CapCut: Create a custom green screen effect

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Demo summary

Demonstrates adding a screenshot behind a subject in post-production using overlays, background removal, and layer management in CapCut.

Step-by-step

Split the clip at the point where you want the effect to begin and end.
Duplicate the selected section.
Convert the duplicated clip into an overlay and align it perfectly on top of the original.
Mute the audio on the overlay clip.
Select 'Remove background' on the overlay clip.
Add a second overlay containing the screenshot or image you want to use as the background.
Go to 'Layers' and adjust the order so the cutout (subject) is in front of the screenshot.
Resize and drag the screenshot to fit the frame.

Watch out for

The overlay audio must be muted to prevent double audio tracks.

Tips

Use the 'split' tool to isolate the specific section where you are pointing or talking about the subject to trigger the effect.

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