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Clipchamp: Basic timeline trimming and gap removal

Demo summary

The presenter shows how to zoom out on the timeline, trim the ends of video clips to specific durations, and use the 'delete gap' feature to snap clips together.

Step-by-step

  1. Zoom out on the timeline to view all uploaded clips
  2. Drag the playhead and press the play button to preview content
  3. Click and drag the edge of a clip to trim it to the desired duration
  4. Click the 'Delete Gap' icon between clips to snap them together

Tips

  • Zoom all the way out to make it easier to see and manage all your clips at once

Highlights

one of the nice things you can do in clip is just delete this Gap

All demos from “Clipchamp for Beginners: Microsoft’s Free Video Editing Platform

  1. 2:451:36Search and import stock footage in ClipchampThe user demonstrates how to use the Content Library in Clipchamp to filter for free stock videos and drag multiple clips onto the editing timeline.CClipchampAI Video Editor
  2. 4:260:56Basic timeline trimming and gap removalCurrentThe presenter shows how to zoom out on the timeline, trim the ends of video clips to specific durations, and use the 'delete gap' feature to snap clips together.CClipchampAI Video Editor
  3. 5:270:50Splitting and cutting clips with the scissor toolThe video demonstrates using the scissor tool in Clipchamp to make precise cuts in the middle of a clip and remove unwanted segments.CClipchampAI Video Editor
  4. 6:190:59Adding and styling text overlaysThe user selects a text template, adds it to the timeline, and demonstrates how to modify the text content and change its color within Clipchamp.CClipchampAI Video Editor
  5. 7:180:50Applying transitions and fadesThe presenter demonstrates adding a 'cross blur' transition between clips and applying a fade-out effect to the end of the video sequence.CClipchampAI Video Editor
  6. 8:081:19Adding and splitting audio tracksThe user searches the Content Library for audio, adds a music track to the timeline, and uses the 'S' key shortcut to split the audio to match the video length.CClipchampAI Video Editor
  7. 9:370:59Exporting and saving the final videoThe video shows the export process in Clipchamp, including selecting resolution (720p), naming the file, and options for saving to OneDrive or local storage.CClipchampAI Video Editor
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  2. 3:381:50Resizing, cropping, and changing aspect ratioThe demo shows how to use the stage handles to resize video, the floating toolbar to crop, and the aspect ratio button to switch to a 9:16 vertical format.Microsoft Clipchamp
  3. 5:440:33Trimming video and audio clipsThe tutorial shows how to drag the handles of a clip in the timeline to trim the beginning or end and remove resulting gaps.Microsoft Clipchamp
  4. 6:170:47Adjusting clip speed in ClipchampThe user demonstrates using the speed tab in the property panel to accelerate or slow down video and audio assets.Microsoft Clipchamp
  5. 7:080:27Adding fade-in and fade-out transitionsThe demo shows how to use sliders in the fade tab of the property panel to apply visual fades to a video clip.Microsoft Clipchamp
  6. 7:411:01Splitting and cutting video clipsThe user demonstrates using the seeker and the split (scissors) tool to cut a video into segments and delete unwanted sections.Microsoft Clipchamp
  7. 8:451:08Adding transitions between clipsThe tutorial shows two ways to add transitions: dragging from the transitions tab or clicking the plus button between clips in the timeline.Microsoft Clipchamp
  8. 9:571:42Applying filters and effectsThe demo shows how to apply the 'Bold and Blue' filter and 'Pulse' effect to clips, including how to batch-apply them using the shift key.Microsoft Clipchamp
  9. 11:432:22Adding and customizing animated textThe user demonstrates selecting a text style, dragging it to the timeline, and customizing the font, size, and color in the property panel.Microsoft Clipchamp
  10. 16:030:22Exporting the final videoThe user demonstrates clicking the export button and selecting video quality to save the project to a local device.Microsoft Clipchamp
  11. 1:230:30Set up a new project in ClipchampThe user demonstrates how to create a new video from scratch and adjust the aspect ratio between widescreen, vertical, and square formats.Justin Brown - Primal Video
  12. 2:360:49Import and arrange media on the timelineThe demonstration shows importing a video file from a computer and dragging it onto the editing timeline to begin the project.Justin Brown - Primal Video