Learning Clipchamp from Scratch

Name: Learning Clipchamp from Scratch
Rating: 3.5 (7 reviews)

Edit Videos with Ease

Created byPratik Pradhan

Last updated 1/2025

English

What you'll learn

Navigate the Clipchamp interface and access essential tools
Create, manage, and organize video projects effectively
Edit videos using features like cropping, resizing, and layering
Apply transitions, filters, and effects for professional-quality videos
Work with text, annotations, and captions to enhance storytelling
Record and edit screen, camera, or combined video content
Use AI tools, stock media, and green screen features to elevate creativity
Export videos in various formats and share them seamlessly online

Course content

7 sections • 67 lectures • 1h 47m total length

Accessing Clipchamp1:33
Understanding the Interface2:41
Ways to Create new Blank Projects and Renaming Them1:46
Learn how to create a new blank project in Clipchamp, rename the untitled video, import media, and start editing using templates and quick navigation to home.

Adding and Removing Clip Fade In and Fade Out1:15
Using Fill Option0:56
Use the fill option to make a vertical video fill the screen. Drag the video to frame the portion you want and press play to view the video and sound.
Using Crop Option0:54
Crop a video in Clipchamp to show only the windmill, removing unwanted areas, then use fill to expand the frame and focus on a specific part.
Resizing your Contents0:35
Picture in Picture Options0:41
Discover how to use picture in picture to resize and position media, choosing presets for top left, top right, bottom left, or bottom right, and fine-tune with manual resize later.
Rotate Content0:45
Learn how to rotate video content in Clipchamp using the rotate option to adjust orientation clockwise or upside down, then preview changes with play.
Flip Content0:40
Splitting Videos1:12
Working with Transitions1:35
Changing Video Speed1:16
Color Adjustment1:31
Working with Layer Transparency1:21
Explore how to apply layer transparency in Clipchamp by selecting a top clip, adjusting transparency under the clip's colors, and previewing both layers playing simultaneously for blended effects.
Applying Different Blending Modes2:09
Applying Filters0:58
Select a video clip on the timeline, open the filters panel, apply different looks (including black and white or fried), and adjust intensity to suit the video.
Applying Multiple Video Filters1:24
Duplicate the clip and apply a second filter on the top layer. Adjust intensity and use blending modes like darken or multiply, then crop to blend two filter effects.
Grouping and Ungrouping Elements1:34
Removing Single layer and Multi Layer Gaps1:12
Exploring and Placing Stickers1:13
Background Options2:34
Explore Clipchamp's background options by adding video backgrounds, frames, or solid colors, resize layers, add text and graphics, and preview an old retro effect.
Using Frames and Overlays1:43
Using Audio Visualizer Overlay1:58
Adding Shapes1:19
Adding Annotations1:46
Add annotations in Clipchamp using graphics, arrows, lines, and illustrations. Resize, rotate, and place them on the timeline to highlight a blooming flower, then apply color effects.
Inserting Text and Formatting Text2:19
Text Presets Selection1:47
Apply Clipchamp text presets to quickly insert and customize animated text, edit content with double-click, adjust colors and effects, and explore options like rating and cell text presets.
Aspect Ratio Selection1:14
Adding Giphy and Stickers Elements1:06
insert jiffy and sticker elements from the graphics section, search for tree related jiffy and stickers, drag them onto the timeline, and edit the animations to enhance your video.
Full Screen Video Preview0:33
Adjusting Audio1:52
Learn how to adjust audio in Clipchamp from scratch by importing media, placing an audio clip on the timeline, and controlling volume, fades, speed, and cuts.
Inserting Auto Captions1:31
Enable auto captions in Clipchamp to generate subtitles from voice over, choose English United States, and edit or clear changes to sync text with playback.
Hiding and Showing Captions and Download Captions as SRT0:53
Learn to hide or show auto-generated captions in Clipchamp and export them as an SRT file for use in other applications. Download captions for use with Microsoft Clipchamp.
Detaching Audio from Video1:19
Detach the audio from a video by right-clicking clip, selecting audio, and choosing detach. The audio becomes a separate clip you can move, adjust volume, and fade in or out.
Recording Computer Screen1:56
Capturing Video from Camera1:27
Learn how to capture video from your camera in Clipchamp by selecting camera and audio sources, recording, and saving. You can detach audio for further editing.
Capturing Screen and Video from Camera Simultaneously2:19
Using the Text to Speech Option2:08
Utilizing Music and SFX1:53
Explore music and SFX in Clipchamp by browsing free-to-use audio, previewing tracks, and adding them to the timeline with up to two audio layers.
Searching and Using Stock Videos1:58
Searching and Using Stock Images1:55
Search and insert free to use stock images into your Clipchamp project, resize and overlay them on video, manage premium images, and adjust their length for polished clips.
Removing Green Screen by Using Filter1:30
Apply the green screen filter in Clipchamp, adjust the threshold to make the background transparent, or try blue or red screen options, then add a stock video behind the footage.
Creating Video Projects with AI Feature2:49
Easy Edits Trim Video2:48
Easy Edits Record Yourself1:52
Learn to start a quick screen recording with Clipchamp's easy edits, naming your project and saving or downloading the screen recording.
Easy Edits Text to Speech1:55
Explore easy edits in clipchamp from scratch with text to speech on the home page, choose language and voice, type and preview text, then save as audio.

