How to Get the Most Out of Show Builder

1. What Kind of Footage Works Best

• You can upload pretty much anything — we want to see what works.
• Right now, Show Builder performs best with everyday, in-the-moment footage — the kind of stuff that happens naturally while you're doing something, not sitting down to film it.
• The system is especially good at creating vlog-style Shows — authentic, story-driven videos that feel natural and spontaneous.
• It's not yet designed for highly scripted or perfectly timed brand videos where every line and shot is planned in advance. You can absolutely experiment with that type of content, but Show Builder's strength right now is capturing real moments and turning them into compelling stories automatically.
• If your video includes spoken dialogue, it usually produces a stronger story — but that doesn't mean "sit and talk to camera."
• You don't need to stop what you're doing — just talk while life's happening around you.
• Cooking, walking, building, exploring — these moments make Shows feel dynamic and alive.
• That said, experiment freely. Upload event footage, travel clips, or behind-the-scenes moments.
• If you discover a new type of content that works surprisingly well (or doesn't), tell us — this early feedback helps shape how Show Builder evolves.

2. Capture More Than You Think You Need

• Think of Show Builder like your personal editing team that never gets tired.
• It's okay — actually, it's great — to upload hours of footage.
• You don't need to trim, sort, or review it first. Show Builder handles that automatically.
• Film often — daily if you can — but don't treat it like a big production.
• You don't need to constantly start and stop or capture short clips here and there.
• Just let the camera roll while you live your day, work on a project, or explore something interesting.
• The goal isn't to perform; it's to live naturally while the camera happens to be on.
• The more footage you capture, the more context Show Builder has to understand your story and build something meaningful from it.

3. Talk Naturally, Not Formally

• When we say "talk to the camera," we don't mean set up a tripod and deliver a monologue.
• We mean narrate your experience as it unfolds.
• If you're doing something interesting, say what's happening or what you're thinking in the moment.
• Show Builder uses what you say to understand context — but the best Shows come from moments where you're both doing and talking.
• The words bring clarity; the action brings life.

4. Think in "Show Moments"

There are a few types of moments that almost always help create great Shows. You don't need to force them — but if you notice these happening, talk for a few seconds. It helps Show Builder find a natural story flow.

Here are a few examples:

• Arrival moments: "We just got here — it's way bigger than I expected."
• Setup moments: "Okay, here's what we're trying to do today…"
• Transition moments: "That didn't go how we planned, but here's what's next."
• Reaction moments: "You won't believe what just happened."
• Wrap-up moments: "That was insane. Here's what I learned from it."

You don't need to do all of them in one take. Just stay aware of them — they help your footage feel complete without you even trying.

5. Don't Aim for Perfect

• You don't need a script, perfect lighting, or flawless delivery.
• The little mistakes, stumbles, and laughs — those are what make your footage feel real.
• Show Builder cleans it up, trims the awkward stuff, and turns the raw material into something you'll actually want to share.
• If you say something twice, no problem — Show Builder will pick the best one.

6. Help Shape the Story

Show Builder is great at finding natural storylines, but you can steer it too. When creating a Build, use:

This helps Show Builder understand not just what happened — but how you want it to feel.

7. Try Voiceovers and Voices

• You can have Show Builder generate a voiceover for your Show, or even use your own cloned voice.
• It's worth experimenting — some stories work better with narration, while others shine when your real voice ties it all together.
• Create and manage custom Voices in the Voices tab.
• Training takes about a minute of clear dialogue.

8. Experiment. Seriously.

• There's no right way to use Show Builder yet — that's the fun part.
• Try uploading long, uncut days. Try short, specific experiments.
• See how it handles a family trip versus a project build versus a random walk-and-talk.
• You'll start to notice what kinds of footage it really understands — and we'll learn from your results too.

9. Share What You Discover

• This is still early. Your creativity and feedback help shape what Show Builder becomes.
• If something works beautifully — or fails spectacularly — we want to hear about it.
• That's how we make it better for everyone.