CapCut Tutorial for Beginners (2026) – Full Video Editing Guide

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**Channel:** Metics Media

**Summary:** This tutorial provides a complete guide for beginners to learn the basics of video editing using the CapCut app on a computer. The video covers the layout of the program, how to import, trim and edit clips, add transitions, use keyframes for animation, add auto-generated captions, text, filters, stock music, and adjust audio. The tutorial is aimed at beginners, and it covers everything needed to edit videos quickly and effectively.

**Key Takeaways:**

* **Understanding the Layout:** Learn the basic layout of the CapCut app, including the media panel, player, and details panel.

* **Importing and Trimming Clips:** Import media, add it to the timeline, and learn various methods to trim clips.

* **Adding Transitions & Animations:** Learn how to add transitions between clips and use keyframes for animations like zoom effects.

* **Using Text & Captions:** Discover how to add auto-generated captions, customize text, and animate it.

* **Audio Adjustments:** Learn to add stock music, adjust volume, and use fade effects.

* **Exporting:** Learn how to export your edited videos in the highest quality.

**Detailed Notes:**

**0:00 - 0:33 - Introduction**

* The tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about video editing like a pro in CapCut in under 15 minutes.

* A link to sign up for CapCut for free is provided.

* If you upgrade to CapCut Pro, you can get the best deal available.

**0:33 - 1:30 - Understanding CapCut's Layout**

* Creating a new project is done by clicking the Create project button.

* The main interface of CapCut is presented:

* Left: Media panel - where you import footage, photos, and music.

* Center: Player - where you can preview what you are doing.

* Right: Details panel - displays the project name, aspect ratio, resolution, etc.

* Bottom: Timeline - where you do all of your editing.

* Modifying project settings is possible through the Modify button.

**1:30 - 1:51 - Importing Media**

* Importing media: Click on the panel to find the footage.

* Selecting multiple clips: Hold Shift and click on them.

* Opening the footage: Click Open.

**1:51 - 2:10 - Adding Media to Timeline**

* There are two ways to add footage to the timeline:

* Hovering over the clip and selecting the blue plus button.

* Dragging all the clips to the timeline.

**2:10 - 2:47 - Zooming In & Out of Timeline**

* How to zoom in and out of the timeline:

* Hold Control and press the plus (+) button to zoom in.

* Hold Control and press the minus (-) button to zoom out.

* Hold Control and scroll up on the mouse wheel to zoom in, scroll down to zoom out.

**2:47 - 4:31 - Trimming Clips**

* How to trim your clips:

* Use the playhead to find a point to trim the footage down to.

* The playhead is the little white marker and indicates where you are in the video.

* Ways to trim clips:

* Splitting the clip: Put the playhead in the right place and click the split icon.

* Control + B: You can split the clip at any time with a simple keyboard shortcut.

* Dragging the clip: You can drag the end of the clip to the point you would like to cut it.

* Use the keys W and Q.

* Q deletes everything on the left side of the playhead.

* W deletes everything on the right side of the playhead.

**4:31 - 5:23 - Timeline Tools**

* Tools in the timeline:

* Undo, Redo buttons.

* Split (mentioned previously), plus W and Q.

* Delete button.

* Marker tool: Allows you to mark actions or points where you want to edit your footage.

* Freeze frame: Creates a still image of the clip.

* Reverse: Reverses your footage.

* Mirror: Flips the clip.

* Rotate: Rotates your footage.

* Crop: Cropping the footage

**5:23 - 6:16 - Adding Transitions**

* Adding transitions:

* Select the transition you want, then drag it between the two clips.

* Adjusting the duration of the transition: Click on the transition, then adjust the time in the top right.

**6:16 - 7:05 - Scale, Position, Rotation**

* Adjusting the framing of the video:

* Click on the clip.

* Adjust the scale in the top right.

* Use the position sliders to adjust the position of the video.

* You can also rotate your video here.

**7:05 - 7:49 - Animating Keyframes**

* Adding a zoom animation:

* Using keyframes: Click on the diamond icon next to the setting.

* Adjust the scale.

**7:49 - 8:21 - Adjusting Video Speed**

* Adjusting the speed of your video:

* Click the Speed button.

* Use the slider to speed up or slow down your footage.

* You can also use the Duration feature to adjust the speed of your video.

**8:21 - 8:54 - Video Animations**

* Adding animations:

* Click the animation button.

* We have in, out and combo animations.

* You can adjust the duration here in the bottom.

**8:54 - 9:36 - Color Correction & Filters**

* Adjustments to your video:

* You can adjust the color temperature, increase the saturation, and increase the exposure.

* Adding filters:

* Go to Filters in the top left and then you can drag any of the filters that you want.

**9:36 - 10:05 - Adding Stock Music**

* To access CapCut's stock music library:

* Go to Audio in the top right.

* Then drag and drop the music below your footage.

**10:05 - 10:50 - Audio Adjustments**

* Control over the audio:

* You can decrease or increase the volume, fade in and out, normalise the loudness, and more.

**10:50 - 12:34 - Auto-Generated Captions**

* To add captions to your video:

* Go to Media in the top left and import a voiceover.

* Drag it to create a new audio track.

* Go to Captions in the top.

* Then generate the captions.

* You can also change the font, size, and style and customize them.

**12:34 - 13:30 - Animated Text**

* To add your own custom text:

* Go to Text at the top.

* Drag it into your timeline.

* You can customize the text in the same way as the captions.

* You can also animate it by clicking Animation.

**13:30 - 14:02 - Export Video**

* To export your video, go to the top right and click on Export.

* You can then change the name, select the destination, resolution, bitrate, codec, format, and frame rate.

**14:02 - 14:18 - 7 Days of Free CapCut Pro**

* A link to sign up for CapCut Pro is available.

* Recap of what was taught.