StoryCatcher® Quick Start Guide
Create Beautiful Video Stories in 5 Simple Steps
📱 Build Your Video Story
Record
Your Story
Your Story
→
Add
Photos
Photos
→
Add
Captions
Captions
→
Choose
Theme
Theme
→
Share
Your Video
Your Video
🎯 Know Your Icons
🎬
New Story
Start a new video project
⭕
Record Story
Capture your main video
📷
Camera Roll
Access saved videos/photos
▶️
Play/Preview
Watch your finished video
✂️
Trim
Cut unwanted start/end
🖼️
Photos
Add images to video
💬
Captions
Add text overlays
🎨
Themes
Choose title card style
🎵
Intro Music
Toggle music on/off
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Share
Export finished video
💡 Pro Tips for Best Results
Always record horizontally (landscape mode)
Use good lighting - natural light works best
Minimize background noise
Keep stories under 5 minutes for easier sharing
Organize photos in albums before importing
Preview before sharing to catch any issues
Back up to Camera Roll before deleting from app
Use Wi-Fi for uploading to save mobile data
🔧 Troubleshooting Quick Fixes
Can't see my video after recording?
- Check if you recorded in horizontal (landscape) mode
- Vertical videos may not display properly
Photos won't import?
- Ensure photos are in your device's photo library
- Check available storage space
- Number of photos is limited by video length
Not enough storage space error?
- Rendering creates a new video file that needs space
- Check iPhone storage (Settings > General > iPhone Storage)
- Delete unused apps or photos to free up space
- Consider using "Medium Quality" for smaller files
Sharing is taking forever?
- Use Wi-Fi connection for faster uploads
- Choose "Medium Quality" for smaller file size
- Check your internet connection
Can't find saved video?
- If saved to Camera Roll, check your Photos app
- For other platforms, check the respective app
Music not playing on title card?
- Check if "Intro Music" is toggled ON
- Preview the video to hear music
📊 File Sizes & Quality Reference
| Quality Setting | Best For | Approximate File Size |
|---|---|---|
| High Quality | TV viewing, archiving | ~50-100 MB per minute |
| Medium Quality | Phone viewing, emailing | ~15-30 MB per minute |
🗺️ Complete Workflow
START → New Story
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Optional: Check Interview Tips
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Record Story OR Import from Camera Roll
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Trim Video (Automatic)
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Add Title & Subtitle
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Add Photos (Optional)
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Add Captions (Optional)
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Choose Theme
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Toggle Intro Music (Optional)
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Preview → Make Adjustments if Needed
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Share → YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, Email, or Camera Roll