The Redaction Studio annotation tools allow users to add outline markers and text to a video redaction. The annotation tools can be used while doing a normal redaction in Redaction Studio.
Outline markers are boxes that can be placed over objects to highlight them in the video. Outline markers can be moved during the video, allowing them to follow the object. The workflow for adding an outline marker is similar to using manual mask or object tracker mask.
The text tool allows users to place text in the video. After being placed, the text box can be moved to improve the placement, but cannot change position when the video is played.
The following video provides an overview of how to use the Redaction Studio annotation tools.
Adding an Outline Marker
From Redaction Studio:
- Select the type of redaction mask (manual or object tracker) you want to use as an outline marker.
- Click and drag on the video to place and size the mask
- Click the Redaction Mask selector under the video and select Outline Marker.
The mask will change from a filled in mask to an outline. - After selecting Outline Marker, you can change the outline marker color and thickness using the selectors.
- Your next action depends on the type of mask you selected as the basis for the outline marker:
Note: The standard Redaction Studio keyboard controls can be used when working with outline markers.
- If you selected a manual mask for the outline marker, you will be able to manually move and resize the outline marker as needed.
- If you selected an object tracker mask for the outline marker, it will begin processing to follow the object. You can adjust the size and location as needed to follow the object.
- Repeat the above steps to place additional outline markers.
- Complete the redaction as needed. When you have finished adding and configuring all the masks markers and text, click Extract.
Adding a Text Box
From Redaction Studio:
- Click the Text icon
- Click in the video and begin typing or paste the text you want on the redaction.
- To change the size of the text or move the text box:
- Click on the text to select the text box. A white outline shows the box is selected.
- Click and hold on the text box outline and then move your mouse to reposition the text box.
- To change the size of the text, use the slider bar under the video to increase or decrease the text size.
- Double-click in the text box to change or add more text to the box.
- Repeat the above steps to place additional text boxes.
- Complete the redaction as needed. When you have finished adding and configuring all the masks markers and text, click Extract.