Editing AI face swap videos in CapCut

Demo summary
The creator shows how to import the generated Higgsfield AI video into CapCut to perform quick cuts and sync audio for a final social media reel.
Step-by-step
- Download the generated AI video
- Import the video into CapCut
- Import the audio from the Instagram reel
- Place the audio onto the timeline
- Perform quick cuts on the video clips to sync with the audio
- Export the final video
Options
- Use any video editor of your choice instead of CapCut
Tips
- Use quick cuts to make the video more effective for social media
Highlights
“quick cuts will do the job for you”
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0:542:04Face swap and motion control with Higgsfield AIThe user demonstrates how to upload a source video and a character image (Walter White) to Higgsfield AI, selecting the Kling 3.0 model and background settings to generate a motion-controlled face swap.Higgsfield· AI Face Swap Video
3:230:41Editing AI face swap videos in CapCutCurrentThe creator shows how to import the generated Higgsfield AI video into CapCut to perform quick cuts and sync audio for a final social media reel.CapCut· AI Video Editor- Watch “AI Face Swap Just Got Ridiculously Simple (Motion Control)” →
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