How to replace audio in video

Clipchamp
22 Aug 202403:00

TLDRLearn how to replace audio in a video using Clipchamp. Start by importing your video, then detach the current audio from the timeline. You can add new audio from Clipchamp's stock library or import your own. Adjust the audio length to match your video and volume as needed. Once satisfied, export your video in your chosen quality.

Takeaways

  • 🌐 Start by logging into Clipchamp or sign up for free.
  • 📂 Import your video by clicking on the 'Import Media' button.
  • 🔄 Drag and drop your video into the timeline.
  • 🔕 Remove the current audio by clicking 'Detach Audio' in the property panel.
  • 🗑️ Delete the detached audio from the timeline.
  • 🎵 Add new audio by using stock audio from the Content Library or importing your own.
  • 🔍 Search for specific music genres in the stock library.
  • 🎶 Drag and drop the selected audio into the timeline under the video asset.
  • ⏰ Trim the audio if it's longer than the video.
  • 🔊 Adjust the volume of the new audio using the volume slider in the property panel.
  • 📥 Export your edited video by selecting the desired quality and saving it to your device.

Q & A

  • How do you start replacing audio in a video using Clipchamp?

    -You start by logging into Clipchamp or signing up for free, then import your video by clicking on the 'Import Media' button, selecting the asset, and hitting 'Open'.

  • What is the first step to replace the audio in a video on Clipchamp?

    -The first step is to remove the current audio by clicking on the video asset in the timeline, heading over to the property panel, and clicking on the 'Audio' button, then selecting the 'Detach Audio' button.

  • How do you mute the detached audio in Clipchamp?

    -The video automatically mutes as you detach the audio, but if you need to manually delete the audio, you click on it and hit the 'Delete' key on your keyboard.

  • What are the two ways to add new audio to your video in Clipchamp?

    -You can either use a piece of audio from Clipchamp's stock library or import your own audio.

  • How do you access the stock audio library in Clipchamp?

    -Navigate to the 'Content Library' tab and click the drop-down arrow of the 'Audio' tab, then select 'Music'.

  • How can you search for specific audio in Clipchamp's stock library?

    -You can search for something specific in the search bar within the 'Music' section of the stock library.

  • What is a content collection in Clipchamp's stock library?

    -A content collection is a curated set of music that falls under specific genres, making it easier to find suitable tracks for your video.

  • How do you adjust the length of the audio to match the video length in Clipchamp?

    -You can trim the audio by dragging the end handle of the audio bar to the left until it meets the end of your video.

  • What is the process to import your own audio into Clipchamp?

    -To import your own audio, go to the 'Import' button, select the audio asset, and hit 'Open', then drag and drop your audio into the timeline.

  • How do you adjust the volume of the new audio in Clipchamp?

    -Navigate back to the 'Audio' button in the property panel and drag the volume slider left or right until you're satisfied with the volume level.

  • How do you export your video after replacing the audio in Clipchamp?

    -Once you're done with your edits, go to the 'Export' button, select your video quality, and wait for the export to complete before hitting 'Save' to download it to your computer.

Outlines

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🎥 How to Replace Audio in a Video with Clipchamp

This paragraph provides a step-by-step guide on how to replace the audio in a video using Clipchamp. It starts with logging into Clipchamp or signing up for a free account. Once in the editor, you import your video by clicking on the 'Import Media' button, select the asset, and hit 'Open'. The video then loads into the media library. To replace the audio, you need to remove the current audio by clicking on the video asset in the timeline, going to the property panel, clicking on the 'Audio' button, and selecting 'Detach Audio'. The detached audio will be located under the video in the timeline, and the video will automatically mute. You can then delete the detached audio. There are two ways to add new audio: using a piece from the stock library or importing your own audio. To use stock audio, navigate to the 'Content Library' tab, click the audio tab's drop-down arrow, select 'Music', search for specific audio, preview it, and drag the chosen audio into the timeline under the video asset. If the audio is longer than the video, trim it to match the video length. To import your own audio, use the 'Import' button, select the audio asset, and drag it into the timeline under the video asset. Adjust the volume by going back to the 'Audio' button in the property panel and dragging the volume slider. Once satisfied with the edits, export the video by selecting the desired quality and save it to your computer.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Clipchamp

Clipchamp is an online video editing platform that allows users to edit and enhance their videos with various tools and features. In the context of the video, Clipchamp is used as the primary tool for demonstrating how to replace the audio in a video. The script guides viewers through the process of using Clipchamp's interface to detach and replace audio tracks, highlighting its user-friendly nature.

