End-to-end AI video creation and editing in Kapwing

Demo summary
A step-by-step walkthrough of the Kapwing AI studio showing how to select a video provider, configure settings like aspect ratio, enter prompts for auto-enhancement, and add final edits like subtitles and logos.
Step-by-step
- Open Kapwing and click the light bulb icon
- Select AI video clips
- Choose your video provider and configure resolution, length, and aspect ratio
- Enter your prompt and allow the tool to automatically enhance it
- Click generate video
- Click the Add to project button to drop the clip into the canvas
- Apply final edits such as subtitles, voiceovers, logos, or background music
Options
- Export the clip immediately as-is
- Combine AI-generated content with your own uploads
- Add watermarks to the video
Tips
- Adjust aspect ratio based on the specific platform (TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram) where you intend to post
- You do not have to be a prompt engineer; rely on the automatic prompt enhancement feature
Highlights
“you do not have to be a prompt engineer to be good at this”
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5:241:07End-to-end AI video creation and editing in KapwingCurrentA step-by-step walkthrough of the Kapwing AI studio showing how to select a video provider, configure settings like aspect ratio, enter prompts for auto-enhancement, and add final edits like subtitles and logos.Kapwing
5:181:34Importing media into KapwingThe user demonstrates how to upload video, image, and audio files from a local system into the Kapwing media bin.EPIC Mentorship
7:001:57Adding clips to the Kapwing timelineThe demonstration shows how to add media to the timeline using the plus icon and explores the properties panel for zooming and volume adjustment.EPIC Mentorship
9:280:54Trimming video clips in KapwingThe user shows how to use the trim tool to adjust the start and end points of a video clip by dragging the edges or defining specific timestamps.EPIC Mentorship
10:250:43Splitting and deleting clipsThe tutorial demonstrates using the 'S' key to split a video clip into segments and deleting unwanted sections from the timeline.EPIC Mentorship
11:080:40Cropping video in KapwingThe user demonstrates the crop tool to select a specific area of a video frame and resize it to fit the canvas.EPIC Mentorship
12:040:22Applying video effects and filtersThe demonstration shows how to apply visual filters, such as grayscale, to a selected video clip in Kapwing.EPIC Mentorship
12:261:17Adding transitions between clipsThe user demonstrates dragging and dropping transitions like cross-dissolve between clips and adjusting their duration.EPIC Mentorship
15:410:54Adding B-roll and picture-in-pictureThe user demonstrates placing an image on a higher layer to create a picture-in-picture effect over the main video track.EPIC Mentorship
16:372:22Adding and styling text in KapwingThe demonstration covers adding text overlays, changing fonts, adjusting colors, and adding outlines or shadows to text elements.EPIC Mentorship
19:230:44Using Kapwing elements and emojisThe user shows how to search for and add graphical elements like emojis and progress bars to a video project.EPIC Mentorship
20:400:43Exporting video from KapwingThe tutorial concludes by showing the export process, selecting MP4 format and resolution, and downloading the final rendered video.EPIC Mentorship