How to make videos, make movies on your computer easily withcut

Making movies is not difficult. But making a good movie requires good skills and tools. There are a lot of video editing tools, one of the most popular options today is Shotcut, a free and open source video editor for all three desktop operating systems. Using Cutcut is very simple, you can only take about 30 minutes to create a short video for the first time. This article will guide you the steps to create a video with Cutcut offline.

1. List of the best video editing software

Prepare video file

You should leave the files for the video project in a folder. This not only makes it easier to find files, but also to easily import video editors.

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Usually, you do not use the entire video but only select a certain segment. So by reviewing the video files, you not only review the whole scene, but also take the time to record the timeline of the scenes you want to use in the project. In addition, you should name the directories with relevant content for easy search.

Get familiar with the shortcut

Before editing the video, you need to download and install thecut. Since this is free and open source software, you will not spend a dime and it is compatible with Windows, macOS and some Linux operating systems.

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When launching the shortcut for the first time, you will see a simple application window, waiting for your 'command'. There is no popup box, no welcome screen, all of its features are displayed here. Take the time to look through the menus to know the features of the shortcut before starting.

Enter videos and arrange on the timeline

Import video files with Open File . Wait for the file to be imported, the first video will play automatically, so you can pause if needed. After the import is complete, press Ctrl + S (or open File> Save ) to save the project.

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Back in the main window, you will see the import files listed in the left pane (playlist) and the selected file will be displayed in the main window. Find the video playback driver, you can use it to play, pause, move back and forth between the video and even drag the playhead (white line shows the current location of the video).

Before starting video editing, you need a video timeline. It is not displayed by default, so you need to open the View menu and select Timeline . All you need to do is start arranging videos along the timeline, which can have a number of still images and sounds. By default, you will see a single linear timeline but you can add new tracks if needed. To add video or audio, right-click on the beginning of the timeline and select Add Audio Track or Add Video Track .

Remember to save your work often!

Cut video

The best way to cut a video is to drag the bar at the beginning and end of the clip, until it reaches the desired length. If you want multiple parts from the same clip, just enter the video again and cut.

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You can cut or split a movie, simply by placing the playhead where you want to go and clicking the Split At Playhead (S) button.

If you want to change the speed of the video, select it and then click Properties . You will find many details here like Video, Audio and Metadata. Most importantly, you will see Speed , by default set to 1,000x. Use the up and down arrows to adjust.

Perform transitions

Creating video transitions is very simple, just drag two overlapping clips. You will see a transition box consisting of four triangles. Click here, then select Properties . Here, you will find a drop down menu with many types of transitions. Select one, then adjust its settings. Note that you can also join audio clips of videos together.

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In the Filters menu, there are a number of available effect options, for example, Instagram-style filters, stabilization tools, chromakey effects and more.

To add a video effect, open the Filters menu, click the + button (plus sign) and select the preferred filter from three viewing modes (favorites, video and audio). Here, configure the settings for the filter.

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You can add more filters to the clip, especially for long clips, but don't add too much because it will mess up the video. If you want to disable a filter effect, uncheck the checkbox. You can also remove it from the video completely with the button - (minus sign).

Add background music

Videos will be more interesting if there is more background music. The shortcut lets you mix existing audio with background music. If you like, you can turn off the audio from the video. In addition, you can even record the voice to add to the video, but the audio length must be sufficient for the video length.

Add captions (caption)

The shortcut lets you add two types of annotations, Standard Text and 3D Text . Both are available in Filters menu > Videos.

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For Text options, just enter the phrase you want to use into the box. Some preset options are available, such as the option to display the video's time code. You can also set the font, color and drag the text around the screen to place it in the desired position.

To display 3D Text , when the text is entered you will have a number of options for fonts and colors. Use the slider to adjust the size, depth, tilt and horizontal and vertical position.

Export videos

Finally, to export the video, click Export and it will display the export settings by default. While you have many options for output format, it's best to choose the default option. If this format is not for your intended use, try another format.

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It will take a while to export the video, even a minute of video. Note, you can adjust the resolution and frame rate before exporting, as well as change the codec and make some changes to the audio bit rate.

Finally, you have completed your work. If you like, save it and if not, go back and export it in another format. One drawback of the Cut is that it doesn't have a social sharing button, if you want to upload videos to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, you'll need to do it manually.

Here is the video that is completed with thecut according to the steps above, please enjoy!

I wish you all success!