Adding clips to the Kapwing timeline

KKapwing Try it →Watch full video →EPIC Mentorship · Dec 2024

Demo summary

The demonstration shows how to add media to the timeline using the plus icon and explores the properties panel for zooming and volume adjustment.

Step-by-step

Drag and drop media onto the timeline or click the plus icon to add it automatically
Select the media clip on the timeline to open the properties panel
Use the playhead to navigate to specific sections of the video
Adjust video properties such as zoom, corners, or volume in the right-hand panel
Press the 'S' key to split a clip at the playhead position
Use the zoom slider at the bottom right to adjust the timeline view

Options

Replace, crop, or trim sections of the clip
Apply filters or volume effects
Adjust brightness, opacity, and contrast
Modify playback speed

Tips

Keep the zoom at 100% unless you specifically need to focus on a section
Use the 'S' keyboard shortcut for faster splitting of clips
Use the undo and redo buttons to quickly correct editing mistakes

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