Glossary
Plain definitions of common Screenity terms, from scenes, layouts and overlays to instant recording, transcripts and exports.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scene | A segment of a video in the editor. A scene can contain a recording or other media, or be built with elements such as text and shapes. Scenes can be arranged on the timeline. Work with scenes. |
| Timeline and playhead | The timeline shows the order and duration of scenes. The playhead marks the point you're previewing or editing. Work with scenes and the timeline. |
| Layout | The arrangement of the screen and camera in a scene. Available layouts depend on the sources in that scene. Change layouts. |
| Overlay | An element, such as text, a shape or an image, placed on top of a scene. Add text and overlays. |
| Instant recording | A mode for quickly sharing a recording made with the extension while signed in with a subscription. Instant videos open in the viewer rather than the full editor. Use instant recording. |
| Transcript and captions | A transcript is text of the speech in a video's audio. Captions display that text during playback. You can correct transcript wording and use it to edit speech. Caption appearance is controlled separately. Edit captions and transcripts. |
| Export | Creating an output file from a project, such as a video download. Exporting is separate from saving your project. Export and download a video. |
| The page where people can watch an account video according to its access settings. Share a video. |
Last updated October 28, 2026