Video Editing for Beginners
Creator: Mistura Ayinde July 23, 2026What You'll Learn
- Set up video projects with correct aspect ratios for platforms like TikTok or YouTube.
- Create multi-layered video compositions using CapCut's overlay and mask features.
- Animate video elements and text using keyframes for custom motion or built-in presets.
- Integrate music and sound effects from CapCut's library or by extracting audio from video clips.
- Apply filters, effects, and color grading adjustments to refine your video's visual style.
- Incorporate custom fonts and animated text overlays, including advanced text tracking effects.
About This Course
This course teaches you how to edit engaging videos using CapCut, a completely free app available on your phone or tablet. You'll learn to transform raw footage into polished content for platforms like YouTube and TikTok, focusing on practical techniques for visual appeal and storytelling. By the end, you'll be able to create dynamic video effects, add custom animations, and seamlessly integrate music and sound. You'll also master techniques for color grading, applying filters, and even importing unique fonts to make your videos truly stand out.
Who this is for: This course is for you if you're a complete beginner eager to start editing videos on your phone or tablet. No prior editing experience is needed, just a desire to create engaging content for social media or personal projects.
Modules
01: Getting Started with Video Editing
25 min
02: Basic Cuts, Timeline & Transitions
29 min
03: Efficient Editing Workflows
24 min
04: Project-Based Editing & Styles
13 min
05: Exporting Your Finished Video
11 min
01: Getting Started with Video Editing
25 min
02: Basic Cuts, Timeline & Transitions
29 min
03: Efficient Editing Workflows
24 min
04: Project-Based Editing & Styles
13 min
05: Exporting Your Finished Video
11 min
Final Quiz
Covers all 5 modules. Pass with 80% or higher to complete the course.
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- Free to enrol
- Progress saved across devices
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Begin the first module now. No credit card needed
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