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CapCut Beginner Tutorial (2026) - Beginner to Pro

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Matt LouiMatt Loui·301.8K views · Feb 2026

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  1. 0:371:02CapCut Interface OverviewThe creator walks through the four core areas of the CapCut workspace: the media panel, preview player, inspector panel, and the timeline.CapCutAI Video Editor
  2. 2:040:21Importing and Adding Footage to TimelineDemonstrates how to import video files into the media panel and add them to the editing timeline using the blue plus button or drag-and-drop.CapCutAI Video Editor
  3. 2:490:30Timeline Navigation and ZoomingShows how to zoom in and out of the timeline using keyboard shortcuts (Command/Control + Scroll, +/- keys) and how to scrub using the playhead.CapCutAI Video Editor
  4. 3:290:40Trimming and Cutting ClipsDemonstrates three methods for editing clip length in CapCut: the Split tool (Cmd+B), dragging clip edges, and using Q/W ripple delete shortcuts.CapCutAI Video Editor
  5. 5:370:25Adding and Adjusting TransitionsShows how to preview transitions, drag them between clips, and adjust their duration using the inspector panel.CapCutAI Video Editor
  6. 6:180:25Reframing and Scaling FootageDemonstrates using the Transform tools to scale, reposition, and rotate video clips within the preview window.CapCutAI Video Editor
  7. 6:530:52Creating Zoom Animations with KeyframesShows how to use diamond keyframe icons to animate scale and position changes over time for a professional zoom effect.CapCutAI Video Editor
  8. 7:580:30Adjusting Clip Speed and Smooth Slow MotionDemonstrates changing playback speed and applying Optical Flow for smooth slow-motion results in CapCut.CapCutAI Video Editor
  9. 8:370:38Applying Clip AnimationsShows how to apply 'In', 'Out', and 'Combo' animations to clips and adjust their duration using sliders.CapCutAI Video Editor
  10. 9:220:44Color Correction and FiltersDemonstrates manual adjustments for exposure and saturation, as well as applying preset filters to clips or separate layers.CapCutAI Video Editor
  11. 10:120:36Adding Music and Auto-Beat SyncShows how to browse the CapCut music library and use the 'Beats' tool to automatically mark audio rhythms for easier editing.CapCutAI Video Editor
  12. 11:281:11Recording Voiceovers and Auto-CaptionsDemonstrates recording a voiceover directly in CapCut and using the AI 'Auto Captions' feature to generate and style text overlays.CapCutAI Video Editor
  13. 12:430:44Using Text TemplatesShows how to add default text and browse/apply animated travel-themed text templates to a project.CapCutAI Video Editor
  14. 13:350:37Exporting Final Video SettingsWalks through the export menu, recommending settings for resolution (1080p/4K), bitrate, and codec (H.264).CapCutAI Video Editor
  15. 14:560:47Enabling Proxy and Lowering Preview QualityDemonstrates how to improve editing performance on slower computers by enabling proxies and reducing the preview player resolution.CapCutAI Video Editor
  16. 15:460:45Audio Ducking with KeyframesShows how to place four keyframes on an audio track to manually lower music volume during voiceover sections.CapCutAI Video Editor