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Clipchamp: Splitting and cutting video clips

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Demo summary

The user demonstrates using the seeker and the split (scissors) tool to cut a video into segments and delete unwanted sections.

Step-by-step

  1. Move the Seeker to the point where you want the split to start
  2. Click the split button (scissors icon) in the timeline or press the 'S' key
  3. Drag the Seeker to the point where you want the split to end
  4. Click the split button again to create a separate segment
  5. Select the middle clip and press Delete on your keyboard
  6. Remove the resulting gap to move the remaining clips back into place

Options

  • Use the 'S' key as a keyboard shortcut for splitting
  • Trim, speed up, or fade cut clips and audio using the same splitting steps

Tips

  • Use the timeline time code as a guide for precise Seeker placement

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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.CClipchampAI Video Editor
  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.CClipchampAI Video Editor
  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.CClipchampAI Video Editor
  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.CClipchampAI Video Editor
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  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.CClipchampAI Video Editor
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  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.CClipchampAI Video Editor
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  1. 2:301:03Importing and managing media in ClipchampThe user demonstrates how to upload files from a device into the media library and drag them onto the timeline for editing.Microsoft Clipchamp
  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 clipsCurrentThe 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
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  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