CapCut Video Editing Course [Step-by-Step]

Everyone knows that videos are a great way to communicate your message, but not everyone knows how to edit them like a pro.

Editing videos can be difficult and time-consuming if you don’t have the right tools and knowledge.

CapCut is the solution. This easy-to-use video editing application can be learned by anyone, regardless of experience level.

With this step-by-step guide, you can create professional-looking videos that will impress your friends and family using CapCut.

How To Create A Project On CapCut

To create a new project on CapCut, open the app and click on “New Project”. Then, select the photos and video you want to edit with CapCut.

How to Change Video Aspect Ratio in CapCut

With CapCut you can make videos for any social media like YouTube, Facebook, Insta Reels, Shorts, TikTok, etc. Because CapCut allows you to change the aspect ratio according to yours.

You can choose which aspect ratio you need by tapping on Format

Note: To change your video resolution look at the top right corner in CapCut.

How to CUT/Split in CapCut

The first thing every editor does is removes the unimportant parts from the video. And you can do this in CapCut using Split Tool.

1. Put the payload where you want to add a cut in your video > Select the video > Click on Split
2. You can also try another way to trim your video by moving the wight handle available on the left and right side of your video clip on the timeline.

How To Add B-Roll On CapCut

Adding a b-roll to your videos can add a lot of visual interest and make them look more professional.

To add a b-roll to your clip, in the CapCut app simply select Overlay > Add Overlay and choose the footage you want to use in the timeline.

You can then edit and adjust the footage to match the rest of your video.

How To Add Titles On CapCut

Adding titles to your videos can help you grab attention and communicate your message more effectively.

To add titles to your clip, select “Text” and here you get three different options.

1. Add Text [Simple]
2. Text Template [Pre-Made Awesome Text with Effects]
3. Auto Caption [Automatically Add Caption to Your Video, Best work if video sound is English]

Plus you can apply many effects and styles to your text titles in CapCut- Video Editor.

You can then edit and adjust the text to match the rest of your video. and yeah one more thing you can to with your titles is Animation. 😍

How To Add Transitions On CapCut

Transitions can help you transition from one clip to another smoothly and add a professional touch to your videos.

To add transitions to your clips, simply select the clip and tap on Animation. Now choose where you want to add a transition on that clip, at the start or at the end or Combo.

If you want to apply a transition to your primary video clips, tap on the little wight markup button between them and select a transition you like.

You can also set a Duration of the transition.

How To Add Effects On CapCut

Adding effects to your videos can help you grab attention and make your videos more engaging.

To add effects to your clips in CapCut, simply select “Effects” > Video Effects and select the effect you want on your video clip. 🎉

How To Remove Background On CapCut

The Background Removal tool is a great way to remove unwanted objects from your video clips.

To use the Background Removal tool, simply select the clip you want to edit and click on the “Remove” button.

How To Adjust Speed On CapCut

To use the Speed tool, simply select the clip you want to edit and click on the “Speed” tab. Then, select one from Normal or Curve.

When you select Normal, you can increase or decrease the speed of that video clip.

Or if you select Curve, you have more control over the speed adjustment.

How To Stabilize Clips On CapCut

The Stabilize tool is a great way to stabilize your video clips and make them look more professional.

To use the Stabilize tool, simply select the clip you want to edit and click on the “Stabilize” tab. Then, select the amount of stabilization you want to use and click on the “✔️” button.

How To Add Audio On CapCut

Adding music to your videos is a great way to set the mood and make them more entertaining.

To add music to your clip, click on Add audio in Timeline and you can pick the audio you want by tapping on Sounds.

Now you can choose different music tracks CapCut provides you or you can add audio from your device.

Or you can record your audio by simply tapping on the Voiceover button.

And you can edit the audio also just select the audio & play with the different options CapCut gives you.

How To Color Grade On CapCut

In CapCut you can apply a filter on the entire video or just a clip you select.

To color grade your clips, simply select the clip you want to edit and click on the “Filters” tab. Then, choose the one you like the most.

If you want to do it manually tap on the Adject button and color-grade your video just like you want.

And if you want to do the same thing only with a select clip, you just need to select the clip and the other steps are the same as above.

How To Export On CapCut

When you’re finished editing your video, you can export it in a variety of formats so that you can share it with friends and family.

To export your video, just tap on the export icon arrow in the top right-hand corner, and exporting your video is started.

Now you can share that awesome edited video on social media or Save Video to your device.

Conclusion

With CapCut, you can easily add titles, transitions, effects, and music to your videos to make them look more professional.

You can also use the background removal tool to remove the background from your clips, and the speed tool to make them more dynamic.

Additionally, you can use audio editing tools to adjust the volume and sound of your clips.

Finally, when you’re finished editing your video, you can export it in a variety of formats so that you can share it with friends and family.