CapCut Video Editing Tips and Tricks

Introduction

• Overview of CapCut features and effects.
• Tips for enhancing video editing experience.

Tip #1: Disable Default Ending

• On mobile, new projects include CapCut logo at the end.
• To disable:
  • Go to home screen.
  • Click on settings gear.
  • Uncheck the toggle for default ending.

Tip #2: Editing on Web and Desktop

• CapCut available on mobile, web, and desktop.
• Web option:
  • Visit capcut.com, click "Get Started for Free."
  • Requires uploading clips to the cloud.
• Desktop app:
  • Downloadable from capcut.com for Windows or Mac.
  • Allows local editing without cloud upload.
• Mobile app is the most feature-rich.

Tip #3: Text-to-Speech and Text-to-Song

• Insert text, then select text-to-speech option.
• Preview various voices, including vocalists that can sing text.
• Result is an audio object added to the timeline.

Tip #4: Edit to the Beat (Mobile only)

• Use the match cut feature with a song on the timeline.
• Select auto-detect to find beats.
• Yellow dots indicate beats for easy video clip alignment.

Tip #5: Overlays (Picture-in-Picture)

• Drag one clip above another in the timeline.
• Resize and reposition in the preview area.
• Use audio waveforms for sync.
• Remove background using auto cutout feature (desktop) or background removal (mobile).

Tip #6: Chroma Key (Green Screen)

• Overlay clips using chroma key.
• Select the top clip, then choose chroma key to remove green.
• Ensure even lighting for best results.

Tip #7: Keyframes for Effects

• Use keyframes for zooming or panning effects.
• Insert keyframes at the beginning and end of a clip to define states.
• Keyframes can also adjust position, rotation, and volume.

Tip #8: Auto Captions

• Generate captions that match spoken words.
• Modify text style and apply to all captions.

Tip #9: Jump Cuts for Interest

• Use the blade tool to create jump cuts in the timeline.
• Adjust scale to create engaging transitions.

Tip #10: Tracking (Mobile only)

• Track objects in videos for effects like text floating over hands.
• Select the object to track, and CapCut locks text to that object.

Tip #11: Using Masks for Visual Effects

• Use masks to create impressive transition effects.
• Cut clips at appropriate points then apply mask options (e.g., split).
• Feathering can smooth out transitions.
• Produces effects like biking through objects.

Conclusion

• Recap of favorite CapCut effects and inviting comments on user favorites.
• Encouragement to subscribe for more content.