Comprehensive Cap Cut Editing Tutorial

Feb 16, 2025

Cap Cut Video Editing Tutorial

Getting Started

  • Downloading Cap Cut:

    • Search for "Cap Cut" on Google.
    • Click the first link or visit CapCut.com.
    • Download the software for Windows or Mac.
    • Install the software and run a compatibility test.

  • Starting a New Project:

    • Open Cap Cut and click on "New Project."
    • Import the videos you want to edit.

Basic Editing Techniques

Cutting Videos

  • Cutting the Beginning:

    • Move the timeline to where you want the cut.
    • Click on the video and use the "Split" button.
    • Delete unwanted sections by right-clicking and selecting "Delete."

  • Cutting the End:

    • Move the timeline to the end point and use "Split."
    • Delete the unnecessary parts.

  • Cutting the Middle:

    • Identify and split at the start and end points of the section you want to remove.
    • Delete the middle part.

Adding Overlays

  • Images:

    • Drag images to the timeline.
    • Adjust size, position, and duration.

  • GIFs and Videos:

    • Similar process as images; can overlay videos like b-rolls.

  • Green Screen:

    • Use "Chroma Key" to remove green screens.
    • Adjust strength to fine-tune the effect.

Text and Captions

  • Adding Text:

    • Use "Text" button, drag default text to the timeline.
    • Customize fonts, size, color, and position.

  • Text Animations:

    • Use "Animation" options for text entrance and exit effects.

Keyframes and Animations

  • Animating Objects:

    • Use "Keyframes" to set start and end points for animations.
    • Adjust position, size, and rotation.

  • Controlling Speed:

    • Distance between keyframes affects animation speed.

Advanced Editing Techniques

Speed Adjustments

  • Normal Speed:

    • Use "Speed" settings to speed up or slow down clips.

  • Speed Ramping:

    • Use "Curve" under Speed for gradual speed changes and effects.

Motion Tracking

  • Tracking Text and Images:
    • Use "Motion Tracking" to follow moving objects.
    • Adjust scale and distance as needed.

Audio and Music

  • Adding Music:
    • Import music and align it with video clips.
    • Adjust volume and duration to match the video.
  • Text-to-Speech:
    • Add text and convert to voice using "Text to Speech."

Special Effects

Blurring

  • Face and Background Blur:

    • Use "Effects" and "Lens" blur for specific areas.

  • Green Screen and Background Removal:

    • Use "Cut Out" for auto background removal.

Split Screen

  • Using Mask:
    • Use "Mask" and "Split" for split-screen effects.
    • Adjust positioning for combined visuals.

Color Grading

  • Adjustments:
    • Use "Adjustment" tools for temperature, saturation, and hue changes.
    • Use HSL for detailed color grading by color.

Saving and Exporting

  • Exporting Projects:
    • Ensure all adjustments and overlays are final.
    • Export the project to desired format and resolution.

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to using Cap Cut for video editing, covering basic to advanced techniques, including cutting, overlays, text, animations, speed adjustments, motion tracking, audio, special effects, and color grading.

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