Learn CapCut: 4-Part Class

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