Narrating a video production can really add a lot of character and personality to it. It certainly makes it more fun to watch.
You'll probably want to preview your video production a few times as you practice your narration. You can do that inside the Narration window. Don't work too hard, though; you can narrate the video production in sections if you like.
Select the Video Track
Before you narrate your production, you must have the video track selected. If you have your audio track selected, the Add Narrate icon is not active.
Select Add Narration
When you have selected your video track, click on the Add Narration icon in the taskbar to bring up the Add Narration Wizard.
Adjust Audio Settings
When the Add Narration Wizard has launched, select the Audio Settings button to check your input devices and set the destination folder. Your input devices probably do not need to be changed; they are a microphone and your sound card. You want to double-check the directory in which the audio is being stored. Choose a directory that is easy to remember so you can find your audio later. When you are finished, click OK.
Preview Video Production
After your audio settings are correct, use the playback controls to preview your video production. Practice narrating it while it plays.
Click Record
When you are comfortable with your narration, rewind the video production to the point you would like to start narrating and click Record. You are given a three-second countdown, and then the video production starts, along with the recording. As the video runs, record your narration. Watch the volume meter indicators, located above the Record button; they should rise and fall with your voice.
Tip
As you narrate your production, the volume meter indicators should never reach the red bands at the upper end of the indicator. If they do, this means your recording volume is too high and there will be distortion in your recording. Set the level so the meter stays in the yellow range throughout most of the recording.
Click Stop
When you are finished recording your narration, click Stop. This stops the video preview and the recording.
Review Your Narration
After you have stopped the recording, a file appears in the list of recorded narrations. Review your narration by double-clicking on the file or by selecting it and clicking the Preview button. You can continue to narrate sections of your video production, or you can delete a narration and try it again.
Click Done
When you are satisfied with your narration, click the Done button to exit the Add Narration Wizard.