How to Add Zoom Effects

Zoom effects let you draw attention to specific parts of your recording — a button click, a menu option, or a key UI element. Screen Script uses a keyframe-based system that creates smooth zoom-in and zoom-out transitions.

Steps

1. Open your project in the Editor after recording.

2. Switch to the Zoom Effects tab in the timeline selector at the bottom of the editor.

3. Create 4 keyframe points on the zoom lane to build a smooth zoom-in and zoom-out:

   • Point 1 — place this where you want the zoom to begin. Keep the zoom value at default (no zoom).
   • Point 2 — place this where the zoom-in should reach its target. Set a larger zoom value and position the focus on the area you want to highlight.
   • Point 3 — place this where the zoom should hold. Use the same zoom value as Point 2.
   • Point 4 — place this where the zoom should return to normal. Set the zoom value back to default.

4. Preview the result using the play button to check that the timing and position feel right.

5. Adjust point positions on the timeline to control how fast or slow the zoom transition is. Moving Points 1 and 2 closer together creates a faster zoom-in. Moving Points 3 and 4 closer creates a faster zoom-out.

Tips

• Keep zooms short — a zoom-in of 0.5 to 1 second feels natural. Longer zooms can feel slow.
• Don't over-zoom — a moderate zoom value highlights the area without losing context. Going too deep can disorient viewers.
• Use zoom sparingly — one or two zoom effects per minute is usually enough. Too many can be distracting.
• Position matters — make sure the zoom focus is centered on the element you want to highlight, not just zooming into the middle of the screen.

What's next?

Combine zoom effects with layout changes and trimming for a polished final video. When you're done editing, head to the Exporter to render and share.