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CapCut: Creating smooth zooms with keyframes and graph editor

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Demo summary

The creator walks through setting transform keyframes and using the variable speed animation (graph editor) with 'Shift+W' to create smooth, synchronized zoom-ins and zoom-outs.

Step-by-step

  1. Set a keyframe on the Transform property at the start of your clip.
  2. Move the playhead forward (e.g., 20 frames) and set a second keyframe.
  3. Adjust the Scale value on one of the keyframes to create the zoom.
  4. Press Option+E to open the Variable Speed Animation (graph editor).
  5. Select the keyframes and press Shift+W to smooth out the animation.
  6. Drag the blue handles in the graph editor to the left to make the initial movement faster.
  7. Align the end of your zoom keyframes with the end of the corresponding audio wave.

Options

  • Right-click and select 'Show variable speed animation' instead of using the shortcut.
  • Adjust scale values between 140 and 266 depending on the desired zoom intensity.

Watch out for

  • If you change the scale on a keyframe, ensure the preceding keyframe matches the intended starting scale to prevent unwanted drifting zooms across the entire clip.

Tips

  • Use Shift + Right Arrow twice to quickly move exactly 20 frames forward.
  • Always match your zoom timing with the audio waves to ensure the movement feels natural and synchronized.
  • Focus on one activity at a time (e.g., do all zooms at once) to maintain editing flow.
  • Use the Option+E shortcut instead of right-clicking to save time when opening and closing the graph editor.
  • Bring the blue line in the graph editor all the way to the left so the movement starts fast and then slows down.

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