WTF Does That Button Do? My Top 5 Favourite CapCut Tools
Do you ever open CapCut, stare at all the buttons, and think, what the actual fuck am I supposed to do with all of this? Yeah, same. CapCut is a powerhouse of video editing magic, but sometimes, it feels like there are too many possibilitiesâso many that your creativity just straight-up leaves the chat. But fear not. Iâve sifted through the chaos and picked my top five favourite CapCut tools thatâll actually make your videos better (and your editing life easier).
1. Keyframe
An absolute beast of a weapon, and one of my personal favs. Keyframes let you bring static images to life, emphasise jokes or important moments, and add movement where there was none. Need a dramatic zoom-in for effect? Keyframes. Want text to dance across the screen? Keyframes. I use this tool every time I create videos mate. Every dang time.
2. Overlay
Stack your content like a pro. Add logos (boring but sometimes necessary), throw in reaction videos, create seamless split screens, or make that chaotic meme edit youâve been dreaming about. If youâve ever thought, this video needs more stuff on top of it, Overlay is your best friend.
3. Audio Effects
Hate the sound of your voice? Donât worry, I gotchu. Audio Effects are perfect for storytelling, comedic edits, or just masking the fact that you recorded your voiceover and you sound like youâve been chugging ciggies your whole life. Bo-ruh. We donât need that.
4. Video Effects
Your secret weapon for making footage look less like it was filmed in your living room. Add texture, give your video a cinematic vibe, or just slap on some sparkles because âš why not âš? Video Effects hide that you might suck at video editing. Just chuck an effect on and hope for the best mate. Thatâs what I do ;-)
5. Remove Background
We know this one exists, but itâs still worth mentioning because itâs actually useful. No green screen? No problem. CapCutâs Remove Background tool can instantly erase the laundry you havenât folded in the background, so you can pretend you filmed in a fancy boujee-beetch type of home instead of your messy bedroom. Respect to the Remove Background tool. Respek.
CapCut might feel like a maze of buttons at first, but once you find your go-to tools, itâs a total game-changer. Play around, experiment, and embrace the chaosâbecause video editing should be fun. OR better yet (ha ha haaaa â itâs a sales pitch), purchase yourself my Capcut Tools & Interface Reference Sheet to learn about all the shit thatâs actually inside the app! May or may not be useful. I dunno. Yolo.
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