We start off looking at the very basics, such as Importing your audio and video files, then go over the first steps of editing arranging your clips on the timeline, splitting and trimming, copying, duplicating, and adding tracks. I then take you through all of the essentials for video editing, in bitesize lessons: I start off this class showing you how you can download the software for free, before giving an overview of the interface so you get a basic understanding of the software before we begin. Shotcut is available on Mac, Windows and Linux, so no matter what type of computer you have you’ll be able to follow along. You’ll be able to find them in the resources section of this class.Įven though it is free, Shotcut is still very powerful It allows you to work with and export high resolution videos up to 4k. I've added the video files used throughout this class, so you can follow along and create your first video today. Installing the software and Creating a New Project,Įditing features - Copying, Duplicating, Adding transitions, Ripple Editing

By the end of this Class, you’ll be able to create your own videos and confidently navigate yourself around this software! Shotcut is completely free, easy to learn, with a simple workflow and clear interface - ideal if you're new to video editing. This class is a Beginners Crash Course into Video Editing using Shotcut.

Shotcut for beginners