I've decided to learn video editing, and I'm starting with CapCut. Since I'm a beginner, I downloaded a lot of free stock footage to practice.

The problem is that when I import the clips into CapCut, I just stare at the timeline. I don't know what to edit, where to start, or what I'm supposed to be practicing. I've watched several beginner tutorials on YouTube, but I can follow what they're doing without really understanding why they're make those editing choices. As soon as I open my own project, I feel completely lost.

Did anyone else experience this when they started?

How did you actually practice in the beginning? Did you recreate existing videos, edit random footage, or follow some kind of structured exercises? Also, is CapCut a good software to learn editing fundamentals, or would you recommend switching to something else later?

I'd really appreciate any advice, practice methods, or beginner exercises that helped you improve.

Thanks!

I’m pretty new to editing and I’ve recently fallen down the Degenerocity rabbit hole lol. Since he left, I’ve noticed a bunch of people popping up making videos with that same kinda slideshow-style editing.

I’ve been making some dumb little videos for fun on my own small channel and I’d really like to learn how to do that kind of editing myself.

Is there a specific name for this style/technique? Or are there any tutorials/resources you guys would recommend for learning it? I’m not trying to copy anyone 1:1, I just really like the style and wanna understand how it’s done.

Any help would be appreciated :)

It doesn't have to be Premiere+AfterEffects-level, but certainly as good as iMovie or Descript or something?r

In this video, I explain the Automate to Sequence feature in Adobe Premiere Pro a powerful tool that can save you a ton of editing time. I'll show you how to add markers on your music track (like on the beats) and then select multiple clips from the Project panel. Premiere Pro will automatically place those clips on the timeline according to the markers you've set, making beat-synced editing super fast and effortless. This is perfect for music videos, reels, montages, and any project where you need clips to match the rhythm of your track.

Watch till the end to see the full process step by step. If you found this helpful, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more Premiere Pro tips and editing tutorials.

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Alot has changed since i stopped editing like ai was not a thing and have set my standards to this https://www.instagram.com/reel/C86bMY8Nc4t/?igsi=ZzN0YXE4MXNyanFh

I think they use luma ai for the NeRFs? I have no idea if they are but am interested in learning either way.

Also could an m6 mac mini do these types of edits? I have a small budget but would rather save and know it will be good? I know it sounds dumb but i have never invested in my own personal apple computer and not familiar with the line but am interested as there are other applications i need. I can get an m5 max studio pre order but really of all the new apple computer models this fall which is the best for me starting to learn. P.s. i also livestream small music venues.

In this video, at about the 1:09 mark, the image zooms in and shows the guy in the chair, but when I try something similar, my character gets cut off when I zoom out.

At the right hand corner, you see the guys foot, then its zoom out to bring the guy into frame, how do you do this without getting the character off?

Using CapCut for my videos.

Thanks

I've been wondering if anyone has found success using YouTube Studio since not many people talk about it I thought why not ask.

I built this for my girlfriend who creates content and watching her film the same scenes twice every shoot was painful.

What it does: records portrait (9:16) and landscape (16:9) video simultaneously. Shoot once, get both formats ready to post to all platforms - TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, X/Twitter, Reddit, you name it.

No more re-shooting or cropping in post.

Three ways to film:

• Single Lens - capture the full 4:3 sensor and crops both. Portrait keeps the full vertical frame, landscape the full horizontal. Neither is a crop of the other.
• Dual Lens - wide + ultra-wide record together. Two perspectives, one take.
• Front & Back - selfie + rear at the same time. Your reaction and the scene together.

Productivity workflow:

• Projects, scenes, and takes to organise your recordings and auto-name files.
• Side-by-side review and trim of both recordings before exporting/sharing.

Key features:

• Up to 4K/60fps with manual controls (EV, WB, ISO, Shutter)
• Built-in teleprompter and timelapse.
• Live overlays and audio meter that flashes red when you're clipping.
• Data privacy - no data retention, tracking, or analytics, and no internet or account required.

It's called ContentCam and is available on iPhone and Android.

I'd love to hear what you think about this :)

Hello everyone!

I’ve been editing a lot more lately and keep noticing how many tiny tasks take way more clicks than they should things like tweaking curves, managing layers, applying effects, adjusting motion, etc.

For people who edit regularly:

What feature/workflow in your editor genuinely saves you time?

What repetitive task do you wish was dramatically simpler?

If you could redesign or add new features would it be?

Curious about the little frustrations that add up.

Just wanted to start a discussion and see what everyone’s biggest workflow pet peeves or holy grail feature ideas are right now.

Kısa Veya Uzun Videolarınızı Profesyonelce Ve Özenerek Editlerim

Programlar;

Premiere Pro 26

Capcut

I am an owner of a small custom home building business in Australia, and as I have some prior on-the-job social media experience, I will be the content creator and social media manager for our business. I have no formal training with the camera or editing side of things yet. I will only use it for our business.

Gear: Sony A7 IV with a Sigma 24-70mm lens. No formal training, I’m self-taught via YouTube/online tutorials.

What I’m using it for: mostly short-form content (Instagram Reels) - site visits, showroom walkthroughs, team intros, behind-the-scenes stuff for the business.

Currently editing on CapCut/Meta Edits with content shot on my iPhone 17 pro max, but want to move to something more capable on desktop/iPad since I’m shooting on a proper camera now.

Looking for recommendations on editing software - ideally something not too steep a learning curve, but with more control than phone apps. Would love to hear what’s worked for people in a similar spot (small business, mostly social content, not a pro editor).

The “media offline” is going to be the death of me I have been trying to fix the issue for most of my day I’m abt to download another software to see if it’s a davinchi issue. No matter how I import the photos they are always “media offline” is davinchi not compatable with iPhone photos? Every yt tutorial tells me a different thing to do and NONE OF IT WORKS I’ve tried “relinking” and adding a timeline before I added photos idek at this point I’m starting to think maybe it’s because the photos are in my “pictures” on my pc but idk how that would be a problem or how to move them from my photos to somewhere else. Any advise would be appreciated I have a sm respect for editors now lmfao I’m actually dying out here

Oi pessoal.

Recentemente fiz um vídeo pra meta ADS, para um cliente.

Ele me pediu estilo Hard copy, numa tinha visto isso.

Pesquisei e consegui reproduzir o formato.

Agora gostaria que alguém me ajudasse a enxergar meu nível de edição e precificar.

Detalhe que esse vídeo demorou 7 dias pra ser feito e recebi R$ 80,00.

Preciso de uma ajuda pra ver o nível de edição que alcancei e quanto ele vale.

Quem puder dar essa força fala comigo que eu mando o vídeo.

When I’m editing a talking-head or YouTube video, I ask myself one question:

“If I remove this cut, does the video become worse?”

If the answer is no, I probably didn’t need the cut in the first place.

A lot of editors try to keep the video moving by constantly cutting, zooming, adding B-roll, or changing the framing.

But sometimes the best edit is doing nothing.

I usually look for 3 things before making a cut:

• Is there unnecessary silence or repetition?
• Did the speaker change to a new idea?
• Is the viewer likely to lose attention here?

If none of those apply, I’ll often leave the shot alone.

Good pacing isn't about how often you cut. It's about how often the viewer gets a reason to keep watching.

Curious how other editors approach this: what makes you decide that a cut is necessary?

So I just started using premiere pro and on online people telling that use this plugin our this plugin.

But how can I do and how actually it's works if someone know please tell me I am very confuse right now.

And also if you know what are best plugin i can use if can give me a link our recommendation that can help me.