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CapCut: Trimming and Cutting Clips

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Demo summary

Demonstrates three methods for editing clip length in CapCut: the Split tool (Cmd+B), dragging clip edges, and using Q/W ripple delete shortcuts.

Step-by-step

  1. Move the playhead to the desired cut point
  2. Press Command + B to create a split point
  3. Delete the unwanted section of the clip
  4. Hover over the start or end of a clip and drag the edges to shorten or extend it
  5. Press Q to delete everything to the left of the playhead
  6. Press W to delete everything to the right of the playhead

Options

  • Split and delete method
  • Edge dragging method
  • Q and W ripple delete shortcuts

Tips

  • Use the Q and W keys for a more professional, faster workflow

Highlights

“it's actually really simple”

All demos from “CapCut Beginner Tutorial (2026) - Beginner to Pro”

  1. 0:371:02CapCut Interface OverviewThe creator walks through the four core areas of the CapCut workspace: the media panel, preview player, inspector panel, and the timeline.CapCutAI Video Editor
  2. 2:040:21Importing and Adding Footage to TimelineDemonstrates how to import video files into the media panel and add them to the editing timeline using the blue plus button or drag-and-drop.CapCutAI Video Editor
  3. 2:490:30Timeline Navigation and ZoomingShows how to zoom in and out of the timeline using keyboard shortcuts (Command/Control + Scroll, +/- keys) and how to scrub using the playhead.CapCutAI Video Editor
  4. 3:290:40Trimming and Cutting ClipsCurrentDemonstrates three methods for editing clip length in CapCut: the Split tool (Cmd+B), dragging clip edges, and using Q/W ripple delete shortcuts.CapCutAI Video Editor
  5. 5:370:25Adding and Adjusting TransitionsShows how to preview transitions, drag them between clips, and adjust their duration using the inspector panel.CapCutAI Video Editor
  6. 6:180:25Reframing and Scaling FootageDemonstrates using the Transform tools to scale, reposition, and rotate video clips within the preview window.CapCutAI Video Editor
  7. 6:530:52Creating Zoom Animations with KeyframesShows how to use diamond keyframe icons to animate scale and position changes over time for a professional zoom effect.CapCutAI Video Editor
  8. 7:580:30Adjusting Clip Speed and Smooth Slow MotionDemonstrates changing playback speed and applying Optical Flow for smooth slow-motion results in CapCut.CapCutAI Video Editor
  9. 8:370:38Applying Clip AnimationsShows how to apply 'In', 'Out', and 'Combo' animations to clips and adjust their duration using sliders.CapCutAI Video Editor
  10. 9:220:44Color Correction and FiltersDemonstrates manual adjustments for exposure and saturation, as well as applying preset filters to clips or separate layers.CapCutAI Video Editor
  11. 10:120:36Adding Music and Auto-Beat SyncShows how to browse the CapCut music library and use the 'Beats' tool to automatically mark audio rhythms for easier editing.CapCutAI Video Editor
  12. 11:281:11Recording Voiceovers and Auto-CaptionsDemonstrates recording a voiceover directly in CapCut and using the AI 'Auto Captions' feature to generate and style text overlays.CapCutAI Video Editor
  13. 12:430:44Using Text TemplatesShows how to add default text and browse/apply animated travel-themed text templates to a project.CapCutAI Video Editor
  14. 13:350:37Exporting Final Video SettingsWalks through the export menu, recommending settings for resolution (1080p/4K), bitrate, and codec (H.264).CapCutAI Video Editor
  15. 14:560:47Enabling Proxy and Lowering Preview QualityDemonstrates how to improve editing performance on slower computers by enabling proxies and reducing the preview player resolution.CapCutAI Video Editor
  16. 15:460:45Audio Ducking with KeyframesShows how to place four keyframes on an audio track to manually lower music volume during voiceover sections.CapCutAI Video Editor
  17. Watch “CapCut Beginner Tutorial (2026) - Beginner to Pro” →

AI Video Editor

  1. 1:310:40Import and add media to the CapCut timelineThe creator demonstrates how to select multiple video files from a local folder and import them into the CapCut media bin before dragging them onto the editing timeline.@MeticsMedia
  2. 2:110:38Zooming in and out of the timelineThe video shows how to navigate the CapCut timeline using keyboard shortcuts (Control +/-) and mouse wheel scrolling to adjust the view of the clips.@MeticsMedia
  3. 2:491:43Trimming and splitting clips in CapCutThe tutorial walks through several methods for trimming footage, including using the Split tool (Control + B), dragging clip edges, and using the Q and W ripple trim shortcuts.@MeticsMedia
  4. 5:240:53Adding and adjusting transitionsThe user demonstrates selecting a transition from the CapCut library, dragging it between two clips, and adjusting its duration in the details panel.@MeticsMedia
  5. 6:170:49Adjusting scale, position, and rotationThe creator shows how to reframe a video by using the scale slider, dragging the video directly in the player to center it, and using the rotation wheel.@MeticsMedia
  6. 7:090:41Creating a zoom animation with keyframesThe video demonstrates how to use the diamond keyframe icons in CapCut to animate a scale change over time, creating a smooth zoom effect.@MeticsMedia
  7. 7:500:32Adjusting video speed and durationThe tutorial shows how to use the speed slider to create slow motion or fast motion, as well as entering a specific time duration to automatically adjust clip speed.@MeticsMedia
  8. 8:560:41Color correction and applying filtersThe creator demonstrates manual color adjustments like saturation and exposure before applying a preset filter directly to a clip in the timeline.@MeticsMedia
  9. 9:371:14Adding and editing audio in CapCutThe video shows how to browse CapCut's stock music library, add a track to the timeline, and use the audio panel to adjust volume and add fade effects.@MeticsMedia
  10. 10:511:44Generating and styling auto-captionsThe creator demonstrates CapCut's speech-to-text feature to generate captions automatically and then styles them using preset templates and manual font adjustments.@MeticsMedia
  11. 12:350:56Adding custom text and text animationsThe tutorial shows how to add a default text layer, customize the wording to 'Skiing Trip', and apply a typewriter 'In' animation and a fade 'Out' animation.@MeticsMedia
  12. 13:340:25Exporting the final videoThe video concludes with a walkthrough of the export settings in CapCut, including naming the file and selecting resolution, frame rate, and format.@MeticsMedia
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