CapCut Editing Tutorial for Beginners and Advanced Users

Introduction

• CapCut is the best editing program for beginners in 2024.
• The video includes a step-by-step tutorial to create content for social media, YouTube channels, and commercials.
• Covers basic edits and advanced techniques.

Overview of CapCut

• Layout and Features

  • Media Tab: Import footage using the plus button or keyboard shortcuts (Command/Control + I).
  • Timeline: Assemble video clips by dragging them onto the timeline.
  • Zooming: Use the zoom bar or Command +/- to adjust the timeline view.
  • Splitting Clips: Use the split tool (or Command + B) to cut clips.
  • Undo: Use Command + Z to revert changes.

• Editing Controls

  • Video Tab: Adjust scale, rotation, and apply animations.
  • Audio Control: Adjust volume, speed, and apply noise reduction.
  • Project Panel: Modify project name and settings.
  • Player Window: Playback video.
  • Additional Tabs: Audio, music, text, stickers, effects, transitions.

Basic Edits (Level 1)

• Focus on a single talking head clip.
• Ensure proper framing and perform audio adjustments.
• Remove dead space between speech using split and delete left/right shortcuts (Command + B, Q, W).
• Punching In:
  • Zoom in on clips between cuts for a dynamic effect.
• Adding B-Roll:
  • Import b-roll footage as additional context.
  • Set in and out points to trim b-roll clips before dragging to timeline.
  • Color correct b-roll for consistency.
• Transitions:
  • Use transitions sparingly between clips for visual flow.

Advanced Edits

• Focus on creating a captivating intro.
• Use manual keyframing for graphics instead of auto captions.
• Zoom Effects:
  • Keyframe scale and position for zoom effects at the intro.
• Auto Cutout Feature:
  • Cut out the subject for a background and animated text.
  • Keyframe opacity for smooth transitions.
• Sound Design:
  • Add sound effects to enhance visuals (whoosh, pop, cash register sounds).
• Use auto caption for text but animate key graphics for engagement.

Final Touches

• Exporting:
  • After final edits, export the video from the top right corner and choose settings.
• Learning Resources:
  • Mentioned Content Creator’s online course "14-day filmmaker" for comprehensive learning.

Conclusion

• CapCut offers powerful features for both beginners and advanced editors.
• Encourage viewers to practice and explore CapCut's capabilities.