💡Import Media

To 'import media' refers to the action of bringing media files, such as videos, into a software application for editing. In the video script, importing media is the first step in the process of replacing audio in a video using Clipchamp. Users are instructed to click on the 'import media' button to load their video into the media library.

💡Timeline

A 'timeline' in video editing is a sequence that represents the flow of the video, including its audio and visual components. The script mentions dragging the video into the timeline, which is where the editing of the audio and video takes place. It's the workspace where users can manipulate the media to create their desired outcome.

💡Property Panel

The 'property panel' is an interface element in video editing software that provides options to adjust the attributes of selected media, such as video or audio. In the script, the property panel is where users go to manage the audio of their video, including detaching the original audio track.

💡Detach Audio

To 'detach audio' means to separate the audio component from the video. This is a crucial step when replacing audio, as demonstrated in the video. The script instructs users to click the 'detach audio' button in the property panel to unlink the original audio from the video, allowing for its removal or replacement.

💡Stock Library

A 'stock library' is a collection of pre-existing media assets, such as music, sound effects, or video clips, that can be used in various projects. The script introduces Clipchamp's stock library as a source for new audio to replace the original audio in the video. It provides a wide range of music genres to choose from.

💡Drag and Drop

Dragging and dropping is a user interface action where users click, hold, and move (drag) an item to a new location and then release the mouse button (drop) to place it. The script uses this term to describe how users can add new audio to their video by dragging audio files from the stock library or their own imported audio into the timeline.

💡Trim Audio

Trimming audio involves adjusting the start and end points of an audio clip to fit the length of the video. The script provides an example where the audio from the stock library is longer than the video, so the user needs to trim the audio by dragging its end handle to match the video length.

💡Volume Slider

A 'volume slider' is a graphical control element used to adjust the volume level of audio. In the script, users are shown how to access the volume slider in the property panel to modify the loudness of the newly added audio track to achieve the desired balance in the final video.

💡Export

Exporting in video editing is the process of saving the final edited video in a specific format, ready for sharing or distribution. The script concludes with instructions on how to export the video from Clipchamp after all edits, including the new audio replacement, have been completed.

💡Video Quality

Video quality refers to the clarity and resolution of the video. When exporting a video, users can select different quality settings, which affect the file size and the sharpness of the video. The script mentions selecting a video quality before exporting, which is an important consideration for the final output.

Highlights

Log into Clipchamp or sign up for free to start editing videos.

Import your video by clicking on the import media button.

Drag and drop your video into the timeline.

Remove the current audio by clicking on the video asset and selecting the detach audio button.

The detached audio will be located under your video in the timeline.

Delete the detached audio by clicking on it and pressing delete.

Add new audio by using stock audio from Clipchamp's library.

Navigate to the Content Library Tab and select music.

Search for specific audio or browse through genre collections.

Drag and drop the selected audio into the timeline under your video asset.

Trim the audio if it's longer than your video by dragging the end handle.

Import your own audio by selecting it and hitting open.

Adjust the volume of your new audio using the volume slider.

Export your video by selecting the desired quality and saving it to your computer.

Ensure to mute the original video when detaching the audio.

Preview audio tracks before adding them to your video.

Clipchamp offers a wide range of music genres for selection.

Replace the audio in your video with just a few clicks.

Ensure your new audio matches the length of your video for a seamless edit.

Fine-tune the audio volume to achieve the perfect balance in your video.

Clipchamp makes it easy to replace audio with its intuitive interface.

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