For my 9th learning project post, I decided to take my learning in a new direction not just with cake decorating but also with video editing! Since I’ve been sharing my cake decorating journey, I thought it would be fun to create a TikTok video showing the process. To do this, I used CapCut. It is a video editing app that’s popular for making short and engaging videos.
Trying Out CapCut for the First Time
I had never used CapCut before, so this was a new learning experience for me. The app is pretty beginner friendly, but I still had to figure out how to use its different tools. Here’s how I edited my TikTok video:
Steps to Using CapCut
- Importing Clips – I recorded different stages of my cake decorating process and uploaded them into CapCut. The app automatically arranged them in a timeline.
- Trimming & Splitting – To keep my video short and engaging, I trimmed unnecessary parts and split longer clips into shorter sections. This was so easy to do!! You just clicked the video you wanted to trim and you just dragged it to shorten the ending or the beginning.
- Adjusting Speed – I sped up some clips to match the sped up style of TikTok videos. This was super helpful because some of the videos were super long so speeding them up helped!
- Music & Sound (voice over) – I first muted all my clips. You can click on button and it mutes all your clips. I know that TikTok videos are more fun with music, so I added a background song that fit the vibe of my video. It was called “Positive VIbes”. I also added a voice over. It was a step by step of what I was doing in each clip. This was super easy to record right on my IPhone.
- Exporting & Uploading – Once I was happy with the final edit, I exported the video and uploaded it to TikTok! This was super easy, you just click export and then it gives you an option to share on TikTok.
What I Learned from This Experience
- CapCut is a great beginner-friendly tool – It was easy to figure out and navigate, even though I had never used it before.
- Editing takes time but makes a big difference – A well-edited video is way more engaging than just uploading raw clips. CapCut was useful and I am happy with the video.
- Little details matter – Adding music and a voice over and trimming/speeding up the videos made my video much more fun to watch.
Final Thoughts
This was such a fun way to combine my cake decorating skills with a new learning experience in video editing. Now that I know how to use CapCut, I can make more creative TikTok videos to share my projects! I also did prefer CapCut over Canva. I used Canva earlier in the semester and it was easy but I think CapCut was much more user friendly for beginners.
I uploaded my Tik Tok to Youtube so it would be easier to watch for everyone!
Here it is:
https://youtube.com/shorts/MrwCUYz3rAU?si=NpnxxuM6Egak-AOi
Have you ever used CapCut? Let me know your favorite editing tricks!
I have never used CapCut before but I did come across it a few weeks ago when creating a video for my learning project. I downloaded the app but never tried it, as I ended editing in TikTok instead. However, your post has inspired me to give it a try! It looks user friendly and similar to TikTok’s editing platform. Also, I really appreciate how you laid out the steps that you went through in CapCut and included photos along with it. I unfortunately am unable to see your video! It tells me the video is unavailable. I wonder if it is just me having this problem?
Thanks for letting me know!! It worked for me when I posted it!! I will try fixing the issue!! Sorry about that!!
Hi Amber!! If you are curious about my video I fixed the issue 🙂 thanks again for letting me know
Great post, Breanna! I appreciated the way you laid out the steps to using the app. I struggle with video editing and I find many of the apps intimidating. CapCut seems doable though! I might have to give this a try. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love your video! It’s really nice to be able to use voice-overs so you don’t get distracted while doing your work.
Great post, Breanna! It’s awesome to see you combining your cake decorating journey with video editing—CapCut sounds like a fantastic tool for creating engaging TikToks. Your step-by-step breakdown makes it super easy to follow, and I love how you highlighted the small details, like music and speed adjustments, that make a big difference in the final edit. It’s also helpful to hear your comparison between CapCut and Canva for beginners. Keep up the great work!
I’ve never heard of capcut before! Your post did a really great job of breaking down the different features of this editing software and your thoughts on it. Your cake looks really great too!
Every time I read one of your posts I am more impressed each time. Your cakes look SO good. I also used Capcut for one of my posts and found it easy to navigate as well. Its a great tool!