader use, you can download your video as an MP4 file, which gives you a standard video file to use anywhere. If you’re using Google Classroom, you’ll be glad to know you can link your Vids directly when creating assignments.
Always remember to share appropriately and consider your audience’s access needs.
Screenshot of linking to a Google Vid from within a Classroom assignment.
Useful links
Use the links below to find out more information regarding Google Vids.
Please note that we do not have the full functionality of Google Vids that includes AI-powered generative features (e.g., “Help me create” for generating video outlines, AI voiceovers, generating video clips).