Replace the background (Web)
Capture your video against the stunning backdrop of the New York skyline or a tropical beach! With the use of a green screen or without it, you have the flexibility to customize your background as you desire. You can select an image or even an interactive background to make your video even more captivating.
👥 Who can access this feature? Starter Plan (needs to use a green screen when recording); AI Pro, and Max Plans are eligible for AI Backgrounds and Images
📶 Which devices support this feature? Available on the web platform and mobile app
👀 Please note:
• Before recording a video, see this article for best practices: Green Screens
• Make sure to change the green background before styling your video
• For how to change background on your mobile app, see here
Open your video by (1) clicking the 3 dots and selecting (2) Edit
Click on the 3 dots of the selected take and a popup opens
Select Replace Background and you can change your background to a photo or looping video from the BIGVU library, downloaded media or using the AI Images
You can choose a background from the BIGVU library or from your uploads folder
Generate a unique background using AI Images
View this article for the detailed guide of AI Images
To upload a new image, click Upload
When you choosing a background, click on "+ button" at the top right of the image
💡If you're not using a Green Screen, ensure that your lighting is even and your clothing contrasts with the background color. This helps the software accurately detect the edges of your figure and create a cleaner replacement
When you click (1) "upload" you'll be given an option to upload from your computer files or import from your (2) Dropbox or Google Drive account
Using a Green Screen? Select the option for the system to know
Choose None if you don't want a change of background
Click the Blur option to blur your background
🚀 New Update: You can now change your background using a interactive or video file without using a green screen!
Select or Upload the video background your want to use by clicking the + button on the top right side
If you're using a green screen, select the option; if not, skip this step
Click Apply to save your changes
After changing your background, you can now save it by clicking (4) Apply
After processing the background change, the video with the new background will appear on top of your original video as a new take.
📢 This process may take a few moments. You will receive an email or notification when your video is ready with the new background
You can now start editing your video and open it in Video Maker
Have questions?
Contact us!
👥 Who can access this feature? Starter Plan (needs to use a green screen when recording); AI Pro, and Max Plans are eligible for AI Backgrounds and Images
📶 Which devices support this feature? Available on the web platform and mobile app
👀 Please note:
• Before recording a video, see this article for best practices: Green Screens
• Make sure to change the green background before styling your video
• For how to change background on your mobile app, see here
Choose a Video
Open your video by (1) clicking the 3 dots and selecting (2) Edit
Click on the 3 dots of the selected take and a popup opens
Select Replace Background and you can change your background to a photo or looping video from the BIGVU library, downloaded media or using the AI Images
Choose a Background
You can choose a background from the BIGVU library or from your uploads folder
Generate a unique background using AI Images
View this article for the detailed guide of AI Images
To upload a new image, click Upload
When you choosing a background, click on "+ button" at the top right of the image
💡If you're not using a Green Screen, ensure that your lighting is even and your clothing contrasts with the background color. This helps the software accurately detect the edges of your figure and create a cleaner replacement
Upload or Import files
When you click (1) "upload" you'll be given an option to upload from your computer files or import from your (2) Dropbox or Google Drive account
Blur or Virtual Background
Using a Green Screen? Select the option for the system to know
Choose None if you don't want a change of background
Click the Blur option to blur your background
Video Background Replacement
🚀 New Update: You can now change your background using a interactive or video file without using a green screen!
Select or Upload the video background your want to use by clicking the + button on the top right side
If you're using a green screen, select the option; if not, skip this step
Click Apply to save your changes
Save
After changing your background, you can now save it by clicking (4) Apply
After processing the background change, the video with the new background will appear on top of your original video as a new take.
📢 This process may take a few moments. You will receive an email or notification when your video is ready with the new background
What next?
You can now start editing your video and open it in Video Maker
Have questions?
Contact us!
Updated on: 06/03/2025
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