Lesson 1Working with music: choosing tracks, tempo matching, and volume ducking for clear voiceLearn to work with music so it helps your story. You will choose good tracks, match cuts to tempo, balance music with voice, use volume ducking, and avoid copyright problems when posting to big social platforms.
Importing and selecting music tracksFinding beats and marking key momentsCutting clips to match the song tempoSetting music vs voice volume balanceUsing ducking for dialogue clarityLesson 2Using CapCut transitions: applying, timing, and customising popular transitions used by influencersExplore CapCut transitions used in popular vertical videos. You will apply built-in transitions, adjust timing and easing, mix cuts with motion, and customise presets so transitions feel planned instead of distracting or overdone.
Overview of built-in transition categoriesApplying transitions between short clipsAdjusting transition duration and easingMatching transitions to music and motionAvoiding overuse and keeping cuts cleanLesson 3Using keyframes for motion, text reveal, and dynamic framingAdd motion and energy with keyframes. You will animate position, scale, and rotation, create text reveals, build simple zooms and pans, and keep movements smooth so they feel planned on vertical mobile videos.
Keyframe basics on the CapCut timelineAnimating position, scale, and rotationCreating smooth zooms and pansBuilding simple text reveal animationsKeeping motion subtle and readableLesson 4Simple colour correction: exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, and saturation adjustmentsImprove how your footage looks with simple colour tools. You will adjust exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, and saturation, create steady looks across clips, and avoid over-editing that spoils skin tones.
Evaluating exposure on a small screenAdjusting contrast for clarity and depthBalancing highlights and shadow detailTuning saturation and vibrance safelyCopying color settings across clipsLesson 5Adding and styling on-screen text: placement, duration, fonts, and legibility for mobile viewersLearn how to add readable, on-brand text for mobile screens. You will practise placing titles and captions, adjusting duration, picking fonts and styles, and using outlines, shadows, and backgrounds to keep text clear on fast, vertical videos.
Choosing fonts for small mobile screensSafe areas for titles and captionsSetting text in/out timing and durationUsing outlines, shadows, and backgroundsAnimating text with simple presetsLesson 6Basic multitrack timeline management: layering video, audio, and overlaysUnderstand the multitrack timeline so you can layer pictures and sound. You will stack video, audio, and overlays, manage track order, lock and mute tracks, and keep complex edits organised on a small mobile screen.
Adding and reordering video tracksLayering overlays, stickers, and textManaging audio tracks and sound effectsLocking, muting, and hiding tracksKeeping the timeline tidy on mobileLesson 7Export settings in CapCut: resolution (720p/1080p), bitrate, and file format for social platformsSet up exports that look sharp on social platforms. You will choose resolution, bitrate, and format, compare quality vs file size, and create presets for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts while avoiding common export errors.
Choosing 720p vs 1080p for vertical videoSetting bitrate for quality and file sizeSelecting file format and codec optionsExport presets for TikTok, Reels, ShortsChecking final video before publishingLesson 8Basic effects and filters in CapCut: when to use LUT-like filters vs stylistic effectsUse CapCut filters and effects to improve, not distract. You will compare LUT-style filters with styled effects, adjust strength, stack looks, and decide when to keep footage natural for different social platforms.
Applying and adjusting basic filtersUsing LUT-like looks for consistencyAdding stylistic effects sparinglyCombining multiple effects safelyMatching effects to platform styleLesson 9Trim, split, and speed controls to shape micro-length clipsMaster exact clip control for short-form content. You will trim and split clips, use ripple edits, adjust playback speed, and mix slow motion and speed ramps to keep micro-length videos tight, interesting, and on beat.
Using the playhead to trim clip edgesSplitting clips for jump cuts and beatsRipple vs non-ripple edits in CapCutChanging clip speed and maintaining flowCreating simple speed ramps on mobileLesson 10Creating a 9:16 project and importing media while managing clip orderStart right by creating a 9:16 project and bringing in media in order. You will set aspect ratio, frame rate, add clips, reorder them on the timeline, and organise assets for a smooth, repeatable workflow.
Setting project aspect ratio to 9:16Choosing frame rate for social contentImporting clips from phone storageReordering clips on the main timelineOrganizing media for faster editing
