Clipchamp: Add background music and audio

Demo summary
The user demonstrates searching the audio library and adding a music track to the timeline, then trimming it to match the video length.
Step-by-step
- Open the Content Library and select the Audio tab
- Search for a specific mood or genre or select from the trending suggestions
- Click the plus icon or drag and drop a music track or sound effect into the timeline
- Drag the audio clip to the left to align it with the start of the video
- Shorten the audio by dragging the end handle to match the video length or by using the split tool to delete the excess
Options
- Search for specific keywords like 'sad', 'love', 'news', or 'rock'
- Add sound effects instead of or in addition to music tracks
- Trim audio by dragging the clip edge or by splitting the clip
Watch out for
- New audio clips are added at the current position of the playback marker, not necessarily at the start of the project
Tips
- Follow this process to layer both music and sound effects throughout the video
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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.CClipchamp· AI Video Editor
3:252:15Trim and split video clipsThe user shows two methods for editing clip length: using the split tool (scissors) to cut sections and using edge handles to trim the start and end points.CClipchamp· AI Video Editor
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8:431:23Apply transitions between clipsThe demonstration shows dragging a 'fade through white' transition between two clips and adjusting its duration in the settings panel.CClipchamp· AI Video Editor
11:100:21Apply fade-in effects to overlaysThe user shows how to apply a half-second fade-in effect to a B-roll clip using the Fade menu.CClipchamp· AI Video Editor
11:500:55Apply visual effects to videoThe user demonstrates applying various visual styles like VHS and Spin effects to a clip and toggling their specific settings.CClipchamp· AI Video Editor
12:540:28Adjust clip playback speedThe demonstration shows using the speed slider to slow down or speed up a video clip up to 16x.CClipchamp· AI Video Editor
13:451:09Add background music and audioCurrentThe user demonstrates searching the audio library and adding a music track to the timeline, then trimming it to match the video length.CClipchamp· AI Audio Editor
15:261:04Adjust audio volume levelsThe demonstration shows how to mute clips, use the volume slider for individual tracks, and balance music levels against spoken audio.CClipchamp· AI Audio Editor
16:511:24Color correction and gradingThe user demonstrates adjusting exposure, color temperature, contrast, and saturation across multiple selected clips.CClipchamp· AI Video Enhancer
18:150:39Export video from ClipchampThe tutorial concludes by showing how to select the 1080p export option, name the file, and save the final rendered video.CClipchamp· AI Video Editor- Watch “Microsoft Clipchamp Tutorial for Beginners (The COMPLETE Guide)” →
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15:261:04Adjust audio volume levelsThe demonstration shows how to mute clips, use the volume slider for individual tracks, and balance music levels against spoken audio.Justin Brown - Primal Video
5:320:22Adjusting audio volume levelsThe user shows how to select an audio clip to reveal the volume menu and lower the music level for a better mix.@Howfinity
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