CapCut Editing Tutorial Notes

Overview

• Tutorial duration is under 80 minutes.
• Aim: Transform from beginner to pro using CapCut.
• Focus on editing for Airbnb business videos in 2024.
• Key Framework: Seven-step framework for Airbnb arbitrage.

Key Topics Covered

1. Creating Templates

   • Importance of using templates for efficiency.
   • How to build a template to speed up future edits.
   • Resources for free video editing assets provided.

2. Preparing Footage

   • Color correction and trimming.
   • Syncing audio from microphone and raw video.
   • Creating compound clips for smoother editing.

3. Adding Captions

   • Different methods for adding captions (CapCut auto-captions, third-party software).
   • How to format and style captions.
   • Using custom fonts in CapCut.

4. Defining the Big Idea

   • Breaking the video into segments for clarity.
   • Planning backgrounds, B-rolls, and speaker segments.

5. Editing the Hook and Video

   • Techniques for animating text and video clips.
   • Importance of branding in video edits.
   • Adding icons and visual elements to enhance storytelling.

6. Using the Cat Out Feature

   • Steps to isolate the subject in the video, keeping only the speaker visible.
   • Application of this feature for creative effects.

7. Final Touches and Outro

   • Adding sound effects and transitions.
   • Integrating B-rolls behind the speaker.
   • Ensuring a professional finish to the video.

Additional Resources

• Video editing assets available through provided links.
• Join the community for free resources and networking opportunities.

Tips for Effective Editing

• Organize video editing assets into folders for easy access.
• Save frequently used styles as presets to speed up future edits.
• Experiment with animations to keep the video engaging.
• Regularly check alignment and timing of captions and audio.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to practice skills learned in the tutorial.
• Invitation to connect for further editing opportunities.