1Start hereGet set up and find your way around.5 lessons
- A tour of the screenThe preview, the timeline, and the toolbar at the bottom. What each one is for.
- Install CapCut on your phoneDownload the app, sign in to CapCut Pro, and make sure it runs smoothly.
- Start your first projectPick the shape of your video (vertical or wide) and get your settings right.
- Import and organize your clipsBring your footage in and keep your files tidy so nothing goes missing.
- Save, back up, and reopen projectsHow drafts work and how to never lose an edit.
Practice taskMake a new project, import 10 clips, and save it with a clear name.
2Cutting your videoThe moves behind almost every edit.5 lessons
- Move around the timelineZoom, scrub, and play. Get fast at getting where you need to be.
- Split, trim, and deleteThe three moves you'll use in every project.
- Cut out the dead spaceRemove pauses and mistakes so the video keeps moving.
- Tracks and layersStack clips, text, and stickers without making a mess.
- Freeze frames and reversePause on a moment or play a clip backwards.
Practice taskTake a raw 60-second clip and cut it down to 20 seconds that hold attention.
3Sound designMake it feel good, not just look good.7 lessons
- Pick music that fitsChoose a track for the mood and set the volume so it doesn't fight the video.
- Add sound effectsWhooshes, hits, and background sound that make cuts feel real.
- Layer your soundsStack a few effects on one moment to make it feel bigger.
- Audio duckingLower the music when someone talks, then bring it back up.
- Sync your cuts to the beatMark the beat and place your cuts right on it.
- Clean up your voiceCut background noise and even out the volume.
- The DJ-mix transitionBlend one track into the next so the sound flows between scenes. Great for event recaps.
Practice taskAdd music, three layered sound effects, and one ducked voice line to your 20-second edit.
4Speed and motionSlow it down, speed it up, make it move.6 lessons
- Speed up and slow downChange the speed of a clip and see how it changes the feel.
- Speed rampsGo from fast to slow inside one clip using the speed curve.
- Slow motion that looks smoothGet clean slow motion and know when footage will look choppy.
- Keyframes, explained simplyTell CapCut where something starts and where it ends. It fills in the middle.
- Zoom and pan with keyframesPush in, pull out, and slide across a shot.
- Put speed and keyframes togetherCombine a speed ramp and a camera move on the same moment.
Practice taskBuild a 10-second clip with one speed ramp and one keyframed push-in.
5Transitions and effectsMove between shots without it looking cheap.6 lessons
- Built-in transitions and when to use themWhich ones work and which ones to skip.
- Make your own transitionsUse masks, overlays, and motion to build a transition that's yours.
- Effects and filtersAdd effects that help the video instead of covering it.
- MasksShow part of a clip and hide the rest.
- Overlays and blendingLayer light leaks, textures, and footage on top of your clip.
- Keep it cleanPick a small set of effects and repeat them so the edit feels like one piece.
Practice taskJoin three clips using one custom transition you built yourself.
6Text and captionsWords that people can actually read.5 lessons
- Add and style textFonts, size, color, and where to put it.
- Animate your textMake titles move in and out.
- Auto captionsGenerate captions, fix the mistakes, and style them to match.
- Titles and lower thirdsShow who's talking or what's on screen, cleanly.
- Keep text readable on a phoneSize, contrast, and placement that works on a small screen.
Practice taskCaption your 20-second edit and add one animated title.
7Color and lookMake your clips feel like one video.5 lessons
- Filters and quick looksGet a good look fast, then know when to go further.
- Basic adjustmentsBrightness, contrast, saturation, and the other sliders.
- Match clips that don't matchMake shots from different times look like they belong together.
- Skin tones and white balanceKeep people looking natural.
- Save and reuse your lookUse presets and LUTs so every video has the same feel.
Practice taskGive three mismatched clips one consistent look.
8Cutouts and green screenPut people and text where you want them.5 lessons
- Remove a backgroundCut a person out from what's behind them.
- Green screen (chroma key)Swap a green background for anything you want.
- Put text behind a personThe layered look: text sits between you and the background.
- Stabilize shaky footageSmooth out handheld shots.
- Track a moving subjectMake text or effects follow something on screen.
Practice taskMake a clip where a title sits behind you.
9Formats and exportGet it out of CapCut and looking right.5 lessons
- Vertical, square, or widePick the right shape for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
- Safe zonesKeep text away from the parts of the screen apps cover with buttons.
- Export settingsResolution, frame rate, and quality: what to pick and why.
- Make a cover imageChoose a frame and add text so people tap.
- Check before you postWatch the exported file on your phone and fix problems first.
Practice taskExport the same edit for Instagram and for YouTube.
10Final project: event recapEverything together in one edit you can post.7 lessons
- Plan the recapPick your best moments and decide the story.
- Rough cutGet the clips in order with the timing right.
- Sound passMusic, sound effects, ducking, and beat sync.
- Motion and transitions passSpeed ramps, keyframes, and your custom transitions.
- Text and color passTitles, captions, and one consistent look.
- Review and reviseWatch it fresh, list what's off, and fix it.
- Export and postExport for the platform, check it on your phone, and post.
Practice taskFinish a 30 to 60 second event recap and post it.