Hands-On Practice

Exercise 1: Basic Audio Editing

Goal: To clean up audio, adjust volume, and add background music.

1. Import Your Video: Import the video clip into CapCut.
2. Mute Original Audio: If necessary, mute the original audio track.
3. Add Background Music:
   • Import your desired music file.
   • Adjust the volume and timing of the music to match your video.
4. Adjust Audio Levels: Use the volume slider to adjust the audio levels of the video and music tracks.
5. Export the Video: Export the video with the edited audio.

Exercise 2: Color Correction

Goal: To adjust the color temperature, exposure, and contrast of a video clip.

1. Import Your Video: Import the video clip into CapCut.
2. Color Adjustment:
   • Color Temperature: Adjust the color temperature to correct any color casts.
   • Exposure: Adjust the exposure to brighten or darken the video.
   • Contrast: Adjust the contrast to enhance the details in shadows and highlights.
3. Filters: Apply filters to enhance the mood and style of your video.
4. Export the Video: Export the color-corrected video.

Exercise 3: Adding Text and Effects

Goal: To add text overlays, filters, and transitions to a video.

1. Import Your Video: Import the video clip into CapCut.
2. Add Text:
   • Use the text tool to add text overlays to your video.
   • Customize the font, size, color, and position of the text.
   • Animate the text using keyframes.
3. Add Filters:
   • Apply filters to the entire video or specific clips.
   • Adjust the intensity of the filters to achieve your desired look.
4. Add Transitions:
   • Use transitions to smoothly transition between clips.
   • Experiment with different transition effects, such as fade, wipe, and slide.
5. Export the Video: Export the final video with the added effects and text.

Remember:

• Experiment with different settings and effects.
• Practice regularly to improve your skills.
• Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them.
• Have fun and enjoy the creative process!

By following these exercises, you can enhance your video editing skills and create stunning videos using your smartphone.