When should I extend a clip instead of slowing it down, freezing it or looping it?
Last updated October 5, 2026
Ask for an extension when the sequence needs new action that continues the shot. Choose slow motion when the recorded action should unfold more slowly, a freeze frame when you want to hold an image, or a loop when repetition fits the sequence.
For example, continuing someone’s movement through a scene calls for different material from holding a product image beneath an end card.
With Agentic Extend in invideo Editor, you can delegate the continuation to your editing agent and review the result on the timeline.
Choose the method according to what viewers should see during the added time.