How do I create clips on Fountain?

Why create clips?

• Save the best moments from podcasts so you can return to them later. You can find clips you created or saved in your Library.

• Help other listeners discover podcasts on Fountain. Clips you post will be seen in the stories browser on the Home page.

• Build your following on Fountain. If your clip is generating lots of engagement, it will also be seen by users who aren't following you.

• Earn more sats on Fountain. Sharing clips is a valuable service, so when other users like your clips, you get paid.

How do I create a clip?

Simply press the Clip button on the player when you hear something you want to share.

Setting your start and end position

• Drag and hold the blue markers on the clip wheel to set your start and end position. When setting the new position, continue to hold and the position will lock.

• You can also tap +/- at the top of the panel to nudge the start and end position forward or back 1 second.

• To find your desired start and end position quicker, you can request the transcript. To get unlimited free transcripts, subscribe to Fountain Premium.

Previewing your clip selection

• When setting a new start or end position, the clip will autoplay from that point.

• Play, pause and skip forward/back 10 seconds using the controls inside the clip wheel.

• To listen to your clip from the beginning, press the replay button in the bottom right of the panel next to the playback speed setting.

• The current playback position is indicated by the yellow marker on the clip wheel and the display in the bottom left of the panel.

Posting your clip

• When you are happy with your clip press Preview to go to the next screen

• Give your clip an interesting title that will get people's attention

• Add relevant hashtags to make it easier for other users to discover your clip

• After pressing Post your clip will be added to your Library

• You will be notified when other Fountain users like and reply to your clips

• Share a link to your clip on social media or export it as a video or audio file