Lesson 1Working with music: choosing tracks, tempo matching, and volume ducking for clear voiceLearn to use music that helps your story. You will pick good tracks, match cuts to beat, balance music with voice, use volume ducking, and dodge copyright when posting to big social platforms, safely in Liberia.
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 customizing popular transitions used by influencersLook at CapCut transitions in viral vertical videos. You will use built-in ones, adjust time and ease, mix cuts with motion, and change presets so transitions feel planned, not distracting, for our audience.
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 move and energy with keyframes. You will move position, scale, and turn, make text shows, build simple zooms and pans, and keep moves smooth for vertical mobile videos, naturally done.
Keyframe basics on the CapCut timelineAnimating position, scale, and rotationCreating smooth zooms and pansBuilding simple text reveal animationsKeeping motion subtle and readableLesson 4Simple color correction: exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, and saturation adjustmentsMake your footage look better with easy color tools. You will change exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, and saturation, make looks same across clips, and avoid too much edit that hurts skin tones, for Liberian views.
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 to add readable, brand-true text for mobile screens. You will place titles and captions, adjust time, pick fonts and styles, and use lines, shadows, and backs 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 overlaysKnow the multitrack timeline to layer sights and sounds. You will stack video, audio, and overlays, handle track order, lock and quiet tracks, and keep hard edits neat on small mobile screen, easy here.
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 exports that look sharp on social. You will pick resolution, bitrate, and format, compare quality vs size, and make presets for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts while dodging common export errors, for us.
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 with fancy effects, adjust strength, stack looks, and choose when to keep footage natural for different social platforms in Liberia.
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 content. You will trim and split clips, use ripple edits, change speed, and mix slow motion and ramps to keep micro videos tight, drawing, and on beat, simply.
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 making a 9:16 project and bringing in media in order. You will set ratio, frame rate, add clips, reorder on timeline, and sort assets for smooth, repeatable work, in Liberian way.
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
