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Many overlook Microsoft Clipchamp, assuming it’s just another basic video editor. In fact, it is packed with great features. With a few simple tricks, you can unlock its full potential and take your video editing to the next level.
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Choose the right aspect ratio
When creating and editing videos, choosing the right aspect ratio it’s crucial to make sure your content looks good on the platform you’re publishing it on. Social media platforms and websites each have their preferred aspect ratios for optimal viewing. For mobile-focused content, vertical ratios like 9:16 work best as they fit the phone screen perfectly. If you are targeting desktop users, a 16:9 widescreen format is ideal.
Clipchamp makes it easy to adjust the aspect ratio for your project, and you can change it at any time during editing. However, it is better to choose the right one from the beginning to avoid wasting time reformatting or cutting parts of your video.
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Use Pre-Made Video Templates
With Clipchamp’s wide selection of pre-made video templates, you don’t always have to start a project from scratch. Whether you’re creating a social media post, a tutorial, or a marketing video, these templates provide an excellent starting point with built-in designs, transitions, and text styles.
You can go to the Templates tab in the Clipchamp app to browse options by category, such as YouTube, Instagram, gaming, birthdays, slideshows, and more. Once you’ve chosen a template, you can make it your own by customizing colors and fonts, and adding your own footage.
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Dive into the content library
Beyond templates, Microsoft Clipchamp offers a robust content library full of footage, audio tracks, stickers and more.
You can easily search for specific assets or browse curated categories to find the perfect match for your project. The best part? Many of these assets are free to use and do not require Clipchamp Premium.
Adding content from the library is seamless – just drag and drop the asset you want to use from the Content library tab on timeline.
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Use the Text to Speech Tool
Don’t want to use your own voice for the video? No problem. Clipchamp’s text-to-speech tool lets you add professional narration without recording a single word.
You can choose from a variety of voices and accents in multiple languages. Whether you need a cheerful voice for a marketing clip or a calm, authoritative tone for a tutorial, there are many options to choose from.
To get started, go to Record and create > Text to Speechchoose your preferred language and voice, and write your script. You can use the Advanced menu to adjust the pitch and speed of the voice to your liking. When the recording is ready, you can add it to the timeline to use.
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Automatically generate Captions
Adding captions to your videos is essential for accessibility and engagement, and Clipchamp’s automatic captioning feature makes this process effortless.
To add a caption, click on it CC button under your video, select the language spoken in your content, and hit the Transcribe the media button Once you do, Clipchamp will automatically generate subtitles in seconds.
You can then review and edit the captions for accuracy. You can also adjust the font, size and position of the captions so that it matches the design of your video.
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Remove silences and pauses with one click
Long pauses or silences can disrupt the flow of your videos. Fortunately, you don’t have to do the hard work of trimming clips and removing silences manually. Clipchamp’s Auto Cut feature can automatically scan your video and remove such parts.
Simply click on the AI icon under your video, select it Automatic cutting from the menu and Clipchamp will handle the rest. This feature is particularly useful for long tutorials, interviews, or any content where a clear and continuous delivery is crucial.
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Record your Screen and Webcam simultaneously
While recording your Windows computer screen is easyit may not always be enough. For tutorials, presentations or reaction videos, you may need to record your screen and webcam simultaneously. Clipchamp includes dual recording functionality for this purpose, allowing you to capture both your screen activity and facial expressions at once.
To get started, navigate to Record & Create > Screen and Camera. Use the drop-down menus to select your preferred camera and microphone, then click registration icon to begin with.
Also, you can activate it Speaking coach option, which analyzes your speech and provides personalized feedback on things like pace, tone, and filler words.
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Use AI Creator
Clipchamp’s AI Creator it’s one of my personal favorites. As you can probably guess from its name, it allows you to quickly create a video with your media with the help of AI.
To use, click on the button Create a Video with AI option and follow the prompts to add your media files, select a theme that matches your video, and set the desired aspect ratio. Clipchamp’s AI then handles the editing and produces a professional-quality video in minutes.
What’s great about the AI ​​Creator feature is that it not only simplifies the editing process, but also allows for customization. Therefore, if the final result is not up to your expectations, you can easily edit the video to match your creative vision.
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Use hotkeys
Like any good video editing appClipchamp supports a variety of keyboard shortcuts to help speed up the editing process. For example, you can select a clip and press it S to share, or use the left and right arrow keys to move the viewfinder back and forth. Clipchamp also supports common shortcuts like Ctrl+C for the copy, Ctrl + V for pasta, and Ctrl+Z to cancel
You can quickly see the full list of hotkeys by clicking the button menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the upper left corner and select Keyboard shortcuts from the menu result.
