Welcome to Learn CapCut! A 4 part 90 minutes class where attendees will have the opportunity to attend all 4 parts (not required) of the course over an 8 week period. The first class will start on a Tuesday due to all libraries being closed for the Labor Day holiday but all following classes will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Starting on September 2nd, you will have the opportunity to attend Part 1 for 2 weeks on either September 2nd, 3rd, 8th or 10th. You only need to attend one class during this 2 week period since it’s the same class for 2 weeks. Then Part 2 will begin starting September 15 and run on corresponding Mondays and Wednesdays for 2 weeks. Then the other parts follow on Mondays and Wednesdays for 2 week windows. Each class will be 90 minutes and starts promptly at 4 pm and will end at 5:30 pm. Parents and guardians are welcome to drop off and pick up kids. The Cloud is open from 3 - 8 pm during the week so please make sure your child is picked up no later than 7:45 pm as the library closes promptly at 8 pm. You can view a breakdown of the course outline below.
Introduction to CapCut & Video Editing Basics
4 Part class (A new section starts every 2 weeks. 4 dates to choose from per 2 week window.)
Part 1 Class
Introduction To CapCut
Available dates for Part 1 Class: Sept. 2, 3, 8, 10
Length: 90 minutes (4 pm - 5:30 pm)
🔹 Section 1: Getting Started with CapCut
What is CapCut?
Installing CapCut (Mobile/Desktop)
Overview of the user interface
Understanding the workspace: Timeline, Tools, Preview
Creating a new project
🔹 Section 2: Importing & Managing Media
Importing video, audio, and images
File organization and project structure
Best practices for managing clips
🔹 Section 3: Basic Editing Tools
Cutting, trimming, and splitting clips
Zooming & navigating the timeline
Undo/Redo, Snap, and Lock
Part 2 Class
Enhancing Videos with Effects & Transitions
Available dates for Part 2 Class: September 15, 17, 22, 24
Length: 90 minutes (4 pm - 5:30 pm)
🔹 Section 4: Text & Titles
Adding text overlays
Using pre-made title templates
Animating text (in/out effects)
🔹 Section 5: Filters, Effects & Adjustments
Applying filters & color grading basics
Visual effects (VFX): Blur, Glitch, Retro, etc.
Using adjustment layers
🔹 Section 6: Transitions & Scene Changes
Adding transitions between clips
Customizing transition durations
Best transition practices for storytelling
Part 3 Class
Audio, Voiceovers & Advanced Features
Available dates for Part 3 Class: September 29 Oct. 1, 6, 8
Length: 90 minutes (4 pm - 5:30 pm)
🔹 Section 7: Working with Audio
Adding background music and sound effects
Adjusting volume, fade in/out
Syncing audio with video
🔹 Section 8: Voiceovers & AI Tools
Recording voiceovers in CapCut
Using AI voice/text-to-speech features (if available)
Noise reduction tools
🔹 Section 9: Keyframes & Animation
Understanding keyframes
Creating custom animations (movement, opacity, scaling)
Layering and timing animations
Part 4 Class
Finalizing & Publishing Projects
Available dates for Part 4 Class: October 6, 8, 13, 15
Length: 90 minutes (4 pm - 5:30 pm)
🔹 Section 10: Advanced Tools & Techniques
Speed ramping (slow motion & fast forward)
Green screen (chroma key)
Picture-in-picture and overlays
🔹 Section 11: Exporting & Sharing
Export settings: resolution, frame rate, file type
Optimizing for different platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram)
Uploading directly from CapCut
🔹 Section 12: Final Project & Feedback
Students complete and present a final video project
Group critique and feedback
Review of key concepts and Q&A
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