Masking AI effects over real footage in CapCut

CapCut Try it →Watch full video →Atomic Gains · Nov 2024

Demo summary

The user demonstrates using the Mask tool in CapCut to blend a Pika AI 'deflate' effect with original footage of a hand holding a knife.

Step-by-step

Place the original footage on the timeline
Drag the AI effect clip onto the track above the original footage
Select the top clip and navigate to the Basic tool menu
Click on Mask and select a shape, such as Rectangle
Reposition and rotate the mask to reveal the desired subject from the bottom layer
Adjust the Feather setting to create a soft blur between the masked areas

Options

Choose from various mask shapes beyond the rectangle
Feather the edge to create a soft transition

Tips

Use masking to combine original footage with effects shots for more advanced editing
Feathering the edge creates a nice soft blur between the masked area and the original footage

Highlights

“that's just a really good way on how to combine your original footage with with an effects shot”

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