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Getting Started with CapCut What makes CapCut special is how it handles everything from basic cuts to advanced features like motion tracking and background removal. It's powerful enough for professional work but doesn't overwhelm you with complicated menus and settings. You can dive right in and still access advanced tools when you need them.The BasicsCapCut works on your phone or computer. Grab it from your app store or their website. You don't need an account, but it helps if you want to save projects and switch between devices.Once you open it, you'll see it's pretty simple:9 Your video preview is at the top9 Timeline at the bottom shows all your clips9 Basic tools are right in the middleWhat You'll Actually UseThese are the features that make the biggest impact in day-to-day editing:Trimming VideosYou can drag the ends of your clips to remove the awkward bits at the beginning and end. If you need to cut something from the middle, hit split, then delete the part you don't want.Adding MusicDrop in a song or background music. You can see the sound waves, which makes it easy to match your cuts to the beat. Want to keep the A Simple GuideVideo editing used to mean spending serious cash on software, but that's changing. Last month, I delivered a promotional video to a client who was blown away by the quality. \is fantastic%u2014you must be using Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro, right?\couldn't believe it. That's the thing about CapCut%u2014it delivers professional results without the professional price tag.TECHNOLOGY48 DIFFERENTIATE MAGAZINE %u2022 QUARTER 1 | 2025 DIFFERENTIATEMAG.COM