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For Creators: Top Editing Apps and Basic Editing Tips

A simple guide to using CapCut and InShot for basic video edits—learn how to trim, merge, adjust aspect ratios, and add voiceovers!

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Written by Deimante
Updated over 6 months ago

To create high-quality videos for Billo tasks, you’ll need a video editing app that allows you to combine, trim, and add voiceovers. Whether you're just starting out or looking to streamline your process, apps like CapCut and InShot offer all the essential tools to get the job done.

Here’s a quick guide on how to use these apps for the basic edits required.


❗️You don't need to add captions, music, fancy transitions, or stickers to your video! Keep it simple—we’ll handle any extra editing if the brand needs it.


CapCut

Here are the basic steps for editing videos in CapCut:

Step 1. Import your footage

  • Open CapCut and tap the "+ New project" button to start a new project.

  • Select the video clips you want to edit from your phone’s gallery.

  • Once imported, the clips will appear on a timeline for editing.

Step 2. Trim and split clips

  • Tap the video clip in the timeline that you want to edit.

  • Use the "Trim" tool by dragging the ends of the clip to remove unnecessary parts.

  • To split a clip, place the playhead where you want the cut, then tap the "Split" button. This is useful if you want to remove a section in the middle of the video.

Step 3. Adjust the aspect ratio

Step 4. Add a Voiceover

  • For voiceovers, tap the "Audio" button and then "Record". Speak into your phone’s microphone to record narration or instructions over your video.

  • If your voiceover is in a separate video or audio file:

    • Go to "Audio" > "Sounds".

    • To extract audio from a video, tap the folder icon 📁, choose "Extracted", and select the video with your voiceover.

    • If you've recorded the voiceover as an audio file, choose "Device" and select the audio file from your phone.

Step 5. Remove CapCut ending

By default, CapCut adds an ending screen to your videos. To remove it, simply tap the clip of the CapCut ending in the timeline and delete it.

Step 6. Export the Video

  • Once you’re happy with your edits, tap the "Export" button in the top right corner.

  • Set the following export settings:

    • Resolution: 1080P

    • Frame Rate: 30 fps

    • Code Rate: Recommended

    • Smart HDR: Turn off

Here's a video tutorial for beginners:

You can find more tutorials about each step directly within the CapCut app. Simply open the app, click on the person icon in the upper left corner, then click on "Help Center" and select "Beginner's guide." There, you'll find video tutorials for each editing step.


InShot

Here are the basic steps for editing videos in InShot:

Step 1. Import your footage

  • Open InShot and tap "Video" to start a new project.

  • Select the clips you want to edit from your phone’s gallery.

  • The selected clips will appear in the timeline, ready for editing.

Step 2. Trim, split, and merge clips

  • Tap on the video clip in the timeline that you want to edit.

  • To trim the clip, drag the ends of the clip to remove unnecessary parts. Alternatively, you can click on the "Precut" button.

  • For splitting, place the playhead at the point where you want to cut and tap the "Split" button.

  • If you want to merge clips, simply add them in the timeline, and they will automatically join into a single video.

Step 3. Adjust the aspect ratio

Step 4. Add a voiceover

To record a voiceover, tap "Audio" and then select "Record". Speak into your phone’s microphone to record your narration over the video.

If your voiceover is pre-recorded:

  • Tap "Audio" and then choose "Music".

  • Select "Local" to choose your voiceover file from your phone.

You can also extract audio from a video by selecting the "Extract Audio" option and choosing the video file that contains the voiceover.

Step 5. Remove InShot watermark

After editing, InShot may apply a watermark to your video. To remove it, tap on the watermark and choose the option to remove it for free by watching a short ad or purchasing the Pro version of InShot.

Step 6. Export the video

  • Once you're satisfied with your video, tap the "Save" button in the top-right corner.

  • Set the export settings:

    • Resolution: 1080P

    • Frame Rate: 30 fps

    • Format: MP4

  • Your video will then be saved to your phone, ready for upload.

Here's a video tutorial for beginners:

You can find more tutorials for each step directly within the InShot app. While working on a project, simply click on the question icon in the upper right corner. From there, you can choose from various tutorials, or use the search option to find the one most relevant to you.

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