What Magic Box Is

Magic Box is the input box under the video in the InVideo AI editor that accepts plain-English commands to modify visuals, audio, text, and structure; open any generated video, click Edit & Download to exit Theatre mode, and the Magic Box appears below the preview for direct, AI-driven edits.

Key Capabilities

  • Text-based editing: delete scenes, swap media, change subtitle styles, adjust text size/animations, and edit script sections by referencing scene numbers or timeline context via commands.
  • Audio control: change voiceover accent, volume, background music mood/level, or mute elements using simple directives, applied across scenes or to specific parts.
  • Visual changes: alter themes, transitions, overlays, pacing, and media usage (e.g., reduce stock usage) with one-liners that the AI applies across the video.
  • Real-time modifications: type a command, generate, and see the revised cut applied immediately within the same editing session, iterating quickly on style or timing.

How to Access

Open the generated video; by default it loads in Theatre mode for review, then press Edit & Download to reveal the Magic Box under the player for command-based editing in the live project.

Command Structure

  • Speak naturally but be specific; include scene numbers, timing, or target elements (e.g., “scene 4 captions”) to scope the change and reduce unintended edits.
  • Use localized English; the system understands regional phrasing and accepts URLs to inform edits or content replacement when appropriate.
  • Iterate with undo; after a change, use undo to revert and try a refined command if results miss expectations.

Text Editing Commands

“Add subtitles” or “Remove subtitles” to toggle captions across the video; follow up with style or animation changes for readability.
“Change subtitle style,” “Change text size to 60,” or “Make three words appear at once with active word highlighted in yellow” to adjust visual presence.
“Change subtitle animations to pop a single word at a time” to improve engagement and pace alignment.
“In scene 3, rewrite the VO to explain X in 2 lines” or “Remove ‘short pause’ from the narration” to modify narration and linked captions automatically.

Audio and Voice Commands

“Reduce voiceover volume to 60%” or “Change narrator voice to an Australian accent” for tone alignment and clarity.
“Change background music to upbeat at 80% volume” or “Mute music in scene 2 only” to balance energy and intelligibility.
“Mute/reduce voiceover” and “Mute/reduce music” to isolate visuals or emphasize text overlays when needed.

Visual and Pacing Commands

“Change theme to minimal cinematic” or “Modify visual effects to softer transitions” to shift the aesthetic globally.
“Make the cut faster in scene 2” or “Slow the pacing by 20% in the intro” to control rhythm and retention.
“Add crossfade transitions between scenes,” “Remove overlays in scene 5,” or “Add lower-third overlay for speaker name” for polish.
“Use zero iStock” or “Use fewer stock clips” to influence asset sourcing when regenerating or swapping visuals.

Scene and Media Control

“Change media in scene 2 to a city skyline at sunrise” or “Swap B-roll in scene 4 to product close-ups” for targeted visual relevance.
“Delete scene 6” for structure cleanup without timeline dragging; the AI realigns narration and subtitles if needed.
“Add overlay: animated arrow in scene 3 pointing to the chart” to direct attention in educational or product content.

Real-time Modifications Workflow

  • Issue a command in the Magic Box, click Generate, and preview the updated playback immediately; refine with additional commands or undo to revert.
  • For precision, place the playhead at the target moment, then describe the change to help the AI scope the edit to that segment or scene.

Formatting and Aspect Ratio

  • Change format: “Change video format to Vertical 9:16 for Reels/TikTok with auto resizing” to reframe content for platform distribution.
  • Length constraints: the system supports a minimum length of 15 seconds and maximum of 20 minutes for AI-managed edits and renders.
“Change video format to Vertical 9:16 for Reels/TikTok with auto resizing”

Creative Direction Prompts

  • Tone shifts: “Start serious and become more hilarious after scene 2,” or “Make scene 4 funnier with snappier cuts and upbeat music” for style evolution.
  • Global variants: “Create another version with a documentary tone and ambient score” to branch concepts quickly.
“Start serious and become more hilarious after scene 2”

Practical Examples

  • Captions polish: “Change subtitle style to high-contrast, add subtle drop shadow, and animate word by word” to boost readability on mobile.
  • Product demo clarity: “Mute music in scenes 2–3, raise VO to 80%, add overlay arrows highlighting buttons” to focus attention.
  • Platform adaptation: “Convert to 9:16, center subject framing, enlarge on-screen text to 64px, and shorten pauses by 15%” for Shorts/Reels.
“Change subtitle style to high-contrast, add subtle drop shadow, and animate word by word”

Tips and Best Practices

  • Be explicit: include scene numbers, volume percentages, style names, and animation behaviors to minimize ambiguity and get first-try accuracy.
  • Borrow terms from UI: check available music moods/genres and title style options in the library/prompt helper, then reference those exact labels in commands.
  • Iterate quickly: apply small, testable changes and preview; use undo to back out and stack refinements systematically.

Limitations and Guardrails

  • Generative features and multiplayer collaboration are tier- and roadmap-dependent; free plans may exclude some capabilities, and “coming soon” features may not be live in all accounts.
  • Magic Box focuses on text-driven transformations; for granular timeline edits beyond command scope, use traditional editing views if available.

Quick Reference: Common Commands

  • Subtitles: “Add subtitles,” “Remove subtitles,” “Change text size to 60,” “Animate one word at a time”
  • Voice/music: “Change narrator to Australian accent,” “Increase background music to 80%,” “Mute music in scene 2”
  • Visuals: “Change theme,” “Add crossfade transitions,” “Remove overlays in scene 5,” “Make the cut faster in scene 2”
  • Media: “Change media in scene 2,” “Use zero iStock,” “Delete scene 6” for structure reshapes

Getting Started Checklist

  • Open video → Edit & Download → Magic Box visible beneath preview
  • Make a test command (e.g., “Change background music to upbeat at 70%”) → Generate → Preview
  • Iterate on captions, voice, pacing, and format → Export when satisfied

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