Guide 1: The Basics

Your First Live Take

The Problem: A first recording can feel like too many decisions: script, camera, layout, and the record button.

The Solution: Start small. Crefiya lets you compose a camera, screen, or image stage locally in your browser, then save the take you made.

Step 1: In Studio Mode

See yourself on screen

Open the Studio. You'll start in Creation Mode. If you see your face in the middle, Task 1 is done!

Step 2: In Studio Mode

Share a Video

Click the "Share Screen" button in the bottom bar. Pick a YouTube tab or any video you want to talk about.

Step 3: In Presenter Mode

The Reaction Trick

Click the "Presenter" button at the very top. Your face will magically turn into a circle floating over the video!

Step 4: In Presenter Mode

Move your face around

Use your mouse to drag your floating circle to any corner of the screen so it doesn't block the video.

Step 5: In Presenter Mode

The Disappearing Act

Click the PiP icon in the bottom bar to hide or show your face whenever you want.

Step 6: In Studio Mode

Type your thoughts

Return to Creation and type a few notes in the script editor. You can work fully manually or, in a verified account, use eligible AI trials where available.

Step 7: In Presenter Mode

Make the words easy to read

Hover your mouse over the screen. Click the "Formatting Settings" icon and adjust the Text Size until your notes are big enough to read.

Step 8: In Presenter Mode

Clear the stage

Click the "Script" icon (the page) in the bottom bar to hide your notes when you want people to see just the video.

Step 9: In Presenter Mode

Smart Pre-flight Check

Crefiya checks your setup before recording begins. If your mic mute is on, camera is disabled, or script is empty, you'll see a friendly warning with the option to fix it or record anyway.

Step 10: In Presenter Mode

The First Take

Press Record (or just hit Space). A 3 — 2 — 1 countdown appears — press Esc if you need to cancel. Talk to the video. When done, press Backspace (or click Stop) and click "Done." You did it!

Step 11: In Presenter Mode

Master the Shortcuts

Press ? anytime to see all recording hotkeys. Space = start/pause/resume. Backspace = stop & save. Shift+Backspace = discard and redo. Enter = quick start. Shift+Space works even while typing your script!

Back to all guides