CapCut Editing Tutorial Notes

Introduction

• CapCut is the best editing program for beginners in 2024.
• This video provides a step-by-step tutorial to create content for social media, YouTube, and commercials.

Overview of CapCut

• Full walkthrough of editing a video using CapCut.
• Contents include:
  • Layout of CapCut
  • Basic editing techniques
  • Advanced editing features

Layout of CapCut

• Media Tab: Where to import footage.
• Timeline: Assemble footage to create the final video.
  • Zoom in/out using the bar or keyboard shortcuts (Command + / -).
  • Trim clips by dragging edges or splitting clips (Command + B).
  • Undo actions using Command + Z.
• Video Tab: Adjust video settings like scale, rotation, audio control, and animations.
• Project Panel: Change project settings, including project name.
• Player Window: Preview video playback and adjust preview quality.
• Additional Features: Media pool for imported elements, audio, music, text, stickers, effects, and transitions.

Level 1 Basic Edit

• Focus on a talking head video.
• Adjust framing, color correction, and audio editing:
  • Use audio tab for volume adjustments and noise reduction.
  • Color adjustments include temperature, saturation, and brightness.
  • Editing Workflow:
    1. Remove dead space using split (Command + B) and delete left (Q).
    2. Zooming in on clips for better pacing.
    3. Adding b-roll for context:
       • Import b-roll clips and position them accordingly.
       • Adjust b-roll clips for visibility and color correction.
    4. Adding transitions: Use glare or pull-in transitions between clips.
    5. Adding auto captions via the text tab.
    6. Adjusting text style and adding animations.
    7. Adding background music, especially from Epidemic Sound.

Exporting Video

• Export settings: title, destination, format, and quality settings.

Advanced Editing Techniques

• Improving video intro for better engagement.
• Key framing for dynamic text and graphics:
  • Create a zoom-in effect for the intro using keyframes.
  • Auto cutout feature to isolate the subject and add backgrounds.
  • Compound clips for combining layers of text and video.
• Adding sound design for a professional touch:
  • Import sound effects, align with video actions to enhance viewer experience.

Conclusion

• Summary of features and techniques learned.
• Encouragement to explore CapCut and practice editing.
• Mention of Content Creator's 14-Day Filmmaker Course for further learning.