How to use Clipchamp Video Editor 2024 | Clipchamp Course Part 1

Saad Jee Tabassam
17 Aug 202326:37

TLDRThis Clipchamp video editor course offers a comprehensive guide to using the platform, from basic navigation to advanced features like AI video creation. It covers template customization, text-to-speech, and video editing techniques. The course ensures users can efficiently create professional-looking videos with ease.

Takeaways

  • 🌐 ClipChamp is a comprehensive video editing tool with a range of features from basic to advanced.
  • 💼 The 'Brand Kit' is a premium feature that allows users to add their brand elements and colors.
  • 📚 The platform offers a variety of templates for different purposes, including social media and YouTube videos.
  • 📁 Users can organize their projects with folders and easily move files between them.
  • 🎥 The 'Create a Video with AI' feature automates video creation by selecting media files and styles.
  • 🖥️ The 'Video Editor' workspace is where all the editing magic happens, with a variety of tools and options.
  • 🎤 'Text to Speech' is a standout feature that allows users to generate voiceovers with multiple language options.
  • 🎵 The 'Music & SFX' tab provides a selection of music and sound effects to enhance videos.
  • 📹 'Stock Video' offers a range of footage that can be incorporated into projects, both free and premium.
  • 🔄 The timeline is a central part of the editing process, allowing for precise control over clip placement and transitions.
  • 💾 The final video can be exported in various resolutions and shared or uploaded directly to social platforms.

Q & A

  • What is the ClipChamp Course about?

    -The ClipChamp Course is a comprehensive guide that covers everything from the introduction to ClipChamp, using its assets, utilizing its Free and Text to Speech features, customizing templates, video editing from scratch, creating videos with AI, and all the ins and outs of ClipChamp.

  • What is the purpose of the 'Brand Kit' feature in ClipChamp?

    -The 'Brand Kit' feature in ClipChamp is a Premium feature that allows users to add their brand items and colors to customize their video projects with their brand identity.

  • What types of templates are available in ClipChamp?

    -ClipChamp offers a variety of templates for different purposes such as Intro/outro, Instagram, YouTube, Social media ads, Gaming, and more. These templates are categorized for ease of use.

  • How can users preview a template in ClipChamp?

    -Users can hover their mouse pointer over any template to get a quick preview, which is helpful when deciding on a template for a project.

  • What is the 'Create a Video with AI' feature and how does it work?

    -The 'Create a Video with AI' feature is a new addition in ClipChamp that allows users to select media files and choose video styles. The AI then automatically composes a new video with effects and music.

  • How does the 'Record & Create' feature in ClipChamp work?

    -The 'Record & Create' feature in ClipChamp allows users to record their screen and/or camera. Users can choose to capture a specific application or the entire screen and once recorded, they can preview and save the recording to be added to their media and timeline.

  • What does the 'Text To Speech' feature in ClipChamp offer?

    -The 'Text To Speech' feature in ClipChamp allows users to type text and generate a voiceover. It offers control over voice adjustments, language options, and voice styles and pitches.

  • How can users customize templates in ClipChamp?

    -Users can customize templates in ClipChamp by choosing a template and making adjustments to it. The course mentions that part 3 will show how to completely customize a template and add a logo.

  • What editing options are available in the ClipChamp 'Video Editor'?

    -The ClipChamp 'Video Editor' offers options to scale, crop, add text, use 'Picture in Picture', rotate, flip, change video size, and adjust the clip to fit the screen.

  • How does the 'Auto Captions' feature work in ClipChamp?

    -The 'Auto Captions' feature in ClipChamp automatically generates subtitles for audio or video clips with narration or voiceover, providing timestamps for each caption.

  • What are the different ways to add clips to the timeline in ClipChamp?

    -In ClipChamp, users can add clips to the timeline by clicking 'Add to timeline' at a specific playhead position or by clicking the plus icon on the timeline at the desired position.

Outlines

00:00

🎥 ClipChamp Overview and Interface

The video script introduces the ClipChamp platform, detailing its features and interface. The course covers everything from basics to advanced features like AI video creation. The home screen is explored, including the 'Home', 'Brand Kit', and 'Templates' tabs. The 'Brand Kit' is a premium feature allowing users to customize brand elements. The free plan is noted as sufficient for most users, with an option to upgrade for additional features. Templates are highlighted as a time-saving feature, categorized for different uses like social media ads. The script also mentions the ability to preview templates, create folders for organization, and the 'Create a Video with AI' feature which automates video composition.

05:01

🎤 ClipChamp's Video Editor and Text to Speech

This section delves into ClipChamp's 'Record & Create' features, allowing users to record screen and camera simultaneously or separately. It demonstrates how to capture screen activity and add it to the media library. The 'Text to Speech' feature is highlighted as a powerful tool, offering multiple language options and voice customizations. The script also covers the 'Templates', 'Music & SFX', 'Stock Video', 'Stock Images', 'Text', 'Graphics', 'Transitions', and 'Brand Kit' tabs within the editor. Each tab provides various assets to enhance video creation. Basic editing techniques like scaling, cropping, and using 'Picture in Picture' are also explained.

10:01

🎶 Adding Media and Customizing Clips

The script explains how to import stock videos and adjust them in the timeline. It covers the process of scaling videos to fit the screen, adding captions automatically, and applying fade effects. The use of filters and effects to enhance video clips is discussed, along with color adjustments and speed control. The importance of syncing audio with video is emphasized, and the process of aligning music beats with video transitions is demonstrated. The section also shows how to split clips and apply various effects to different segments of a video.

