Getting Started with Clevera: From First Recording to Polished, Narrated Video

What Clevera does anyway

Clevera takes a normal screen recording and turns it into a polished, narrated tutorial or product demo, automatically. You don’t need to speak while recording (it’s optional), and you don’t need to be a video editor or a voice actor. Clevera analyzes what happened on screen, writes a voiceover script, picks a synthetic voice, times everything, and gives you an editor to make quick tweaks.

What you’ll need

• A Mac (Clevera macOS app)
• A Clevera account (log in at app.clevera.ai)

Install & set up (first time only)

1. Download & Install the Clevera macOS app.
2. Grant Permissions when macOS prompts you:
• Accessibility permission
• Input Monitoring permission
• Screen Recording permission
• Microphone permission
3. Log In at app.clevera.ai using your browser.

Start your first video (two easy ways)

Method 1: from the web app

1. Go to app.clevera.ai and click New Video.
2. This automatically launches the Clevera macOS app and creates a new recording session.

Method 2: From the Mac menu bar

1. Click the Clevera icon in your Mac menu bar.
2. Choose New Recording to start a session anytime.

Choose what to record

In the Clevera macOS app, pick your capture target:

• Entire Screen
  Records everything on your display. Best for multi-window workflows or when switching apps.
• Single Application
  Captures only one app/window. For example, if you're recording a something on your browser, you can capture only the browser window.

Optional settings:

• Microphone On/Off
  Turn it on if you want to speak while recording (for extra context). Turn it off if you don't want to provide extra context. Clevera can still write and narrate the whole thing.
• Countdown Timer:
  Set how many seconds to wait before recording starts. From the macOS app, go to Settings -> Recording -> Countdown Timer.

Press Start Recording when you’re ready.

Tips for while you're recording

When you’re recording, keep these tips in mind for better results:

• Move the mouse smoothly, avoid fast jumpy moves.
• Pause briefly after each action (e.g. click a button). That micro-pause gives Clevera processing time and helps Clevera detect action boundaries.
• If you talk while recording:
  • Stop moving the mouse while you’re speaking, then continue your actions.
  • Your speech is not used in the final video, it’s just context to enrich the script.
  • Synthetic narration will be generated later in your selected voice.
• Don’t circle the mouse to highlight things. You can add highlights or zooms cleanly in the editor later.
• Keep it short. Aim for ≤ 5 minutes per recording. For big topics, split them into smaller videos.
• Minor mistake? Keep rolling. You can edit out some mistakes later in the editor.

Finish the recording

Click Complete Recording from the macOS app. You’ll land on a setup page where you can tell Clevera how to build your video.

Generation settings

• Language: Choose the language for your voiceover. (You can translate later.)
• Tone: Casual, inspirational, professional,... pick the vibe.
• Voice: Select from available synthetic voices. We recommend using Google voices.
• Additional Context: Explain what this video is about and add any extra context or general instruction for AI to follow.

Click Generate. This will take a few minutes. Longer recordings, can take up to 15 minutes. You can safely close this window and return to the app.

Editing your video (the fast fun part)

When your video is ready, open it in the editor. From the right sidebar find all the voiceovers by event.

• You’ll see a list of events (each action on your screen) with a voiceover line.
• Disable any line to show the action without narration (useful for very simple clicks).
• Edit a line by clicking on the edit button below each voiceover.
• Ask AI to rewrite a specific line (e.g., “shorter,” explain more,” “mention CSV import”) by clicking on the rewrite button below each voiceover.
• Revise the entire script with global instructions (e.g., “Make tone more casual; add a 1-sentence intro for each section.”). To do this, click the Revise button in the top bar to open the Revise window.

Visual tools (precision without pain)

• Smart Zoom: Focus on important regions when actions happen; zoom back out smoothly.
• Highlight: Draw attention to buttons, fields, or menus.
• Mask/Blur: Hide emails, customer data, or API keys.
• Callouts/Text: Add short annotations or step numbers if needed.
• Image: Add an image to the video. (e.g. logo, screenshot)

Multi-language in one click

Translate the video into any supported language. Clevera will:

• Translate the script.
• Re-generate the synthetic voiceover.
• Keep timing aligned.

Sharing & exporting

Once you're happy with your video, you can share it with public. Clevera supports multiple methods to share your video.

Live links & embeds (recommended)

• View-only link: Share a URL with customers or teammates.
• Embed: Place the video on docs, help centers, your website, Notion, Jira or anywhere that supports HTML/iframe.

Export to MP4 (static)

• Download a traditional video file if you must upload to platforms that require MP4. (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
• Remember: exported MP4s are static, future edits will not auto-update.

You’re good to go! 👍 Now you’re all set to start making your own Clevera videos. Have fun creating!

Quick FAQ

Do I have to talk while recording?

No. It’s optional. If you do talk, your voice is not in the final video; it just helps the AI write.

Can I rewrite the voiceover?

Yes, per line or globally. You can also change tone and voice.

Can I blur sensitive info?

Yes, use Mask/Blur on any area.

How can I contact support?

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact our support team .