Import and organize media in CapCut

Demo summary
The creator demonstrates how to use the import button to bring footage into CapCut and how to create folders to organize A-roll and B-roll clips.
Step-by-step
- Open a new project
- Click the Import button in the top left corner
- Select the footage from your computer and hit Enter
- Right-click in the media area and select Create new folder to organize clips
Options
- Organize footage into folders for A-roll and B-roll
Tips
- Organize your footage into folders on your computer before importing
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