Clipchamp: Add and edit background music
ClipchampDemo summary
The video demonstrates adding an MP3 track to the timeline, trimming it to fit the video length, and applying fade-in/fade-out effects.
Step-by-step
- Drag an audio file from your media library onto the timeline
- Position the playhead where you want to cut the track
- Click the scissors icon or press the 'S' key to split the audio
- Select the unwanted portion and press Delete
- Click on the audio clip to open the settings panel
- Adjust the Volume slider to ensure background music doesn't overpower voices
- Navigate to the Fade tab to set Fade in and Fade out durations
Options
- Trim audio by dragging the clip edges
- Layer multiple audio tracks to play simultaneously
Watch out for
- Audio layers are additive; unlike video, placing one track underneath another will result in both playing at the same time
Tips
- Lower the volume of background music if there are voices in the video to make them easier to hear
- Use the 'S' key as a keyboard shortcut for faster clipping
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