🎬 BEST CapCut Video Editing Tips and Tricks
TLDRThis video offers a comprehensive guide to CapCut's video editing features. It covers how to remove the default CapCut logo, edit videos on the web or desktop, utilize text-to-speech and text-to-song, sync video edits to music beats, overlay videos, use chroma key for green screen effects, apply keyframes for animations, generate auto captions, create jump cuts, and track objects for dynamic text effects. Additionally, it teaches using masks to create impressive visual transitions, such as making it appear as if one is biking and then jumping out from behind a tree.
Takeaways
- 🎬 Customize your CapCut experience by disabling the default CapCut logo on new projects through settings.
- 🖥️ CapCut is not just for mobile; you can edit videos on the web or via a desktop app, each offering different functionalities.
- 🗣️ Utilize text-to-speech or text-to-song features to add vocal or singing narration to your videos.
- 🎵 Edit to the beat of your music with the 'match cut' and 'auto detect' features on the mobile app.
- 📸 Overlay one video on top of another to create picture-in-picture effects, adjusting size and position as needed.
- 🌿 Use the chroma key feature to remove backgrounds and seamlessly overlay videos.
- 🔑 Keyframes allow for dynamic effects like zooming and panning by setting different states at various points in the timeline.
- 💬 Auto-captions generate captions that match the spoken words in your video, which can be styled to your preference.
- 🕺 Use jump cuts to create interesting transitions in your video by splitting clips and adjusting their scale.
- 🚴♂️ Masks can create impressive visual effects, like making it appear as if you're biking and then jumping out from behind a tree.
- 👏 Track effects let you make text or other elements follow a specific object, like making text float over your hand.
Q & A
What is the default ending included by CapCut in new mobile projects?
-The default ending included by CapCut in new mobile projects is a clip showing the CapCut logo.
How can you prevent the CapCut logo from being added to new projects by default?
-You can go to the home screen, click on the settings gear, and uncheck the toggle to add the default ending.
Is it possible to edit videos on platforms other than mobile with CapCut?
-Yes, CapCut can be used for video editing on the web or via a desktop app in addition to mobile.
What is the downside of using the CapCut web editor mentioned in the script?
-The downside of using the CapCut web editor is that you have to upload all of your clips to the cloud before you can start editing.
How do you access the CapCut desktop app?
-You can access the CapCut desktop app by visiting capcut.com and clicking on the download button to download the app for either Windows or Mac.
What is the main advantage of using the CapCut desktop app over the web version?
-The main advantage of the desktop app is that you can work on your clips locally without needing to upload them to the cloud.
How does CapCut allow you to convert text into speech or song?
-In CapCut, you first insert text, then select the text-to-speech option and choose from a variety of voices, including vocalists that can sing your text.
What feature in CapCut helps in editing videos to match the beat of a song?
-The feature in CapCut that helps in editing videos to match the beat of a song is called 'match cut', which auto detects the beat and adds yellow dots to align video clips.
How can you play one video on top of another in CapCut?
-You can play one video on top of another in CapCut by using the overlay or picture-in-picture feature, which allows you to adjust the size and position of the top video.
What is the process to remove the background of a video clip in CapCut?
-To remove the background of a video clip in CapCut, you select the clip, go to the video section, choose cutout, and then select either auto cutout or chroma key depending on the desired effect.
How does CapCut support green screen or chroma key effects?
-CapCut supports green screen effects by allowing you to select the chroma key option, choose the color to remove, and fine-tune the settings for the best result.
What are keyframes in CapCut and how can they be used?
-Keyframes in CapCut are used to define the state of an effect at different points in time, allowing CapCut to morph between those states. They can be used for effects like zooming, panning, rotation, and adjusting audio volume.
How can you generate auto captions in CapCut?
-In CapCut, you can generate auto captions by selecting the auto captions option within the text group, which will listen to the audio and create captions that match the spoken words.
What is a jump cut and how can you create one in CapCut?
-A jump cut is an abrupt change from one shot to another, often used to create a more interesting video. In CapCut, you can create a jump cut by using the blade tool to split the clip at the desired points and adjusting the scale to create the jump effect.
How does the tracking feature work in CapCut for mobile?
-The tracking feature in CapCut for mobile allows text or other elements to follow a selected object, like a hand, by locking the element to the object's movement throughout the video.
What is a mask in CapCut and how can it be used to create visual effects?
-A mask in CapCut is a tool that allows you to create transparency in specific areas of a video clip, which can be used to overlay different clips and create impressive visual effects, such as making it appear as if you are biking and then jumping out from behind a tree.
Outlines
🎨 CapCut Video Editing Tips and Tricks
The script introduces various video editing features in CapCut, starting with a simple tip to remove the default CapCut logo from new projects. It then discusses the availability of CapCut for web and desktop, with the web version requiring cloud uploads and the desktop app allowing local editing. The paragraph also covers text-to-speech and text-to-song features, with options to choose different voices and even have text sung. Additionally, it mentions the 'match cut' feature for syncing video edits to music beats, and the ability to overlay videos using picture-in-picture techniques. The script also touches on the use of masks for creating visual effects, such as making text float over a hand.
🖥️ Advanced CapCut Features: Green Screen and Keyframes
This section delves into more advanced features of CapCut, including the use of green screens or chroma key to overlay videos and remove backgrounds. It explains how to fine-tune the color removal for better results. The script also introduces keyframes for creating effects like zooming and panning, allowing users to define the state of an object at different points in time. Additionally, it covers the generation of auto captions that sync with the audio, and the use of jump cuts to enhance video storytelling.
🚴♂️ Masking and Tracking in CapCut
The final paragraph focuses on the use of masks to create impressive visual effects, such as making it appear as if the subject jumps from one side of an object to another. The script provides a step-by-step guide on how to synchronize clips and use masks to reveal different actions at specific points in the video. It also mentions the tracking feature available on mobile, which allows text or other elements to follow a moving object, such as a hand, creating dynamic and engaging visuals.
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CapCut
Masks
Text-to-Speech
Text-to-Song
Overlay
Chroma Key
Keyframes
Auto Captions
Jump Cuts
Tracking
Beat Matching
Highlights
CapCut allows text to float over objects like hands.
Masks can create stunning visual effects.
Videos can be made to 'sing' with text-to-speech features.
CapCut adds a default ending with its logo on new mobile projects.
Disable the default CapCut logo in settings for new projects.
CapCut is available for web and desktop editing.
Desktop app allows local video editing without cloud upload.
Mobile app offers the most features, followed by the desktop app.
Text-to-speech can convert text into spoken words or songs.
Edit to the beat with the 'match cut' feature on mobile.
Overlay videos using the picture-in-picture feature.
Use waveforms to sync videos when overlaying.
Background removal can be done automatically with 'auto cutout'.
Green screens or chroma key effects are supported on both desktop and mobile.
Keyframes can animate properties like scale and position.
Auto captions generate text that matches spoken words.
Jump cuts can be made using the blade tool on the timeline.
Tracking feature makes text follow objects like hands on mobile.
Masks create impressive visual effects by combining clips.