CapCut Video Editing Course

Lesson 1 • Understanding the CapCut Workflow

Introduces the end-to-end editing pipeline from import to export. Students gain a mental model that structures all skills taught in the course.

Lesson 2 • Starting Your First Project

Guides students through creating a new project with correct resolution and frame-rate settings. Proper project setup prevents quality issues in later chapters.

Lesson 3 • Navigating the Main Interface

Maps every panel, toolbar, and menu in the CapCut workspace. Fluent navigation reduces friction when applying editing techniques later.

Lesson 1 • Organising the Media Library

Introduces folders, labels, and search tools for keeping assets structured. An organised library accelerates editing speed in complex projects.

Lesson 2 • Importing and Managing Audio

Covers adding music, voiceovers, and sound effects from local files and CapCut's library. Audio management here supports the dedicated audio chapter later.

Lesson 3 • Importing Video and Image Files

Teaches all methods for bringing footage and images into a project. Reliable import skills prevent missing-media errors throughout editing.

Lesson 1 • Using Markers and the Playhead

Teaches adding markers, navigating with the playhead, and using the timeline zoom. Precise navigation reduces editing errors and speeds up revision.

Lesson 2 • Controlling Clip Speed

Explains uniform speed changes, slow motion, and speed ramping on clips. Speed control adds cinematic energy and emphasis to key moments.

Lesson 3 • Arranging Clips on the Timeline

Covers drag-and-drop reordering, multi-track layering, and clip locking. Proper arrangement skills enable complex multi-layer compositions.

Lesson 4 • Trimming and Splitting Clips

Teaches precise trimming, splitting, and deleting of clips on the timeline. These operations are the most frequently used actions in any editing session.

Lesson 1 • Adding and Formatting Text

Covers inserting text layers, choosing fonts, and adjusting size, colour, and alignment. Well-formatted text improves readability across all platforms.

Lesson 2 • Using Preset Title Templates

Explores CapCut's built-in title templates and how to customise them. Templates accelerate production while maintaining visual consistency.

Lesson 3 • Creating Subtitles and Captions

Covers auto-caption generation, manual subtitle entry, and styling. Captions expand audience reach and improve accessibility.

Lesson 4 • Animating Text and Titles

Teaches entrance, exit, and loop animations for text elements. Animated titles increase engagement and give videos a polished, professional feel.

Lesson 1 • Applying Audio Effects and Filters

Covers built-in audio effects such as reverb, echo, and pitch shift. Creative audio effects add character and reinforce the video's mood.

Lesson 2 • Recording and Editing Voiceovers

Covers in-app voiceover recording, trimming, and noise reduction. Clear narration is essential for tutorials, vlogs, and explainer videos.

Lesson 3 • Mixing Multiple Audio Tracks

Introduces multi-track audio mixing, ducking, and panning controls. Proper mixing ensures every audio element is heard at the right level.

Lesson 4 • Adding Music and Sound Effects

Explains sourcing, adding, and timing background music and sound effects. Strategic audio placement reinforces pacing and emotional tone.

Lesson 1 • Manual Colour Correction

Teaches brightness, contrast, saturation, and white balance adjustments. Correcting exposure and colour ensures footage looks natural and consistent.

Lesson 2 • Using Keyframes for Dynamic Effects

Teaches keyframe animation for position, scale, opacity, and colour properties. Keyframes enable smooth, time-based changes that static settings cannot achieve.

Lesson 3 • Applying Filters and Presets

Introduces CapCut's filter library and how to apply and stack presets. Filters provide a fast starting point for establishing a visual mood.

Lesson 4 • Colour Grading for Mood and Style

Covers curves, colour wheels, and LUT application for creative grading. Intentional grading differentiates content and strengthens brand identity.

Lesson 1 • Green Screen and Chroma Key

Covers removing backgrounds with chroma key and refining edge quality. Green screen compositing opens creative possibilities for any content type.

Lesson 2 • Working with Templates and Presets

Teaches saving custom editing presets and using CapCut's video templates. Reusable templates ensure brand consistency and speed up repeat productions.

Lesson 3 • Masking and Compositing

Teaches shape masks, custom masks, and layer blending for compositing. Masking enables precise control over which parts of a clip are visible.

Lesson 4 • Using AI-Powered Editing Tools

Explores CapCut's AI features including background removal, auto-reframe, and smart cutout. AI tools dramatically reduce manual editing time on repetitive tasks.

Lesson 1 • Direct Publishing from CapCut

Teaches connecting accounts and publishing directly from CapCut to platforms. Direct publishing streamlines the workflow and reduces manual upload steps.

Lesson 2 • Understanding Export Settings

Explains resolution, bitrate, codec, and format options in the export panel. Correct settings prevent quality loss and compatibility issues after export.

Lesson 3 • Quality Control Before Publishing

Introduces a pre-publish checklist covering audio, visuals, captions, and metadata. Systematic QC prevents embarrassing errors from reaching a live audience.

Lesson 4 • Exporting Audio and Subtitle Files

Covers exporting standalone audio tracks and subtitle files alongside video. Separate file exports support accessibility and multi-platform distribution.