Add cinematic movie bars in CapCut

Demo summary
The tutorial demonstrates applying a 'Movie' effect to add black bars and then reframing the footage within those bars.
Step-by-step
- Go to the Effects tab
- Search for 'Movie'
- Drag the Movie effect onto the timeline
- Select the video layer to reframe
- Drag the video footage down to center the subject within the bars
Watch out for
- Do not drag the video layer past the white line or the clip will extend beyond the cinematic bars
Tips
- Check every shot to ensure the subject's head isn't being cropped out by the effect
Highlights
“boring footage into a cinematic looking Masterpiece”
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