15:39

🔧 Advanced Video Editing Techniques

This part of the script focuses on advanced editing techniques such as duplicating clips, extending video duration, and syncing video speed with music. It shows how to use the 'Split' option and the 'S' key shortcut for splitting clips, and how to apply multiple effects to create a dynamic video sequence. The process of duplicating clips to extend the video length and adjusting the speed of clips to match music tempo is detailed. The script also covers how to add fade-in and fade-out effects to enhance the video's flow.

21:05

📥 Exporting and Sharing the Final Video

The final section of the script covers the process of exporting the completed video in various resolutions and formats. It mentions the option to generate a shareable link or upload the video directly to social platforms after connecting the account. The script also advises that the exported video will be saved to the default 'Downloads' folder, ensuring that users know where to find their finished project.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡ClipChamp

ClipChamp is an online video editing platform that offers a range of tools for creating and editing videos. In the context of the video, it is the central theme as the course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of ClipChamp's features and functionalities. The script mentions various aspects of ClipChamp such as its free and premium plans, templates, and advanced features like Text to Speech and AI video creation.

💡Templates

Templates in ClipChamp refer to pre-designed video layouts that users can customize with their own media to create professional-looking videos quickly. The script explains that there are free and premium templates available, categorized for different uses such as Intro/outro, Instagram, YouTube, and more. They are intended to speed up the workflow and provide a starting point for video creation.

💡Text to Speech

Text to Speech is a feature in ClipChamp that allows users to convert typed text into spoken words. This is highlighted as one of the best features of ClipChamp in the script. It offers control over voice options, languages, voice style, and pitch, which can be used to generate voiceovers for videos.

💡AI Video Creation

AI Video Creation is a feature that uses artificial intelligence to automatically compose a video from selected media files and styles. The script mentions this as a new feature in ClipChamp, emphasizing its ability to add effects and music autonomously, showcasing the innovative integration of AI in video editing.

💡Timeline

The timeline in video editing refers to the sequence in which clips, images, and audio are arranged to form the final video. In the script, the timeline is where the actual editing work is done in ClipChamp, with the playhead indicating the current position of a clip, allowing for precise editing and arrangement of media.

💡Media Library

The Media Library in ClipChamp is a collection of resources such as media files, templates, music, and effects that users can utilize in their video projects. The script describes how to add media files to the timeline from the media library and the different categories available within the library.

💡Brand Kit

Brand Kit is a premium feature of ClipChamp that allows users to customize their videos with their brand's colors, fonts, and logos. The script mentions it as an optional feature that can be used to maintain brand consistency across video projects.

💡Stock Footage

Stock Footage refers to pre-recorded video clips that can be used in video projects. The script explains that ClipChamp offers a variety of stock footage, both free and premium, which can be used to enhance videos without the need to shoot original footage.

💡Effects

Effects in video editing are visual alterations applied to clips to enhance their appearance or create specific moods. The script describes how ClipChamp allows users to apply multiple effects to a single clip, which can be combined to create unique and engaging visuals.

💡Export

Exporting in video editing is the process of rendering the edited video into a usable format, such as a video file. The script explains that once the video is edited in ClipChamp, users can export it in various resolutions and also share it or upload it directly to different platforms.

💡Auto Captions

Auto Captions is a feature that automatically generates subtitles for audio or video clips with narration or voiceover. The script highlights this as a useful feature in ClipChamp that can help make videos more accessible by providing a text version of the audio content.

Highlights

Introduction to ClipChamp Video Editor 2024 and its comprehensive features.

Explanation of the ClipChamp home screen and its functionalities.

Details on the optional 'Brand Kit' feature for premium users.

Advantages of the free plan and the option to upgrade for additional features.

Overview of the 'Templates' tab and its categorized video templates.

How to preview and select templates for video projects.

Demonstration of creating and organizing folders for video files.

Introduction to the 'Create a Video with AI' feature.

Tour of the 'Video Editor' workspace and its tools.

How to import media files and use the 'Record & Create' options.

Using the 'Text To Speech' feature to generate voiceovers.

Customization options for 'Text To Speech' including languages and voice styles.

Exploring free and premium templates for various video projects.

Accessing 'Music & SFX', 'Stock Video', and other media categories.

Using the 'Text' tab for animated text effects.

Navigating the 'Graphics' tab and its sub-categories.

Utilizing 'Transitions' to connect video shots smoothly.

Premium 'Brand Kit' features for custom fonts, colors, and logos.

Basic editing techniques in ClipChamp including scaling, cropping, and rotating videos.

How to use the 'Picture in Picture' feature for creative video composition.

Adjusting video sizes for different platforms and social media.

Importing and adding stock videos to the timeline.

Using 'Captions' to automatically generate subtitles for video clips.

Applying 'Fade' effects and adjusting their duration.

Adding 'Filters' and 'Effects' to change the look of video clips.

Adjusting video clip colors and transparency.

Changing the speed of audio and video files.

Syncing music with video clips for a more impactful edit.

Trimming and splitting video clips to create a dynamic sequence.

Duplicating video clips to extend the duration of the video.

Cropping and fading music to match the video's pace and mood.

Exporting the final video and sharing options available in ClipChamp.