How do I make a video with gameplay in the background?
3 min read · Updated October 30, 2026
Pick a background clip that moves but doesn't demand attention, put the narration and word-by-word captions on top, and keep the mix so the voice is always the loudest thing. Zlayo's Story Video tool does this from a script.
Make a story video →Why it works
A viewer who hears a story still wants something to look at. Looping footage gives the eye something to do while the words carry the story. This is general practice, not a promise about views.
Choosing footage
- Steady motion, no sudden flashes or loud effects.
- No on-screen text that competes with your captions.
- Footage you own or have the right to use.
In Zlayo
- 1
Write or paste the script
The tool reads it aloud with an AI voice.
- 2
Pick a background
Use your own upload.
- 3
Choose a caption look
Captions are timed to each word.
- 4
Render
Open the result in the editor if you want to change anything.
Questions
You need the right to use whatever footage you put in. Use your own recordings if you are unsure.
Background music, when you add it, is mixed quietly under the voice.