Options to Export Videos1:13
Export a video from the project by choosing the export option, select the target quality, and download the mp4 file for sharing.
GIF Animation Export1:23
Create Share Links for Exported Videos1:34
Create share links for exported videos in Clipchamp, generating a web link after rendering and enabling embedding and social sharing across platforms.
Embedding Videos on Webpages1:20
Export Directly to Online Services2:32
Export directly to online services from Clipchamp by sharing your video to Google Drive, YouTube, or OneDrive after connecting accounts and selecting a destination.

Requirements

Basic Computer Knowledge
Access to media files (images, videos, and audio) for editing practice
A webcam or camera (optional for recording content)
A microphone for recording narration or audio (optional for recording content)

Description

Learning Clipchamp from Scratch is a comprehensive course designed to help you master the essentials and advanced features of Clipchamp, a powerful and user-friendly video editing tool. Whether you’re a beginner or someone with basic editing experience, this course will guide you through creating professional-quality videos effortlessly.

In this course, you’ll start by exploring the Clipchamp interface and learning how to set up and manage your video projects. You’ll work with tools to edit videos, crop and resize clips, and add layers, transitions, and animations for dynamic effects. We'll also cover text formatting, captions, and annotations to help you craft engaging narratives.

Advanced features like audio editing, green screen removal, and using AI tools for video creation are included to elevate your projects. You’ll also learn to record your screen or camera, integrate stock media, and utilize Clipchamp's dynamic features such as text-to-speech and auto-captions.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to produce and export high-quality videos for various platforms, whether for personal, professional, or creative use.

Major Things You Will Learn:

Navigating the Clipchamp interface and managing projects.
Editing videos with tools like cropping, layering, and resizing.
Adding transitions, filters, effects, and animations.
Formatting text, adding captions, and using annotations.
Recording and editing screen and camera content.
Removing green screen backgrounds and applying blending modes.
Working with stock media and AI tools for video creation.
Exporting videos in multiple formats and sharing them online.

This course is perfect for creators, professionals, and enthusiasts eager to learn video editing and create polished, impactful videos with ease.

Who this course is for:

Beginners wanting to learn video editing from scratch
Content creators producing engaging videos for social media
Marketers creating promotional content for campaigns.
Educators designing video materials for teaching
Students exploring video editing for school or personal projects
Freelancers enhancing their video production skills
Small business owners making professional videos without hiring editors
Anyone eager to turn ideas into polished video content effortlessly

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Getting Started3 lectures • 6min

Getting ready with Media Files and Templates5 lectures • 7min

Video Editing Features44 lectures • 1hr 8min

Project Management5 lectures • 6min

Video Exporting Options5 lectures • 8min

Clipchamp for Windows3 lectures • 2min

Example Project and Goodbye2 lectures • 10min

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