If you want to edit in CapCut like a pro, keyframes are something you need to know. They are an essential part of every animation. They show the start and end point of a particular feature of your video and ensure smooth transitions.
This article will explain how to add keyframes in CapCut and take your videos to the next level.
Add keyframes in the CapCut app
You can create amazing videos by adding keyframes in the CapCut app for Android and iPhone devices. While the process may seem complex at first, it doesn’t actually require expert editing skills.
You can add keyframes to anything: the video itself, text, sticker, transition, audio, video overlay, etc. And since CapCut has so many elements that you can add keyframes to, this section will only focus on one aspect to best help you. understand this feature.
Here’s how to add keyframes to stickers in your CapCut app:
- Tap the plus (+) icon to start a new project.
- Select a video from your library or use available CapCut stock videos and tap “Add.” To add multiple videos, click the empty circle in the top right corner and select more clips from your library.
- Choose “Stickers” from the toolbar at the bottom and choose one or more stickers.
- Tap the white check mark. Place your sticker where you want it to appear first. You can rotate the sticker, add static animations or decide its duration by lengthening or shortening its timeline.
- Tap two small diamonds with a plus sign next to the play button. A red diamond on the timeline represents your first keyframe.
- Move the playhead bar to where you want the animation to start next.
- Adjust the new position of your sticker and add other features. Another red diamond will automatically appear.
- As you gradually drag the playhead to the end of the video, move the label to various positions on the video screen.
Exporting the video
When you’re done adding keyframes, it’s time to export the video.
- Click the arrow in the upper right corner.
- Tap “Done” in the top right corner.
You can export it directly to your social media accounts or share it with your friends via messaging apps like WhatsApp.
Delete keyframes
To delete a specific keyframe:
- Move the playhead back to the red diamond position on your video’s timeline.
- Click those two diamonds next to the play button once again.
What was a plus sign should now be a small minus sign. When you tap on the diamonds, it will turn back into a plus sign, which means the keyframe has been removed.
Add keyframes in CapCut PC
If you prefer to work on your PC, CapCut lets you add keyframes to your videos through its Windows app.
Just like the app, the PC version of CapCut has many elements that you can add keyframes to. So, to make this feature less confusing for a new editor, this section will focus on changing the opacity of a video by adding keyframes. The app’s default “Normal” mode only changes the opacity of the video. You can access other blending modes from the drop-down menu, making your video brighter, darker, smoother, and much more.
Here’s how to add keyframes in the PC version of your CapCut app:
Starting
- Click “New Project.”
- Select “Import” on the left side of your screen or add videos from the CapCut library.
- Press the little blue plus sign (+) in the bottom right corner to add it to your editing space or drag it to the timeline.
- Click on the video timeline to access a menu on the right side.
- Go to the “Basic” tab and access the “Mix” section to select a mode.
Creating keyframes
- Adjust the initial opacity and place the playhead where you want the animation to start.
- Tap the symbol that represents a diamond. It will turn blue and mark your first keyframe. A white diamond will also appear on your timeline to indicate the first keyframe.
- Place the playhead where you want the next animation to start.
- Adjust the opacity in the side menu. The diamond will automatically turn blue again.
- Change the position of the playhead and adjust the opacity to match your preferences until you reach the end of the video.
Exporting the video
- Tap the “Export” button when you reach the desired look for your new video.
- Before saving your new edit to your local files, you can adjust the resolution, bitrate, codec, format, and frame rate of the video.
- Click “Export” again to confirm the action.
Those who can’t wait to share new videos to their TikTok accounts can do so immediately by switching to the “TikTok” tab at the top of the pop-up window and then clicking “Export.”
Delete keyframes
Removing keyframes is the same as in the CapCut application. You will just need to place the playhead on the specific diamond on the timeline and click on the blue diamond in the side menu. To start over and delete all keyframes at once, you can click the circular arrow next to the function you used.
Additional FAQs
Can you add keyframes in the CapCut online editor?
Unfortunately, it looks like CapCut’s online editor doesn’t allow you to add keyframes as of now.
Can you add multiple keyframes to a single video?
In CapCut, you can add as many keyframes as you want. You can simultaneously add keyframes to the main video, a sticker over the video, audio, etc. However, you can’t attach keyframes to all timelines at the same time. You will need to edit each timeline and add keyframes separately.
Is CapCut for Windows free?
CapCut for Windows is available in free and paid versions. Keyframe animation and many other CapCut features that can make your videos share-worthy are available in the free version. On the contrary, additional features such as watermark removal require an upgrade to the pro version.
Professional videos with minimal effort
With its easy-to-use interface and many cool features, CapCut could become your preferred video editor for creating stunning, professional-looking videos to share online quickly.
Have you already tried adding keyframes to your videos in CapCut? Let us know your experience in the comments section below.
